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[ "Can I have a look at your new DVD player, Nancy?", "No problem. It's there just beside the TV set.", "Do you find it better than the old one?", "I haven't had a chance to try it myself. I've been using the computer a lot." ]
[ "I heard a new candy shop just opened between the cinema and the bookstore. Let's go and try it.", "But it's too far away." ]
[ "James, thank goodness, you arrived. The test is starting in 10 minutes. Don't you remember where the first group and you've held all the papers?", "Terribly sorry for being late, Helen. Can you imagine I've been standing outside for over an hour waiting for the boss?", "In such freezing weather? What on earth ...
[ "I'd like to buy these 4 Thanksgiving cards. Are they $0.10 each?", "Yes, they are." ]
[ "Oh no, where's little Freddie?", "Johnny forgot to feed him while we were at work. I think he chewed a hole through his box and ran around.", "Don't tell the landlord we've got a mouse in our apartment. Let's catch him now." ]
[ "It's Saturday tomorrow. Do you have any plans?", "Busy as usual. I will send Annie to her piano class at 9:00 tomorrow morning and then take Michael to hospital. Besides, I will make a birthday cake for Lynn. Tomorrow is her fifth birthday.", "Why isn't John giving a hand?", "An international meeting is goin...
[ "Would it be alright if I left a bit early? I don't feel very well today.", "Yes, yes. By all means, the second part of the meeting is just free discussion." ]
[ "Come in, come in!", "Hi, Gary. What happened? I was waiting for you at the theater. Why didn't you meet me there?", "I thought we were supposed to meet here.", "Don't you know our movie starts at 7:00 and we were going to meet at the theater at 6:45. Then it doesn't make sense to meet at the apartment.", "...
[ "That is a very nice shirt. Did you just buy it?", "Yeah, I bought it yesterday. It was kind of expensive, but I just love wearing red." ]
[ "Hey, are you ok? Your runny nose and cough tell me that you either have a cold or flu.", "Neither, is just that I can't stand the smell of the paint in the living room. Any idea how to get rid of it?", "Well, maybe we can serve Internet and see if we can come up with something." ]
[ "Hi, Kerry. Do you follow the news every day?", "Sometimes.", "How do you follow the news?", "Well, here in Japan, mostly on the radio or the internet.", "Oh, really? OK. What radio station?", "NPR. But on the military station.", "OK, and what Internet websites do you listen to?", "Well, usually it is...
[ "Sarah I've heard that you want to move into a home stay family. Is it true?", "Yes, I've been staying with my aunt and now my cousin is arriving from Singapore and my aunt needs to serve a room for him." ]
[ "Jack, I was just wondering if you'd like to go out this Friday.", "Oh, Rose. I haven't seen you since we last met at our classmates party. What are you going to do?", "Well, I was thinking if we could go to a movie after a western dinner.", "That sounds like fun.", "Of course. We can do something else if y...
[ "Well, Jenny, the school year is almost over. We just have 2 more weeks before exams. What do you plan to do this summer?", "I'm going to teach English to some immigrants in the universities community service program.", "That sounds interesting, don't you need to speak a foreign language for a job like that?", ...
[ "Excuse me. The skirt I bought yesterday was too small for my mom. Could I please exchange it for a medium size?", "Well, the small size is 25 pounds, while the medium one is 28 pounds." ]
[ "Why is Henry wearing such a long face?", "He wants to go camping with his friends in the mountain, but his parents think it's too dangerous for him.", "He's no longer a little boy, he should be allowed to go on adventures." ]
[ "Come on, Dad. The shops will be closed if we don't hurry.", "Don't worry and the shops are open until midnight on Christmas Eve.", "Yes, but it will take us a long time to find a car park and it will be midnight before we choose a present for mother. Plus, we don't know what to buy for her. Maybe a hat.", "N...
