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train_1219	Sewen Jes: Hello, Is this EYE computers? Yoshiko: Yeas, It is. Sewen Jes speaking. How can I help? Sewen Jes: Actually, I'm calling to complain about your service. The computer I bought last week is faulty. Yoshiko: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that, sir. What exactly is problem? Sewen Jes: Well, easily, It doesn't work. It doesn't even start probably. Yoshiko: Oh, dear! I'll do whatever I can.	Sewen Jes calls Sewen Jes about the faulty computer Sewen Jes bought last week.
train_1220	Sissie: It's very kind of you to show me around. Laurel: Not at all. What would you like to see first? Sissie: I really don't know. Laurel: Let's walk around the lake first, shall we? Sissie: Yes, that would be lovely. Laurel: Have you been here before? Sissie: No, it's the first time I've been here. Laurel: I will take you to Li River after walking around here. Sissie: That's wonderful! I have heard the scene of Li River is beautiful! Laurel: Yes, you'll be in a different world there.	Laurel decides to show Sissie the lakes and the Li River.
train_1221	Dr. Beecham: Hello, how are you today. Here for your six month check-up? Louisette: I'm fine, Dr. Beecham. Yes, just a cleaning and check-up today. Dr. Beecham: Oh, fine. Let's take a look. Louisette: She probed my teeth and checked my gums. Louisette: Well, it looks like you have a cavity and your crown is loose. We need to fill that cavity before it gets any worse and the crown needs to be refitted. Make an appointment for next week and I'll take care of them. Louisette: Okay, I'll do that, but my crown was just put on last year. Will my dental insurance cover the work? Dr. Beecham: Since you had that done here, we'll take care of it. There won't be a charge. And, your insurance should cover the work on the cavity. Now, I'm going to have the hygienist do your cleaning and I'll see you soon for the other work. Louisette: Thanks, doctor.	Dr. Beecham checks Dr. Beecham's teeth and will fill the cavity and refit the crown. Dr. Beecham's insurance will cover the work on the cavity. Dr. Beecham won't charge for the crown.
train_1222	Peter Dixon: Hello, this is Peter Dixon from NEZ news radio. May I speak to Mr. Wilson please? Mr. Wilson: Yes, speaking. Peter Dixon: Good morning, Mr. Wilson. I'm calling to confirm the date of the next interview program. Mr. Wilson: Hold on a minute please. I'll have my assistant check that part.	Peter Dixon calls Mr. Wilson to confirm the interview.
train_1223	Anne-Mar: You look really wiped out. Melinde: I had meetings back to back all morning. Then the printer broke in the middle of putting together the Six Soap presentation, and the phone rang off the hook from the minute I walked into the office. Anne-Mar: Not a good day, I hate to tell you that Mr. Emory wants to see the designs for the Polish Paste Ad tomorrow morning. Melinde: I can't believe it! I guess I'll be here until ten again tonight!	Melinde is busy but Anne-Mar tells Melinde about one more task asked by Mr. Emory.
train_1224	Steven: Happy New Year, Bill. Bill: Happy New Year, Steven. Steven: Do you have any plans for the New Year holiday? Bill: My whole family are going to Hainan for visiting. What about you? Steven: How happy you are! I have to stay at home to prepare my final exam.	Bill and Steven talk about their new year plan.
train_1225	Jemimah: Welcome. What can I do for you this morning? Cody: I'm here on holiday and I don't have a local debit card. Is it possible to withdraw money on my Visa credit card here? Jemimah: Well, welcome to our country. I trust you are having a pleasant stay? Cody: Oh, yes. It's amazing here. I don't think I ever want to go home again! Jemimah: That's the opinion of most people. Do you have your passport with you? I'll need to see that and you'll need to fill in this withdrawal form. Cody: Fine. Here you go. Jemimah: How much would you like to withdraw? Cody: Is it OK to withdraw USD? Jemimah: That's fine. Cody: OK, 200 USD, please. Jemimah: Here's your money, your card and your passport. Please double check the amount for me. Cody: Perfect. Thanks!	Jemimah helps Cody withdraw 200 USD from Cody's visa credit card.
train_1226	Marcela: Good morning, Madam. What can I do for you? Ms. Jane Reeve: I'd like to withdraw 35, 000 RMB from my Corporate Account. Marcela: Do you have an appointment? Ms. Jane Reeve: Yes, my name is Ms. Jane Reeve, R-E-E-V-E. Marcela: Ah, yes, Ms. Reeve. I have all of your information here. Do you have the cash cheque? Ms. Jane Reeve: Here you go. Marcela: I'm sorry Ms. Reeve, it says 45, 000 RMB here. Ms. Jane Reeve: Oh, how silly of me. Can we correct it here? Marcela: I'm sorry, we cannot make corrections on these. You'll have to bring another one with the correct amount, I'm afraid.	Marcela tells Jane Reeve to bring the cash cheque with the correct information to withdraw from the corporate account.
train_1227	Orelee: Excuse me. Could you help me? Eva: Certainly. What can I do for you? Orelee: I'm looking for a leather belt for my husband. Eva: Do you know what size he wears? Orelee: Size 36. . . I think. Eva: And what color would you like? Orelee: Dark brown, if you have it. Eva: Okay. Let's see. . . a size 36 dark brown leather belt. Oh, yes. Her e we are. Do you think your husband will like this one? Orelee: Yes. I'm sure he will. I'll take it. Eva: Will this be cash or charge? Orelee: Do you take Master Card? Eva: No, I'm afraid not. We only accept our own store credit card. Orelee: Oh. In that case, I'll pay cash.	Eva helps Orelee buys a dark brown leather belt with a size of 36 for Orelee's husband by cash.
train_1228	Zonnya: Could you give me something for the pain? I couldn't get to sleep until 3 o'clock this morning. Keeley: Aspirin is the strongest medicine I can give you. Zonnya: That isn't strong enough, and I don't have to meet my doctor until next week. Keeley: Who is your doctor? Zonnya: Dr. Hilary. Keeley: Doesn't he have his office on the corner? Zonnya: Yes, he does. Keeley: Are you a regular patient? Zonnya: Yes. Keeley: Oh. Then I can call him if you like. Dr. Hilary will give me a pain treatment over the phone. Zonnya: I'd appreciate that very much. Do you think that he'll still be in his office? Keeley: Sure. It's only 4:30. He should be there until five.	Keeley decides to call Dr.Hilary to find a stronger pain treatment over the phone for Zonnya.
