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train_4001 | Tonnie: Hello, Sir. Are you still there?
Mike Kowalski: Yes, I'm here. What details do you need from me?
Tonnie: Did you check with reception at your hotel?
Mike Kowalski: Yes, I did. But nobody has handed it in as yet.
Tonnie: OK, that's fine, Sir. We just need to ask you some questions for security purposes.
Mike Kowalski: Please, go right ahead.
Tonnie: Could I have your name, please? And do you know your card number?
Mike Kowalski: I'm Mike Kowalski and my card number is 5211678 44, but there are some other numbers at the beginning. I'm not sure what they are.
Tonnie: That should be fine, Mr. Kowalski. And your PIN number?
Mike Kowalski: It's 671029, my birthday. Silly to choose such a simple one, I suppose!
Tonnie: That's completely natural. Most of our customers do the same thing. Could you just hold for a moment please? Thank you. | Tonnie is asking Mike Kowalski some questions for security purposes on the phone. Kowalski tells Tonnie his name, card number, and PIN number. |
train_4002 | Llewellyn: Where is your dressing room?
Lori: Right over there.
Llewellyn: ( Person A comes out of the dressing room ) How did you like the sweater?
Lori: I loved it. I'll take it.
Llewellyn: Great. I can ring you up over here. It comes to $ 87. 04.
Lori: Here you go?
Llewellyn: Do you have a credit card with us?
Lori: No I don't.
Llewellyn: If you open up a card, you can save 10 % on all your purchases today.
Lori: Not today. Thanks though.
Llewellyn: No problem. We always have this offer, so when ever you decide to, just let us know.
Lori: Sure.
Llewellyn: Is there anything else I can help you with?
Lori: Yeah. I was looking at some of your pants, but they are all a bit too long. Do you have alteration services here?
Llewellyn: Yes. It cost $ 7, and it takes one day.
Lori: Great. Thanks for your help.
Llewellyn: Thank you, and have a great day. | Llewellyn is trying on clothes in the dressing room. Lori recommends Llewellyn to open up a card and save 10 % on all purchases today, but Llewellyn refuses. |
train_4003 | Stephanus: I would like to make an appointment to discuss the problems I keep having with my apartment.
Andy: Are you having problems? This is the first I'Ve heard of it.
Stephanus: We gave you a list of problems last week.
Andy: What kind of problems are you talking about?
Stephanus: Well, the garbage disposal doesn't work, we have rats, and the toilet is backed up.
Andy: Maybe I could get back to you in a few weeks. I am leaving on vacation this afternoon.
Stephanus: These things are your responsibility, and you need to fix them immediately.
Andy: Don't tell me what to do! I'll get to it when I get around to it!
Stephanus: If these problems are not addressed immediately, I will be contacting the health department this Friday and you will not get a rent check.
Andy: I'll be right over! | Stephanus wants to talk with Andy about the garbage problems but Andy is avoiding it. If the problems aren't addressed immediately, Stephanus will contact the health department, and Andy will not get a rent check. |
train_4004 | Brigid: Daddy, I am so glad you come out with us.
Yoshiko: Honey, I am sorry that I am too busy most of the time.
Brigid: It doesn't matter. But I really haven't gone for a picnic for a long time.
Yoshiko: What did you do last weekend?
Brigid: It was boring. Just did my homework and practiced the piano.
Yoshiko: Did you play football with other children?
Brigid: Ahh, I was not available last Sunday. I was too busy almost as much as you.
Yoshiko: Cool, we can take the football, shuttlecock and badminton racket to the park.
Brigid: Hooray! I can play football with daddy. Mom and sister can play badminton.
Yoshiko: After that, we will have a picnic.
Brigid: That's great. We can also take the dragon kite with us. After the picnic, we can fly it.
Yoshiko: Okay, it sounds good. | Brigid is glad that Brigid's dad has time to have a picnic with the family and play football with Brigid. |
train_4005 | Izabel: Excuse me, do you speak English?
Mariam: Yes, do you need some help?
Izabel: Actually, yes. Could you show me how to use my key card?
Mariam: Yes, sure. You need to put your card in the slot.
Izabel: Ok, like this?
Mariam: That's right. Then wait for the green light and turn the handle.
Izabel: Oh, it's open. Thank you very much. | Mariam is teaching Izabel to use Izabel's key card. |
train_4006 | Nolana: You say he was around average hight.
Nealy: Yes, that's right, around five nine five ten.
Nolana: Weight?
Nealy: I'm not sure. Medium, I suppose. Maybe a little on the heavy side.
Nolana: Any marks on his face?
Nealy: No, I don't think so.
Nolana: Glasses?
Nealy: No.
Nolana: what about his hair?
Nealy: Black or dark brown.
Nolana: Long or short? Straight? Curly?
Nealy: Straight, I think, and about average length.
Nolana: Boy, this surely doesn't help us much. It could be anybody. How about his cloth? What was he wearing.
Nealy: Well, he had a jacked or a plage shirt. You know the kind of number jack wear.
Nolana: Ok, now we are getting some where. Pants?
Nealy: Dark, maybe dark blue maybe black. I'm not sure.
Nolana: What kind of shoes?
Nealy: Boots
Nolana: Cow while Boots.
Nealy: No, hiking boots. Brown ones.
Nolana: All right. That Nealy done a little.
Nealy: Now I want you to look some pictures. | Nealy is asking Nolana to describe the characteristics of a man, such as height, weight, face, hair, clothes, and so on. Then Nealy wants Nolana to see some pictures. |
train_4007 | Ambros: Hey, what's good with you?
Timmy: Not a lot. What about you?
Ambros: I'm throwing a party on Friday.
Timmy: That sounds like fun.
Ambros: Do you think you can come?
Timmy: I'm sorry. I'm already doing something this Friday.
Ambros: What are you going to be doing?
Timmy: My family and I are going to dinner.
Ambros: I was hoping you would come.
Timmy: I'll definitely try to make it the next time.
Ambros: I'd better see you there.
Timmy: All right. I'll see you next time. | Ambros is throwing a party and invites Timmy to come, but Timmy is going to dinner with Timmy's family. |
train_4008 | Tommie: Hi. My minibar is empty.
Brynn: You already finished off everything, sir?
Tommie: I finished off everything.
Brynn: Would you like anything in particular?
Tommie: The Perrier and the Jim Beam. Let me have three more of each.
Brynn: Beam and Perrier. Anything else, sir?
Tommie: I really loved the apples in my room. Bring me a few more, please.
Brynn: Sure thing. Might there be anything else?
Tommie: Oh, yes, speaking of fruit, bring me some grape juice, too.
Brynn: Perrier, Jim Beam, apples, and grape juice. It will all be there shortly, sir. | Tommie asks Brynn to bring Perrier, Jim Beam, apples, and grape juice to his empty minibar. |
train_4009 | Michael Richard: Hello, Westhaven Company.
Henry: Hello, may I speak to Mr. Richard?
Michael Richard: This is Michael Richard speaking. Who is calling?
Henry: Mr. Richard, this is Henry. I was interviewed by you last Tuesday.
Michael Richard: You gave me a deep impression then. Can I help you?
Henry: I'm just calling to follow up on the situation of the salesman position.
Michael Richard: We have made the decision to hire you.
Henry: Wonderful. Thank you very much. I have been dreaming to work with your company and I am finally granted the great opportunity. I won't let you down and I hope you will contact me when you have any questions.
Michael Richard: I will, thank you for calling. | Henry calls Michael Richard to follow up on the situation of the salesman position. Mr. Richard tells him they have made the decision to hire him. |
train_4010 | Blythe: Hello, Mrs. Smith. I'm from the Daily Mirror. And I'm doing a report on public opinion about the city bus service. So, what do you think of the bus service?
Mrs. Smith: The bus service? Actually I don't use it that often unless I have to go shopping.
Blythe: What's ... how could the bus service be improved?
Mrs. Smith: Well, they could turn up on time. I mean you look at the timetable and you think, oh, well, five minutes to wait, and it turns out to be an hour.
Blythe: Do any other people in your family use the bus service?
Mrs. Smith: My husband. He uses it more often. But fortunately a girl who works in his office often gives him a lift to work. But when he does need to use it, he's often angry at it. Once, he waited up to fifteen minutes at the station for a bus. So I think there should be some way of warning people when a bus is not going to arrive and certainly much more frequent bus services. | Mrs. Smith tells Blythe that she hopes buses could turn up on time and her husband often gets angry when he uses it. |
train_4011 | Ryan: Did you have a good vacation, Katie?
Katie: Yeah! It was exciting-probably my most exciting vacation ever!
Ryan: Wow! What did you do?
Katie: 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 those beautiful waterfalls. I took lots of pictures.
Ryan: Sounds great. So, what else did you do on the tour?
Katie: Well, the best part was at the end of the trip. We went skydiving! Can you believe it? I jumped out of an airplane.
Ryan: Wow!
Katie: Yeah, it was just a fantastic vacation. How did you spend your break, Ryan?
Ryan: Oh, I drove to visit my relatives.
Katie: Uh-huh. Did you have a good time?
Ryan: Well, it was pretty boring, actually. It rained every day so we had to stay inside. We just stayed at home and watched TV a lot.
Katie: Oh, that's too bad.
Ryan: No, that's OK. It really was very relaxing, even though it was a little boring. | During the vacation, Katie took an exciting nature adventure tour with hiking and skydiving, and Ryan drove to visit his relatives which is relaxing though boring. |
train_4012 | Jessie: What do you want to do now?
Janene: I want to go back to the hotel.
Jessie: But it's only four o'clock.
Janene: I'm tired. We've done a lot of sightseeing.
Jessie: We can still go shopping. The stores don't close for another hour.
Janene: No, I want to rest for a while. We're going to the theatre tonight, you know.
Jessie: Yes, I know. What time does it start?
Janene: At eight o'clock.
Jessie: Do you want to try to take the bus to the theatre?
Janene: We can take a taxi. It's more expensive, but it's a lot easier.
Jessie: Where do you want to eat?
Janene: There are a lot of restaurants near the hotel.
Jessie: But what kind of restaurant? Chinese? French? Japanese?
