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train_12268 | Leta: I don't know what to do. I start off studying, but I always end up doing something else.
Cecilla: I'll help you, but please listen to me. Now first turn off your music. Music doesn't help you study.
Leta: OK, no music.
Cecilla: Have an Apple and a glass of water on your desk before you start. Here you are.
Leta: Why?
Cecilla: Because then you don't need to go to the kitchen for something to eat or drink.
Leta: OK.
Cecilla: Turn off your phone.
Leta: No way.
Cecilla: Yes, it stops you working. If you turn it out, it's easier to concentrate. You can read your messages later.
Leta: OK. But I can't turn off the internet on my computer. I need it to look up information.
Cecilla: OK. But you can turn off your instant messages.
Leta: I know, mom.
Cecilla: Yes.
Leta: Thanks. | Leta cannot concentrate on the study. Leta's mom tells Leta to turn off the music, phone, and instant message and then asks Leta to get an apple and water before starts. |
train_12269 | Orson: What are your thoughts on the apartment?
Janela: I think that it ' s absolutely gorgeous.
Orson: There aren ' t any problems with the apartment?
Janela: I think that the apartment looks very nice, but I do see some problems.
Orson: What problems?
Janela: I did notice a few stains in the carpet.
Orson: We will have the carpet cleaned before you move in.
Janela: You will?
Orson: Yes, but other than that, are there any more problems?
Janela: That was the only thing that I saw that was wrong with the apartment.
Orson: I ' m happy that you find this apartment so appealing.
Janela: It is. I love it. | Janela thinks the apartment is gorgeous but the carpet is dirty. Orson will clean the carpet before Janela moves in. |
train_12271 | Finley: What is the annual salary for this job?
Lissy: The annual salary is sixty-five thousand dollars per year.
Finley: What does the benefits package include?
Lissy: This job pays for half of your medical, dental, and disability.
Finley: Do we get paid time off?
Lissy: You have a total of 21 days paid time off which can be used for vacation, personal, or sick leave.
Finley: How about retirement?
Lissy: We still offer a traditional retirement plan that pays out if you stay with the company for 5 years or more.
Finley: Can I get company provided specialized training?
Lissy: We offer full tuition reimbursement for job related classes.
Finley: Where is the benefits office?
Lissy: It's on the second floor in Suite 201. | Finley asks Lissy about the details of the job, including the annual salary, the benefits package, retirement and so on. |
train_12272 | Leonardo: Were you in a leadership position when you were a college student?
Adlai: Yes. I was president of the Student Council of our university.
Leonardo: Did you get any honors or awards at your university?
Adlai: Yes. I was elected Excellent Party Member for four academic years.
Leonardo: Were you involved in any club activities at your university?
Adlai: Yes. I was a member of the Student Poetry Society. I like writing poems in my spare time.
Leonardo: What extracurricular activities did you usually take part in at your college?
Adlai: I sometimes played table tennis and sometimes played basketball. | Adlai answers Leonardo's questions about Adlai's leadership position, honors or awards, club experience, and extracurricular activities in college. |
train_12273 | Anurag: Thank God! I am finished writing that service guide! It took me forever!
Mallissa: When did you finish?
Anurag: This morning! No more overtime, and no more headaches!
Mallissa: Well, I ' m glad to hear it. Have a cup of coffee! | Anurag happily tells Mallissa Anurag finished the service guide. |
train_12274 | Todd: Hello, thanks for calling 123 Tech Help, I'm Todd. How can I help you?
123 Tech Help: Hello? Can you help me? My computer! Oh man. . .
Todd: It's okay sir, calm down. What happened?
123 Tech Help: I turned on my laptop and it broke! I mean, the monitor went black!
Todd: Ok, sir, it sounds like you might have a virus.
123 Tech Help: I don't feel sick, . . . let me check. . . Nope! No fever, I'm fine.
Todd: No, your computer might have a virus, I mean, it has a bad program on it. Maybe that's why it crashed. I recommend that you run an antivirus program in order to safely remove any unwanted spyware or Trojans.
123 Tech Help: Phew!. . . Wait a minute, CRASH? ? !! Spyware? Trojans! What? where? when? ! | 123 Tech Help's computer broke and calls Todd. Todd thinks the computer has a virus and recommends 123 Tech Help run an antivirus program. |
train_12275 | Bryna: Cindy, can you show me how to call Connecticut?
Cindy: Who do you know there?
Bryna: A good friend of mine is there on a homestay program, too.
Cindy: I see.
Bryna: Is it expensive to make out-of-state calls?
Cindy: Yeah, but it isn't more expensive than international calls.
Bryna: What do I do here?
Cindy: Easy. Dial the area code for Connecticut ; then dial your friend's number.
Bryna: That's it?
Cindy: Check the local time before you call. You don't want to wake your friend up by accident. | Cindy shows Bryna how to make an out-of-state call to contact Bryna's friend. Cindy reminds Cindy to check the local time. |
train_12276 | Barbaraanne: Honey, we are all out of wine and cheese. Do you mind running to the deli and picking up a few things?
Debbi: Can't it wait? I'm watching the game right now!
Barbaraanne: Your friends and family are coming over tonight and we still need to get a lot of things.
Debbi: Fine! What do you need?
Barbaraanne: OK, pick up some cured meats to go with the wine. Maybe a pound of polish sausages, ham, liverwurst, salami and any other cold cuts that are on sale. I think I saw a promotion for pastrami. Also get s
Debbi: Whoa wait a minute! Isn't that a bit too much? I mean, how much is all of this going to cost!
Barbaraanne: Never mind that. Get some dips as well. Get a jar of spinach and blue cheese dip and also some Tzatziki. If they have bean dip get that as well. Last but not least, get some pickles.
Debbi: Is that all, your majesty?
Barbaraanne: Very funny! Get a move on! People will be here any minute. | Barbaraanne asks Debbi to buy things because they'll treat the friends and family tonight. Debbi refuses at first but then agrees. Barbaraanne lists many things including several kinds of meat, dips, pickles and wine. |
train_12277 | Deidre: Look at these clothes designed by top fashion designer like Versacci, Calvin Klein, and Vivienne Westwood. What do you think of them?
Lorenza: Well, they look lovely, but they're not very practical. I mean, would you wear that dress to the office or walking down the street?
Deidre: I know what you mean. People would stare at you in amazement if you wore something like that in an everyday situation. I suppose only extravagant rich people wear them at cocktail parties.
Lorenza: Maybe. I'm not sure why they have fashion shows like this. Hardly anyone will buy those clothes. The clothes you see are nothing like the ones that ordinary people wear. It seems like a waste of money.
Deidre: I think that the designers hold these fashion shows for a few reasons. First, it's just like a big party. They can meet each other and network. The other thing is that it is great advertising. All the journalists and photographers are there. Thirdly, it give them a chance to show what they would like to see people wearing.
Lorenza: You meant it's an expression of their fantasies?
Deidre: Yes. I think the designers are saying that these clothes are what they would like to see people wear if those people weren't concerned with what other people might think. In a way, the designers are saying ' don't worry about what others think. Wear what you like!'.
Lorenza: Very philosophical. I think they design these clothes more for publicity. They try to see who can be the most extreme and outrageous, but still stylish.
Deidre: Come on. All this fashion has reminded me that I want to buy some clothes. | Deidre and Lorenza talk about top fashion clothes and designers. Lorenza thinks those clothes are unpractical and can't understand such kinds of fashion shows. Deidre thinks people hold fashion shows because it's like a party with great advertising. Lorenza thinks it's for fashion publicity. Seeing these fashionable clothes makes Deidre want to buy clothes. |
train_12278 | Ikey: What about you, Ernie? How did you get into pop music?
Ernie: Well I always hear it on the radio, so I started to get into it.
Ikey: Yeah, if something is on the radio it must be really good.
Ernie: I totally agree! | Ikey and Ernie agree that music on the radio must be good. |
train_12279 | Mr. Taylor: Mr. : Hello, Mary.
Mary: Hi.
Mr. Taylor: Mr. : I'm Mr. Taylor, and I'm your counselor. I'm going to show you around the school.
Mary: OK.
Mr. Taylor: Mr. : Right here is the cafeteria.
Mary: It's huge!
Mr. Taylor: Mr. : But not big enough. And here is our computer room.
Mary: There must be about 50 computers in here.
Mr. Taylor: Mr. : And over here is our gymnasium.
Mary: Do I have to take gym?
Mr. Taylor: Mr. : Just like everyone else. | Mr. Taylor, a counselor, shows Mary around the school. |
train_12281 | Vaclav: We're forming a study group to prepare for the finals. Do you want to join us?
Sturgis: But the semester just started? Why the rush?
Vaclav: After you try it once this way, I don't think you'll ever put off studying till the end again.
Sturgis: How often do you meet?
Vaclav: We plan to get together once a week.
Sturgis: What days, do you know?
Vaclav: We were talking about Wednesday evenings at the library, from seven to eight.
Sturgis: Okay, count me in. | Vaclav invites Sturgis to join a study group for finals. Sturgis agrees. |
train_12282 | Renelle: Mary, I heard you moved again.
Mary: Yeah. I could not stand living here. There is always much noise in the neighborhood.
Renelle: You mean noise? How could it be?
