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Dialogue: Thanks a lot for having us . We had a good time . <turn> I'm glad you came . You're welcome anytime . Response:
Thanks . By the way , tell your wife she throws a great party .
Dialogue: Hello . What can I do for you , sir ? <turn> Hi . Fill it up please . Premium . <turn> Sure . <turn> Oh , can you check my oil and tires while you're at it ? <turn> No problem . I'm gonna need you to turn off your engine and open the hood for me . <turn> OK , it's open . <turn> Your oil is fine but your tires...
Oh . Where can I add some air to my tires ?
Dialogue: You look upset.What ' s wrong ? <turn> Nothing . It's just one of those days . Everyone at the office is sick and I'm getting blamed for work not being done . Response:
Maybe you need a vacation or something , or maybe a bonus .
Dialogue: There is a tornado warning on . My mother just told me she heard it on the radio . <turn> What is a tornado warning ? <turn> It means that a tornado has been seen somewhere in the area . <turn> Really ? In New Berlin ? <turn> No . Not necessarily in town . But in southern Wisconsin somewhere . A tornado has b...
But if you hear them coming , isn't it already too late ?
Dialogue: How are you doing , Christopher ? <turn> To be honest , I'm really fed up with work at the moment . I need a break ! <turn> Are you doing anything this weekend ? <turn> I have to work on Saturday all day ! I really hate my job ! <turn> Are you available on Sunday ? <turn> Yes , that's my only day off until Th...
It's a quiet beach just about an hour outside of the city .
Dialogue: Well , what a nice day ! <turn> Yeah , the air is really fresh . <turn> But it was not at all so fine yesterday . <turn> Because it rained last night . <turn> Did it ? <turn> It sure did . It was a heavy storm , with lots of thunder . <turn> I was fast asleep , and didn't hear a thing . <turn> Well , it may r...
Spring is warm and short in Beijing .
Dialogue: Thank you for seeing me . Did you look over my letter and resume ? <turn> Yes . Quite good . Perhaps you're very interested in the social benefits . <turn> Yes , I think it is possible more important than the salary . <turn> Really ? We would like to start you off at 2,000 yuan a month , excluding bonus and o...
Yes , in our company , the women have a two-week vacation a year , besides this , if you are a married woman , maternity leave for some months is permitted .
Dialogue: Do you believe that classified ads in the newspaper are the most effective way to search for a job ? <turn> No , I don't think so . I think the Internet would be better . Response:
OK , but I am going to look at the want ads in this newspaper first .
Dialogue: Janice , the president of our company , Mr Smith , will invite two programmers to give us a lecture this afternoon . Are all the members notified ? <turn> Yes . I have given all the designers notice of meeting by telephone . <turn> Is the room ready for the lecture now ? <turn> Yes , I have prepared . I have ...
Well , after the half of the meeting , there will be an interval for rest and refreshment .
Dialogue: Good morning , sir . What can I do for you ? <turn> I want to buy a ticket to Sydney tomorrow . <turn> Right now fight BW159 is the only one available , it is a non-direct one . <turn> What's the exact information ? <turn> It departs at 4:40 pm tomorrow and arrives in Sydney at 10:20 am . the next morning by ...
About 1 hour . Would you buy it ?
Dialogue: May I help you , sir ? <turn> Yes , I have many things to buy . I would like to choose the cleaning milk first . <turn> All right . What is your type of skin ? <turn> Dry . That's my problem . <turn> You can use this . It has special effect for keeping your face moisturized . It has this lotion , as a gift at...
Yes , here you are .
Dialogue: That's unfair , Mom . <turn> What's up ? Honey ! <turn> Dad is bigger than you , but how come I'm smaller than May . <turn> Honey , it doesn't matter . The key to play volleyball is to cooperate with each other . Response:
What should I do ?
Dialogue: How do you like your work ? <turn> The work is rather hard , but it's interesting . <turn> What do you do ? <turn> I work in a publishing house . How about you ? <turn> Mine isn't hard , but it's not interesting . <turn> What do you do then ? Response:
I'm a clerk in a shop .
Dialogue: Irene ! I heard you were on a date last night ! So , how how did it go ? I want all the juicy details ! <turn> Um ... well , actually , we had a fantastic time last night . He was ... amazing ! <turn> Okay , now you really have to fill me in . What ’ s he like ? Response:
He ’ s really good looking . he ’ s quite tall , around 61 , he ’ s in his early thirties , and he ’ s got the most beautiful dark brown eyes ...
Dialogue: What made you decide on this type of occupation ? <turn> Oh , to tell you the truth , I love the sky . When I was a child , I imagined flying into the blue sky some day . Now , I think the day has come . My dream will come true . And I like travelling very much and I enjoy working with people . <turn> Can you...
Have you had any nursing experience ?
Dialogue: Open the book and turn to page 10 . Response:
It is difficult .
Dialogue: I am Liu Yi , from China XYZ Company . I ’ d like to see Mr . Thomas , please . <turn> Do you have an appointment , Mr . Liu ? Response:
No , I am afraid not . I just arrive in town today .