Janene: Oh, I don't know. Right now I just want to go back to the hotel and rest. | Janene is tired and wants to go back to the hotel since they're going to the theatre tonight, but Jessie thinks they can still go shopping. |
train_4013 | Marlowe: Have you been to the new gym? It's really nice.
Joelle: I was going to ask you the same thing. I was over there yesterday afternoon. It was very impressive.
Marlowe: That equipment in the weight room is worth a pretty penny, I'd say.
Joelle: You're telling me. I used to belong to a commercial fitness facility and they didn't have stations half that price.
Marlowe: I was really upset about those fee increases last year, I see the facilities, I have to admit that the money was well spent.
Joelle: I agree.
Marlowe: Oh, there is a fully equipped acrobatics room.
Joelle: Oh, it's so fun. I didn't even see that when I came in.
Marlowe: I saw all kinds of things that I wouldn't know how to use.
Joelle: Hey! I could show you some basic techniques if you'd like.
Marlowe: Wow, that would be great. I wonder if we need to sign up for a class first.
Joelle: Great! I can't wait to get back into shape! | Both Marlowe and Joelle are impressed by the new gym and the equipment, so they decide to sign up for a class first. |
train_4014 | Tirrell: Have you ever been to New Orleans?
Alli: No. What is it like?
Tirrell: It's one of the most interesting cities in the United States. It has a French Quarter, with narrow streets and little shops. Many of the shops and restaurants are French.
Alli: There's a lot of jazz music in New Orleans, isn't there?
Tirrell: Yes. You hear wonderful jazz there. New Orleans and San Francisco are my two favorite cities. Have you been to San Francisco?
Alli: No. What is it like?
Tirrell: It has lovely views, and one of the most beautiful bridges in the world - the Golden Gate Bridge. It's a very hilly city. The hills are in the middle of the town, so you have to walk up and down hills when you go anywhere. When you arrive, your car needs good brakes.
Alli: Do you have to drive? Can't you take buses?
Tirrell: Well, most people who visit San Francisco ride in the cable cars. A cable car goes on tracks, and a strong cable pulls it up the hills.
Alli: That doesn't sound very safe.
Tirrell: Don't worry. Hundreds of people ride in cable cars every day. | Tirrell tells Alli about Tirrell's two favorite cities, New Orleans with a French Quarter and jazz music, and San Francisco, a hilly city with people riding in the cable cars. |
train_4015 | Alyssa: Could you have my car ready at 5:00 please?
Anissa: The damage is very serious.
Alyssa: But I have to use it this afternoon. How about 5: 30?
Anissa: Well, I'll do my best. I promise you can take it at 5:15. | Anissa promises Alyssa to have Alyssa's car ready at 5:15. |
train_4016 | Sunnyside Inn: Hello. Sunnyside Inn. May I help you?
Bob Maexner: Yes, I'd like to reserve a room for two on the 21st of March.
Sunnyside Inn: Okay. Let me check our computer here for a moment. The 21st of May, right?
Bob Maexner: No. March, not May.
Sunnyside Inn: Oh, sorry. Let me see here. Hmmm.
Bob Maexner: Are you all booked that night?
Sunnyside Inn: Well, we have one suite available, complete with a kitchenette and a sauna bath. And the view of the city is great, too.
Bob Maexner: How much is that?
Sunnyside Inn: It's only $200 dollars, plus a 10% room tax.
Bob Maexner: Oh, that's a little too expensive for me. Do you have a cheaper room available either on the 20th or the 22nd?
Sunnyside Inn: Well, would you like a smoking or a non-smoking room?
Bob Maexner: Non-smoking, please.
Sunnyside Inn: Okay, we do have a few rooms available on the 20th; we're full on the 22nd, unless you want a smoking room.
Bob Maexner: Well, how much is the non-smoking room on the 20th?
Sunnyside Inn: $80 dollars, plus the 10% room tax.
Bob Maexner: Okay, that'll be fine.
Sunnyside Inn: All right. Could I have your name, please?
Bob Maexner: Yes. Bob Maexner.
Sunnyside Inn: How do you spell your last name, Mr. Maexner?
Bob Maexner: M-A-E-X-N-E-R.
Sunnyside Inn: Okay, Mr. Maexner, we look forward to seeing you on March 20th.
Bob Maexner: Okay. Goodbye. | Bob Maexner wants to reserve a room for two on the 21st of March, but the only suite left is too expensive. In the end, Sunnyside Inn helps Bob to reserve a non-smoking room on March 20th. |
train_4017 | Ms. Mann: Who do you work for at the moment, Ms. Mann?
Roseann: Um, I work for the BBC World Service.
Ms. Mann: Ah, and how long have you worked for the BBC?
Roseann: I've been with the BBC for five years. Yes, exactly five years.
Ms. Mann: And how long have you been their German correspondent?
Roseann: For two years.
Ms. Mann: And what did you do before the BBC?
Roseann: I worked as an interpreter for the EU.
Ms. Mann: As you know, this job is based in Geneva. Have you ever lived abroad before?
Roseann: Oh yes, I have.
Ms. Mann: And when did you live abroad?
Roseann: Well, in fact, I was born in Argentina and I lived there until I was eleven. Also, I lived and worked in Brussels for two years when I was working for the EU.
Ms. Mann: Mmm... That's interesting. Have you travelled much?
Roseann: Oh yes, indeed. I've travelled all over western and eastern Europe, and I've also been to many parts of South America.
Ms. Mann: Mmm... And why did you go to these places?
Roseann: Well, mostly for pleasure, but three years ago I went back to Argentina to cover various political stories for the BBC. | Ms. Mann tells Ms. Mann she works for the BBC World Service and worked as an interpreter for the EU. She has lived abroad and traveled much for pleasure as well as for work. |
train_4018 | Mr. White: Hi, Mrs. Smith. Nice to see you here.
Mrs. Smith: Hi, Mr. White. I'm here to buy a pair of shoes for Tom again.
Mr. White: He wore out the pair you bought last month?
Mrs. Smith: Yes. Sometimes I think I should buy him a pair of iron shoes.
Mr. White: Oh, no. What you need is a pair of strong and comfortable shoes.
Mrs. Smith: What's your suggestion?
Mr. White: Maybe you should buy him a pair of leather shoes.
Mrs. Smith: Tom doesn't like leather shoes.
Mr. White: Then, how about sports shoes? They are strong and comfortable.
Mrs. Smith: It seems that is the only choice. All right. I'll take your suggestion. How about this pair?
Mr. White: They are good. | Mrs. Smith wants to buy a pair of shoes for Tom. Mr. White recommends her to buy a pair of strong and comfortable sports shoes. |
train_4019 | Patty: What are you going to do tonight? How about going to the movies? There's one that starts at 7:00 p. m.
Adrea: Good. I'm going to play tennis this afternoon but I'll be home by 4:00 p. m. Then we can go out for a big dinner before seeing the movie. | Patty and Adrea will have a dinner and go to the movies tonight. |
train_4020 | Susan: Hello.
Jim: Hello, Susan, this is Jim. I'm calling from the bus stop at Pine Street. I've been searching for your house for about thirty minutes now, but I can't find it. I forgot to bring the map you gave me.
Susan: OK. Wait right where you are, I'll come and get you.
Jim: That's not necessary. If you tell me the direction once again, I'll probably be all right this time.
Susan: OK. Can you see a bank on the corner?
Jim: Yes, there's one across the street.
Susan: Well, cross the street and walk past the shoe shop. My house is the seventh house from the corner on your right.
Jim: OK. Thanks. I'm sure I'll be able to find it this time. | Jim calls Susan because he forgot to bring the map she gave him so he can't find her house. Susan tells him the direction. |
train_4021 | Stacie: Tell me, Jack. Do you look through the Web much?
Jack: Well, to tell the truth, I'm so busy with my work. I don't really have much time to surf the Web. Let me think...I suppose I log on a couple of times a week, for about two or three hours at a time.
Stacie: So, what do you do on the Internet when you log on?
Jack: Well, sometimes I look up information I need for my job. It saves a lot of time looking through books in the library.
Stacie: Yes, it sure does. | Jack tells Stacie that he only surfs the Web a couple of times a week. He sometimes looks up the information he needs for his job. |
train_4022 | Maddalena: Clara! How are you? I haven't heard from you for at least three years. What are you doing?
Clara: I came back from Australia. Now I've opened a company. I heard from Miss Sue that you are getting married. Congratulations!
Maddalena: Thank you!
Clara: Why did you keep so quiet about it?
Maddalena: I'm sorry. I mean to tell you. But I couldn't find you by your previous address.
Clara: When will the wedding be?
Maddalena: January 1st.
Clara: I want to give you a present. What would you like?
Maddalena: Let me see. Oh, a bunch of flowers will do.
Clara: I see. Bye.
Maddalena: Bye. | Maddalena couldn't find Clara by her previous address, so Maddalena didn't inform her about Maddalena's wedding. Clara will buy a bunch of flowers as a present. |
train_4023 | Verne: What can I do for you?
Brandi: I am trying to find this book.
Verne: What's the problem?
Brandi: It doesn't seem like this library has it.
Verne: Have you checked the computer?
Brandi: I have already.
Verne: What did it say?
Brandi: It says the book is on the shelf, but I didn't find it there.
Verne: I can always borrow the book from another library.
Brandi: You can do that?
Verne: I'll make the call and contact you when it gets in.
Brandi: That's fantastic. Thank you. | Brandi couldn't find this book in the library. Verne will borrow the book from another library for Brandi. |
train_4024 | Darci: I'm tired. I went to sleep late last night.
Ariel: Did you work overtime again?
Darci: No, I watched that new reality TV show till midnight.
Ariel: Oh, you didn't watch that rubbish, did you? It's just a group of people stuck in a house doing nothing. I have to admit it was attractive when it was new. But it's strange to think people are still watching the same shows nowadays. It seems to me that those shows just feed the big desire everyone seems to have for media attention. Everyone wants to be a star these days.
Darci: But there are still some people signing up for those shows just to experience a different life or to earn some money.