Mary: You know, on weekends when we wanted to have late rise in the morning, our neighbour started to raise Cain. | Mary tells Renelle she moved again because the neighbor is noisy. |
train_12283 | Shaw: I'd like to purchase a parking permit for next semester.
Wang: Are you a daytime student or do you just come in the evenings?
Shaw: I am a daytime student.
Wang: Will you be driving a motorcycle or a car?
Shaw: I will be driving my car.
Wang: OK, that will be twenty-five dollars. How would you like to pay for it?
Shaw: I'll pay for it with a check.
Wang: Would you like to pay for any extra permits for another vehicle?
Shaw: No, thanks ; I'm fine.
Wang: Here you go then. Have a great school year! | Shaw purchases a car parking permit for the daytime. Wang charges Shaw twenty-five dollars by check. |
train_12284 | Pauly: Don't worry. I'm sure you'll do better next time.
Samuella: I didn't realize it was so difficult though I know I'm always too nervous in such competition.
Pauly: It doesn't matter. Forget it.
Samuella: I don't think I performed well.
Pauly: Oh! That's much hetter than I did.
Samuella: Can you tell me how to improve myself?
Pauly: There's no secret at all. The only thing for you to do is to practice more. You will succeed.
Samuella: Thank you for your encouragement.
Pauly: It's a pleasure. Come on. I'm on your side. | Samuella didn't do well in the competition and wants to improve. Pauly comforts Samuella and tells Samuella to practice. |
train_12285 | Anne-Corinne: I'll help you, Lucy. Look at what I've got here. In this small bottle, there's a magic love potion.
Lucy: A magic love potion?
Anne-Corinne: Yes. If you put a few drops on someone's eyelids while he's asleep, he'll fall in love with the first person he sees when he wakes up.
Lucy: It can't be true.
Anne-Corinne: Take my word for it.
Lucy: So what am I going to do?
Anne-Corinne: Just come to our house and stay over. You'll sit by his bed and greet him like a beautiful red rose, 'Good morning!'
Lucy: That sounds like a blue rose! My sitting by his bed?
Anne-Corinne: Don't be so shy, Lucy. | Lucy gives Lucy a magic love potion and teaches Lucy how to make someone fall in love with Lucy. |
train_12286 | Sir: Excuse me, I wonder if you could help me?
Donni: Of course, what can I do for you?
Sir: Well, I hate to have to say this, but I'm not happy with my room.
Donni: Oh, what exactly is problem?
Sir: Well, the traffic is very loud. I got no sleep last night.
Donni: Oh, I'm so sorry, Sir. I'll see what I can do about that. | Sir tells Donni Sir isn't happy with his room because of the loud traffic. |
train_12288 | Virgilio: Hello. I would like to buy some business cards.
Herb: Excellent. How many would you like?
Virgilio: Two thousand would be fine.
Herb: You need to fill out this form, please.
Virgilio: All I want is the same thing on this card.
Herb: That will be no problem, sir.
Virgilio: . . . Okay, I'm finished. Here's your form and my old card.
Herb: Very good, sir. Your order will be ready in one week.
Virgilio: Do you think you could finish it in three days?
Herb: No problem, sir. But it will cost you extra. | Virgilio wants to buy business cards. Herb asks Virgilio to fill out the form and says it'll cost extra for an expedited fee. |
train_12289 | Tiffie: Do you remember Tina, my good friend?
Tina: Yes.
Tiffie: She just broke up with her boyfriend.
Tina: Well, that happens. I hope she is all right.
Tiffie: But the problem is she and her ex-boyfriend are working in the same department. It is somehow embarrassing for them to see each other everyday.
Tina: That is the down side of an office romance. I hope their work is not affected by the emotional stress. The boss must be very annoyed if that will be the case.
Tiffie: Well, Tina says she would be able to handle it and concentrate on her own work, easier set them done. But working harder and concentrating only on the job might well helped to overcome the initial stress of the breakup. | Tiffie and Tina talk about Tina. Tina broke up with her boyfriend who works in the same department. Tina handles it and concentrates on work. |
train_12290 | Inesita: Well, if it isn't the teacher's pet!
Ely: Stop it. Teacher doesn't treat me any different than she does everyone else.
Inesita: You can't prove that by me. I saw the score on your report.
Ely: Hey, I worked hard on that report and I deserve the grade I got.
Inesita: It just happened to be the highest grade in the class.
Ely: You're just jealous because you didn't do as well as you thought you did. Admit it.
Inesita: I worked hard too. But she always gives me a lower grade.
Ely: If you think that she is not fair with your work then you should talk to her in person instead of stewing over it. | Ely gets the highest grade. Inesita thinks the teacher treats Ely better. Ely thinks Inesita's jealous and suggests Inesita talk to the teacher. |
train_12291 | Koren: Can I help you?
Nicole: Could you show me the coat on the shelf?
Koren: Sure. Please come this way.
Nicole: May I try it on?
Koren: Of course. Here is the fitting room.
Nicole: It doesn't fit quite right. It feels a little tight in the waist. Do you have this in a larger size?
Koren: Yes, here it is.
Nicole: Well, how do I look in this one?
Koren: You look really beautiful in it.
Nicole: OK. I'll take it. | Koren assists Nicole to try a coat and praises Nicole's look. Nicole buys the coat. |
train_12292 | Heidie: Good evening, madam. May I help you?
Sharla: I want a facial. But this is the first time I've come here, so can you tell me how you do it?
Heidie: Sure. Most facials start with a thorough cleaning. Then we usually use a toner to invigorate the skin, followed by exfoliation treatment-a peeling mask or scrub that removes the dead cells that make the skin lock dull. After that, we'll massage your face and neck with oil or cream to improve the circulation and relieve the tension, followed by a mask to moisturize and soften the skin.
Sharla: That's exactly what I want. How long does it take?
Heidie: We have half-hour and one-hour treatments.
Sharla: What's the regular price?
Heidie: Well, the half-hour facial costs 50 yuan and the one-hour costs 80 yuan. If you want make-up, another 20 yuan will do.
Sharla: Good, I will take the one hour facial with make-up.
Heidie: That's fine, madam.
Sharla: By the way, could you give me a manicure? Use a light nail-polish, please.
Heidie: Yes, madam. | Heidie introduces the steps of a facial. Sharla chooses the one hour facial with make-up and also asks for a manicure service using a light nail-polish. |
train_12294 | Misti: What are you doing?
Emmi: I'm watching TV.
Misti: Are there any good programs on TV?
Emmi: Tingling is on TV.
Misti: Which Channel is it?
Emmi: Channel 8.
Misti: It doesn't seem quite interesting. Would you change the channel? | Emmi watches Tingling. Misti wants to change the channel. |
train_12295 | Sheilah: Oh, the clothes here are so expensive! No wonder there are few people.
Jo: Beauty costs, dear! What do you think of this dress? Do you think it suits me?
Sheilah: Yeah, it's lovely, but to be frank, it's not the most practical. You don't have many formal events in your calendar, do you?
Jo: Come on, you sound like my Mom. Look at it, it's beautiful!
Sheilah: When you buy clothes, you must think about the material, quality and price.
Jo: Maybe you have a point.
Sheilah: Make sure you buy what you need and your clothes can be worn for various occasions.
Jo: All right. How about this black skirt? It can be worn for anything---a party, a job interview and even a funeral!
Sheilah: That's true, but you already have two back coats and one black sweater.
Jo: Oh! Hey, look, that's the same shirt Britney wore in her concert.
Sheilah: Exactly! Oh, my god! I love Britney! I'm going to get it.
Jo: Why not try it on?
Sheilah: It's just the right size--a perfect fit! I'll take it. Oh, no, I'm a little short. Did you bring your credit card?
Jo: Yes.
Sheilah: I promise I'll pay you back as soon as we get home. | Jo likes the dress. Sheilah thinks it's not practical and suggests Jo consider the material, quality and price, and make sure it's practical on various occasions. Jo takes a practical black skirt but Sheilah still disagrees. Sheilah then borrows money from Jo to buy a Britney shirt. |
train_12296 | Darleen: Did you order the cake?
Meredith: Oh, I forgot.
Darleen: Get on the phone right now. It might not be too late.
Meredith: I'm so sorry! OK, so you just want a simple message on it.
Darleen: Yeah. How about'Happy Birthday Tony, from the gang. '
Meredith: I'm on it! | Meredith forgot to order the cake. Darleen asks Meredith to call. |
train_12298 | Letisha: Good morning, doctor. I've been suffering very much from a toothache lately.
Isador: Well, let me have a look. Will you sit down in this chair and open your mouth wide?
Letisha: I think one of the back ones at the top is giving me the most trouble.
Isador: Yes. This big one is badly decayed. I'm afraid it must be taken out.
Letisha: Oh, I hate having teeth pulled out. Will it hurt?
Isador: No need to worry. You won't feel anything at all. I'll give you an injection to stop the pain. Just wash your mouth out with this water, will you?
Letisha: Will it take long?
Isador: No, it'll be over soon. Nurse, get some X-rays of our patient's molars. Then we'll start. Open your mouth wide. Don't be so nervous. Now open wider. . . now stay, that's over. . .
Letisha: Is it out?
Isador: Not yet, but it soon will be. Now open again please. . . It's out! Look!
Letisha: Well, really! That was wonderful! I felt no pain at all. Thank you, doctor. | Letisha has a toothache and comes to see the dentist. Isador asks the nurse to get X-rays of Letisha's molars, gives Letisha an injection and takes out the decayed tooth. Letisha feels no pain. |
train_12299 | Sydney: I've been at this for two weeks now and nothing's turned up.