train_1230	Flin: Oh, I'm exhausted. Annaliese: Why are you so tired? What did you do today? Flin: There were so many things to do. Annaliese: Did you do all those things all yourself? Flin: Oh, yes. I had to. I had to check the new products. I had to hold the meeting with the department managers. I had to listen to their reports and give my comments. That's my job, you know. Annaliese: Well, it sounds like you really had to do all those things. But you shouldn't work too hard. Do you know what you should do at the moment? Flin: What? Annaliese: Take some time off. Flin: Go on holiday? Annaliese: To relax yourself. How about having a trip this weekend? Flin: And to have a picnic? Annaliese: Yes. Flin: Great!	Annaliese advises Flin to have a picnic on the weekend to be free from exhausting work.
train_1231	Joline: I'm afraid I must be going now. Dottie: Must you? It's still early. Joline: I'm afraid I really must. I have to meet a midnight plane. Dottie: In that case, we can't keep you. Joline: Well, thank you very much for a pleasant evening. Dottie: Thank you for coming. You must come again. Joline: Thank you. I will. Good-bye. Dottie: Good-bye. I wish you a very good journey home.	Joline says farewell to Dottie to meet a midnight plane.
train_1232	Mary: I'm really exhausted, Mary. But I don't want to miss the Hollywood movie that comes on at 11. Britney: If I were you, I'd skip it. We both have to get up early tomorrow. And anyway I've heard it's not as exciting as advertised.	Mary advises Mary to skip the movie tonight.
train_1233	Judy: 7286712 Susan: Hello, Susan's speaking, may I speak to Judy please? Judy: I'm afraid she is not here at the moment. I am her brother, shall I take a massage? Susan: Yes, you see, Judy and I plan to play table tennis tomorrow, but my cousin has broken my bat, I think Judy has an extra one, so please ask her to bring it for me. Judy: So, Susan called, her table tennis bat broke, hope Judy bring an extra one. Susan: Yes, thank you, er.... One more thing, I lent her a book a couple of weeks ago, I think she has probably forgotten it all together, could you possibly ask her to bring along that book as well. Judy: Ok, bring along Susan's book. Susan: Thank you very much! Judy: Bye!	Judy's brother takes a message for Susan. Susan wants Judy to bring an extra table tennis bat and Susan's book.
train_1234	Steven: Veronica! Veronica! Veronica! Are you OK? Veronica: Steven! What's going on! Who were those guys? I didn't know you have a gun! What's going on! Steven: I will come clean as soon as we get to safety, OK? For now, you have to trust me, please! I would never do anything to hurt you. Veronica: Steven, I. . . Steven: I haven't been completely honest with you Veronica, I'm sorry. I'm not a fireman. I'm not even from the United States. I'm a spy for the Indian government. Veronica: What? Why didn't you tell me before? What are you doing here? Steven: When I was a young boy, I used to play cricket my father back in my hometown of Hyderabad. It was a peaceful town, and my father was a renowned chemist. One day, he was approached by members of the CIA, claiming that my father had made the discovery of the millennium in his small lab back at the university where he taught bio-chemistry. I never saw him again. I vowed to discover the whereabouts of my father and consequently joined the Indian Intelligence Bureau. Veronica: What does that have to do with those men shooting at us? Most importantly, why did you lie to me! Steven: I'm sorry, I wasn't supposed to meet you. I wasn't supposed to fall in love with you, but you have to believe me when I tell you that what I feel for you is real. Veronica: I can't believe this! Why are all these things happening to me! I can't take it anymore! Let me out of the car! Steven: Veronica, wait!	During a gunfight, Steven tells Veronica the truth that Steven is a spy of the Indian government, aiming to discover his father's whereabouts but falling in love with Veronica. Veronica can't take this and wants to leave him.
train_1235	Tirrell: I was told my friend Joe was speaking ill of me. That's a real let-down. Joe: I don't think Joe has done such a thing. Don't believe things in haste. Tirrell: Maybe I should go and ask him whether it's true.	Tirrell and Joe talk about a friend, Joe.
train_1236	Partha: Can you help me figure out how to use this vending machine? Jillayne: Yes, I would be happy to help. What do you want to buy? Partha: I want to buy that candy. Jillayne: OK. So this machine will make change if you need it. Do you have your dollars ready? Partha: Yeah, so far, so good. Jillayne: Next, you feed your dollars into the machine in the slot. Make sure they are smooth. Partha: Yeah, I already knew that. Jillayne: I'm sure you know that if the dollar gets stuck, you might have to re-feed it. Partha: OK, let's move on! Jillayne: Now you just make your selection and pray. If nothing comes out, try again or call the number on the side of the machine. Partha: I hope it works! Jillayne: Well, good luck!	Jillayne teaches Partha how to use a vending machine to buy candy.
train_1238	Malanie: I met a girl in elevator this morning. She works in a company upstairs. She said she envied the casual way we dress for work. She complained about the dress rule in her company. It requires everyone to wear formal clothes from Monday to Friday. Pamelina: Well, I was wondering where those people with professional attire come from. Now, I know the answer. Malanie: You know, in a sense, a suits and ties are compulsory for male employees even in July, and no jewelry allowed for most of the female employees. Even the reasonable male leaf is returning the rule, isn't that strict? Pamelina: To some extent, it is. Anyway, whether they like it or not, they do give people a very good impression. Malanie: But it is unjust to judge a book by its cover. If they're not happy or comfortable with their clothes, they can be less productive.	Malanie complains about the strict dressing code that the company upstairs has because the comfortable clothes lead to less productivity. Pamelina thinks professional attire makes a good impression.
train_1239	Clement: Do you like cooking? Osborn: Yes , I do it a lot. but I don't like doing dishes. what about you, do you like cooking and then cleaning up afterwards? Clement: To be honest, I don't really like doing either one , I can't cook and I hate cleaning. Osborn: Suppose you have to do one of the two, which do you prefer? Clement: I would rather do the dishes than cook. Osborn: I prefer the absent. the way I see it , to do the dishes is boring. Clement: let's make a deal. Osborn: What? Clement: I'm going to buy some vegetable and you cook. Osborn: Will you do the dishes after the meal? Clement: Fair enough!	Clement and Osborn make a deal that Clement will do the dishes and Osborn will cook.
train_1240	Niki: Would you like to drink some coffee? Marybeth: No, thanks. I have some trouble with my heart, my doctor recommend I to drink less. Niki: Would you like to try some watermelon juice? It tastes good. Marybeth: All right	Niki help Marybeth order drinks.
train_1242	Hailee: Bruce, I think it's time to go and meet Pam at the airport. Bruce: Oh no, we have no need to hurry. There's plenty of time. It's only 8:30. There won't be much traffic at this time of night. Hailee: You never know. And I think your watch must be slow. I make it 8:40 and you'll have to stop for gas. I'd rather get there too early than too late. Bruce: It'll take her a while to get her luggage. Hailee: Oh, come on, Bruce. It's time to leave. We can always have coffee at the airport. Anyway, I like watching people at the airport. Bruce: I'd rather see the end of the football match, but never mind. We better go.	Hailee persuades Bruce to leave early to meet Pam at the airport.