Ariel: Anyway, I have no interest in these nobodies, whose idea of fame is that they were on a reality TV show. I admire people with real talent do actually earn their fame because they are different from the rest of us.
Darci: Uhm, I don't think so in that way. Maybe we need to rethink what fame is. | Darci watched the new reality TV show till midnight. Ariel is not interested because Ariel thinks those shows just feed the big desire everyone seems to have for media attention. |
train_4025 | Mike: Where were you yesterday Mike?
Adrienne: I was at home asleep.
Mike: Asleep? I thought that you had to take an exam.
Adrienne: I was sick. I had a fever. I couldn't get out of bed.
Mike: You still look a little sick. You couldn't go back to bed.
Adrienne: I'm going now. I just came here to speak to my professor.
Mike: Oh, what did he tell you?
Adrienne: He said that I'd be able to take a make up.
Mike: Well, that's alright then. Are you going straight home?
Adrienne: I have to stop at the drug store on the way. I need some medicine.
Mike: Do you think you should walk that far?
Adrienne: I have to walk. I didn't drive my car. I didn't think I'd be able to drive today.
Mike: Well, take care of yourself.
Adrienne: OK. Thanks. | Mike tells Mike that he was at home asleep because of a fever, so will take a makeup exam. Mike will stop at the drug store to buy some medicine. |
train_4026 | Susan: Good morning, Susan. Did you sleep well last night?
Jillana: I fell asleep right away, didn't wake up once and didn't have any bad dreams.
Susan: Great! You look much more relaxed today.
Jillana: Much better. But I'm still worried about something.
Susan: What's that?
Jillana: Well, I have to drive to school for a meeting this morning and I'm afraid I may get stuck in the rush hour traffic, and I will be pretty upset.
Susan: Don't worry! Just breathe deeply when that happens.
Jillana: OK, I'll try that.
Susan: Is there anything else bothering you?
Jillana: Just one more thing. A school called me this morning to see if I could teach a few classes this weekend. But I'm supposed to work on a paper that's due on Monday.
Susan: Try not to take on more than you can handle.
Jillana: You're right. I'll probably focus on my paper. Thanks. | Susan is afraid of getting stuck in the rush hour traffic and having no time to teach. Susan suggests her breathe deeply and take on things she can handle. |
train_4027 | Kristyn: So, what should we take?
Kelsey: I'm going to take my guitar.
Kristyn: Great! And I'm going to take my CD player.
Kelsey: You'd better take lots of music. We've got a 4 hour drive with just mom and dad.
Kristyn: Yeah. I don't know why they want to go camping anyway. Boring.
Kelsey: It sure is and we're missing the baseball game on TV tonight.
Kristyn: Don't remind me. Hey, do you think I should take these?
Kelsey: Yeah,why not? | Kristyn and Kelsey will take the guitar and CD player since they will get a 4-hour drive. |
train_4028 | Julia: Now it's time for our European weather report. Julia, what's the weather like today in Greece?
Adorne: It's sunny today in Greece, and the temperature is about 32 degrees Celsius.
Julia: That's hot. What about tomorrow?
Adorne: Tomorrow is going to be cloudy. It's going to be cooler. About 25 degrees Celsius.
Julia: What about France? I am going there on business.
Adorne: It's raining hard, take a raincoat. And tomorrow is going to be the same. It will be quite warm, though. About 28 degrees Celsius.
Julia: What about England?
Adorne: It will be cloudy all day and the temperature will be about 15 degrees Celsius. | Julia and Julia are delivering the European weather report for today and tomorrow. |
train_4029 | Ainslie: Did you have your own room when you were little Jack?
Jack: No, I think for the first 17 years of my life. I always had somebody else in the room with me.
Ainslie: I always wanted my own room you know, because there were 5 kids in our family and we had to share rooms.I had my own room for the first time when I was about 15.
Jack: When I had my own room for the first time in my life, I felt very proud and wrote in my diary. I will treasure this new freedom.
Ainslie: Well, many of my friends had their own rooms even when they were young, even as babies. I was so jealous. But there were only 3 bedrooms in our house for 7 people so it was really crowded. | Jack and Ainslie both wanted their own rooms when they were little, but they had to share rooms with family. |
train_4030 | Britt: The hotel operator. Anything I can do for you?
Du Juan: I've been trying to get through to the booking office for the last ten minutes. But the line has been engaged all the time. Why is it taking so long?
Britt: I'm sorry to hear that. I'm afraid it is often the case during the peak hours. Shall I ask them to call you when the line is free?
Du Juan: OK. Please do so if it is not troublesome.
Britt: No trouble at all. May I know your name and room number?
Du Juan: I'm Du Juan, in Room 312.
Britt: I see. Wait in the room, please.
Du Juan: Thank you for your kindness. | Du Juan phones the hotel operator to complain about the consistent failure to get through to the booking office. Britt apologizes and will ask them to call Du Juan when the line is free. |
train_4031 | Richard Thomas: Ms. Montgomery? This is Richard Thomas. I ' m sorry to bother you at home, but I ' Ve got a bit of a problem.
Ms. Montgomery: Oh? What ' s wrong?
Richard Thomas: My daughter ' s just banged up her knee pretty badly and I ' m going to have to take her to the hospital. I ' ll be about two hours late. | Richard tells Ms. Montgomery he'll be late because he has to take his injured daughter to the hospital. |
train_4032 | Jeff: Hey, look out!
Rubin: What happened?
Jeff: You've just scratched my car. Oh, God, a paint was scratched off.
Rubin: Where? my car?
Jeff: No, mine!
Rubin: Thank goodness!
Jeff: I've just had it repainted.
Rubin: That's terrible.
Jeff: I am sorry to say this, sir, but you should've been more careful.
Rubin: I apologize for that. But the space is too small.
Jeff: What about the damage to my car? What are you gonna do about that?
Rubin: Can we solve this later? I am calling the insurance company.
Jeff: OK. I gotta call mine too. | Rubin scratched Jeff's car by accident. They're calling their insurance companies to solve the problem. |
train_4033 | Elliot: Hi, I'd like to have a beer.
Joellen: Hi, good evening. Which kind of beer would you like?
Elliot: I'd like to try a local beer. What would you suggest?
Joellen: How about Yanking Beer? It's very popular here.
Elliot: Sounds good. I'll take that. | Elliot wants to try a local beer and takes Yanking Beer under Joellen's recommendation. |
train_4034 | Anjanette: Our company's wei-ya is tomorrow night! It's your first Chinese New Year in Taiwan--you must be excited!
Alyda: Excited? What's there to be excited about? It's just another company dinner, right?
Anjanette: You have no idea! There's a banquet with prizes, performances. . . you name it!
Alyda: Really? What kind of prizes?
Anjanette: Well, I heard that last year Vivian from accounting won a new car!
Alyda: A new car! You're kidding!
Anjanette: No, really! And she told me the secret to winning, wear red underwear!
Alyda: Wear red underwear? ! Does that really work? Are you going to try it?
Anjanette: Of course! I'm not only going to wear red underwear, but I'm going to wear red socks and a red shirt, too!
Alyda: Gee, I don't think I own any red underwear, but I can buy some! | Anjanette tells Alyda in the company's wei-ya they can win prizes. Vivian won a car last year and she tells Anjanette the secret is to wear red underwear. |
train_4035 | Lyndell: Good evening, sir. What can I do for you?
Collins: Bourbon, please.
Lyndell: How would you like your Bourbon, straight or on the rock?
Collins: With iced water, please.
Lyndell: Here you are, sir. Bourbon with iced water.
Collins: Thank you. Now how much do I owe you?
Lyndell: The bourbon is 15 dollars plus 10 % service charge. So the total is 16. 5 dollars.
Collins: That is OK. Here is 20 dollars and you can keep the change.
Lyndell: Thanks a lot. | Collins orders Bourbon with iced water and pays for it with Lyndell's assistance. |
train_4036 | Angus: It gives me great pleasure to introduce Mr. . . eh Mr. . .
Jane Brown: Miss!
Angus: Yeah! May I introduce Mis. . . eh. . . Miss. . .
Jane Brown: My name is Jane Brown!
Angus: Oh yeah! Would you please welcome. . . Miss Jan Brown. | Miss Jan Brown is mad at Angus introducing her mistakenly. |
train_4037 | Bob: Hi, Ellen! How is it going?
Ellen: Can't be better! Bob, aren't you glad the semester is over?
Bob: Yep! Are you going to the rock concert Friday night?
Ellen: I didn't think much of it. Are you?
Bob: Sure. Would you like go with me?
Ellen: Sounds like fun.
Bob: You'll have to buy your own ticket though.
Ellen: Are you broke again? Let me treat you.
Bob: Wow! When did you come into so much cash?
Ellen: You know, I am a waitress at the student center. Anyway now those final exams are almost over. I'd love a night out. | Bob invites Ellen to the rock concert on Friday night but he's broke, so Ellen offers to treat him as she's saved some money by working as a waitress. |
train_4038 | Giuseppe: Is there anything wrong with your food this evening, Miss?
Chrysa: Sorry to trouble you. But I don't think this fish is fresh. It actually tastes a bit off.
Giuseppe: Sorry, Miss. I'll place it immediately, can I get you another drink, or you wait?
Chrysa: No, please don't do that. I'd just like to return it.
Giuseppe: I'm sorry, Miss, but I'm afraid we can't do that. You'll order something else instead. I'd love to suggest the steak, it's the special today, and quite tasty.
Chrysa: Ok, then please bring me the steak mediun-rare, thank you.
Giuseppe: Ok, Miss. I hope you enjoy the rest of your dinner. | Chrysa wants a return as the fish tastes a bit off, but Giuseppe tells her she can only have a replacement. So Chrysa orders the steak medium-rare under Giuseppe's recommendation. |
train_4039 | Randene: Oh, the ink is spilled on the desk.
Nada: Did it spill on your clothes?
Randene: No, but the table cloth was dirty.
Nada: That's OK.
Randene: I'm afraid it's too hard to wash off the stain.
Nada: It's no big deal.
Randene: I really feel great shame. Let me buy a new one for you.