Jill: You're right. I think it's time to seek professional help.
Sydney: What do you mean?
Jill: I know you don't want to pay for a job, but I think it's time we consulted a headhunter.
Sydney: You're right, I don't want to pay, but I don't want to live without pay, either.
Jill: Ha, ha, ha! I agree. That's not much fun.
Sydney: Do you have anyone in mind?
Jill: Actually I do.
Sydney: Who?
Jill: Cooke & Co. does a lot of placements in your field.
Sydney: Ya, they do. Anyone else come to mind?
Jill: Not at the moment, but I'll let you know. | Sydney can't find a job. Jill suggests Sydney consult a headhunter and recommends Cooke & Co. Sydney asks if there is anyone else. |
train_12301 | Adrianne: Hi. It's good to see the sun again.
Belva: Yes, we have been looking forward to this change for many days.
Adrianne: But it's supposed to cloud over this afternoon.
Belva: Oh, I can't believe it. The vegetables in my garden do need sunlight. They are getting yellow.
Adrianne: The same with mine. But I don't think we can do anything but wait.
Belva: What did the weather report say?
Adrianne: It said just what I told you.
Belva: Oh, my God! | Adrianne and Belva look forward to the sun because their vegetables are getting yellow. But the weather report says it'll be cloud. |
train_12302 | Kelly: What part of the paper are you reading?
Nicole: The travel section.
Kelly: Are you thinking about our vacation already?
Nicole: Yes, it's not so far away. I've been looking at these advertisements.
Kelly: Why don't we go to the same place we went last year?
Nicole: I won't stay at that hotel again. I have a better idea for this year. Look at this advertisement. This looks like a wonderful vacation to me.
Kelly: 'Three weeks.' 'Ten exciting ports.' 'Use the ship as a hotel.' How much does it cost?
Nicole: The price isn't given.
Kelly: It must be expensive if they don't give the price in the paper. And besides, I'd rather stay in one place.
Nicole: I don't want to sit on the same beach and eat the same food and look at the same walls every day for three or four weeks. | Nicole is reading the travel section of the newspaper. Kelly wants to go to the same place they went to. Nicole disagrees and thinks an advertisement is wonderful. Kelly thinks it must be expensive. |
train_12303 | Janith: Why didn't you call me yesterday? I was waiting by the phone all day.
Dennie: I'm sorry, I couldn't call. I couldn't find a phone.
Janith: What do you mean you couldn't call? You have a cell phone, don't you?
Dennie: I used to have a cell phone. The teacher took it away because I tried to call you from class. | Dennie didn't call Janith because Dennie's phone was taken away by Dennie's teacher. |
train_12304 | Room service: Room service. Can I help you?
Jodie: Yes. I'd like a dinner for two. And would you please send it to the room?
Room service: Sure. Your room number, please?
Jodie: Room 5003.
Room service: Ok. We'll get it ready in ten minutes.
Jodie: Thanks. By the way, was my room cleaned this morning?
Room service: Yes. We clean all the rooms in the morning. Is there anything wrong?
Jodie: No, not really. Just that my wife can't find her watch anywhere.
Room service: Just a minute. I'll go up and check it. | Jodie asks Room service to send dinner to room 5003. Jodie's wife can't find her watch. Room service will check. |
train_12305 | Gabbi: Excuse me, madam. I'm wondering if you could tell me the place where I can repair my shoes.
Eloise: There's one on Fifth Street.
Gabbi: Thank you, but how far is it to that store?
Eloise: Not very far and not difficult to find. Just keep walking and after two blocks you will see a supermarket on your left. The store is next to the supermarket.
Gabbi: Oh, thank you very much.
Eloise: You're welcome. You won't miss it,young man. | Eloise tells Gabbi how to find the store to repair shoes on Fifth Street. |
train_12307 | Carly: What topic did you finally choose for the term paper for your World Economy class?
Justin: After thinking about a few ideas, I finally settled on the difference between Japanese and American styles of management.
Carly: Hmm. Why did you choose a topic like that?
Justin: Well, I'm planning to study Business in graduate school next year. After that, I hope to start my own company.
Carly: Isn't that a coincidence! I'm also doing a paper on how Japanese management styles are being adapted by American firms for my Comparative Cultures class.
Justin: Why don't we sit down and share some of our sources after we've each been to the library?
Carly: Great idea! Should we meet at the snack bar next Wednesday at this time?
Justin: That's fine with me. See you then. | Carly and Justin have similar paper topics. They decide to meet at the snack bar to share sources next Wednesday. |
train_12308 | Marty: Good evening, Pizza House. This is Marty speaking. May I take your order?
Aggy: Um yes. I'd like a medium pizza with pepperoni, olives, and extra cheese.
Marty: We have a two-for-one special on large pizzas. Would you like a large pizza instead?
Aggy: Sure, that sounds good.
Marty: Great! Would you like your second pizza to be the same as the first?
Aggy: No, make the second one with ham, pineapple and green peppers. Oh, and make it thin crust.
Marty: Okay, thin crust. Your total is $21. 50 and yourorder will arrive in thirty minutes or it's free!
Aggy: Perfect. Thank you. Bye. .
Marty: wait! ! I need your address! | Marty helps Aggy order two-for-one large pizzas on the phone. But Aggy hangs up without giving the address. |
train_12309 | Rawley: How is everything going with your girlfriend?
Scott: Didn't I tell you? It's over!
Rawley: Oh, I am sorry to hear that. I did't know that you had split up. What happened?
Scott: It was a few things. The first thing that happened was that we were supposed to go out for a romantic dinner for our one year anniversary, but she stood me up!
Rawley: Really! Did she tell you why she didn't show up?
Scott: No, but I ended up finding out later that night when I saw her with another man at a club near my home!
Rawley: What was she thinking? Did you confront her about it when you saw her?
Scott: I wanted to, but I knew that if I spoke to her, I'd just blow up at her, so I decided to just go home. I called her later that night, but she didn't answer the phone.
Rawley: I can't believe she would do that to you. It's so dishonest---and rude!
Scott: I know. I still haven't heard from her. The good thing is that I'm so angry with her that I don't feel sad about not having her around.
Rawley: I bet you she regrets what she's done. You were such a good catch! She really lost out, didn't she?
Scott: I guess so. It would be nice to know why she did this though.
Rawley: I know. It's always nice to have some closure, but I don't think you'll have a problem finding another girlfriend. | Rawley asks Scott why Scott broke up with his girlfriend. Scott's girlfriend didn't show up at the anniversary dinner but was with another man at a club. Scott went home and called her but she didn't answer. Rawley thinks she's dishonest and rude, and Scott can find another girlfriend. |
train_12310 | Hunter: Who's that?
Anna: Saint Jude-he's the saint of lost causes. Like my cousin, Anna, who can't stop getting pregnant. She's a lost cause.
Hunter: Is that your cousin in the back?
Anna: Yep. She's always got a bun in the oven. She was pregnant before marriage-a real sin in the Catholic Church.
Hunter: What about birth control pills? Don't they work on Italians?
Anna: Ha-ha. Birth control and abortion are four-letter words in my family.
Hunter: And I heard that Italian men have very active libidos. | Hunter and Anna talk about Anna's pregnant cousin Anna, birth control, abortion, and Italian men's active libidos. |
train_12311 | Daffi: What's the bonus like at your company?
Lissi: Well, it's OK, I suppose. We get about the equivalent of six months' salary.
Daffi: Six months' salary? Are you serious ? That's incredible!
Lissi: Maybe. But you'd be amazed at how little's left after the credit companies have deducted their share from my account.
Daffi: Hey, I know what that's like . I bought a BMW on my Visa card . Now the payments really hurt.
Lissi: Well, you're lucky that you're still able to make your payments. I missed a credit payment last month. Now my bank account's overdrawn , and the company is threatening to take back my purchases.
Daffi: What did you buy?
Lissi: A new home health monitor.
Daffi: Health Monitor? I read an article about that racket. They're overpriced to begin with! Listen, if I were you , I'd let them take back their monitor and spend my money on something more practical.
Lissi: You're kidding !
Daffi: No joke!
Lissi: That's something else! Maybe I'll return it to them. | Daffi asks Lissi about the bonus and feels surprised about that. Lissi missed a credit payment and the credit company is threatening to take back Lissi's health monitor. Daffi suggests buying something practical instead. |
train_12312 | Eirena: Hey, Robbie. You're completely wet and covered with powder. So many colors! I mean, you look like a rainbow. What happened?
Robbie: I've just come back from visiting my family. You know, we're from India and today is our Spring Festival Day. We call it Holly.
Eirena: That's all very interesting. But I still don't understand why you look like that?
Robbie: Well, we celebrate Holly by throwing colored powder and colored water at each other. And we light big fires, too, to show thanks to the gods.
Eirena: Interesting. But aren't you afraid that you'll catch a cold and get ill? I mean, you're completely wet.
Robbie: Actually, the things we throw at each other helped to keep us healthy.
Eirena: What do you mean?
Robbie: Well, the colored powders we throw are made from traditional Indian medicines.
Eirena: And the coloured water, too?
Robbie: The coloured water comes from the yellow flowers called Palash, and they're good for you, too.