Dialogue: Good evening . Do you have a reservation ? <turn> No , we don't . <turn> How many people are you together ? <turn> Just two people . <turn> Would you like to sit in a smoking section , a non-smoking section or whatever comes open first ? <turn> We prefer non-smoking section . <turn> I am awfully sorry but the...
Thank you .
Dialogue: Hi , Nancy . How are you doing ? Response:
Hi , Tom . Want a cup of coffee ?
Dialogue: So , Lauren , I just wanted to talk to you quickly about our new customer support representative , Jason Huntley . <turn> Sure , what ’ s up ? <turn> Basically , I ’ Ve got a few concerns about him , and the bottom line is , I don ’ t think he ’ s a good fit for our company . <turn> Okay ... what makes you sa...
Well , I ’ m sure he had a perfectly good reason ...
Dialogue: the dinner was really good . It knocked my socks off . <turn> that's very kind of you to say so . Let's try some after-dinner wines . <turn> great . Sweet wines are my favorite . They always make a great finish to a decisions meal . <turn> do you prefer brandy or ports . <turn> port , please . <turn> excellen...
why not ? It sounds great .
Dialogue: How ’ s everything with you today ? <turn> I ’ m fine . Thank you . <turn> What can I do for you ? <turn> I need to transfer money . <turn> Do you know which account you want to take the money from ? <turn> From my savings account . Response:
Where are you transferring the money to ?
Dialogue: Oh , God . It ’ s late . I ’ m afraid I have to leave . <turn> But you just got here . Can ’ t you stay a little longer and have some tea ? <turn> That ’ s very kind of you . But if I don ’ t go now I ’ ll miss the last bus . <turn> That ’ s too bad . <turn> Thank you for your hospitality . <turn> Thanks for ...
Good night then .
Dialogue: Good morning , John . Have you finished reading the novel by Dickens borrowed from the library ? <turn> No . I caught a cold two days ago . I only finish reading half of it . Response:
I'm sorry to hear that . How are you feeling now ?
Dialogue: A funny thing happened to me the other day . <turn> Oh , yes ? <turn> I was just thinking about someone I went to school with , this boy I was quite friendly with in third grade . We used to hang out together - he lived next door - but then my parents moved and I changed schools and never saw him again . Resp...
Mmm .
Dialogue: Hi , Mark ! Long time no see ! <turn> Hi , Alex ! <turn> Where have you been ? <turn> I just got back from London . Response:
How was your flight ?
Dialogue: Hello , this is the admissions office . Can I help you ? <turn> Hi . I ’ m calling about your continuing education program . <turn> What would you like to know ? <turn> I want to become certified in computer programming . Do you offer any part-time courses for adult further education ? <turn> Yes , we offer b...
Great !
Dialogue: Are you ready to go the concert ? <turn> Yes . Should we go there by bus so we aren't late ? <turn> Actually , why don't we go there by bike ? We could get stuck in traffic if we travel by bus in rush hour . <turn> That's true . Cycling is good for our environment , too . Let me just get my helmet then . <tur...
I can fix those for you . Is there anything else wrong with it ?
Dialogue: Good evening , sir . I understand that you have been robbed . <turn> I certainly have . Response:
When did this happen ?
Dialogue: Let me suggest this one . It's an excellent watch , it looks good , and it's only $ 100 . <turn> Hmm . That's not too bad . Does it have a stopwatch ? <turn> Uh , no . Analog watches don't come with stopwatches . You'll have to get a digital if you want a stopwatch . <turn> Oh . I see . Where are your digital...
Yes . Make it out to Time After Time .
Dialogue: May I take your order now , sir ? <turn> Yes , please . I'd like to start with a chef ’ s salad . <turn> Chef ’ s salad for starter . And what would you like to have for the main course ? <turn> I'll have steak . <turn> How would you like your steak done ? <turn> Medium . <turn> And what would you like to go ...
Boiled .
Dialogue: How is your computer skill ? <turn> My familiarity to computer is great , and I use computer frequently in my daily life and work . Response:
What kind of software can you use skillfully ?
Dialogue: How large is the plant ? <turn> It covers an area of 75,000 square meters . <turn> It ’ s much larger than I expected . When was the plant set up ? <turn> In the early 70s . We ’ ll soon be celebrating the 30th anniversary . <turn> Congratulations ! Response:
Thank you .
Dialogue: It's time for your bath , young lady . Response:
But , Mom , I'm not dirty .
Dialogue: Hello , miss . Where is the button that controls my seat ? <turn> It's on the arm rest . <turn> Oh , I see . By the way , what shall I do if changes in altitude create pressure on the ears ? Response:
You can suck a candy or pinch your nose gently while breathing out . That shall help .
Dialogue: I have a feeling you will get this job . <turn> Thanks . But I'm not so sure . Interviews stress me out . Response:
Just remember to be professional and polite . Oh , and don ’ t forget to smile .
Dialogue: Who's singing in your home , Jim ? <turn> It's Ellie and her friends . <turn> Who's Ellie ? <turn> She's my little niece.It ' s her birthday.They ' re singing " Happy Birthday " . <turn> Oh , I see.how old is she ? <turn> She's ten . <turn> I suppose they're playing games . <turn> Oh , yes.Ellie was playing g...