train_1243	Portia: Which season do you like the most? Lissi: I like summer the most. But at the same time I hate it. I like summer because it's warm. I don't mind the heat and I like the longer days so I can do more activities like swimming, bicycling and many other outdoor activities. I usually take a short vacation during the summer so I always look forward to that. However, the part about summer I hate the most is during the rainy season. When it gets hot along with the rain and the wind, it gets terrible.	Lissi tells Portia that Lissi likes summer for the outdoor activities, but hates it for the rain and wind.
train_1244	Jacquelin: I think my purse was stolen sir. Rodney: Do you have any reason to believe that your purse was stolen? Jacquelin: Oh yes, I left it on the table 20 minutes ago and then I went to the restroom. But when I came back 15 minutes ago it was gone. Rodney: Are you sure you left your purse on the table? Jacquelin: Of course sir, I plan to pay the bill before I went to the restroom. Rodney: Is this your purse? We found it in the restroom. Jacquelin: Oh, yes it is. I must have left it there and I totally forgot. Sorry.	Jacquelin thinks Jacquelin loses Jacquelin's purse but Rodney finds the purse in the restroom.
train_1245	Ignacio: My boss told me never to go to work again. Rudd: Why? Ignacio: I don't know. When he told me that, I was very sad and surprised. Rudd: Do you often go to work late? Ignacio: Yes, I often do. Rudd: Do you work hard? Ignacio: Well, it's hard to say. It depends. Rudd: Are you good at the computer? Ignacio: No, I don't know how to use it. Rudd: Then I know the reason. You didn't use your time well and you don't learn new things.	Rudd thinks Ignacio loses the job because Ignacio doesn't utilize the time and learn new things.
train_1246	Carrie: Hello, Mike, it's Carrie in here. I've just been reading a paper and I find a job advertised on it will be perfect for you. Mike: Oh, what's the job? Carrie: They want a marketing manager. Isn't that the kind of thing you're looking for? Mike: Yes. Does it say what the job involves? Carrie: The main thing seems to be that you'll be in charge of sales planning. Mike: Well, what sort of people are they looking for? I suppose they want me to have an MBA. Carrie: There's nothing about that. But it does say that they're looking for someone who can speak foreign languages. Well, that's OK for you, because you've lived abroad and you can speak German, don't you? Mike: Yes, and Spanish, too. When do the applications have to be completed? Carrie: The third of July is the closing date. So you have exactly a month to complete. Do you want me to email you the advert, so you can see it yourself? Mike: Yes, that'll be great. Carrie: OK, I'll do that now.	Carrie tells Mike about a job opportunity for a marketing manager position which requires someone speaking foreign languages. The application is due in a month.
train_1247	Othilia: Can you believe that I've been here almost a whole term, and you're the only friend I've made? Jannelle: No, how can that be? Othilia: I don't know, you know me better than anyone else here at school. I thought maybe you could give me some advice. Jannelle: Sure, um, do you belong to any clubs or organizations? That's the best way to meet people. Othilia: No, I don't have a lot of time to go to meetings. Jannelle: Neither do I, but, I do play school sports. It's just a group that meets regularly to play basketball. Of course, there are lots of other teams. You could join a football team or baseball, volleyball. Just go over to the Sports Center and sign up. Othilia: I'd like to do that, but I don't want to take time away from my studies. Jannelle: Well, then why don't you join a study group? That way you won't feel like you're wasting time and besides, the people you meet will be serious students, so maybe they would be better friends for you anyway. Othilia: This sounds good.	Jannelle advises Othilia to join some clubs, organizations, sports teams, or study groups to make new friends. Jannelle decides to join a study group to focus on studies.
train_1248	Antonia: Excuse me sir, I'm a stranger here and have lost my way. Blakelee: Where do you want to go? Antonia: I want to return to my hotel, the New York Hotel. Blakelee: Go straight along this road, then go over the bridge and turn right at the book shop. You'll find your hotel. Antonia: Thank you, by the way, can you direct me to the Central Park? Blakelee: Oh, it's so far from here, you can take the subway. Antonia: How long will it take me if I walk there? Blakelee: It might take you 3/4 of an hour. Antonia: Well, where is the subway station? Blakelee: You just turn left, and walk 3 blocks and you'll find it. Antonia: Where should I get off? Blakelee: Get off at forty fifth street.	Blakelee tells Antonia the directions to the New York Hotel, Central Park, and the subway station.
train_1249	Woodman: How do you eat sushi, Mister Nakamura? Mister Nakamura: I usually use chopsticks but some people prefer just using hands. Woodman: You can eat with your hands at the restaurant? Mister Nakamura: Yeah, it's totally acceptable in the traditional sushi restaurant. Woodman: Hmm, interesting. So do I just eat it straight? Mister Nakamura: Well, I like to eat it straight and enjoy the natural flavor of the fish, but you can always go with wasabi. Woodman: Wasabi? What's wasabi? Mister Nakamura: Wasabi is a sauce, which gives sushi a spicy flavor. Woodman: Oh, you mean the green stuff, which always makes my tears come out? Mister Nakamura: Correct. Some restaurants actually give you wasabi along with your sushi dish so that you can control the hotness. Woodman: That's considerate. You've really taught me so much about Japanese culture. Thank you, Mister Nakamura. Mister Nakamura: Don't mention it. We should help each other since we work in the same company now.	Mr. Nakamura helps Woodman learn about the way to eat sushi and the use of wasabi because they work in the same company.
train_1251	Enrichetta: Good afternoon. May I help you? Brandie: Yes, I ' m here to see Joanna Stevens. I have an appointment at four. Enrichetta: Certainly, may I take your name? I ' ll let her know you ' Ve arrived. Brandie: Sure, it ' s Josh O ' Neil. Enrichetta: Ms. Stevens will be with you momentarily. Can I offer you something to drink? Brandie: Yes, a coffee would be nice, thank you. Enrichetta: Here you are. Ms. Stevens is ready for you now. I ' ll show you to her office, right this way.	Josh O'Neil comes to see Joanna Stevens. Brandie serves him with coffee and leads him to Joanna's office.
train_1252	Arline: I think it's time for me to meet my admirer and make him face the music. Lucie: You do? How are you going to contact him? Arline: I'm leaving him a message taped to my computer screen. Lucie: What does it say? Do you think he'll see it? Arline: He'll see it. It says, I like sweets. Meet me at two thirty in the parking lot. Lucie: Can I spy on you guys from the window? Arline: No. But I'll fill you in later. Right now I have to find Vince.	Arline tells Lucie Arline is going to meet an admirer after leaving a message on the computer screen.