Eirena: Amazing. It sounds like a lot of fun.
Robbie: It really is. Next year, if you're interested, I'll bring you along.
Eirena: That would be great. I'll make sure I keep February second free.
Robbie: Actually, Holly isn't like Christmas. The date changes from year to year. It's always celebrated at the end of the winter season, on the last full moon day of the month.
Eirena: OK, just let me know when it is. Anyway, you'd better go inside and get changed. | Robbie took part in India Holly, gets wet and is covered with powder. People celebrate Holly by throwing colored powder and water that made from traditional Indian medicines and the yellow flowers called Palash. The date of Holly changes every year. Robbie can take Eirena to Holly next year. |
train_12313 | Vivi: Can I help you, madam?
Eulalie: Yes. Did you have this room checked before we moved in? The toilet doesn't seem to have enough power and the water doesn't flow away in the shower. What do you have to say to that?
Vivi: I'm extremely sorry to hear that. I'll attend to it right away. We usually check every room before new guests move in. We've been busy with a large conference.
Eulalie: That's not what you should do after all. One doesn't expect this sort of thing here.
Vivi: No, madam. I do apologize. It's most unusual. We do try to check the room as thoroughly as possible. Anything else?
Eulalie: Well, your air conditioning doesn't seem to be working too well. It's so hot up here.
Vivi: I'll just try to make it work better and you'll find it a little cooler in a short time. Also, I'll send someone along right away to look at the toilet and shower. | Eulalie complains about the air conditioning, the toilet and the shower of the room. Vivi apologizes and will check all the problems. |
train_12314 | Josee: How do you like your English lessons, Lilei?
Lilei: Well, I'm enjoying them, but they are not easy.
Josee: What do you find difficult?
Lilei: Lots of things, especially learning new words, I try my best to speak English. Although I sometimes make mistakes in pronunciation.
Josee: Do you read many books in English?
Lilei: Not many, I don't like looking up words in the dictionary, I prefer listening more.
Josee: Listening is useful, but I think you should read more too. In that way, you'll find it easier to learn new words. | Josee asks Lilei about his English learning. Lilei thinks English isn't easy. Josee suggests reading more to learn new words. |
train_12315 | Allyn: What time do you usually get up in the morning?
Sinclair: I sleep in every morning, sometimes until 11 or 12.
Allyn: Are you serious? I get up at 5:00 every morning to go to the gym and then I get to work around 7:00.
Sinclair: Well, I work from home. So I can set my own hours. I usually work until midnight or one in the morning and then I like to sleep in.
Allyn: I like to be in bed around 9:00 or 10:00 at night so I can get enough sleep. Our schedules are very different. You're lucky that you get to set your own schedule, but I could never sleep that late. I'm definitely a morning person.
Sinclair: And I'm definitely a night person. Waking up early is so terrible.
Allyn: Maybe we should switch schedules for a week.
Sinclair: No way. I would never want your schedule.
Allyn: Very funny. What are you doing today?
Sinclair: Well, it's Saturday so I was thinking of taking a hike. Would you like to come?
Allyn: Sure. Can we go to see a movie afterwards?
Sinclair: I don't really like movies actually. Can we do something else?
Allyn: Sure, but I have to work tomorrow even though it's Sunday. So I do need to be home around 9:00. Too bad I can't relax tomorrow instead. | Allyn's a morning person while Sinclair's a night person. Allyn suggests switching their schedules but Sinclair refuses. Sinclair then invites Allyn to go hiking. Allyn agrees but has to be home around for tomorrow's work. |
train_12316 | Ricky: How do you usually get to work in the morning?
Timothy: I try to ride my bike most of the time. Of course, when I'm running late, I take the subway.
Ricky: I always seem to be 5 or 10 minutes late for everything. I drive to work everyday. So if the traffic is bad, I have to think of a new way to apologize to my boss for being late.
Timothy: Does your boss yell at you if you're late?
Ricky: No, not really. He knows that I live far away. I stay late whenever I don't make it on time in the morning and it probably helps that I earned a fair amount of money for the company year after year.
Timothy: Have you ever considered moving into the city to be closer to your job?
Ricky: To be honest, I would rather change jobs than houses. My wife loves our house, especially since she works from home. Our kids are in great schools. And on the weekends, there are a million things for us to do as a family.
Timothy: It does sound nice. For me, though, I love living in the city. There are so many cultural activities and I love not having to drive.
Ricky: Yeah, driving is pretty stressful sometimes.
Timothy: I think it's also easier to live in the city when you don't have kids. If I were a mom, I probably live closer to you.
Ricky: Well, you and Timothy might want to think about getting started with that.
Timothy: You sound just like my mother in law. | Ricky drives to work and is always late if the traffic is bad. Timothy asks whether Ricky considers moving into the city. Ricky says no because of Ricky's family. Timothy loves living in the city and not having to drive. |
train_12317 | Deborah: Susan, would you and Frank like to come to our house warming party this weekend?
Susan: A house warming party? You mean you are moving to a new home?
Deborah: Yeah, Deborah and I are moving to a new home in another city. We bought it 2 months ago.
Susan: Congratulations! both of you must be very happy.
Deborah: Well, we have always dreamed of owning our own home here, but houses in London are so expensive.
Susan: I understand. Christopher and I have been living in the house we rent for 13 years. We found it very difficult to buy a house here, although we have been saving Well, when is the party?
Deborah: 7:00 PM this Friday, at Googly Swiss Cottage. I'll send you directions.
Susan: OK. Christopher and I will be there on time. | Deborah invites Susan to the house warming party. Deborah's moving to a new home in another city because the houses in London are too expensive. |
train_12318 | Todd: Oh hi, Linda, this is Todd.
Linda: Yes, Todd, how nice to hear your voice!
Todd: Linda, I just wanted to say that I had a wonderful evening with you last Friday.
Linda: I really enjoyed our evening together, Todd.
Todd: I had fun also and was wondering if you would like to go hiking with me in the mountains on Saturday.
Linda: Hiking would be perfect! May I bring along a picnic lunch for us to share?
Todd: A picnic lunch would be a nice thing to have along.
Linda: I'll work on the lunch, and you can work out the details of where we will go. What time will you be at my house?
Todd: Nine would be good, don't you think?
Linda: Nine is good. See you on Saturday! | Todd and Linda enjoyed their evening together last Friday, so Todd invites Linda to go hiking on Saturday and Linda gladly agrees. |
train_12319 | Nelli: Ok, honey, time to take down the Christmas tree.
Danelle: Do we have to?
Nelli: Come on, it ' s losing needles all the time and the branches are sagging.
Danelle: It ' s not that bad, besides it really looks nice in that corner. It gives the room a good atmosphere.
Nelli: A good atmosphere? The tree is falling apart, and it ' s messing up the room.
Danelle: But it makes the place feel so much like Christmas. I ' d really hate to have to take it down.
Nelli: But Christmas was two weeks ago! It ' s been there only because we ' Ve been too busy to get rid of it.
Danelle: I know, but it seems like such a shame to have to take it away.
Nelli: But it ' s falling apart, and the cat keeps playing with the lower branches.
Danelle: I know, I know. But it reminds me of the great Christmas we just had. All of us were here - - my parents, your parents, the kids, and the cousins - - the food was good, and everybody got what they wanted.
Nelli: Yeah, it was a good Christmas. It won ' t always be this good, but we can ' t make it last longer than it should.
Danelle: Ok, fine. We need to take down the tree.
Nelli: I ' ll make a deal with you. We ' ll leave it up until Sunday, and then we ' ll take it down after church. | Nelli thinks it's time to take down the Christmas tree since it's messing up the room, but Danelle wants to keep it to remind them of the great time they had with their family. They eventually decide to leave it up until Sunday. |
train_12320 | Gershon: Are you going to vote?
Stacia: Of course! Are you?
Gershon: I plan to, but what day is the election?
Stacia: You should know that.
Gershon: Can you just tell me?
Stacia: The election is this Tuesday.
Gershon: Are you serious?
Stacia: I ' m not kidding.
Gershon: It ' s a good thing I asked you.
Stacia: That should ' Ve been something you knew already.
Gershon: I couldn ' t remember.
Stacia: Whatever. Just make sure you go vote. | Gershon doesn't remember the election day. Stacia tells Gershon the date and reminds Gershon to go vote. |
train_12321 | Aubrie: Do you like cooking?
Paula: I love it. I really enjoy creating a meal from various ingredients and watching my friends enjoy it. It gives me a real sense of satisfaction. Do you enjoy cooking?
Aubrie: I don ' t like it. It takes up too much time and I really hate having it clean up after the meal. I can ' t stand doing the washing up, drying up and putting all the dishes and cutlery away.
Paula: You can ask the guests for help. My guests usually insist on doing the washing up. I just have to remind them where everything goes.
Aubrie: So what kinds of dishes do you usually make? I know you like Italian food.
Paula: Italian, Indian and chinese. I ' Ve only recently started cooking chinese meals and I need some more practice.
Aubrie: Do you find it hard to get ingredients for Chinese food?
Paula: Not at all. You can find most of them in supermarkets. The ingredients are usually the same as in Western food. The way that the food is prepared is the big difference, not the ingredients.
Aubrie: How long does it take you to cook a meal for 5 or 6 people?