Nada: Don't be silly, forget about it. | Randene spilled the ink on the desk accidentally and feels sorry about it, but Nada says it's ok. |
train_4040 | Ann-Marie: Let's see now. Cut the potatoes into small cubes.
Donna: Yes, but don't cut them yet. Wait until they cool. Where is the big plastic bowl?
Ann-Marie: On the bottom shelf in the cupboard under the sink.
Donna: What's Donna like, by the way?
Ann-Marie: Donna? Well. She is about 20. She is very lovely and I think you will like her. What about Paul?
Donna: Oh, Paul is very easy-going and friendly.
Ann-Marie: Could you get me the pepper from the cupboard?
Donna: Yes, sure. Which cupboard is it in?
Ann-Marie: It's in the small one beside the cooker.
Donna: There is no pepper here.
Ann-Marie: Oh, there Isn't? Oh, no. | Ann-Marie and Donna are doing cooking together while talking about Donna and Paul casually. |
train_4041 | Irwin: Excuse me, is this the right counter for express mail?
Sheela: Yes, it is. What can I do for you?
Irwin: I want to send some important documents to Canada for my postgraduate admission.
Sheela: Are they urgent, please?
Irwin: Yes, the deadline for applying is 1st Feb, so I hope they will arrive in 3 days.
Sheela: Well, DHL is famous for its speed and reliability. It is the fastest international postal service available. The document will arrive in two or three days.
Irwin: Really? But can you guarantee the safety?
Sheela: Yes, I promise. Your document won't be broken or lost. All the items are handled by special staff and carried by a courier. It is reliable.
Irwin: OK. I will send them now.
Sheela: Please write the address and remittee on the express order and make sure there is no mistake on them.
Irwin: All right. Here you are.
Sheela: This is your receipt which you have to keep until the remittee receives the express. You can also check your post on our web. The post number is on the top of the receipt.
Irwin: Thank you. I have got quite clear idea of it. | Irwin needs to send some important documents. Sheela assures Irwin that the documents will arrive in two or three days and guarantees the safety, so Irwin sends them now with Sheela's assistance. |
train_4042 | Tressa: I really like what you have. But the price for this product is much higher than we expected. I am absolutely not a buyer at that price.
Halvard: I know it is not the cheapest on the market. But if you take the quality factor into consideration, you will find your company will benefit in the long term. This device is built in with the most advanced technology. Every aspect has reached the international standard. It is a worthwhile investment.
Tressa: I understand that. If you can lower the price by 10 percent, we have a deal right now.
Halvard: Well, the best I can do is to lower the price by 5 percent if you are willing to pay 90 % cash of front and 10 % on delivery. That is our best offer.
Tressa: Err, well, I can't decide right now. Do you mind if I have a small internal discussion on this first? I will tell you our decision this afternoon.
Halvard: Sure, no problem. | Tressa appreciates Halvard's products, but the price is higher than expected, so Tressa asks Halvard to lower the price by 10 percent. Halvard agrees to lower the price by 5 percent. Tressa needs an internal discussion about it. |
train_4043 | Odelinda: I need to pay the fine on my ticket.
Yance: Do you have the ticket with you?
Odelinda: Yes, I have my ticket with me.
Yance: Let me see your ID.
Odelinda: I forgot to bring that with me.
Yance: You need it to pay your fine.
Odelinda: Why can't I just give you the money for the fine?
Yance: Because, I need to see a photo ID in order to verify who you are.
Odelinda: Okay, I think I understand.
Yance: All right, come back and bring your ID.
Odelinda: So once I pay this off, my record will be cleared?
Yance: Once you pay it, your record will be cleared. | Odelinda wants to pay the fine buy forgot to bring Odelinda's ID. Yance needs the ID to verify Odelinda's identity and tells Odelinda to get it. |
train_4044 | Brooke: What is the best way to find a job here?
Zoe: There are different ways of conducting a job search. Do you know what you want to do?
Brooke: I don't know.
Zoe: Can you work part-time or full-time?
Brooke: It doesn't matter right now, either one would be OK.
Zoe: The binders have current local jobs listings and the computer jobs lists are good too. Understand?
Brooke: OK, I'll go check it out.
Zoe: Schedule an appointment with a counselor and you can get more information. Would that work for you?
Brooke: I am not sure.
Zoe: Everything that you need for a successful job search is here. Happy job searching! | Zoe tells Brooke to check the binder to look for current jobs available and suggests Brooke schedule an appointment with a counsellor. |
train_4045 | Malorie: Excuse me, is this the way to the Great Wall?
Beatrice: Oh, it is really far from here. You're going in the wrong direction actually.
Malorie: I must have taken a wrong turn.
Beatrice: It doesn't matter. Go back the way you came. After about five kilometers, you'll see a hotel on the side of the road. It's a big one. You can't miss it.
Malorie: And then?
Beatrice: Take the next right. Drive about one click further, and you'll see the entrance of the highway to the Great Wall.
Malorie: Thanks a lot.
Beatrice: You're welcome.
Malorie: By the way, how long does it take?
Beatrice: Without traffic, it takes about an hour.
Malorie: I heard the Great Wall closes early in the afternoon. Do you think I can make it before closing?
Beatrice: Yes, I think so. It doesn't close until 5 o'clock. You still have plenty of time.
Malorie: Great! Thank you!
Beatrice: My pleasure, and have a good time! | Beatrice tells Malorie how to drive to the Great Wall. Beatrice says it may take about an hour and Malorie should be able to get there before it closes. |
train_4046 | Robbie: I really feel like eating a salad.
Essa: What kind are you going to make?
Robbie: I'm really not sure.
Essa: I really like Caesar salads.
Robbie: Caesar salads are pretty good.
Essa: What kind of salad do you want to make?
Robbie: I want a salad with some chicken.
Essa: I love chicken salads.
Robbie: I like my salads to have croutons, almonds, and shredded cheese.
Essa: That sounds really tasty.
Robbie: You should make a salad like that.
Essa: I think that I will. | Robbie wants a salad, then Robbie and Essa talk about the salads they like. |
train_4047 | Jerry: Your resume says you have had one years experience working in a foreign representative office in Shanghai, may I ask why you quit?
Nomi: I worked in a foreign representative office for one year. However, I leave there two years ago because the work they gave me was rather dull. I found another job that was more interesting.
Jerry: Have you done any work in this field? What have you learned from the jobs you have had?
Nomi: I have learned a lot about business know-how and basic office skills. In addition, I learned at my previous jobs how to cooperate with my colleagues. | Nomi tells Jerry Nomi quitted the work in a foreign representative office because the work was dull and Nomi learned about business know-how, basic office skills, and teamwork from previous jobs. |
train_4048 | Aridatha: Oh, hey, Keri! You cook, right! You're a pretty good cook.
Keri: I'm OK.
Aridatha: I want to make an omelet, so actually this is really silly, I've never made one before. How do you make an omelet?
Keri: Well, I can teach you how I make them, which is the same way my father and grandmother make them, which is a little special.
Aridatha: OK. Yeah! Yeah!
Keri: First you take some eggs and crack them in a bowl, and whisk them up, quite, so they're quite high and fluffy, and in a hot pan, and you need a pan that's that's kind of small, that the sides go up at an angle. You put some oil and heat it up, so it's quite hot, and then you take your whipped up eggs, or whisked up eggs, and pour them into the pan, and as it's cooking, if you take a spatula, and push the bottom layer of the egg, to the side, to the sides, and then to the middle, so the uncooked egg gets to the bottom of the pan.
Aridatha: Oh, OK. Wow!
Keri: OK. And keep doing that until most of the egg is cooked so you should have a nice thick omelet and then flip it over, you'll only have to cook that side lightly. Put your fillings on the top and fold it over and let it sit just long enough to melt the cheese.
Aridatha: Wow. That sounds really good. | Keri teaches Aridatha how to make an omelet which is a little special in detail. |
train_4049 | Heath: What's your email address?
Camila: It's bulldog 123.
Heath: Bulldog 123. Are you sure that's all?
Camila: Yes.
Heath: No. That's incomplete.
Camila: What do you mean?
Heath: What's your mailing address?
Camila: 456 Cherry Drive, Pasadena, CA 91170.
Heath: That's correct.
Camila: So what's the problem?
Heath: Bulldog 123 is just the street. You have to give me the city, state, and ZIP code.
Camila: Oh, I get it. My email address is bluedog123@yahoo. com. | Camila gives Heath an incomplete email address, then Heath takes the mailing address for example, so Camila understands and offers the complete email address. |
train_4050 | Sonnie: Excuse me. Do you know where I can find the nearest ICCC?
Quigly: Yes, but it's quite a ways.
Sonnie: Do I need to take a bus?
Quigly: This bus doesn't take you directly there. You'd have to change buses twice. I suggest you walk. It'll take you less than 20 minutes.
Sonnie: How do I get there on foot?
Quigly: Go straight ahead through the intersection.
Sonnie: Wait, let me write this down. . . Alright, I'm ready.
Quigly: Keep walking till ou pass the square, then turn right. Walk past two lights and turn left at the third.
Sonnie: Square. . . turn right. . . traffic lights. . . And then?
Quigly: Keep walking and look for a tall building.
Sonnie: Tall building. . . Which side is the building on?
Quigly: The right side. ICCC should be on the first floor.
Sonnie: Thank you very much.
Quigly: You're welcome. | Quigly suggests Sonnie walk to the nearest ICCC and tells Sonnie the right direction. |
train_4051 | Erina: No.11 Police Station. Can I help you?
Mrs. Smith: Yes. It's about my son Leech. He went to the school this morning but hasn't been hack yet and it's 6:00 p.m. now.
Erina: Just a moment, please. May I have his name?
Mrs. Smith: Leech Smith, 112 Broadway.
Erina: Thank you. Now Mrs. Smith, what is the matter exactly?
Mrs. Smith: Well, Leech left home at 7 o'clock this morning, but just now her teacher called me and asked why Leech didn't go to school.
Erina: Do you think it's possible that he went to friend's home?
Mrs. Smith: I don't think so. I called her friends and our neighbors, but none of them had seen Leech today.
Erina: I see. Now, Let's move to some details. How old is he?