[ "What time should we leave for London tomorrow?", "I don't know. Let's go to the ticket office and check the times.", "Oh, no. All the tickets are sold out. What should we do?", "Let's get the bus." ]
[ "I'm afraid the figures on your report don't seem correct, Alice.", "Well, I checked them 3 times." ]
[ "Hello. I am here to apply for the sales job. Who should I speak to?", "Why don't you talk to our manager Jack? He's the one cleaning the store windows." ]
[ "Hi Tony, it's Alice, my cars broken down.", "Oh no, where are you? Have you had your car taken to a garage?", "I'm waiting for a repairman to come out and fix it. Can you believe it? I'm at some traffic lights and I'm causing a traffic jam.", "Don't worry. I'll come and get you. I need to go to the bank anyw...
[ "I'm qualified for affordable housing this year.", "You are lucky.", "But I don't have enough money in hand. I wonder if I should buy it or not.", "This is a good chance. Don't miss the boat.", "I know. But where could I get so much money?", "You can get a loan from the bank." ]
[ "What do you think of the plan to build a power station in the village?", "It will ruin the village. And in any case, I don't think it is necessary.", "I can't agree more." ]
[ "May I have your order now?", "Yes, I'd like a dish of chicken and a glass of milk." ]
[ "Have you got the list of who is coming to the party?", "Yes, I do. And I've told them to keep the date secrett. John hates that kind of thing. Do you remember when he found out that we bought him a birthday cake last year and that surprised Christmas party? He was angry. But this is different. Getting married is...
[ "Wonder what we should have for dinner this evening.", "Are you asking me?", "Yes, I am. I really don't feel much like cooking, but the family must eat.", "Well, you know me. I can always eat pizza." ]
[ "Hi, Charles. Did you see the football game on TV last night?", "Hi, Laura. I wanted to watch it, but I couldn't.", "Oh, that's a pity. It was really exciting. Why couldn't you watch it?", "Oh, my wife wanted to see a new play." ]
[ "Hi, Jack. Who are you writing to?", "I'm writing to my parents, telling them I'll stay here this summer.", "You're not going home? I thought you were going on a trip to Japan with your family.", "Well, I intended, but I thought again in changed my mind.", "Tell me. I'm interested in knowing what keeps you ...
[ "What is wrong with you Mrs Rolling?", "I don't know it exactly but I always feel tired. I'm usually worn out all day long." ]
[ "Good morning, Professor Wang, my name is Susan Gray. I'm with the local newspaper. Do you mind if I ask you a few questions?", "Not at all. Go ahead please." ]
[ "You look tired.", "Yeah, I'm worn out. I've been surfing the Internet.", "Were you doing school work or playing games?", "Well, I wanted to get some information about Canada for my project, but I found a really interesting chat room with people from that country and started chatting.", "Did you get the inf...
[ "I'll order some cookies and a cup of iced tea, please.", "All right, we're having a big sale on chips right now. 3 bags for the price of one.", "Well, I don't really need any more chips." ]
[ "How long have you been playing basketball?", "Probably about 30 years. I'm 37 now and I think I was in primary school when I started to play at first." ]
[ "Mom, in the cake is so delicious and I've eaten too much. All I want to do now is to lie down and take a nap.", "Oh, sweet heart. You know the old saying goes: after supper walk a mile." ]
[ "Hello, I'd like to return this sweater. I have the receipt right here.", "OK, let me take a look. Uh, so you bought this over a month ago.", "That's right. It was a birthday present for my niece.", "I'm sorry, ma'am. But if it has been over a month, we can't return your money.", "Are you kidding me? I have...
[ "Julia, how was your trip to Amsterdam?", "It was great. You know the best thing I did? I rented a bicycle. It was really cool. I got to leave the college area and go out and meet some locals. They were really surprised when they found out I was American.", "Why is that?", "Well, they think Americans are all ...
[ "Do you think will be able to see the game clearly?", "Don't worry, there's a good view of the players from all of the seats." ]
[ "Thank you for giving me a lift home.", "Oh, don't mention it. Shall we stop here?", "Yes, it's my home." ]
[ "Albert and I need a lot of things to furnish our house. But I don't know where the best place to shop is. Could you give me some advice, Jack?", "Sure, Carol. What kind of things do you need right now?", "Well, we have most of the furniture already. But Albert wants to set up a little office in the small bedro...