train_1253	Maddie: Excuse me, could you help me pick out a lotion? Bobbi: Sure, what is the problem? Maddie: I got poison oak while hiking, and I need something to help me with the itching. Bobbi: I can suggest a product called Techne that comes in a lotion or cream. Maddie: Which do you prefer? Bobbi: Hikers tell me that the cream is best because it stays on longer. Maddie: Is there anything else I can do to help with the itching? Bobbi: You can take an antihistamine. Maddie: Thank you so much for all of the information. Bobbi: You are welcome. Please feel free to ask me a question any time you need help.	Maddie got poison oak and wants a lotion. Bobbi recommends Techne and advises Maddie to take an antihistamine to help with the itching.
train_1254	Filide: Hello, I scheduled an appointment with Dr. Smith, and I can ' t make it on that day. Dr. Smith: What day was your appointment on? Filide: My appointment was on Monday. Dr. Smith: What time had you chosen? Filide: It was for 10 Dr. Smith: I am looking at your appointment right now. What day would you prefer? Filide: I would prefer next Thursday. Dr. Smith: What time would be best for you? Filide: I want to come in at 2 Dr. Smith: I am writing you down for that time. We look forward to seeing you.	Filide asks Dr. Smith to reschedule Filide's appointment with Dr. Smith.
train_1255	Mary: Joe, how are you doing? Mendie: I am great! How about you, Mary? How are you? Mary: I am doing great! Thank you for asking, Joe. Mendie: I was wondering if you want to go see a movie with me tonight? Mary: I need to stay home tonight and finish my term paper. Mendie: OK. What about going to the movies on Friday night? Mary: What were you planning on seeing? Mendie: I was thinking about seeing that one about the rapist serial killer. Mary: How about ' The Secret Life of Bees '? Mendie: That's a chick flick!	Joe invites Mary to see a movie on Friday night but they haven't reached an agreement on what to see.
train_1256	Catrina: How silly of you to jump out of the window! Prudy: But that was the first thing that came into my mind when I heard the shout earthquake! Catrina: Why not use staircases? The terror was not so violent at that time. Prudy: That would be too late. Catrina: Maybe the situation is too urgent. Prudy: Yes, I think I should have jumped in any case.	Prudy tells Catrina the situation was too urgent that Prudy has to jump out of the window.
train_1257	Bernie: 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 complicated. Bernie: come on, nothing can be that bad. Nada: but promise me, you'll keep it a secret. Bernie: ok, I promise. So what's troubling you so much? Nada: I've fallen in love with my boss. Bernie: really? Is he married? Nada: no, of course not. He is still single. Bernie: then what's your problem? Nada: I try to keep it to myself. But there is a lot of gossip about us. Bernie: oh, I see. Office romance tends to be the subject of gossip. Nada: worse still, he is trying to avoid me these days. Bernie: office romance is very tricky. Nada: it gives me a lot of pressure and I feel depressed. Bernie: cheer up, Nada. You'll be fine.	Nada tells Bernie she's upset because she has fallen in love with her boss which causes gossips and she finds her boss is trying to avoid her. Bernie comforts Nada.
train_1258	Jory: Oh, I am not sure I even want to look at this house! Orrin: It is a bit of a fixer-upper. Let's take a look inside. Jory: It doesn't look much better inside this place. Orrin: You know, with a little elbow grease and paint, you could spruce it up a bit. Jory: There are hardly any windows in here, and that makes it really gloomy. Orrin: Let's go check out the kitchen. The printout says that it is quite large. Jory: Look at those broken tile countertops and the peeling wallpaper. Orrin: Maybe the master suite has some redeeming qualities. Follow me, please. Jory: What's that smell? Orrin: Perhaps we should move on to the next listing.	Orrin leads Jory to see a house, but the house is gloomy and shabby, so they decide to see another house.
train_1259	Nichole: You're home late today, David. How was school? David: Not bad. There's a new English teacher. Nichole: Oh, what's she like? David: She is beautiful. Nichole: Is she old or young? David: She is quite young and her hair is blond. Nichole: Is she strict? David: Not really. Her eyes are blue. Nichole: Can she speak Chinese? David: Not much. She is very tall and slim. Nichole: David, stop dreaming. It's time to do your homework.	David tells Nichole about his new English teacher and pays special attention to her beautiful appearance.
train_1260	Britni: We can't wait any longer. . . Miss Lin: I'm terribly sorry to be so late. I had an article. . . Britni: You'll knock yourself out the way you've worked. Why don't you slow down? Miss Lin: I can't afford to. Britni: All right. Now that everybody's here. Shall we be getting started? Miss Lin, are you ready? Miss Lin: Yes, thanks. Before I start, I'd like to thank Professor Smith for all his help in giving me unlimited access to his research materials. Britni: Excuse me, Miss Lin. Would you mind speaking up, please? I can't hear you very well. Miss Lin: Sorry, I'll try to speak louder.	Miss Lin is late because she had an article. Then Miss Lin starts her speaking and Britni asks her to speak up.
train_1261	Kelly: What kind of note are you taking there. That looks like doodle to me. Chrissy: It's picture association of the concept that the professor taught today. Kelly: Does that actually work for you? Chrissy: I don't really know for sure yet. I'll tell you after the test on Friday. Kelly: I like to use shorthand note taking. Chrissy: I was told once that the more time you spend writing, the less you are paying attention and so you miss stuff. Kelly: Hmm. I never thought about it that way. Chrissy: One time I tried just listening, no notes, no pictures. I think I really learned more that day.	Kelly thinks Chrissy's note looks like a doodle and Kelly likes to use shorthand note-taking. Chrissy believes it's better to spend less time writing.
train_1262	Jeni: David, what do you want to do after graduation? David: I suppose I should choose one from the'Best Career List', to be a public officer, what do you think? Jeni: That sounds like a hot job, right? But in my opinion, you ought not to choose one career from that so-called list, and you need to take your interests, values, and skills into account. David: It beats me! I never thought about it before and maybe I thought finding a career is a simple thing. Jeni: You'd better ask for suggestions from a career counselor, and then make a decision.	David supposes he will be a public officer. Jeni advises him to ask for suggestions from a career counselor.
train_1264	Emmey: What are you doing to your house? Roseanna: We're redecorating our living room. Emmey: What are you going to do to it? Roseanna: First, we're going to change the curtains, then we're going to paint the walls. Emmey: What colour are you going to paint them? Roseanna: Pale yellow. Emmey: What else are you going to do? Roseanna: We're going to put in some new furniture.	Roseanna tells Emmey how they will redecorate the living room.
train_1265	Caty: Excuse me, which one is of the highest quality here? Lilllie: This one. It is of the best quality and excellently tailored as well. You may try it on. Caty: That is nice. But I don't quite like the collar. Lilllie: The collar? It is just the collar that is popular with young people in Shanghai. Caty: I don't care what others wear. How much is it? Lilllie: 250 Yuan. Caty: Really? Too expensive. I don't think I can afford it. Lilllie: But it is really worthwhile. Caty: OK, anyway, let me have it. Lilllie: Here you are. Caty: Thank you.	Caty doesn't like the collar of a product and thinks it's too expensive but sill buys it according to Lilllie's suggestions.