Mrs. Smith: 10 years old. And he is 1.5 meters' tall.
Erina: What's he wearing?
Mrs. Smith: A blue shirt, and white shoes, carrying a green school bag.
Erina: We'll do our best to find him, Mrs. Smith. Please try not to worry. | Mrs. Smith reports to No.11 police station that her son Leech is missing and offers a detailed description. |
train_4052 | Demetri: How about your exam?
Rutter: I failed again.
Demetri: Why? Did you oversleep again?
Rutter: No, I didn't.
Demetri: Then, what's wrong with you?
Rutter: Oh, I can't tell you.
Demetri: Tell me. Maybe I can help you.
Rutter: Nobody can help me.
Demetri: Don't say things like that. Tell me your trouble. We are good Mends, aren't we?
Rutter: Yes. It's something like this. This time, I made full preparations, but Smith told me he could get perfect marks. I decided to copy his paper and I did copy, though not completely. It turns out that his marks were lower than mine. And we both failed.
Demetri: lt serves you right. | Rutter tells Demetri Rutter failed the exam again because Rutter copied Smith's paper, whose marks were even lower than Rutter's. |
train_4053 | Meir: We've just moved into a house.
Sylvie: Really? Congratulations!
Meir: Thank you, and we want to buy a new television set.
Sylvie: What kind of television do you want to buy?
Meir: A colour TV set, of course, but I'm not sure about the size. Maybe we should buy a big one. If we buy a small one, we might have to change it in a few years' time for a bigger one. That would be a waste of money. What's your opinion?
Sylvie: I don't think it's necessary to buy a very big one.
Meir: Any reason?
Sylvie: Yes. As I know, your sitting room isn't very big. If you put in a very big television, it will be bad for your eyes, and a smaller TV set can still pick up good programmes.
Meir: Mm, that's quite true. I'll think about it.
Sylvie: You'd better make a quick decision because the price may go up soon. | Meir just moved into a house and want to buy a new television set. Sylvie doesn't think Meir needs a very big one since the sitting room isn't big. |
train_4054 | Mallory: Excuse me, Madam. Is the air-conditioning on? This room is as hot as a furnace.
Madam: Sorry, sir. A new epidemic called SARS is threatening us right now. As a preventative measure, we are told to let in fresh air by opening the windows and not to use the air conditioners. | Mallory reports that the room is hot. Madam says the air conditioner isn't allowed due to SARS. |
train_4055 | Jacinda: I haven't missed one day of school this year. I'm trying to get the prize for perfect attendance!
Robyn: Great! It's still early in the year, but if you don't get sick, I know you can win.
Jacinda: I'm going to get my homework done and go to bed early every night so I can win! | Jacinda is planning to win the prize for perfect attendance. |
train_4056 | Lindsay: Oh, I'm fed up with my job.
Ike: Hey, there's a perfect job for you in the paper today. You might be interested.
Lindsay: Oh, what is it? What do they want?
Ike: Wait a minute. Uh, here it is. The European Space Agency is recruiting translators.
Lindsay: The European Space Agency?
Ike: Well, that's what it says. They need an English translator to work from French or German.
Lindsay: So they need a degree in French or German, I suppose. Well, I've got that. What's more, I have plenty of experience. What else are they asking for?
Ike: Just that. A university degree and three or four years of experience as a translator in a professional environment. They also say the person should have a lively and inquiring mind, effective communication skills and the ability to work individually or as a part of the team.
Lindsay: Well, if I stay at my present job much longer, I won't have any mind or skills left. By the way, what about salary? I just hope it isn't lower than what I get now.
Ike: It's said to be negotiable. It depends on the applicant's education and experience. In addition to basic salary, there's a list of extra benefits. Have a look yourself.
Lindsay: Hm, travel and social security plus relocation expenses are paid. Hey, this isn't bad. I really want the job. | Lindsay's fed up with Lindsay's job. Ike tells Lindsay about a job in the paper which Lindsay might be interested and introduces its requirements, salary, and benefits. Lindsay feels like wanting the job. |
train_4057 | Stacey: I feel very ill, Doctor.
Doctor: What is the matter with you?
Stacey: I have a terrible sore throat. I have a headache, too.
Doctor: Have you been coughing and sneezing?
Stacey: I cough a lot, but I don't sneeze.
Doctor: Put this thermometer under your tongue. I want to see if you have a fever. Let me see. Yes. You have a fever.
Stacey: Is my temperature very high?
Doctor: No, not very. Here is a prescription. Stay in bed and rest. Drink hot tea. Come in and see me in my office on Monday. | Stacey has a sore throat and a headache. Doctor finds out Stacey has a fever and offers a prescription. |
train_4058 | Tully: The Bacon Bacon food truck is down the street. I'm going to get lunch. Can I get you something?
Stephenie: I was wondering why I was so hungry. I skipped breakfast. I have been working straight since I got here to work at 8:00 a.m. I even didn't have time to drink my morning coffee. A big juicy bacon burger would be awesome.
Tully: I always get a burger. Today, I'm going to try their grilled cheese sandwich. I hear it has three different kinds of cheese, bacon, and bacon jam.
Stephenie: Jam made out of bacon? Wow. I'd buy a big jar of that bacon jam right now if they have it!
Tully: They might. Okay, I'll go down and pick up lunch for you and me.
Stephenie: No, wait. I need a break, and I need to make sure I can buy that jam.
Tully: OK, let's hurry. If we wait too long, the lunch crowd will be there, and they might run out of everything. | Tully's going to get lunch and offers to bring Stephenie something. Tully wants to try the grilled cheeseburger and Stephenie's interested in the jam made out of bacon, then Stephenie decides to go with Tully. |
train_4059 | Bengt: I visited the new museum near the city center last month. It opened two weeks ago. You'd like it.
Jerrilee: Why? Is there lots of information about trees?
Bengt: No. It's mainly about wild birds that live in the forest. When I went there, there was a special plant exhibition, and they're having a study day for teenagers there about different kinds of clouds.
Jerrilee: That's useful for me when I go sailing. | Bengt visited the new museum last month and tells Jerrilee about it. |
train_4060 | Bryan: Hello, this is Room 205. What time is the dinner, please?
Mandi: The main restaurant opens at 7 in the evening and closes at 10. Our coffee shop is open 24 hours a day.
Bryan: And what time is it now, please?
Mandi: It's 6 p.m., sir.
Bryan: Thank you. | Bryan inquires Mandi about the opening time of the restaurant and the current time. |
train_4061 | Steward: May I speak to Petty?
Petty: Speaking.
Steward: Good morning, Petty.
Petty: Good morning, Steward.
Steward: I'd like to discuss your suggestion with you as soon as possible. Would Tuesday be all right for you?
Petty: Tuesday. That's tomorrow?
Steward: Yes.
Petty: Let me see. How about tomorrow, say, 8:30?
Steward: Then suppose I come to your at 8:30 tomorrow.
Petty: Good. I'll be expecting you then.
Steward: Thank you. Good-bye.
Petty: Good-bye. | Steward calls Petty to arrange a discussion with her at 8:30 tomorrow. |
train_4062 | Nicolette: Do you feel all right? You look Pale.
Alyda: All my joints seem to hurt and I have a terrible headache.
Nicolette: Have you taken your temperature?
Alyda: No, not yet , but I do feel a little feverish.
Nicolette: How long have you been feeling this way?
Alyda: Only since this morning.
Nicolette: Oh, probably you've been working too hard.
Alyda: Maybe you are right. | Alyda's not feeling well since this morning. Nicolette thinks it's because Alyda works too hard. |
train_4063 | Ethan: ok, so what have you got in store for me tonight?
Agnesse: I'm really sorry, Ethan. I tried so hard, but I'm afraid I could't find a Dutch restaurant in town. The best I could do was a German one about 15 minutes from here.
Ethan: what? I don't understand.
Agnesse: I though you said you wanted to have Dutch food?
Ethan: Oh! Ha-ha! That's not what I mean when I said 'go Dutch'!
Agnesse: Huh? What were you talking about, then?
Ethan: 'going Dutch' means to split the bill, silly!
Agnesse: ohhh. . . that makes so much more sense! Ha-ha. Well, great, I don't like German food anyway! | Agnesse apologizes to Ethan for not finding a Dutch restaurant. Ethan thinks it funny and explains the true meaning of 'go Dutch'. |
train_4064 | Joline: What's the problem, Nada? You look down in the dumps.
Nada: I don't know. My life is a big mess. Everything is so compliceted.
Joline: come on, nothing can be that bad.
Nada: but promise me, you'll keep it a secret.
Joline: ok, I promise. So what's troubling you so much?
Nada: I've fallen in love with my boss.
Joline: really? Is he married?
Nada: no, of course not. He is still single.
Joline: then what's your problem?
Nada: I try to keep it to myself. But there is a lot of gossip about us.
Joline: oh, I see. Office romance tends to be the subject of gossip.
Nada: worse still, he is trying to avoid me these days.
Joline: office romance is very tricky.
Nada: it gives me a lot of pressure and I feel depressed.
Joline: cheer up, Nada. You'll be fine. | Nada's depressed because she's fallen in love with her boss, which arouses lots of gossip about them in the office, and her boss's avoiding her. Joline cheers her up. |
train_4065 | Mendie: Have you ever made any plan for your future?
Blakeley: Of course I have. I'd like to marry a handsome man and have two children if possible.
Mendie: Not me. I'd like to be a bachelor forever.
Blakeley: I don't believe you can make it when you meet your Mrs. Right. | Blakeley wants to marry a handsome man while Mendie wants to stay a bachelor. |
train_4066 | Winonah: Are you going to Helen's birthday party on Friday evening?
Helen: I wouldn't miss it for the world! It's sure to be fun. She's invited a lot of people. Do you think everyone will be able to get into her house?
Winonah: If everyone turned up, it would be a squeeze, but a feww people said that they couldn't go, so I think it should be ok?
Helen: Are you taking anything?
Winonah: I've got her a birthday present and I'll take a bottle fo wine too.
Helen: That's a good idea. She told me that she had bought plenty of food and snacks. I think it's going to be a noisy party. I hope her neihbours don't mind too much.