Paula: Obviously, it depends on what I ' m cooking. But I ' d say it generally takes about one and a half hours. | Paula likes cooking while Aubrie doesn't because it's troublesome. Paula usually makes Italian, Indian, and Chinese dishes, thinks it's easy to get ingredients for Chinese food, and it generally takes 1.5 hours to cook a meal for 5 or 6 people. |
train_12322 | Lynett: I am so happy to know that the promotion campaign for our new product is very successful. We just made a record sale this season.
Anestassia: That is very encouraging news. I heard that the marketing department has done a three months research, they sent the feedback information to the research and development center by the end of every month. That is to say, the R & D center redesigned the product twice before it was launched into the market.
Lynett: It is not an easy job. How do you like the advertisement for the new product?
Anestassia: That is the best one I have seen. I am sure our target customers, young people will love it.
Lynett: Certainly. | Lynett's happy that their new product made a record sale. Anestassia tells Lynett about the research by the marketing department and the redesign work by the R & D center, and they both appreciate the advertisement for the new product. |
train_12323 | Nick: Hi Paul. How are you, friend.
Paul: Not good. My cousin is driving me up the wall.
Nick: How so?
Paul: He stays up untill all hours of the night, and he never lifts a finger to help.
Nick: Have you talk to him about it?
Paul: Not yet, but I have to soon. He's eating me out of house and home. I caught him reading the fridge again last night
Nick: Ahahah, Maybe that will help you lose weight.
Paul: This is no laughing matter, Nick.
Nick: Sorry Paul. I couldn't help it. So why doesn't he give you a hand?
Paul: He watch the tob too much. Now really I don't know. But I can't handle this much longer.
Nick: Well, talk to him, and let me know what happens, OK? | Paul complains to Nick about his cousin who stays up all night and never helps. Nick advises Paul to talk to his cousin. |
train_12325 | Mindy: We're thinking of ordering fifty refrigerators. But, there's one problem.
Kevin: What's that? I thought our negotiation went very well.
Mindy: The only problem is the price. It's not possible for us to make any sales at this price.
Kevin: $ 1500 is almost the lowest price we can offer.
Mindy: I'm afraid I can't agree with you there. Your price is much higher than other companies.
Kevin: You get what you pay for, considering the high quality, our price is very reasonable.
Mindy: I don't deny that the refrigerator is of top quality. If you could go a little lower, we'll place the order right away.
Kevin: Sorry, I can't give you an immediate answer for this problem, let me talk to our general manager first.
Mindy: All right, we'll wait for your answer. | Mindy'll place the order immediately if Kevin can lower the price. Kevin'll have to talk to Kevin's manager first. |
train_12326 | Mattie: Can I see your ticket please?
Mr. Smith: Here you are.
Mattie: Ok, Mr. Smith. Do you have any bags to check?
Mr. Smith: Just this one.
Mattie: And would you prefer a window seat or an aisle seat?
Mr. Smith: Aisle, please.
Mattie: Boarding time is 10:20 am.
Mr. Smith: What's the gate number?
Mattie: Gate 29C. Have a nice flight. | Mattie helps Mr. Smith check in. |
train_12327 | Rick Fields: Good morning golf aficionados! My name is Rick Fields, and you guessed it, I am here with my main man, Bob Copeland.
Bob Copeland: Thank you, Rick! As you can see, ladies and gentleman, we are here in beautiful Pebble Beach where the top golfers in the world are trying to win the grand prize of one million dollars!
Rick Fields: Whoa, that's a lot of cash! Let's go to the course and see how Tiger Woods is doing.
Bob Copeland: All right, we are here at the eighth hole. It's a par four, and has some very difficult hazards which many golfers find difficult to avoid. Although, I did see Jack Nicklaus hit a hole in one on this very same hole!
Rick Fields: Tiger Woods is about to tee off, and let's see if he has the same luck as Jack. Tiger is asking his caddie for his driver and, he seems to be very nervous.
Bob Copeland: Oh no! Not a good swing at all! It's definitely not his day today. On the seventh hole he got a bogey and before that he barely made par. He will definitely not get a birdie on this shot.
Rick Fields: It seems that his ball has flown somewhere deep in the trees. He is having a hard time finding it and even his caddie has climbed a tree to try and spot it.
Bob Copeland: Oh no! A bear! Run, Tiger, run! Somebody call animal control! | Rick Fields and Bob Copeland are broadcasting a golf tournament in which Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods are playing. |
train_12328 | Quigly: Bob, you look pale. What happened?
Bob: I didn't sleep a wink last night.
Quigly: Did you have something on your mind? You look so concerned! Maybe I can help you.
Bob: Well, I'm under a lot of pressure. My boss is very pushy. He assigned me two projects. Now the deadlines are near and I still haven't finish one of them.
Quigly: Is there anything I can do for you?
Bob: Well, I guess no one can help me but myself. For the moment, I just need someone to talk to so that I can relieve my stress.
Quigly: I know your feeling. Take it easy. | Bob's under pressure because he hasn't finished the projects assigned by his pushy boss. Quigly tries to comfort him. |
train_12329 | Joelle: Honey, I'll be right back!
Karil: Where are you going?
Joelle: I told you already! I'm going to get my nails done.
Karil: Again? You just went last week! You spend more time at the nail salon than you do here at home! Honestly, why do you need a manicure every week?
Joelle: Well, first of all, I like to pamper myself, and my nails look great. You should come with me!
Karil: Why? I don't want to have nail polish or anything like that!
Joelle: They don't only paint my nails! The manicurist will remove my cuticles, file my nails, and apply at least nails coats of nail polish!
Karil: Yeah, sounds like something I should definitely do. | Joelle'll go to the nail salon and tells Joelle the service not only includes nail-painting but also manicuring. Karil gets interested. |
train_12330 | Caleb: This is the good life! We have it good don't you think?
Sally: Yeah of course! Although, don't you ever wonder what ' could have been '?
Caleb: What do you mean?
Sally: Well, sometimes I think of how things could have turned out if I had done things a little differently.
Caleb: For example?
Sally: Like for example, if I hadn't studied architecture, I would have become an artist like I wanted to.
Caleb: I see. Yeah now that I think of it, I wouldn't have gotten married if I hadn't moved to this town and met Sally.
Sally: You see! Everything happens for a reason! We wouldn't even have met if I hadn't been in that car accident ten years ago!
Caleb: Well, I have no regrets!
Sally: I'll drink to that! | Caleb and Sally talk about what life could have been if they had done things differently. |
train_12331 | Joslyn: Hey, Robert, what are you doing this weekend?
Robert: I didn't have any big plans.
Joslyn: We are putting together a birthday party for Mary.
Robert: That sounds like fun. Where will it be?
Joslyn: We thought it would be fun to have a pool party at Jay's house.
Robert: Oh good! Can I bring anything?
Joslyn: We will be providing hot dogs, hamburgers, and cake, but people can bring side dishes.
Robert: I am assuming that the dress is casual.
Joslyn: Dress casually and bring your bathing suit!
Robert: Wonderful. Just e-mail me the time and date and I'll be there. | Joslyn invites Robert to join a birthday party for Mary at Jay's house this weekend. |
train_12332 | Jennee: Hi, Bob! How are you doing?
Bob: Fine! How are you?
Jennee: I'm fine too, thank you.
Bob: I've come to tell you I'm going to the concert this evening. Will you come with me? I've two complimentary tickets.
Jennee: With the greatest pleasure. Where is the concert this evening?
Bob: It will be held at the Music Hall.
Jennee: What's on the program?
Bob: It's a piano recital. I'm fond of piano, you know. | Bob invites Jennee to a piano concert this evening. |
train_12333 | Dewitt: Sam, what shall I do with my stocks? Will I lose money?
Sam: There's a possibility.
Dewitt: What do you mean by that?
Sam: I mean if you don't sell your shares now, it's quite likely that you'll end up losing your shirt.
Dewitt: Is that so?
Sam: Absolutely. Take my word for it. | Sam advises Dewitt to sell Dewitt's shares, or Dewitt'll lose money. |
train_12334 | Lorilee: Good evening, can I get you a drink?
Lucinda: Sure, I would like a Coke.
Lorilee: Would you like to order anything off the appetizer menu?
Lucinda: Let's see, can I get some fried zucchini, please?
Lorilee: Would you like to order anything else?
Lucinda: No, that's it, thank you.
Lorilee: No problem, call me when you're ready to place the rest of your order.
Lucinda: I would like to order my food now.
Lorilee: What did you want to order?
Lucinda: Can I get a cheeseburger and some fries?
Lorilee: Can I get you anything else?
Lucinda: That's all, thank you. | Lorilee helps Lucinda order a Coke, some fried zucchini, a cheeseburger, and some fries. |
train_12335 | dan: I'm afraid we can't increase salary this year, money is just too tight.
Adoree: I'm not sure. I can't agree, dan.
dan: Why not?
Adoree: Surely, there are other ways to save money.
dan: What are you talking about, we've tried everything! | Dan cannot increase the salary since money is too tight this year. |
train_12336 | Forest Restaurant: Forest Restaurant. What can I do for you?
Alonzo: May I make a reservation?
Forest Restaurant: Of course. At what time?
Alonzo: The four of us will be there at 7:00 this evening.
Forest Restaurant: OK, sir. We are looking forward to your arrival. | Forest Restaurant helps Alonzo make a reservation at a restaurant. |
train_12337 | Ashlee: How nice these sunglasses are!