train_1266	Connor: Hi! Someone has reported a fault on one of your copiers. Ilyssa: That's right. I'm glad you're here. It hasn't been working properly for the last few days. Connor: When was it serviced? Ilyssa: Just a couple of weeks ago. It's usually very reliable. Connor: What's actually wrong with it? Ilyssa: Well, it's making a strange noise when we try to change paper trays. Connor: I'm sure it's nothing serious, probably just a minor fault. I'll have a look at it.	Ilyssa tells Connor a copier hasn't been working properly for days. Connor will have a look at it.
train_1267	Sheldon: I'm quite upset! I want a new room and a refund for tonight. Tawnya: Forgive me, sir, I haven't been told what the problem is. Sheldon: I'm about to be swept away by millions of cockroaches! Tawnya: My apologies, sir. We'll transfer you to a new room at once and give you a full refund. Sheldon: Thank you. I didn't want to have to take this to court. Tawnya: Sir, we never want a guest to stay here mad or unhappy.	Sheldon complains about the cockroaches. Tawnya will give him a new room and a full refund.
train_1268	Caitlin: Did you even bother to go to school today? Penn: Yeah, I went. Did you go? Caitlin: No, I didn't feel like it. Penn: That's nice, have you been to the movies lately? Caitlin: No, but that was a random change of subject. Penn: It may have been random, but have you? Caitlin: I haven't lately. Penn: I would love to catch a movie this weekend. Caitlin: So then, why don't you just go? Penn: I don't want to see a movie by myself. Caitlin: Okay, so are you going to school tomorrow? Penn: I think I might just go to the movies.	Caitlin didn't go to school today. Penn might go to see the movies rather than going to school tomorrow.
train_1269	Rosamond: Can your dog do any tricks? Nichols: Sure he can. He can shake hands, roll over, and even play dead. Rosamond: I wish I had a dog. My cat can't do any tricks. Nichols: Yeah, but sometimes Bingo wants to play with me, but I don't have time. Rosamond: So who takes care of him then? Nichols: My little brother likes to play with him. He even gives him a bath every week. Rosamond: I can't do that with my cat. She hates water. Nichols: You know, you're right. Maybe you should get a dog.	Rosamond says Rosamond's cat can't do tricks and Rosamond can't give her a bath every week because she hates water. Nichols thinks Rosamond should get a dog.
train_1270	Morgan: are you ready for the meeting? Winthrop: yes, come on in. how's your new job going? Morgan: it's challenging, but I'm enjoying it quite a bit. Winthrop: that's great. I knew you'd do a good job as a manager. Morgan: thanks a lot. Winthrop: how's your assistant manager getting on? Morgan: well, that's part of the problem. His probation period is up tomorrow and I don't think he's ready to pass. Winthrop: what seems to be the problem? Morgan: well, he was supposed to be able to learn his job in 30 days, but he just doesn't seem to know what he's doing. Winthrop: if you gave him another 30 days, do you think he could figure it out by then? Morgan: to be honest, he has no authority. He's a hard-worker, but no one listens to him. Winthrop: I see. Not everyone is cut out to work in management. Morgan: I know. It'd be great if we could transfer him to a department where he doesn't have to work with people. Winthrop: there's an opening in the creative design department. It involves working with computers. Morgan: that's perfect. I'll let him know tomorrow. Thanks!	Morgan thinks Morgan's new job as a manager is challenging but Morgan is enjoying it. The problem is that the assistant manager doesn't seem to be able to work in management. Winthrop may transfer him to the design department.
train_1272	Jocelyn: that was a great party. Thanks for saying behind to help me clear up. Jemie: it certainly was a great party. It's a pity that a glass and a plate got broken and someone spilled a drink over here. Jocelyn: I expected that something might get broken. That doesn't bother me. That spilled drink won't leave a stain, will it? Jemie: I doubt it, I ' ll deal with it right away. Luckily it wasn't a glass of red wine, I'll just get a bowl of water and a cloth. Jocelyn: I'm going to put all the rubbish into this big plastic bag. Jemie: afterwards, we can do the washing up together. Everything will be finished within an hour. Your friend Keith is really funny. I liked his magic tricks. Jocelyn: yes, he's very good. . isn't he? He told some funny stories too. Jemie: Amanda told some very funny jokes. At the beginning of the party, she was being ver serious. Jocelyn: I think that she had a litter too much of the punch. Jemie: what did you put in that punch? It tasted great, but was quite strong. Jocelyn: that's my little secret. Did you like the snacks and I prepared? Jemie: very much. The birthday cake was delicious, wasn't it? Emily told me that she and karen made it themselves. Jocelyn: that cake tasted so good! It disappeared within minutes, so I think everyone liked it a lot. How's that stain? Jemie: all cleaned up. Are you ready to start on the washing up.	Jemie stays behind to help Jocelyn clear up after the party. Jemie thinks it was a great party and likes the people and food at the party. Jemie cleaned up the spilled drink and they will start on the washing up.
train_1273	Ilana: I'm sorry, sir. I'm going to have to ask you to leave. the lady: What? I was just having a friendly conversation with the lady here. . . Ilana: Well, she apparently doesn't think it's so friendly. Let's go. the lady: I think there's been a misunderstanding! Ilana: You'd better cooperate with me, sir, or. . . the lady: OK! Just give her this for me!	Ilana asks the lady to leave but the lady thinks there's been a misunderstanding.
train_1274	Anitra: What do you think we need to do to get our new branch office running well? Kayla: First, I'd make sure that we have a good, local, corporate lawyer. He or she will know all the local laws and regulations. Anitra: That's very important. A friend recommended a good law firm to me. We'll need someone to hire staff. Kayla: I think that we should send one of our HR people to do that. I don't think we should use an agency, because they won't be familiar with the type of people we employ. Have we decide on the location of the branch office? Anitra: Yes. We have. We chose the location in the northeast of the city, not too far from the airport and on the edge of the CBD. Kayla: Why didn't we choose an office in the CBD? Anitra: The offices there were too expensive. Have we negotiated any contracts yet? Kayla: Yes. We'Ve signed two contracts with companies that we already do work for in other countries. We hope to sign another three this month. Anitra: When will the branch office open? Kayla: Hopefully next month. Everything is a little rushed. We should be able to set up our branch office and expand our business quickly. Anitra: Has and advertising campaign been prepared? Kayla: Yes, it has. We're going to target the business community through business magazine. Anitra: I made plenty of business contract on my last visit and through the embassy. We should be able to get plenty of customers.	Anitra and Kayla will need a lawyer and send one of their HR people to hire staff for their new branch office. Anitra chose the location in the northeast of the city. Kayla has signed two contracts and hopes the branch office will open next month with the advertising campaign prepared.