Winonah: Helen gets on very well with her neighours. I wouldn't be surprised if they went to the party too.
Helen: I'm ready looking forward to it. This party is going to be a blast!
Winonah: Well, don't be late. I'll see you on Friday at Helen's. | Winonah and Helen are going to Helen's birthday party on Friday, Winonah's got her a present and will bring a bottle of wine. Helen's looking forward to the party. |
train_4067 | Lorry: My daughter plans to quit her present job and wants to find another. She says she wants to get a better job with higher pay.
Dianna: It seems quite normal to me. It is pretty much what I want to do.
Lorry: But what about settling down to start a family? Doesn't anyone want to get married any more?
Dianna: It is different now. The world is becoming colorful. Some of my friends don't feel the same pressure to marry. We all want to wait for the right moment.
Lorry: What time is the right moment?
Dianna: Let the universe find us instead of forcing love. We prefer natural love. The most important thing is to be happy. Love will find us later. That is what we say. | Lorry's daughter's planning to find another job, which worries Lorry that she might not get married. Dianna comforts Lorry that nowadays people don't feel the same pressure to marry. |
train_4068 | Kizzie: How can you be shouting at your grandpa? You can't be so rude!
Maggi: No, I don't want to be rude to him, but I had to shout so that he could hear me. My grandpa has something wrong with his ears. He doesn't hear well.
Kizzie: I'm sorry. I misunderstood you. Your grandpa looks kind.
Maggi: Yes, he is kind to everybody in our small town. So we all respect him.
Kizzie: He looks quite old now. He must be in his seventies, right?
Maggi: Yes, he is 75 years old this year.
Kizzie: Though he looks so old, he is still in good health.
Maggi: Yes, of course, he gets up early every morning and does some exercise in our garden. That's why he is still in good health.
Kizzie: How's your granny? Is she still in good health like your grandfather?
Maggi: She was 5 years younger than my grandfather, but she died of heart disease 3 years ago.
Kizzie: I'm sorry to hear that. But old people really need taking good care of.
Maggi: Yes, I agree. | Kizzie blames Maggi for shouting at Maggi's grandpa. Maggi explains it's because Maggi's grandpa doesn't hear well. Kizzie apologizes for misunderstanding Maggi and inquires about Maggi's grandpa and grandma. |
train_4069 | Gary: Come in, come in!
Adrick: Hi, Gary. What happened? I was waiting for you at the theater. Why didn't you meet me there?
Gary: I thought we were supposed to meet here.
Adrick: 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.
Gary: I'm sorry, we must have misunderstood each other.
Adrick: Why don't you try to be clearer about our appointment?
Gary: You're right, I am sorry. Let's go and watch the movie.
Adrick: I don't want to go now. We've already missed 10 minutes of the movie. I don't want to see a movie without watching the beginning. | Gary misunderstood Adrick so he didn't meet Adrick at the theatre. Adrick's angry and doesn't want to watch the movie now. |
train_4070 | Maarten: Hi Maarten, I haven't seen you for a long time. What have you been doing for the past few months.
Malinde: Nothing exciting, I've been doing 2 jobs during weekdays and another job on the weekend, it's really tiring.
Maarten: Why are you working so hard?
Malinde: I'm saving money for a trip to Italy. I want to spend some time with my girlfriend Lily there, how about you?
Maarten: I have been working as a tutor. Seeing my students progress I feel happy and proud.
Malinde: That sounds great. | Maarten's doing 2 jobs to save money to go to Italy while Maarten's working as a tutor. |
train_4071 | Kate: Hi, Tony.
Tony: Hello, Kate, how are you?
Kate: Oh, fine, thanks. And you and Jane?
Tony: Oh, we're fine? How long are you staying?
Kate: Just a couple of days and then I'll go back to work in Tokyo.
Tony: It's too bad you are not staying in London for a bit longer. Anyway, how about dinner tonight?
Kate: I'd love to have dinner with you, but I'm meeting some customers from Oxford this evening. What about tomorrow?
Tony: That'd be lovely. Jane will be pleased.
Kate: What time should I come?
Tony: How about 8:00?
Kate: Great. I'll see you tomorrow then. | Kate came to London for work and Tony invites her to dinner with him and Jane. They'll have dinner tomorrow at 8. |
train_4072 | Zachary: I'd like a cup of coffee and a cheeseburger, please.
Rollo: I'm sorry, but we don't have any burgers at the moment.
Zachary: But you always serve your whole menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. That's why I come here.
Rollo: You're right, but one of our cooks is sick. So we had to take some things off the menu for a while. If you want to come back in half an hour, we'll definitely have our normal lunch menu.
Zachary: That's OK, I'm really hungry. Let me see. I'll still take the coffee and I'll have a bacon and egg sandwich, instead, please.
Rollo: Do you want breakfast potatoes with that?
Zachary: No, thank you.
Rollo: OK, your total is $6.50.
Zachary: Here is a 10.
Rollo: And here's your change and receipt. | Zachary wants a cheeseburger and a coffee, but the burger isn't available at the moment, so Zachary takes an egg sandwich instead. |
train_4073 | Simon: Hello, this is Simon.
Lisa: Hello, Simon, this is Lisa. Sorry to call you at such a late hour. But I'm in trouble, and I think you might be able to help me out.
Simon: It's my pleasure, Lisa. What's the matter?
Lisa: Well, you know, Nancy and I moved into an off-campus apartment in the fall, over on the west side of the town. Anyway, we've been happy with it until the last couple of months.
Simon: Sounds good, then what happened?
Lisa: Unluckily, the air conditioner broke down. So we report it to Mr. Green, the landlord. He promised he'll take care of it, but a month went by, and nothing happened.
Simon: Did you make contact with him again?
Lisa: I got a repair person to give me an estimate, then I send it to Mr. Green. When I didn't hear from him, I had it repaired down and I took all the cost from the rent check.
Simon: So, what's the problem?
Lisa: He called me in a mad way, he said he could have gotten it repaired down for less money. Now he's threatening to drive us out for not paying the full rent.
Simon: Hold on, Lisa. It does sound pretty serious, but I'm sure you should calm down and take it easy.
Lisa: Well, you are over at a law school. So I wonder if you can come with Nancy and me, when we go to talk to Mr. Green. We're supposed to meet with him tomorrow night at 8.
Simon: Sure, I have studied a lot about contracts. And I would be glad to help you. Would you mind and my visiting you at about 7:30?
Lisa: Of course not. Thanks a lot, Simon. You are really a warm hearted man. | Lisa calls Simon to ask for help. The air conditioner in the apartment rent by Lisa and Nancy broke down but the landlord did nothing about it, so Lisa got it repaired and took all the cost from the rent check, then the landlord is mad and threatens to drive them out. Simon'll come with Lisa and Nancy to solve the problem. |
train_4074 | Lockwood: Are you going to camp this summer?
Orren: Oh no, I'm too old for that now. I'm going to a hiking trip. What are you going to do?
Lockwood: This year I'm going to be a camp teacher.
Orren: You really want to babysit children all summer?
Lockwood: Oh, I love it here. The girls are fun, too.
Orren: Well, if you like it, I guess it'll be fun. My brother was a teacher at Camp Sequoia for many years. He enjoyed it a lot.
Lockwood: My camp is great, too. We go sailing and hiking in the woods, also I get to go horseback riding everyday.
Orren: How long will you be there?
Lockwood: Until the middle of August.
Orren: I'll be back from my trip about that time. We'll have to get together then.
Lockwood: Sure, it'll be fun to compare notes. | Orren's going on a hiking trip and Lockwood's going to be a camp teacher. Lockwood tells Orren Lockwood loves the camp and talks about its activities. |
train_4075 | Jennie: Ralph, my stomach aches.
Ralph: Mine too, honey.
Jennie: I think it was the fish or the meat we ate in the restaurant.
Ralph: It might have been.
Jennie: Or the soup.
Ralph: No, it couldn't have been the soup. Because I didn't have any. Little Jimmy had some and he's alright.
Jennie: Of course, we sat in the sun for a long time, but I suppose it couldn't have been the sun.
Ralph: That's true. Now what else did we both eat? Only those lovely apples I bought at the market. It could have been them. We used to eating apples and you wash them.
Jennie: No, I didn't. I thought you have.
Ralph: Jennie, I didn't wash them. I was sure you did. It must have been the apples then. Oh, I feel worse now. Let's go see a doctor. | Ralph and Jennie are having a stomachache. They recall what they ate and they find out it's the apples that weren't washed. |
train_4076 | Jasmine: Excuse me, how can I get to the Riverside Theater?
Brooks: Walk along the river and take the fourth turning on the left. And go down until you reach the second traffic light. Turn right at the end of the road, you'll see the theater.
Jasmine: Good heavens. What a long way!
Brooks: Yes, you can take a taxi if you can't remember what I told you, or if you don't want to walk a long way.
Jasmine: Well, I like walking. It's a fine day for walking, isn't it? And Shakespeare's play is worth such a day in such a long way.
Brooks: It sounds reasonable. I like Shakespeare.
Jasmine: Thank you very much.
Brooks: It's a pleasure. | Brooks tells Jasmine the directions to the Riverside Theater. Jasmine prefers walking though it's a long way. |
train_4077 | Gay: Good morning. I need to speak with the property manager, please.
Claude: Good morning. You are speaking to the property manager.
Gay: While it was raining last night, water started leaking in from the ceiling.
Claude: Was it leaking in the bedroom?
Gay: It was in the living room.
Claude: Can you tell me which floor you are on?
Gay: We are on the bottom floor.
Claude: I would like to look at the leak. Will you be home this morning?
Gay: Yes, someone will be here to let you in.
Claude: Just in case you have to leave, we will just use the master key. | Gay tells the property manager that water leaked in the living room when raining last night. The property manager will go to check it. |
train_4078 | Corissa: I see you have bought the latest copy of ' beauty and fashion '. Are there any interesting articles in it?
Inci: There ' s an interesting interview with a top fashion designer about the latest fashions. I enjoyed reading her thought. The ' which? ' section is very interesting this month. They tested facial cleaners. The article recommends ' all clear ' for effectiveness and price.