[ "Have you ever been to a school reunion?", "Uh yeah, why do you ask? Are you going to one?", "I'm organizing one for this summer. I have to make a reservation for a party room at a hotel. Do you know any good places?", "Why don't you try the Omni hotel, it often caters banquets or birthday parties but more im...
[ "Hi Mark, how are you?", "Great Cindy. What's new? Would you like to come in for coffee?", "I'd love to but to tell you the truth I'm right in the middle of making Rachel's birthday cake and I'm out of eggs. Do you think I could borrow a couple.", "Oh sure, no problem. How many do you need?", "Just two." ]
[ "Hey John, can I talk to you for a minute?", "Sure, what's up?", "I wanted to let you know about a book club I joined 2 months ago. I know you do a lot of reading so I thought you might want to come with me next month.", "Oh, that sounds like fun. When does the group meet?", "Usually the last Saturday of th...
[ "Excuse me. Could you help me find The Sun Also Rises, a novel by Ernest Hemingway?", "Why don't you search for it on the computer over there? It's much easier than looking through the titles on the shelves." ]
[ "Hi, Mr. Williams, your order for the office party Friday afternoon should be ready by Friday morning.", "Is it alright if I pick it up on Thursday? I'll be in a meeting on Friday morning.", "Actually we could send it to you on Friday morning." ]
[ "Come on doctor, I really need you to let me out of the hospital. This game is too important for me, and I really need to get back to the field.", "Only if you want to spend the rest of your life in a wheelchair." ]
[ "I'd like to ask the Trumps to come to the party. Do you know their phone number?", "No, but I'd like them to come. I think Michael can give you their phone number." ]
[ "Excuse me, can you tell me where the nearest 7/11 is? I don't know my way around here.", "Sure, but it's pretty far. You might want to take a taxi or a bus.", "Oh, I'd rather walk. I need to lose weight anyway." ]
[ "Do you think it's a good choice to take Mr. Anderson's Class? I'm a little worried.", "I know. Mr. Anderson maybe a little strict in his approach, but you can always learn something with real value." ]
[ "Why didn't you come to my party last night?", "I'm sorry. I couldn't make it. I had to go to visit my grandmother at the hospital.", "Is your grandmother ill?", "No, she was hit by a car.", "I'm so sorry to hear that. Was it serious?", "No, the driver stopped his car in time and just hit her slightly. Bu...
[ "I made it, I made it. See I made it finally.", "What's up?", "I have been longing for a trip to Egypt. But my mom tells me we cannot do it unless I come out first in the exam and I got it.", "Congratulations." ]
[ "Why did you leave your previous job? The pay wasn't good?", "Well actually the job wasn't a challenge anymore. It was the same every day, so there was nothing new to learn." ]
[ "Of the 3 houses we have seen, which one do you think fits our needs best? The first one? The second one? Or the third one?", "The second one. It seems very expensive, but in the long run will save money on repairs." ]
[ "I like that flower in your hair. Where did you get it?", "It's from a toy store.", "It looks just like the flowers your mom grows in her garden.", "Yeah, I've never actually seen them for sale. So when I saw this one, I had to buy it." ]
[ "Can I help you?", "Yes, I'm looking for a sweater in a medium size.", "Let's see. Here is a nice white one. What do you think?", "I think I'd rather have it in blue. Oh no, the pink one. It looks better.", "OK. Here's pink in a medium. Would you like to try it on?", "OK. Yes, I love it. It fits perfectly...
[ "What do you do in your free time, Jim?", "I enjoy reading alone at home. How about you, Marry?", "I like swimming very much. I usually go swimming with Sarah." ]
[ "Jane, do you have a map of Manchester? I want to find a good place to eat.", "Why not try Chinatown? There are plenty of good Chinese restaurants there, and it's near here." ]
[ "Today we have Jane Couch with us. Good evening and welcome, Jane.", "Good evening.", "Now this is a question that everyone would like to ask you. How did you get interested in boxing?", "I saw a little television program about women boxing about 6 years ago. And at that moment, I said to myself, I'm going to...