Nicolette: Yes, they are the latest designs. Would you like to try them on?
Ashlee: I want to try on this pair.
Nicolette: The round shape pair?
Ashlee: That's right.
Nicolette: I think it suits you well.
Ashlee: I agree, how much?
Nicolette: 120 yuan.
Ashlee: It's not expensive. OK. I'll take them. | Ashlee tries on a pair of sunglasses and will take them. |
train_12338 | Alex: So Alex, you're off to the Olympic stadium then?
Pru: Yes, I should get there just in time for the women's 400m relay.
Alex: Wow, that should be really exciting, especially with so many famous athletes there.
Pru: Yes, I'm also going to watch the triple jump and the high jump.
Alex: Well have a good time. Get me some autographs if you can.
Pru: Ok, I'll try my best. | Alex's off to the Olympic stadium to watch some games. |
train_12339 | Jo Ann: My brother gave me a baby cat yesterday. I can keep it as my pet.
Marnia: I don't understand. Why do you want a cat?
Jo Ann: Cats are beautiful and lovely, aren't they?
Marnia: No, cats are too dirty. They are lazy and cunning. I don't like them at all.
Jo Ann: I don't think so. I think cats are sweet.
Marnia: You can keep the cat, but you should keep it away from me. | Jo Ann got a cat and Jo Ann loves it, but Marnia doesn't like cats. |
train_12340 | Flor: Hello, ABC Company.
Mr. Smith: Hello, could I speak to Mr. Wang, please?
Flor: I am sorry. He's out in a meeting now. Could I ask who is calling?
Mr. Smith: This is Mr. Smith of XYZ Company. When will he be back?
Flor: He'll be back at about five in the afternoon. Could I take a message?
Mr. Smith: Yes, Please tell him I called and ask him to return my call as soon as possible. It's about the PPT contract.
Flor: All right, Mr. Smith. I'll be sure he gets your message. | Mr. Smith phones for Mr.Wang. Flor tells Mr. Smith he isn't available so Mr. Smith requests Flor to leave a message. |
train_12341 | Jorrie: Ann, it's terrible!
Ann: What's up?
Jorrie: Look, this is a pimple!
Ann: Oh, I think it is.
Jorrie: How come?
Ann: I think it's because of your bad habits!
Jorrie: I have no bad habit. I sleep eight hours a day, never eat spicy food, clean the face twice a day and so on. I have done a lot.
Ann: I know you have done a lot, but you always sleep very late. Sleeping eight hours a day doesn't mean it is healthy. Sleeping after 12 is hurtful to our body, and I think this is your problem.
Jorrie: I wasn't aware of that!
Ann: You should do better later. | Jorrie gets a pimple. Ann thinks it's because Jorrie sleeps very late. |
train_12342 | Sam: Welcome to Lincoln Bank. How may we be of service?
Neely: Hi. We'd like to open a Foreign Currency Account, please.
Sam: OK, do you have the relevant materials?
Neely: Yes, yes, we do. Right here.
Sam: Right. You have a choice of account, we provide USD, HAD, JOY and GAP accounts. Which do you want to go for?
Neely: We will go for the US dollar account.
Sam: OK, I'll begin the opening procedure now and we'll let you know when everything is sorted. | Neely opens a US dollar account at the Lincoln Bank with Sam's assistance. |
train_12343 | Nelia: Room Service. May I help you?
Adella: This is Room 603. I'm afraid that the heating system doesn't work. It's very cold here.
Nelia: Have you switched on the radiator?
Adella: Yes. I have switched it on for a long time. The room is still very cold.
Nelia: We're terribly sorry for that. We'll send our staff io fix it now. Or do you want to change your room?
Adella: I prefer not to move first.
Nelia: OK. Is it convenient for us to come now?
Adella: Yes, please. | Adella phones Room Service because the heating system in Adella's room doesn't work. Nelia'll send their staff to fix it now. |
train_12344 | Alethea: I want to have a continental breakfast.
Arel: Here is the coffee, toast and bacon. Do you like fried eggs or poached ones?
Alethea: Neither, can I have them scrambled?
Arel: Of course. They will be ready in a few minutes. | Alethea orders a continental breakfast with scrambled eggs with Arel's assistance. |
train_12345 | Ollie: May I see your license?
Emmett: But officer, did I do something wrong?
Ollie: Did you see the speed limit sign. It says thirty five miles an hour here.
Emmett: But my speed meter reads only thirty miles.
Ollie: Then why did my radar show you're going forty five? | Ollie demands Emmett's driving license since Ollie's radar shows Emmett's speeding. |
train_12346 | Janaye: Who do you think should get the job? How about Mr. Becket?
Mr. Becket: Mr. Becket? I'm not sure. He is a nice fellow, of course, and easy to get along with. But I doubt his professional expertise. I want someone who can get the job done. | Mr. Becket doesn't think Mr. Becket is qualified for the job |
train_12347 | The Painting Club.: The Painting Club. Can I help you?
Nena: Yes. I'd like to ask about the painting classes.
The Painting Club.: OK. We have some classes starting the week of February 20th lasting seven weeks and meeting twice a week.
Nena: How much does it cost?
The Painting Club.: $140. That's $10 for each lesson.
Nena: How much does it cost if I am a member of the Painting Club?
The Painting Club.: It's half price. Members pay half.
Nena: I see.
The Painting Club.: And classes start in February. You can come to put down your name on February 16th or 17th if you have decided to attend the classes.
Nena: Thanks.
The Painting Club.: You are welcome. | Nena phones to ask about the painting classes. The Painting Club. tells Nena about the schedule and the fee. |
train_12350 | Pattie: My mother and my wife are always holding different ideas.
Sullivan: If you are really in love with your wife, you should be in support of her. You can't have it both ways, of course.
Pattie: You mean I should please her by following her suggestion.
Sullivan: Yeah. Love me, and love my dog. | Pattie tells Sullivan he's always holding different ideas with his wife. Pattie suggests he follow her suggestions. |
train_12351 | Ellen: Help! Are you a doctor? My poor little Frankie has stopped breathing! Oh my gosh, Help me! I tried to perform CPR, but I just don't know if I could get any air into his lungs! Oh, Frankie!
Dr. Howser: Ellen, get him hooked up to a monitor! Someone page Dr. Howser. Get the patient to hold still, I can't get a pulse! Okay, he's on the monitor. His BP is falling! He's flatlining!
Ellen: NOOOOOO! Frankie! DR. ! Do something!
Dr. Howser: Someone get her out of here! Get me the defibrillator. Okay, clear! Again! Clear! Come on! dammit! I'm not letting you go! Clear! I've got a pulse!
Celesta: Okay, what's happening?
Dr. Howser: The patient is in acute respiratory failure, I think we're going to have to intubate!
Celesta: Alright! Tube's in! Bag him! Someone give him 10 cc's of adrenaline! Let's go, people move, move!
Ellen: Doctor, oh, thank god! How is he?
Dr. Howser: We managed to stabilize Frankie, but he's not out of the woods yet. he's still in critical condition. We're moving him to intensive care, but.
Ellen: Just do whatever it takes. I just want my little Frankie to be okay. I couldn't imagine life without my little hamster! | Ellen's hamster Frankie has stopped breathing so Ellen sends him to the hospital. Dr. Howser and Dr. Howser are trying to save him by every means. Finally, Frankie's still in critical condition. Ellen desperately requests them to save Frankie. |
train_12352 | Jack: Hello, Bessie.
Bessie: Hello, Jack. Happy birthday!
Jack: My birthday? I forgot it, Thank you for remembering my birthday.
Bessie: I'd like to offer you my congratulations on your birthday and best wishes for your future happiness, good health and continued success. I've asked the Fairy Flowers to send you a bunch of flowers. I hope you'll like them.
Jack: Thanks a lot. I'm so touched.
Bessie: Now let me sing 'Happy birthday' for you.
Jack: Thank you very much. | Jack congratulates Bessie on her birthday and prepared flowers for her. Bessie's touched. |
train_12353 | Oliver: What do you do for a living?
Rafaelita: I'm a doctor.
Oliver: Really? Do you like it?
Rafaelita: Yes, I do. It's very interesting. What's your job?
Oliver: I'm a bus driver.
Rafaelita: Oh, do you enjoy it?
Oliver: No, I don't really like it. It's boring. | Rafaelita's a doctor and Rafaelita likes it. Oliver's a bus driver but Oliver doesn't like it. |
train_12354 | Hermia: You must like negotiating a lot. People are saying, you are a super negotiator.
Donnamarie: Ha, I am flattered. Actually, when it comes to negotiate, you don't need to like it. You just need to understand how it works.
Hermia: I am not good at it by any means. Give me some advice.
Donnamarie: Well, generally speaking, if you want to change someone's mind or understand his position, you have to put yourself in his shoes. Understand his need and the cost for his need. And then you work together to find a solution.
Hermia: Sounds easy. But how can I apply to practice? I am thinking about applying for more reimbursement for my mobile bill. But I am afraid our boss will turn me down.
Donnamarie: Ok, as John after Kennedy put it, let us never negotiate out of fear, but let us never fear to negotiate. | Donnamarie gives Hermia some advice on negotiating and encourages Hermia to apply to practice courageously. |
train_12355 | Mariejeanne: Good morning. Can I see your membership card please?