Well , imagine that ! How old are you ?
Dialogue: We can't wait any longer ... <turn> I'm terribly sorry to be so late . I had an article ... Response:
You'll knock yourself out the way you've worked.Why don't you slow down ?
Dialogue: We've changed the schedule again . I really want to meet with you , Mr . White . I just need some time to sort out my schedule . <turn> Well , I know you are pretty busy these days . But we have got to work fast on this . Otherwise , we'll lose the market . <turn> I realize that . We don't have anytime to was...
Let me see . That is no problem . I'll see you then .
Dialogue: Can you believe her ? She is not even a hundred pounds and she is going off on how she wants to go on a diet . <turn> Tell me about it . If I was as small as her , I wouldn't think about going on a diet . Response:
Me too . But what are we going to do ? I have been on 4 different diets and I can't seem to lose weight .
Dialogue: You ’ re all set now ? <turn> Oh , thank you so much . <turn> Really , it was nothing . <turn> I really appreciated it . Response:
I was happy to help .
Dialogue: There's a car waiting for you just outside the door . Right this way , please . Response:
OK !
Dialogue: Jimmy , I ’ d like to wear this robe for tonight cocktail party . What do you think of it ? <turn> Don ’ t dress like that . You ’ ll make fool yourself . You look stupid in that robe . <turn> What ? But it is my favorite piece of clothing . <turn> Maybe it is . But it ’ s out of fashion . <turn> What am I go...
Let ’ s go downtown and pick up some fashionable clothes for you .
Dialogue: Hello ? <turn> Hi , Shelley . Have you had lunch ? <turn> Not yet . <turn> So shall we have lunch together ? I ’ d like to take you this time . <turn> I ’ d like to , but I can ’ t . <turn> How come ? <turn> I ’ Ve a lot of paper work to do right now . I ’ m behind schedule . <turn> All right . Can we make it...
Bye .
Dialogue: Nice weather , honey ! <turn> The days are getting longer ! <turn> May and Daniel often like this kind of weather . <turn> Yeah , they can enjoy themselves in the day time and it is not so hot . <turn> Honey , how about taking them to the beach this weekend ? Response:
That's great !
Dialogue: Hello , I want to make a reservation for a Qingdao cruise . <turn> When will you set out ? <turn> Next week . <turn> OK . There is one on Wednesday . <turn> Good ! How much does the sea view stateroom cost for per person ? <turn> Eight hundred yuan . <turn> I see . Does that include fees for shore excursions ...
Thanks a lot . Give me one ticket , please .
Dialogue: Where are you studying and what's your major ? <turn> I am studying at Beijing University . I major in Civil Law . <turn> Why did you choose Beijing University ? <turn> Because Beijing University is the best university in China and I'm sure I am one of the best students . Response:
What courses have you learned ?
Dialogue: Dear Anna . I really love you . <turn> I love you , too . <turn> I want to take care of you forever . Will you marry me ? Response:
Oh . My God ! Are you serious ?
Dialogue: Could you help me ? Response:
What do you need ?
Dialogue: Could you show me how to operate this fax machine ? I am going to receive some urgent fax from a company . <turn> Of course . Let me check it . Firstly , don't be frustrated about all the buttons on it . <turn> That's right . <turn> After overcoming these buttons , you should check whether there is any paper ...
What can I do next ?
Dialogue: Hello , Jack.It ' s good of you to come . <turn> The pleasure is mine.Happy birthday and many happy returns of the day ! <turn> Thank you , Jack.To be frank , I'd rather forget my birthday . Response:
Don't be silly .
Dialogue: Do you know anyone who ’ s had plastic surgery ? <turn> You mean like a breast enlargement ? I don't think that's really necessary . That's not the way a woman should stay attractive . <turn> Why not ? Why can't we go back to the way things were ? <turn> Because ... I don't know . But , Connie , you wouldn't ...
Maybe make-up would be enough ?
Dialogue: Can you tell me what happened here ? <turn> Yes . I had a bad traffic accident.Look , my car looks like a squashed coke can . <turn> Did you see the car before it hit you ? <turn> No , I didn't . That car was too fast . <turn> Which lane were you in ? <turn> I don't remember . <turn> What was your speed then ...
Which direction were you coming from ? And which direction were you going ?
Dialogue: Ladies and gentlemen , here is the Westminster Abbey . It's one of the oldest buildings in London . Response:
What a large building . Can we visit by ourselves ?
Dialogue: Hi ! Someone has reported a fault on one of your copiers . Response:
That's right . I'm glad you're here . It hasn't been working properly for the last few days .
Dialogue: How are you doing today ? <turn> Very well . Thank you . Response:
What can I help you with ?
Dialogue: Good morning , Miss . <turn> Morning . Can I help you ? <turn> Yes , I'd like to know how to use the library . You know , I'm a new student here . <turn> All you need is your student identification card to check out books . Response:
Yes.Here ' s my identification .