[ "What a fantastic performance! Thank you for inviting me to the musical.", "You are welcome. I'm happy you enjoy the show. The dancers were amazing. It reminds me of when I used to dance." ]
[ "My mom thinks that we should name the baby after her. What do you think?", "I think your mom is a little too selfish. Plus, I don't really think Betty Betson sounds like a name I'd want to have.", "OK, I just had to ask. I didn't like the idea much either. I really love the name Laura, though.", "That's nice...
[ "We are almost at the end of our tour now. And I hope you've enjoyed it.", "I certainly have. It's being a most interesting day." ]
[ "Check in here?", "Yes. Can I see your flight ticket, please?", "Here it is. I'm going to Quanzhou." ]
[ "Hello, I'm calling about the apartment you have advertised in today's the daily mail.", "Yes, I will have a trip, so the house will be empty for 2 weeks.", "Great. I'd like to hire a short period of time. 2 weeks is just enough. Could you introduce your apartment to me?", "Sure. It's a one bedroom apartment ...
[ "I have an extra ticket to the concert tonight, would you like to join me?", "Thanks, but I already have one. You can ask Emily, she might be interested." ]
[ "Are you going on holiday with your brother again this year?", "Yes, he's coming home from Canada tomorrow.", "Where are you going?", "I have already booked a hotel in Turkey, but my brother wants to go to Italy. I hope he won't mind." ]
[ "What did you buy for Edwards birthday?", "A sweater. But I looked at a lot of shirts and even some gloves before I made up my mind." ]
[ "This is the most wonderful party I have ever visited. Wow, It's almost 12:00 o'clock. How can we get home? It's so late and the buses and subways have all stopped running.", "It looks as though we have no choice but to call a taxi." ]
[ "I've never seen such weather before.", "The whole world is burning.", "I guess we can't do anything until the sunsets." ]
[ "Wow, this place is really big. Look at all this food.", "Here's what we need for the salad. What's on the list?", "Let's see. Tomatoes, carrots and cabbage." ]
[ "Front desk, how may I help you?", "Sorry to trouble you, but could you please change the sheet in my room? It's dirty.", "Ok, I'll ask somebody did change it for you." ]
[ "Lady Orland used to be a dancer. 10 years later, she became a play writer and she's written about more than 10 plays.", "I've watched some of her plays. They're exciting and humorous." ]
[ "Did you have a good vacation Katie?", "Yeah, I took a nature adventure tour. For the first part we went hiking. It was so much fun. We hiked all the way up to these beautiful waterfalls. I took lots of pictures.", "Sounds great, so what else did you do on the tour?", "Well, the best part was at the end of th...
[ "All the plants in my garden died. I don't know what happened. I watered them a lot and fed them plant food. What did I do wrong?", "Maybe the garden wasn't in enough son. You did plant it on the side of the house that gets the most shade." ]
[ "I'd like a burger with French fries, and my wife would like the chicken sandwich with salad.", "Wonderful. Anything to drink?" ]
[ "How many rooms are you looking for?", "0405. How much is the rent for this apartment?", "150 a month.", "150? It isn't big enough nor is it near enough to my office." ]
[ "I hope the weather is nice. I am looking forward to playing some golf.", "The radio said the weather should be good. There is possibility of rain, but it's not very likely.", "Hopefully we'll both have relaxing weekends." ]
[ "Excuse me sir, you can't park here.", "Why not? I'm not blocking the driveway?", "I know, but this is a no parking zone after 4:00 o'clock. You will get a ticket if the police see your car here." ]
[ "How long have you been working here Annie?", "For almost 5 years.", "Have you considered changing your job? Your current job seems almost too easy for you now.", "Well, I do need a job that is more challenging." ]
[ "Your room is in such a mess. When was the last time you cleaned it?", "It was when Linda came over last month. She's been so helpful that I simply can't do without her." ]
[ "Excuse me, sir. If my fish cannot be served in the next 5 minutes, I'll cancel that course. I've been waiting for half an hour already.", "I am so sorry, Miss. I'll go ask that cook and check it for you right away." ]
[ "Can you take a photo of me?", "I don't have a camera with me.", "I mean with your phone. We hiked all this way. I need to remember this view." ]
[ "I can't find the starting time for the Shanghai to Beijing train on this schedule.", "Look for Shanghai in the left hand column and follow it across until you find the our listed in the Beijing column." ]
[ "My birthday this year is on a Monday. Could I have the party on a Saturday instead?", "It does not really matter. Have it whenever you like" ]
[ "Can you do a load of laundry for me? My clothes are all dirty.", "You need to learn how to wash your own clothes then. I'm tired of doing it for you all the time. I'll teach you. It's very easy." ]
[ "Shop online or in stores, which do you prefer?", "I only buy clothes online because they are cheaper and there are more fashion styles." ]
[ "Hey, Alice, I have heard that you have a big family.", "That's right. I have six brothers and five sisters.", "Wow. That's pretty big. What do your parents do?", "Well, my father drives a taxi, my mother runs a small family store." ]
[ "Mom, I climbed to get the teddy bear from the top of the shelf.", "My goodness.You may have hurt yourself. You mustn't do that next time." ]
[ "Tina, how long have you been learning the piano?", "For 8 years. I began to play when I was 7. My father found a teacher for me who is from the UK.", "Ah, are you still learning it from that teacher?", "Yes, I go to her home every Saturday.", "No wonder you can play so well.", "Yes, my teacher is very ex...