Dorelia: Well, I'm actually here to join the bookclub today.
Mariejeanne: I'm really sorry. There is something wrong with the computer. If you can come back on Monday, that's tomorrow, we can sign you up then and we have a discount on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Dorelia: Oh, but I have to see the dentist tomorrow, and I have a meeting to attend on Tuesday.
Mariejeanne: In that case you can leave your information on this piece of paper and I'll put your application into the computer tomorrow.
Dorelia: Oh, that's wonderful.
Mariejeanne: Which membership would you like? A one-year membership, a three-year membership or a lifetime membership? There is a special gift for the lifetime membership.
Dorelia: Let me see. I think a one-year membership is right for me. | Dorelia wants to join the book club but the computer doesn't work. Mariejeanne suggests leaving Dorelia's information and Mariejeanne'll sign Dorelia up tomorrow. |
train_12356 | Roxi: Oh, there is nothing better than an ice cold glass of ice water on a hot day.
Ehud: You know, cold water always gives me stomachaches.
Roxi: Really? I've never had that problem. I've been drinking ice water since I was little.
Ehud: When I was a small boy, my grandmother never let my mom give me anything other than warm water.
Roxi: Even in the summer?
Ehud: Yes, every once in a while my dad would take me to get some ice cream, but my grandmother was never happy about that. I think it was the sugar that she didn't like. | Roxi's been drinking ice water since childhood while cold water always gives Roxi stomach. |
train_12357 | Ailee: Ladies and gentlemen, we'll pay a visit to a cave tomorrow.
Nicolette: What fun is it to visit the cave you mean?
Ailee: It's an uncommon cave. It's underground, wide and long and in the cave there's rocks of different shapes which looked like a lion, a tree, a bell or something else.
Nicolette: What else can we do there besides seeing the rocks?
Ailee: There's a stream running through the cave. You can row boats there.
Nicolette: How will we get there and will it take a long time?
Ailee: About 60 miles away from here. First, we get to the town nearest to the cave in a passenger car and then we take an about 15 minute walk.
Nicolette: May I understand that the cave is in a place far from the town?
Ailee: Not really. Since the ground is not strong, it's impossible to build roads or railways.
Nicolette: Are there any restaurants where we can stay for lunch and have a rest?
Ailee: There are some. They are mostly opened by the local people. So if you are not used to the local food, I'd suggest you take some food yourself.
Nicolette: What else should we take?
Ailee: Oh, your question reminds me of one thing that I have to mention. Bring with you some clothes in case it is cold in the cave. Is everyone clear about that?
Nicolette: Yeah.
Ailee: Good. Then we'll gather at the gate of your hotel at 7:00 o'clock AM. Bye and goodnight. | Ailee tells Nicolette that they'll pay a visit to an uncommon cave tomorrow. Ailee explains the schedule in detail and answers Nicolette's questions about the arrangements patiently. |
train_12358 | Garvey: Have you got any hobbies?
Sansone: Yes, I'm fond at fishing, and a very keen on making home movies.
Garvey: I like taking photographs. But I haven't got a camera.
Sansone: I take a lot of photographs, too, but I'm interested in the history of the cinema. So I really enjoy using a camera.
Garvey: What other interests of you got? Do you collect anything?
Sansone: Yes, I collect stamps and I've got quite a big collection of records and tapes, but I don't buy stamps now, because it costs me a lot of money. | Sansone tells Garvey Sansone likes fishing, making home movies, and collecting. They both like taking photographs. |
train_12359 | John: What do you like doing in your free time, Ann?
Ann: Well, reading is my favorite thing to do.
John: What else do you like doing?
Ann: Listening to music.
John: Do you play any musical instruments like the piano?
Ann: No, I don't play the piano but I play the guitar sometimes, I spend a lot of my free time practicing. What about you, John?
John: Well. I am crazy about sports, especially basketball, so I spend every minute I can either playing with others or training. | Ann likes reading, listening to music, and playing the guitar. John's crazy about sports, especially basketball. |
train_12360 | Nigel: You see, I can't sleep very well. Could I have some sleeping pills please?
Nichole: Oh? Why can't you sleep?
Nigel: I don't know really.
Nichole: Is anything worrying you?
Nigel: Well, perhaps, I'm working very hard, we are very busy at the moment.
Nichole: Well, I don't really like giving patients sleeping pills. You must have a good rest or get all about work. If you can't sleep, have a hot bath before you go to bed and then read a boring book. Don't use exciting ones, and don't drink coffee. | Nigel wants some sleeping pills since Nigel's under stress recently and couldn't sleep well. Nichole offers some suggestions instead of giving the pills. |
train_12361 | Susanna: Susanna, look at this photo. It is near a cliff, but I don't remember where we took it.
Sylvester: Um, well, it still looks cold. I think we'd been for a cycling to the Red Mountains National Park.
Susanna: Oh, I remember there was a cafe at the top of the cliff. We went there to have a rest and took a picture of the view.
Sylvester: Yes, it's kind of dangerous. There is no fence, so we have to be careful.
Susanna: It is really a good picture.
Sylvester: Oh look, there is a date on the back. We took it on August fifteenth.
Susanna: Yeah, it is just the day before Ricky's birthday.
Sylvester: Oh yes, yes, we celebrated it together at Ricky's new house. | Susanna and Susanna are looking at a photo taken on the day before Ricky's birthday and recall the past. |
train_12362 | Mike: Well, Lucy. Why do you look unhappy?
Lucy: Oh, Mike. I've made 3 bad mistakes so far this week. This morning I forgot to give a very important message to my father, so he got really angry with me.
Mike: But you're usually very careful and never make mistakes. What's the matter with you?
Lucy: I'm very tired. I don't know what I'm doing these days.
Mike: Have you gone to bed late recently?
Lucy: I'm usually embedded about 10:00, but I have been woken up at 4:30 every morning. And then I can't go back to sleep.
Mike: Why?
Lucy: It's my new neighbor. He has to get up at 4:30 every morning and he always turns his radio on loudly.
Mike: Ask him to turn it down then.
Lucy: OK. I'll have to talk with him. | Lucy's been tired this week because her neighbor gets up very early and makes noises that wake her up. Mike suggests Lucy talk to the neighbor. |
train_12363 | Renee: Does this bus really go to the mall?
Torey: It goes all the way there.
Renee: Are you sure?
Torey: I know it does. I take this bus a lot.
Renee: How long does the bus take to get there?
Torey: The bus ride is only 30 minutes or so.
Renee: Where do we get off the bus?
Torey: Right behind Macy's is a bus stop.
Renee: The stop is really at the mall?
Torey: It's in the middle of the parking lot.
Renee: That's perfect. | Renee asks Torey for information about taking a bus to the mall. |
train_12364 | Sutherland: Could you give me an expense report? I would like to attach the invoices for my phone bill this season.
Merril: Here you are. Do you need glue?
Sutherland: That is very kind of you. I ' m just running out of glue.
Merril: You ' re welcome. | Merril gives Sutherland an expense report and glue. |
train_12365 | Jermayne: That's really convenient. We were wondering if you could take a little off the rent, though.
Alis: I can take two thousand off. That'll make the rent twenty-eight thousand.
Jermayne: That's great. Every little bit counts. And we don't need the parking space. I guess we could rent it out.
Alis: Sure, for at least three thousand per month.
Jermayne: That'll bring the price down to twenty-five. That's the price we were shooting for.
Alis: I'm glad. Now, there's a deposit fee of two month's rent. | Alis takes two thousand off the rent and Jermayne will rent out the parking place. |
train_12366 | Vinny: Good evening, Mr. Lee and thank you for choosing our airline. We have just discovered that this flight is overbooked. Would you like to volunteer to give up your seat?
Mr. Lee: Overbooked? Give up my seat? I don ' t understand.
Vinny: From time to time we have a situation in which there are more passengers than there are seats on the aircraft. That ' s overbooked.
Mr. Lee: I know what overbooked is, I just don ' t understand how that could happen?
Vinny: Actually it ' s a common practice to overbook, as passengers often don ' t take their flight as scheduled. Most of the time there is no problem but today, more passengers arrived than we have seats,
Mr. Lee: So who has to stay behind?
Vinny: Well, first we ask for volunteers. If someone like yourself volunteers, they receive a free round trip ticket to be used within one year. If no one volunteers we just have to select someone.
Mr. Lee: Ok. I ' ll volunteer. I could use a free ticket! | Vinny asks Mr. Lee if he can volunteer to give up his seat because the flight is overbooked. Mr. Lee will volunteer to receive a free ticket. |
train_12367 | Darice: Good morning. I ' m from the New York book review. Could I ask you some questions about your latest book?
Graeme: Sure. Take a seat... what would you like to know?
Darice: First, I ' Ve heard that your latest book is based on a true story.
Graeme: That ' s correct. It ' s a murder mystery based on actual murders that book place in Florida several years ago. The main character-the police invesigator-is based on the man who investigated the case.
Darice: How do you research your books?
Graeme: I always visit the places that I use as setting for stories. Readers like things to be as factually correct as possible-even in fiction! I usually base my characters on people I have met. Most character are a mixture of the characters of two or more people.
Darice: I really like your books. I ' Ve just finished this one. I read it from cover to cover in a single day. Congratulation on making the bestseller list yet again!
Graeme: Thank you. Let met sign it for you... there you go.