train_1275	Georgetta: Hi, have you got the exact number of people who are going take part in this activity? Ameline: Yes, there are 62 in totals, and 2 of them still can't be sure. Georgetta: They always push the time. How many of them are over fifty? Ameline: 6. So we should give them special attention. Some of them don't have a good health. Georgetta: OK, I see. As far as you think, how many buses should we get for them? Ameline: 2 should be enough, for each one has at least 30 seats. There will be some seats to spare. Georgetta: I'll call the bus charter later. And have you announced the itinerary of this journey to all of them? Ameline: Yes, most of them think it's good. But, some people have different opinions. They consider we should arrange some challenging activities. Georgetta: That's possible. At that time, they can choose any activity they like. Ameline: That's good. I'll tell them later. And what kind of medicine we should be prepared? Georgetta: Let me think! Pills for carsick, traditional medicine for cold, some painkillers and something like that. Ameline: OK, we should get them ready this afternoon. Georgetta: One more thing, have you got all people's phone numbers? Ameline: Oh, God. I've almost forgotten. I'll get it done right away.	Georgetta and Ameline are preparing for an activity. They have got 62 people, including 6 over fifty. They plan to get two buses and let people choose the activities they like. They will get the medicine ready this afternoon. Ameline will get all people's phone numbers.
train_1276	Jeannie: The government is going to organize a folk-custom activity at the end of the month. And our community is supposed to put on a performance. Germain: What kind of performance? A lion dance? Jeannie: Stuff like that but I think the lion dance is a bit too difficult and dangerous. Germain: Sure, you'll be dancing with lions. What do you expect? Then what about Range Dance which we did before. Jeannie: Good idea. Shall we get everyone in the community? Germain: Maybe not. I think we should just focus on the retired people. Jeannie: I know that they already have a Range Dance team and then what we need is just to do some rehearsals. Germain: What about the costumes? Jeannie: We can raise money in the community. You know each family 10 yuan maybe. Germain: Try something new. We can find a supporting agency. Jeannie: Great idea. There is a travel agency nearby who would love to be our sponsor. It's a perfect chance for them to promote ethnic tourism.	Jeannie and Germain decide to do Range Dance for the folk-custom activity. They will focus on the retired people and ask a travel agency to be their sponsor.
train_1277	Margot: Do you have any plan to buy a house in this city? Amaleta: Absolutely we need a house here. But what makes me upset is the prices in this city. Margot: Our monthly salary can not buy one square meter of the house here. Amaleta: It is depressing to hear the price goes higher and higher. Margot: More and more people need to buy houses, but the market can not meet the needs, so this caused the bubble in real estate industry. Amaleta: And the rich still wants to buy more, even though they have at least one house to live. Margot: Have you watched the TV series, Humble Abode? Amaleta: Yes, it displays some social problems and interprets the values of our white-collars. Margot: I really, really want a house, even though it is small like a snail house.	Margot and Amaleta are upset because the house price in this city goes higher and higher and they cannot afford it. They also discuss the reasons behind it.
train_1278	JoAnn: What did her boss say to you? Shannon: He asked me to beef up in the work. JoAnn: Yeah. You look so unhappy recently. What's the matter. Shannon: Nothing, thanks. I am just not in the mood these days.	Shannon tells JoAnn Shannon's not in the mood for working.
train_1279	Mead: I will take the coat. Do you receive checks? Herold: Yes, of course. Mead: Here you are. Please give me a receipt. Herold: Sorry, sir, you have to pay in the check-out counter. It's there. Mead: OK, please wrap it for me first.	Herold asks Mead to pay in the check-out counter.
train_1280	Hewett: Would you like to order now? Fayina: This all looks good! I think we know what we want. Hewett: Please let me point out the chef's special, which is blackened catfish. Fayina: I am dieting, so could the chef prepare the food with no extra sauce? Hewett: We are always happy to adjust our cooking to meet your needs. Fayina: Could you tell me if there are any entrees that are vegetarian? Hewett: The cashew broccoli noodles or the cheese and veggie enchiladas would be an excellent choice. Fayina: I am going to go with the grilled shrimp with garlic sauce. I would like the garlic sauce on the side. Hewett: Would you like your salad brought to you with your entree, or would you like it served now? Fayina: You can serve our salads with our dinner.	Fayina is dieting and wants vegetarian entrees. Hewett gives some recommendations and will serve Fayina's salad with Fayina's dinner.
train_1281	Brandea: I came in to see how my home inspection went. Kimberley: First of all, I need to share what the purpose of a home inspection is. Do you understand what I was doing there? Brandea: I had a home inspection before, but didn't really understand it. Kimberley: I help you spot potential problems with the home before you purchase it. Brandea: The owner said that the roof had leaked, but that he got it fixed last month. Kimberley: Sellers aren't really all that objective. They may have gotten used to a leaky faucet, but it is still broken. Brandea: Are the sellers responsible for fixing the problems with the house? Kimberley: The owners may wish to pay to have the problems fixed, or maybe the price of the house can be reduced. Brandea: Did you find a lot of things wrong during the home inspection? Kimberley: The house has a very outdated electrical system. Many of the switches and outlets do not work and are unsafe.	Kimberley helps Brandea to spot potential problems with the home before Brandea purchases it and finds the house has a very outdated electrical system and unsafe outlets.
train_1282	Bill: Hello? Ms. Patterson? This is Bill from Workmate calling. I'm just wondering if you had a chance to look over the estimate I sent for your gala dinner project next month. . . As I said in my email, we can help you with production according to your needs, but we will only be able to give insite management support services on a limited basis. Ms. Patterson: Oh, yes. I reviewed your estimate. But it seems like the project blueprint you sent with the estimate is not quite what we had in mind. Did you get a copy of the specs for this project? Bill: Yes, I have several copies, but they're all different versions. . . The latest I have is version 12, is that current? Ms. Patterson: No. Later we decided to opt for the prior outline, version 7. Bill: Hold on, let me pull up your version 7 requirements. . . Oh yes, no wonder our estimate is a little different from what you had in mind. I see the version 7 also includes 6 additional hostesses and a cocktail self-serve bar that wasn't in the version 12. That will definitely add to your cost on this project. . .	Ms. Patterson finds Bill's estimate for the gala dinner project is not quite what they had in mind. Bill finds that Ms. Patterson decided to opt for version 7 but Bill used version 12. Bill will fix it.