Corissa: I like to take the tests that they print in this magazine.
Inci: Which tests do you mean?
Corissa: You know. Tests like ' how jealous are you? ' and ' are you a fashion victim? '
Inci: Oh, I see. I like to do those tests, too, but I don ' t take them seriously.
Corissa: Of course not, but sometimes the results make you think about yourself and what you do. According to the jealousy test, I ' m quite a jealous type of person. Perhaps I need to control my jealousy. | Inci bought the latest copy of 'beauty and fashion' and thinks the 'which?' section is very interesting. Corissa tells Inci Corissa likes to take the tests printed in it. |
train_4079 | Kenyon: Hey, Mary. We're back. Have you eaten yet?
Mary: I had some bread for breakfast.
Kenyon: Let's go out for brunch.
Mary: Brunch?
Kenyon: It is a meal that combines breakfast and lunch. On Sundays, many Americans sleep late and go out for brunch. Those who go to church without having breakfast have brunch also.
Mary: Actually, many Taiwanese wake up late on Sunday mornings, too. It may be a good idea for them to eat brunch instead of eating breakfast and lunch. | Kenyon invites Mary to go out for brunch and explains the definition of 'brunch'. |
train_4080 | Daisey: Look at the show on TV. I am watching a food show at a very famous seafood restaurant. I really want to eat at that restaurant. I am a seafood lover.
Linoel: Speaking of seafood, my mouth is watering. Let's go to the seafood restaurant in our neighborhood.
Daisey: Sound great. Let's go!
Linoel: Look at the crystal clear fridge. You can see so many kinds of seafood in it. They all look very fresh and delicious.
Daisey: True. I would like to have some salmon sashimi and a roast salmon head.
Linoel: You sound like a seafood expert. I would like to have some stir-fried squids and steamed shrimps.
Daisey: You are not too bad as well. I also want to have a steamed lobster. It is really taste like heaven.
Linoel: Let's go into the restaurant and find a table to order some food.
Daisey: Wait. Let me tell the lady what we would like to order in front of the seafood fridge first.
Linoel: OK. I will wait for you inside the restaurant
Daisey: Do you think we should try some deep fried oysters? | Daisey and Linoel decide to go to a seafood restaurant. They find each other isan expert in seafood by saying their wanted food. Daisey will order in front of the seafood fridge first. |
train_4081 | Ally McNeal: What ' s on TV tonight?
Darleen: Not much, that new reality-TV show, Ally McNeal, oooo, Dark Angel.
Ally McNeal: Wait a second. I want to watch Ally McNeal.
Darleen: Oh, come on. That ' s such a girl ' s show.
Ally McNeal: No it ' s not. It ' s just funny.
Darleen: Yeah, if you ' re a girl.
Ally McNeal: Well, you just want to watch Dark Angel because of the hot girl.
Darleen: That ' s not true. Dark Angel is a good show.
Ally McNeal: It ' s story is just an excuse to get the girl dressed up in different tight outfits.
Darleen: O. K . , O. K. Let ' s forget it. There ' s a football game on too.
Ally McNeal: No way. I ' m watching Ally McNeal. Go to John ' s to watch the game. | Ally McNeal wants to watch Ally McNeal but Darleen thinks it's a girl's show. Ally McNeal refuses Darleen's suggestion of watching a football game and insists on watching Ally McNeal. |
train_4082 | Dew: I have a little trouble, and I don't know how to deal with it.
Roxanne: What's the matter? Please tell me. Maybe I can help you.
Dew: Tom wants me to write a recommendation letter for him, but I don't know how to write it.
Roxanne: Don't worry. I know about this.
Dew: Really? Tell me without delay.
Roxanne: First you should have a salutation, which can be the company's or a person's name.
Dew: Well, I see.
Roxanne: Then you can write about his performance in college, including his academic achievements and his competence.
Dew: It's easy to write those.
Roxanne: You can also state his personality traits, hobbies and relationships with schoolmates and so on.
Dew: Tom got along well with classmates. He is really a good boy.
Roxanne: You can write all his strengths in the recommendation letter.
Dew: What should I write except these?
Roxanne: You should also state that you are his class president, so you are qualified to write this recommendation letter
Dew: OK, I will remember. | Dew has no idea about how to write a recommendation letter for Tom. Roxanne advises Dew to write about Tom's performances, personalities, strengths and state Dew is qualified to write this letter. |
train_4083 | Neely: Hey, Trev! How did the shopping go?
Trev: ' You ain't nothing'but a hound-dog. . . '
Neely: Trev, are you OK?
Trev: Of course I'm OK! I just bought a bunch of classic Elvis records!
Neely: Aren't you lucky. The vintage-clock guy is driving a hard bargain. So I have nothing.
Trev: No sweat. Just go back and talk him down. Here comes Wei. | Trev just bought classic Elvis records but Neely has nothing because the guy is driving a hard bargain. |
train_4084 | Lorna: Hello there. Is there anything I can help you with?
Mr. Can: Yes, please. 70, 000 US dollars is being transferred into our account.
Lorna: Which company are you from? I'll check your details.
Mr. Can: I'm the accountant with Go Thong Computers.
Lorna: Ah, yes. Mr. Can, isn't it? Yes, the money has been transferred successfully. But you'll need to change it into RMB before you can have it.
Mr. Can: No problem. Can I withdraw all of it now?
Lorna: You have an account with us, right? If so, there shouldn't be any problem. | Mr. Can as an accountant with Go Thong Computers wants to withdraw the money and Lorna helps him with it. |
train_4085 | Stacey: Hey! I just bought one of those new Japanese cell phones! It's loaded with extras.
Lorianne: What does it do?
Stacey: It's got a built-in video camera so you can see the person you're talking to. It also takes stills and I can use the E-mail mode to send digital pictures straight to my friend's phone!
Lorianne: Wow! What else does it do?
Stacey: I can plug it into a folding keyboard to type in message mode. I can even surf the net.
Lorianne: Cool! Anything else?
Stacey: Yes. With the 60 - second digital memory, I can record my voice and send it using voice message mode.
Lorianne: Wow!
Stacey: You'll love this! I can use a stylus to draw a map on the touch screen and then use the fax mode to send it to another phone.
Lorianne: Man, that's amazing. It must have cost a bundle.
Stacey: Nah! It was cheap! | Stacey bought a new Japanese cell phone and is introducing the functions of it to Lorianne, including a video camera, a folding keyboard, and 60-second digital memory. Lorianne thinks it's amazing. |
train_4086 | Dacey: Hello, Chandler! How are you?
Chandler: Fine. And you?
Dacey: Just so so. I am too tired. My company has been holding too many training sessions lately.
Chandler: That's good. Not Evey company provides employees with training opportunity. It seems that your company wants to further develop their employees and encouragelifelong learning.
Dacey: Good? ! For them but not to me.
Chandler: So, what's the problem?
Dacey: We have to participate in training after a busy day and during the weekend. You know, after work all you want to do is throw yourself onto your bed. And during the Weekend, you just want to stay at home and enjoy a family dinner.
Chandler: Yes, you are right. But one should keep learning daily to maintain our keen mental power expand our intellectual capacity. Constant learning drive us to Sharp our power of reasoning, analysis and judgement.
Dacey: Yes, I agree with you on the point but couldn't the training be held during the working day instead of weekend?
Chandler: Yes, you are right. I think weekend is the time for family gathering and rest Maybe you could make that suggestion to your boss. | Dacey is tired because Dacey's company provides them with many training sessions so they have to participate during the weekend. Dacey agrees with Chandler that they should keep learning but thinks the training can be held during the working day. |
train_4087 | Rodolph: Do you take a bus to and from work?
Alain: Yeah, everyday. And there's only one choice. All the other buses are going the other direction.
Rodolph: Hmm. I have the same problem. When I leave work, it's always rush hour. So the buses are always crowded.
Alain: Oh, yeah, it's terrible. I will tell you the funniest thing I have seen in China. It's when so many people try to get onto one city bus, and the last guy is squeezed in so tight that the door is tightly pressed against his butt.
Rodolph: That sounds terrible the way you describe it. But you know, not long ago I really suffered on the bus.
Alain: What happened? Were you having a hard time getting on a bus?
Rodolph: You just can't imagine! I waited for the first bus but it was too full, so I waited for the second, and it was still very crowded. Then I decided not to wait for the next one, and got on the second bus. It was so full that I had to stand on one foot! No kidding!
Alain: Hmm. Good exercise, uh?
Rodolph: Yeah, absolutely!
Alain: And it's so much fun. One day, the bodies were so tightly packed that some girl's behind was pressed against my front. I was afraid to put my hands down for fear of accidentally groping her.
Rodolph: You were so happy, weren't you?
Alain: What do you think? I'm a good boy. | Rodolph and Alain both have the problem of taking a crowded bus to and from work. Then they share their terrible experiences that they suffered on the crowded bus. Rodolph once had to stand on one foot on the bus and Alain's body was packed tightly. |
train_4088 | Towny: what sort of music do you like?
Noellyn: I love just about anything by Prince.
Towny: so, you're into 80s music then?
Noellyn: well, I like all kinds of music, but he is one of my favorites. How about you?
Towny: I like alternative music.
Noellyn: do you have a favorite band?
Towny: to be honest, no. I'm always in search of new music to listen to.
Noellyn: do you often go to concerts?
Towny: I usually go to see a live band about twice a month. What about you?
Noellyn: I love going to live gigs. Are there any good local bands playing around here that you'd recommend?
Towny: there's an open mic night at the pub down the road every Thursday night where my favorite local band usually plays. You should come along next week with me.
Noellyn: I'd love to, but I have a night class on Thursdays.
Towny: that's too bad. Maybe another time.
Noellyn: let me know if you hear about any good bands playing on the weekends. I have more free time then.
Towny: I'll let you know. Did you want to watch some TV?
Noellyn: sure, what's on?
Towny: there's a reality TV show about a group of people who are trying to lose weight.