Darice: Oh! Thank you very much. I heard that you are currently writing a collection of short stories. What are the stories about?
Graeme: There ' s a real mix of stories in the book. I haven ' t finished all of them yet, though. Many of them are short detective stories, but there are also horror stories and sci-fi ones. If you give me your business card, I ' ll make sure you get an advance copy to review.
Darice: Thanks very much. I ' m sure it will sell well. I can ' t wait to read it. Here ' s my card. Thank you for you time. | Graeme tells Darice Graeme's lastest book is based on a true story and Graeme always visits places and always bases the characters on people Graeme has met. Graeme asks for Darice's business card and will give Darice an advance copy of the collection of mixed stories. |
train_12368 | Emerson: Mr. Charles, I feel that we have had a very pleasant talk.
Mr. Charles: I think so too, and you have a general understanding of the company now.
Emerson: Yes, your company is a big one in the field and has great potential.
Mr. Charles: What else do you want to know?
Emerson: I want to know about the salary information in your company.
Mr. Charles: Then, how much do you wish to be paid each month?
Emerson: I hope my starting salary will be 3, 000 yuan a month if I become a formal worker.
Mr. Charles: We will give you more than what you hope.
Emerson: Really? That's good news for me.
Mr. Charles: You will have a six-month internship after you enter our company. During this period you can get 2, 500 yuan a month, and after that you can get 3, 500 yuan per month.
Emerson: It sounds great!
Mr. Charles: You can also get a bonus at the end of the year, and if you can keep working in the company, your salary will get a raise every year.
Emerson: By the way, how many days do we work every week?
Mr. Charles: Five days every week, but if it is necessary, you need to work overtime once in a while
Emerson: OK, I see | Emerson thinks the company has great potential. Mr. Charles will give Emerson a higher starting salary than Emerson hopes. Emerson can have a bonus at the end of the year and get a raise but Emerson needs to work overtime sometimes. |
train_12369 | Betsey: How do I know what forms to fill out for unemployment?
Peta: There is a special form to apply for unemployment benefits.
Betsey: How do I get the form to apply for unemployment benefits?
Peta: You can go online to begin the application process.
Betsey: What type of information will I have to provide to the Employment Development Office?
Peta: You need to be able to say whom you worked for and when.
Betsey: Will they need anything else from me?
Peta: You should be able to provide a layoff notice or proof of severance.
Betsey: What should I do after I turn in the application?
Peta: You need to be interviewed over the phone. They will set up a time for you. | Peta tells Betsey to fill out a special form online for unemployment benefits and to provide previous working experiences and a layoff notice. Betsey will be interviewed after that. |
train_12370 | Jean-Lou: This is the menu. What would you like to have?
Nikos: I don't know what to have. If you don't mind, I'll just leave the choice to you.
Jean-Lou: With pleasure, sir. May I suggest Steamed stuffed buns and deep-fried twisted dough sticks? They are popular breakfast among Chinese people.
Nikos: OK. Anything to drink?
Jean-Lou: Yes, sir. We usually serve soya-bean milk and jellied beancurd. Which one do you prefer, sir? A
Nikos: I'll try the soya-bean milk this time.
Jean-Lou: So, that's steamed stuffed buns and deep-fried twisted dough sticks, and a Soya-bean milk.
Nikos: That's right.
Jean-Lou: Thank you, sir. Just a moment, please. | Jean-Lou recommends Nikos to have steamed stuffed buns and deep-fried twisted dough sticks. Nikos also orders soya-bean milk. |
train_12371 | Liv: Mr. McKenna, do you have a second? I need to talk to you about something.
Mr. McKenna: Sure, Liv, what can I do for you?
Liv: Well, I was just wondering. . . you see, I know I'Ve used up all my vacation days this year, but my sister is getting married, and the wedding is overseas, and, well. . .
Mr. McKenna: You wanna take some time off, is that right?
Liv: Well, sir, I was just hoping that I might be able to take some unpaid leave this year.
Mr. McKenna: What dates are you planning on taking off? I'll need at least two months notice, so that I can plan for your absence.
Liv: I was thinking of taking off from September first until the thirtieth. Would you be okay with that?
Mr. McKenna: Well, I guess so. | Liv asks Mr. McKenna for some unpaid leave for his sister's wedding although he has used up all the vacation days. Mr. McKenna gives him permission. |
train_12372 | Yance: Are you new here?
Jocelyn: This is my first day here.
Yance: Are you a freshman in college?
Jocelyn: I started school somewhere else.
Yance: What school did you transfer from?
Jocelyn: I started at PCC.
Yance: What made you transfer?
Jocelyn: My grades weren't good enough to go here.
Yance: Did you like PCC?
Jocelyn: I loved PCC.
Yance: Good luck here.
Jocelyn: I'm excited to be here. | Jocelyn started school at PCC and transferred here because Jocelyn's grades weren't good enough. |
train_12373 | Orin: Now I understand. But I don't smoke or drink. So what am I supposed to buy in here?
Scotty: You can buy some of these nice butterflies.
Orin: No, I'm sorry. I don't think it is nice to have butterflies mounted in boxes. It is kind of disgusting.
Scotty: What? You feel sorry for the butterflies?
Orin: Yes. I think they should just let them fly free, and not try to sell them to foreigners. It is a kind of destruction of nature.
Scotty: Well, I agree with you. I'd rather think that the butterflies are flying around in the mountains. I just wonder if they really catch so many that it affects the butterfly population.
Orin: Who knows? Hey, I like these jade bears here.
Scotty: How much are they?
Orin: This one is 2300 dollars. Maybe I should buy it for my mother. What do you think?
Scotty: If you want. Didn't you buy her a small vase already?
Orin: Yes, but she would like this a lot. She likes to collect little things like this.
Scotty: Alright. Buy it then. I won't buy anything. Well, maybe I'll buy some Cognac.
Orin: Maybe I could buy some Cognac for my brother. He always drinks it.
Scotty: Let's go ask about it. | Orin doesn't like butterflies mounted in boxes and wishes let them fly free. Orin may buy a jade bear in addition to a small vase for Orin's mother, and some Cognac for Orin's brother. Scotty might also buy some Cognac. |
train_12374 | Kaye: How many people are there in your family?
Bartlett: My immediate family is quite small. It's just my older step-brother, my mom, my step-dad and me. how about you?
Kaye: I have a large family. I have three older sisters, my twin sister, a younger brother, and parents.
Bartlett: I didn't know you were a twin! Are you identical or fraternal?
Kaye: We're identical. I mean, we look exactly the same, but we are complete opposites when it comes to everything else.
Bartlett: Interesting. It must be great having a twin sister. Are you best friends, too?
Kaye: We used to be really close, but that all changed once she moved to Shanghai. How about your family? You didn't mention to your biological father.
Bartlett: I don't know much about him. He died when I was just a baby. Even though I don't have a blood relationship with my step-father and step-brother, I consider them to be my real family.
Kaye: What about your step-brother's mother? Does he keep in touch with her?
Bartlett: No, she also died when my step-brother was little. My mother and my step-father met each other shortly after my father died and became good friends. They ended up getting married a few years later.
Kaye: Sounds like it was meant to be. | Bartlett has a step-brother, a step-dad, and Bartlett's mom. Bartlett's mom and Bartlett's step-father met after Bartlett's father died and got married later. Kaye has a big family including an identical sister who looks the same as Kaye but is different from Kaye in every aspect. |
train_12375 | Koren: It may comfort you to know that many people attended his viewing.
Bobbi: How did they hear? No one called.
Koren: In times of loss, it is often hard to pick up the phone. But his whole family was here.
Bobbi: His mom and dad must be destroyed. He was their only son.
Koren: And he was so young, with so much life to look forward to.
Bobbi: Yes. . . thank you for understanding. We have to go now.
Koren: This sheet tells the visiting hours and funeral time and location. | Koren tells Bobbi the many people attended the young man's viewing. They were sorry for his death. |
train_12376 | Imogen: You know, Taylor's been in the hospital for a couple of days.
Bruno: And I'm the one who put him there with my football moves.
Imogen: But you're not to blame for them keeping him there.
Bruno: Yeah, what was all that stuff about running tests about anyway?
Imogen: I'm not sure, but we can find out. I bought some crosswords to keep him busy.
Bruno: Great, then let's go visit him. I want to give him some flowers, too, to say sorry. | Taylor was sent to the hospital because of Bruno's football moves. Imogen and Bruno will visit him. |
train_12378 | Palmer: Did you tip the bellboy?
Priscilla: Yes, but I don't think it was enough. He looked disappointed. I gave him three dollars.
Palmer: That sounds about right to me, fifty cents a bag. If they think you don't know better, they'll try to get more.
Priscilla: It's the same in Balloon. But I definitely think we over-tipped the cab driver. The fare was twenty dollars, and you gave him a five-dollar tip. That's twenty-five percent of the total! Too much!
Palmer: I disagree. He was polite and informative, and he drove smoothly. One should reward good service.
Priscilla: I'll sign for dinner and charge it to our room. Let's see. The bill is one hundred dollars. That seems reasonable. How much tip should I leave?
Palmer: Remember last month when we were in Europe? Maybe Californians use that same system they add the waiter or waitress into the bill, so you don't have to leave anything extra. | Priscilla thinks the tip for the bellboy wasn't enough while the tip for the cab driver was too much. But Palmer thinks they tipped properly. |