train_1283	Harmony: OK, so are you ready to learn how to bake a cake? Brooke: Almost, let me just put my apron on. Harmony: OK, so the first thing we are going to do is pre-heat the oven, that way we have it at the desired temperature once we finish preparing everything. Set it to three hundred and seventy five degrees Fahrenheit. Brooke: Got it. Harmony: No we are gonna make the batter. Take some butter and sugar and mix it lightly until you have a nice consistency. Then add some vanilla extract and eggs and continue mixing. Brooke: Do I have to use a whisk or can I use the electric mixer? Harmony: Go ahead and use the mixer, but put it on medium speed. I'm gonna sift the flour and baking powder separately and then we can mix it with milk and the rest of the ingredients. Brooke: OK, so now we need a baking pan right? Harmony: Yeah, but grease and flour it first so the cake won't stick to it when it bakes. Brooke: Done. So how long do we bake it for? Harmony: We can leave it in there for about twenty five minutes. Then we let it cool for ten minutes before we remove the cake from the pan. Brooke: Wow! This was a lot easier than I thought!	Harmony teaches Brooke how to bake a cake. The steps include pre-heating the oven, making the batter, mixing the ingredients, preparing the baking pan, and baking. Brooke finds it was a lot easier than Brooke thought.
train_1284	Sabina: Hello, Room Reservation Service. May I help you? Mrs. Davinson: Yes. This is Mrs. Davinson. I'd like to reserve a two-room suite for tonight. Sabina: Let me see. Yeah, There are two such rooms left. May I have your name please? Mrs. Davinson: Mrs. Davinson. Mary Davison. M-A-R-Y, mary. D-A-V-I-N-S-O-N. Davison. Sabina: OK. I've got it. Mrs. Davinson: Thank you. Good-bye. Sabina: Good-bye.	Sabina helps Mrs. Davinson to reserve a two-room suite for tonight.
train_1285	Frank: Frank, we've got a problem. We don't have enough money to pay the rent this month. I think I'd better ask Mon and Dad for a loan, or ask my boss for a raise. Yoshi: Well, I don't know. But maybe I'd better not take another English course this semester.	Frank and Frank talk about how to pay the rent.
train_1286	Emmanuel: What was it like working with those young stars? Fiann: It was a great group, I always got mad when people said that we didn't get along, just because we're girls, there was never a fight. We had a great time.	Fiann tells Emmanuel working with the young stars was great.
train_1287	Melonie: I'm fed up with sitting on packing cases, Joe. Don't you think we should buy at least two chairs? Joe: Do you know how much new chairs cost? One cheap comfortable armchair is eighty pounds. Melonie: Yes, I know. It's terrible. But I have an idea. Why don't we look for chairs at a street market? I've always wanted to see one. Joe: All right. Which one shall we go to? Melonie: Portobello Road, I think. There are a lot of secondhand things there. And we'll have to go tomorrow. It's only open on Saturdays. Joe: What time do you want to go? Not too early. I hope. Melonie: The guidebook says the market is open from nine to six. It's a very popular market, so we'd better be there when it opens. Joe: Right. I'll set the alarm.	Melonie wants to sit on chairs instead of packing cases but Joe thinks new chairs are expensive. They decide to have a look at the street market tomorrow.
train_1288	Meier: We were advised to have a holiday by the lake. What's your opinion? Dione: I suggest we go to the seashore. I love it there. Meier: But it is too far away. How about going to the mountains? Dione: That's a good idea.	Meier and Dione decide to go to the mountains for holiday.
train_1289	Chris Cucksy: Hello, everyone. Welcome to our program. Today, we are fortunate to have a special guest with us. Some of you may have heard of him before. He's an artist. His works have received many prizes and have been shown in over one hundred exhibitions across the country - Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, to name just a few. His name is Chris Cucksy. So Chris, tell us a bit about yourself. Matteo: Well, I was born in Springfield, Missouri, and grew up in Kansas. I didn't come from a family with wealth or position, but I did manage to get a master's degree in fine arts. Chris Cucksy: When did you first start to make art? And what was the turning point in your life that made you an artist? Matteo: I always liked drawing as early as I can remember, so right from then, I knew what I was going to be: an artist. Chris Cucksy: What is it that always inspires you to create? Matteo: Nature is the biggest inspiration. I'm always inspired by things of beauty and harmony.	Chris Cucksy interviews Chris Cucksy, an artist, in Chris Cucksy's program. Chris introduces himself and tells Chris Cucksy he started drawing very early and he was inspired by nature.
train_1292	Reeta: Well, this must be the National Library. Lianna: I guess so. Oh, no! I don't think it's open today. Look, it says 'Closed Tuesdays'. Reeta: Well, we'll just have to come back tomorrow. Lianna: But we're supposed to go on that tour tomorrow. Reeta: Oh, that's right. I forgot all about it. How about the day after tomorrow then? Lianna: It's Ok with me.	Reeta and Lianna will come back to the library the day after tomorrow.
train_1293	Cathy: Now, Cathy, do we know when the visitors from India are coming? Catha: We offered them 3 choices, the end of March, the middle of April and the beginning of May. And they chose the earliest one, which is good actually with the exams coming up in May. Cathy: Right. And how many are coming? Did you say about 12? Catha: Yes, they said 12 at first, but changed to 10 this morning. Cathy: Good. We have 8 weeks to prepare. Here are my suggestions. On the first day, a welcome party. Then they can visit the schools in the district on the second and third days. Catha: We've got to remember this group wants to look at how computers are being used in the classroom. Cathy: Exactly. So I want to ask Mr. Goodman to give them a talk on this on the afternoon of the third day. Catha: That'll fit in very nicely. Cathy: And on their last day, they want to do some sightseeing. We could take them on a tour of London. But many of them may have been there already. And Schottland will be too far away. Catha: Why not take them for a walk along the coast? It should be interesting. Cathy: Good idea, Cathy. I'm sure they'll like it.	Cathy tells Cathy 10 visitors from India are coming at the end of March. They are planning a welcome party, a talk on how computers are being used in the classroom, and some sightseeing along the coast.
train_1294	Helen: Mike, I'm going to Washington tomorrow, do you have anything to be taken to professor Yang? Mike: Yes, Helen. I finished the article, if you will take it to him that will save me a trip. Helen: I'm glad to. Mike: Please ask him to read the article and point out any mistakes and I will try to correct them when I take it back. Helen: Have you printed it out? Mike: Not yet. Someone else is using the machine. Helen: Then can you print it before 4:50? Mike: Sure, I will take it to your office.	Helen will help to take Mike's paper to Professor Yang in Washington and ask Yang to point out the mistakes.
train_1295	Mauritz: The WHO reports about 1. 6 billion adults were overweight. Of which at least 400 million were too fat. Bernadene: Fatness can bring more trouble for People. Mauritz: What's worse, men who were overweight at the age of 18 had nearly 50% less chance of being married by their 30s and 40s. Bernadene: You mean women list a man's appearance first? Mauritz: Sure! 500,000 Swedish men born between 1951 and 1961 were surveyed. Bernadene: I must watch my weight from now on. Mauritz: Yeah, you should in my opinion.	Mauritz tells Bernadene about how fatness may bring trouble to people. Bernadene will watch Bernadene's weight.