Noellyn: that sounds dreadful! | Noellyn likes the music by Prince and Towny likes alternative music. Towny usually sees a live band and Noellyn loves live gigs. Then Towny recommends an open mic night at the pub and invites Noellyn to go, but Noellyn has a class on Thursday. |
train_4089 | Neysa: OK, Devon, I've been putting on a few pounds and you're quite a lean fit guy.
Devon: Well, thank you.
Neysa: What do you recommend? What can I do to lose weight?
Devon: Well, I exercise a lot. I go running at least three times a week. But more than that I enjoy playing sports and so different sports use different muscles and all of it helps to lose that weight that you might have gained.
Neysa: Yeah, well, actually, one of the problems is that I actually exercise a lot.
Devon: Do ya?
Neysa: Yeah, so maybe it's my diet.
Devon: It could be and so in that case you might want to eat something perhaps more nutritious or maybe even less of what you do eat. Maybe, I eat three meals a day and I try not to snack in between. No potato chips. No popcorn. No candy bars.
Neysa: That's pretty tough! | Neysa has been putting on and Devon recommends exercising to lose weight. Neysa actually exercises a lot and thinks it lies in Neysa's diet. Devan shares Devan's meals to tell Neysa how to lose weight. |
train_4090 | Othelia: Is there a lot of crime in your city?
Nedda: There's some, but I don't think it's a big problem. A lot of it is petty crime, burglary and car theft. There's very little major crime.
Othelia: It's the same in my city. We also have a lot of drug addicts. A lot of the crime is committed by drug addicts who need money for drugs.
Nedda: That happens in many places. In my city, there is a very good drug rehabilitation programme. The police and courts are also tough on people who commit crimes, but I don't know if that's the reason for
Othelia: Some people believe that a tough approach is better. Other prefer a more lenient approach.
Nedda: I think that the best way to reduce crime is to spread wealth more evenly. If most people have similar amounts of money, they will not think of stealing from others.
Othelia: That's possible, but I'm not sure it would really happen like that. | Both Othelia's and Nedda's cities have lots of crime and most of the crime is committed by drug addicts. Nedda thinks the best way to reduce crime is to spread wealth more evenly. |
train_4091 | Jennie: I cannot understand why she always helps and supports her brother.
Staci: Why do you say so?
Jennie: Because he is often in trouble.
Staci: She has promised her mother that she would be with him through thick and thin.
Jennie: Oh, I see. | Staci tells Jennie why she always supports her brother. |
train_4092 | Netta: Where are you going?
Donnie: I have to go to work.
Netta: Going to work where?
Donnie: I'm working at the polling place.
Netta: I didn't know you were working there this year.
Donnie: I work at the polling place every year.
Netta: How did you get that job?
Donnie: I signed up for it online.
Netta: That's really cool.
Donnie: It's a very cool job.
Netta: Do they pay you a lot?
Donnie: They pay well enough. | Donnie tells Netta Donnie works at the polling place every year and signed up for it online. |
train_4093 | Graehme: Thank you for joining us this evening at Chez Attitude.
Mr. Foster: I am Mr. Foster, and we have a 7:00 dinner reservation tonight for four people.
Graehme: Welcome, Mr. Foster, if you would have a seat in the lounge area, our hostess will be ready to seat you in just a moment.
Mr. Foster: We are going to have a drink while we are waiting. Please let the hostess know that she can find us there.
Graehme: She will come and let you know when your table is prepared.
Mr. Foster: Those patio tables are new, aren't they? Would it be possible to be seated out there?
Graehme: An outside table is available right now if you would like to be seated immediately.
Mr. Foster: We would love to sit outside. Thanks for your help!
Graehme: Here is your table, and now may I take your drink order while you are considering what to have for dinner?
Mr. Foster: Yes, could you please bring us a pitcher of margaritas and four glasses while we are figuring out our dinner order?
Graehme: I'll put your drink order in and be right back to get your dinner order.
Mr. Foster: We'll be ready to order by the time you get back! | Mr. Foster has a 7:00 dinner reservation and wants to be seated in the patio tables. Graehme arranges the table for him. Mr. Foster asks Graehme to bring them drinks while they are figuring out their dinner order. |
train_4094 | Jerrome: What stresses you out the most?
Slim: Probably my parents.
Jerrome: How so?
Slim: Well, during school, they wanted good grades. Then after I got a job, they wanted me to get a better job. And finally, they want me to get married.
Jerrome: You have to deal with a lot of pressure from your parents.
Slim: Your parents are not like that?
Jerrome: Ever since I brought home some bad grades in elementary school, they never expected much.
Slim: You're lucky.
Jerrome: What do you do to deal with the stress?
Slim: Not much I can do. It's always there. I sometimes go out with some friends and drink, but that's only a temporary solution. The stress always returns in the morning.
Jerrome: That sucks. You wanna go grab a beer?
Slim: Sure. Sounds great. Let's go. | Slim's parents stress Slim the most but Jerrome's parents aren't like that. Slim thinks it's hard to deal with those stress. Then they decide to go grab a beer. |
train_4095 | Steven: Steven, what's your idea of price?
Florella: The best we can do is $ 120 per case.
Steven: I'm afraid that's impossible. You can't expect us to reduce it to that extent.
Florella: I think you are well informed about the prevailing market. Some Spanish firms are offering the same at much lower prices.
Steven: Price can't be separated from quality. A comparison of the quality of our products with that of rival goods will show you that ours is far superior.
Florella: It's true yours are of better quality. But your price is still on the high side even if we take quality into consideration. How about meeting each other half way?
Steven: Well, I'll have to think about it and get back to you in about 30 minutes.
Florella: Take your time, please. | Steven wants $ 120 per case but Steven thinks that's impossible because their products have better quality. Steven suggests meeting each other halfway. Steven agrees and will get back later. |
train_4096 | Mr. Zhang: Good morning, Textile Import & Export Company.
Miller: Hello, this is Miller. I'm calling about the appointment with Mr. Zhang for this afternoon. Something's just come up, I'm afraid the appointment will have to be rescheduled, I'm very sorry about the change.
Mr. Zhang: That's all right. Maybe we can make another arrangement.
Miller: You're very kind to say so. Thank you. Do you think tomorrow morning would suit him?
Mr. Zhang: I'm afraid there's a bit of a problem. In fact, he's booked up the whole week except tomorrow afternoon.
Miller: Tomorrow afternoon, Um. . . you see, I've made an appointment with Mr. Comet for tomorrow afternoon. In order to meet Mr. Zhang, I have to cancel the appointment with Mr. Comet, I'm afraid.
Mr. Zhang: I'm terribly sorry, Mr. Miller, but Mr. Zhang is really busy this week.
Miller: I understand. When do you think I can come and see him tomorrow afternoon?
Mr. Zhang: Please let me check. Tomorrow afternoon - Yes, he'll be free from 2:00 tomorrow afternoon. Do you think it's convenient for you?
Miller: Yes, that's quite all right for me. | Miller is calling Mr. Zhang to reschedule his appointment with Mr. Zhang. Mr. Zhang tells Miller that Mr. Zhang is only available tomorrow afternoon so Miller will cancel the appointment with Mr. Comet to meet him. |
train_4097 | Natty: So, got any more ideas for the website?
Danyette: Well, since we're collecting gifts instead of red envelopes, I made a ' for guests only ' gift chat room.
Natty: But we registered at Macy's. People can just buy gifts there.
Danyette: The Taiwanese won't have time to buy gifts in America. The chat room is more convenient.
Natty: You're right. They can discuss what to get and avoid buying the same things.
Danyette: Or discuss what gifts they could buy together.
Natty: Any other ideas?
Danyette: We can also put a guest book on the website for people to sign and write comments.
Natty: And we were going to make a collage for each of us using our baby pictures. . .
Danyette: Yeah, that will be the best part. Jack hasn't seen yours yet, right?
Natty: No. He has no idea what a fat little pig I was! | Danyette made a gift chat room because Danyette thinks the Taiwanese won't have time to buy gifts at Macy's. Natty asks Danyette other ideas for the website and Danyette suggests putting a guest book. |
train_4098 | Thorndike: Good morning, Sir. Can I help you with something?
Sir: I hope so. I'm not actually a customer here, but I saw an advertisement in yesterday's newspaper about your new bank card.
Thorndike: I see. Yes, the advertisement has proven very effective. Would you like to apply for a card with us?
Sir: Yes, please. But I suppose I'll have to open an account with you first, right?
Thorndike: That's right. But don't worry ; it's a very simple procedure.
Sir: Could I open an account with you today?
Thorndike: Of course, it can be done right this minute. If you could just fill in this application form for me? Do you have your ID card with you? I'll need to see that.
Sir: Yes, here you go. And sign here?
Thorndike: Yes, please. That's being processed now. As soon as the account is set up, we can issue you with a card.
Sir: So quick and easy! Thanks very much. | Sir wants to apply for a card after seeing the advertisement yesterday. Thorndike helps him follow the procedures to open an account before issuing him with a card. |
train_4099 | Fred: This is frank speaking, may i ask who is calling?
Jane: This is Jane, I'd like to speak to Mr. Wang, please.
Fred: I'm sorry, he is not here at the moment. He has gone to the International Business Center.
Jane: When do you expect him back?
Fred: I'm not sure, he didn't say when he wound return. If you'd like. you can leave him a message until he is back to you until the moment it's free.
Jane: Yes, thank you. When he gets back, please just let him know that jane called. And i need him to call me back.
Fred: Does he have your number?
Jane: Yes, he does. But i give it to you again. 5264453 6
Fred: That was 5264453 6, right?
Jane: Yes, thank you very much.
Fred: You are welcome. | Jane wants to speak to Mr. Wang but he is not available. Jane needs Mr. Wang to call back, so she leaves her number to Jane. |
train_4100 | Sara-Ann: What's wrong?
Allin: I got laid off today.
Sara-Ann: Oh no! That's terrible!
Allin: Yeah.
Sara-Ann: What happened?
Allin: My boss said I didn't have enough skills to do the job well.
Sara-Ann: What are you going to do?
Allin: I'm going to start taking classes at the local community college to try to improve my skills. Then I'll start looking for a new position. | Allin tells Sara-Ann Allin got laid off because the boss thinks Allin's lack of skills. |
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