[ "The movie starts at 8:00 o'clock.", "We still have 45 minutes. Why not have a coffee in the cafe?" ]
[ "Good morning, madam. A table for two?", "No, thank you. Can you help me? Are there any hotels near here?" ]
[ "Wow, these photos are amazing. Are these yours, Danny?", "Yes, those are from my vacation last summer. I went to Lasa saw with my parents.", "Oh yeah, I've heard that Lasa is a beautiful place. I hope to visit Lasa of this autumn. I especially want to see the Potala Palace." ]
[ "Can you believe the school year is almost here?", "I know. Every time I walk by our new school, I get a little anxious.", "Why? Everything is going to be so much better.", "Really? I heard it is a lot of extra work.", "Relax. We'll get used to it, apparently there was a huge computer room we can study in. ...
[ "Can I interest you in a desert, sir? We've got some lovely strawberries. They were only picked this morning. The cook is made them into a beautiful cake or you can have them on their own with ice cream.", "I don't really want anything sweet, have you got cheese?", "I'm terribly sorry, sir. There is no cheese l...
[ "Today we are going to discuss how to write better.", "Excuse me.", "Ah, Tom, you're late again.", "I'm sorry, Mrs Green.", "What's the excuse this time?", "I must have turned off my alarm clock and gone back to sleep again.", "If you had gone to bed earlier, you wouldn't be late for school now.", "La...
[ "I'd like some information about opening a savings account.", "A savings account? Certainly, what would you like to know?", "Could you tell me what the interest rate is?", "It's five and a quarter percent.", "I see.", "Would you like to open the savings account with us?", "Yes, I would.", "All right. ...
[ "How can I get to the post office? I hear that it's in this direction?", "Yes, it is, you can either take a bus or taxi heading north, but it's not too far, you might prefer to walk." ]
[ "Dad, dad.", "Uh, what?", "The movie is over. You slept through the best part.", "Ah, I must have fallen asleep during the last few minutes.", "You did. He were out for so long. You should've brought your pillow and blanket. So what did you think about it?", "Well, overall, I'm a little disappointed with ...
[ "It's gonna be sunny this Saturday. Want to have a picnic in the park?", "Great, and we can also ride our bikes for a while.", "Yeah, then there will be a wedding in the evening.", "Oh, I almost forgot it. Dyson and Jason invited us for their wedding dinner. Hope it won't last long. I really want to get home ...
[ "Why are you at the police station? What happened to you?", "Well, I went to a restaurant after work and after I finished dinner. I went to my car. I tried to open the door. But my key broke in the lock. So I called a slot company and they opened the car for me, then I drove the car home. And when I got home, I f...
[ "Hey George, I can't get to sleep with the light so near my bed. Can you study someplace else?", "Sorry, I'd study in the living room but there is a party going on down there. I suppose I can check the dining room." ]
[ "I've been looking all over for you! Where did you go? Why didn't you answer your phone?", "I was looking for some books in the library. I had to turn my phone off there." ]