train_1296	Jenny: You look so fit, Nathan? What do you often do at the gym? Nathan: Well, I try to work on specific back and lower back muscles with barbells. But I don't like gyms so much, you know. Jenny: Why not? Nathan: Because I find that many gyms are not really gyms, there just socializing places. You just sit on a machine and talk with others for like 45 minutes, Jenny: Uhh, I see.	Nathan tells Jenny he doesn't like gyms because they are just socializing places.
train_1297	Susan Hill: Hello and welcome to our program, Working Abroad. Our guest this evening is a Londoner, who lives and works in Italy. Her name's Susan Hill. Susan, welcome to the program. You live in Florence. How long have you been living there? Catherine: since nineteen eighty two, but when I went there in nineteen eighty two, I plan to stay for only 6 months. Susan Hill: Why did you change your mind? Catherine: Well, soon after I arrived in Florence, I got a job with one of Italy's Top companies, Ferragamo, so I decided to stay. Susan Hill: Oh, lucky. Do you still work for Ferragamo now? Catherine: No, I left there in nineteen eighty eight. I've been a free designer since then. I've designed for some Italian companies as well as to American companies and in the last 5 years I've also been designing for the British company Burberry. Susan Hill: What have you been designing for them? Catherine: Mostly handbags and sometimes shoes and leather jackets. Susan Hill: How's your industry changed since nineteen eighty two? Catherine: It's become a lot more competitive because the quality of products from other countries has improved a lot, but Italian quality and design is still world famous. Susan Hill: Well, thank you for talking to us, Susan.	Susan Hill interviews Susan Hill, a Londoner who lives and works in Italy, on Susan Hill's program, Working Abroad. Susan went to Italy in 1982 and got a job there. She now works as a designer. She thinks her industry has become more competitive since 1982.
train_1298	Delcina: Tina, my shirt is too tight, isn't it? Some of my friends were laughing at me today. Tina: Yes, it is a little tight. Let's buy you a new one. Oh look here, dear. This shirt costs only $24 on the Internet. I've seen it for 40 in the shops. Delcina: But don't you think it looks rather unfashionable? Tina: No, I think it will suit you well. I'm going to buy you one. Delcina: On the Internet? Tina: Yes, then we don't have to go out. They say it can be delivered in 48 hours. Delcina: But I don't think it's safe to share our credit card information with a stranger. Tina: That's not a problem. They have a third party safety control. Delcina: But I can't try it on before buying. Tina: Don't worry. They have different sizes and colors. I will order your size and your favorite color, brown, right? Delcina: But what if I'm not satisfied with the quality? Tina: If we are not satisfied. We will return the T-shirt and they will return our money. Delcina: Ok, then let's try shopping on the Internet.	Tina wants to buy Delcina a new shirt online and persuades Delcina that there's a third party safety control and they can return the T-shirt if Delcina's not satisfied. Delcina agrees to try.
train_1299	Cosette: Hello, I'd like to mail these books and clothes to Australia. How much will that cost? Patrik: It depends on how much they weigh. Let's see, it's 5 pounds. So that will be $30. Cosette: Let me take some stuff out to make it cheaper. There, how much now? Patrik: It's 4 pounds now, so that will be $25. Cosette: OK, I'll take out a few more items. Alright, how about now? Patrik: Now it comes to $15 at 2 and a half pounds. Cosette: OK, that works. Can I get a shipping number so that I know when it arrives? Patrik: Yes, of course. We also offer insurance for $5. Cosette: No, thanks. Patrik: Would you like express shipping for an extra $10? Cosette: No, regular shipping is fine.	Cosette wants to mail some books and clothes to Australia. Cosette keeps taking out some stuff until it only costs $15 and refuses Patrik's offer on insurance and express shipping.
train_1300	Lorne: Aren't you getting off at the next stop? Devonne: You're right. That's where I usually get off for the office. But it's early so I thought I'd stay on as far as the High Street and do a couple of things there. Lorne: Some shopping? Devonne: Yes, after I've given this book back, I've just finished the last chapter and it's a few days late, so I have to pay a fine, but it is worth it. Lorne: Then, which shop are you going to? You said you need a new jacket. Devonne: I've already bought it. I'm going to buy Adele's new CD.	Devonne tells Lorne Devonne will get off at the High Street to do some shopping after paying the fine for a late book return.
train_1302	Cornellis: Are you ready to order, madam? Heloise: I'm on a diet. So I have to avoid food containing too much fat. Do you have vegetarian dishes? Cornellis: Yes, We do have some choices for ladies like you. What about some green salad? Heloise: Does it taste good? Cornellis: Sure. It's a popular dish among young ladies. Heloise: I think I'll try it. Cornellis: We have three kinds of dressings for salad. Italian, French and Thousand Island. Which one would you like? Heloise: French, please. Cornellis: OK. Do you want to order something else? Heloise: Milan Style Macaroni. Don't put sugar or salt on it, please.	Heloise's on a diet and orders a green salad with French dressing and Milan Style Macaroni under Cornellis's recommendation.
train_1303	Alfonse: I'd like to order a restock on my minibar. Higgins: You finished everything in there, sir? Alfonse: Absolutely everything. Higgins: What would you like to order? Alfonse: Three bottles each of Perrier and Jim Beam. Higgins: Uh-huh. What else do you want? Alfonse: The apples were great. Could you bring a couple more up? Higgins: No problem. Is there anything else I can get for you? Alfonse: Some grape juice would also be nice. Higgins: I'll get all of that for you right away. Someone should be up shortly	Alfonse orders a restock including drinks and fruit for Alfonse's minibar with Higgins's assistance.
train_1304	Dianne: Howdy! Nice car! What seems to be the problem? Faina: I don't know! This stupid old car started spewing white smoke and it just died on me. Luckily, I managed to start it up and drive it here. What do you think it is? Dianne: Not sure yet. How about you pop the hood and we can take a look. Mmmm, it doesn't look good. Faina: What do you mean? My daddy gave me this car for my birthday last month. It's brand new! Dianne: Well missy, the white smoke that you saw is steam from the radiator. You overheated your engine so now the pistons are busted and so is your transmission. You should have called us and we could have towed you over here when your car died. Faina: Ugh. . . So how long is this going to take? An hour? Dianne: I'm afraid a bit more than that. We need to order the spare parts, take apart your electrical system, fuel pump and engine and then put it back together again. You are going to have to leave it here for at least two weeks. Faina: What! How am I supposed to get to school or go shopping? This is not happening!	Faina's car started spewing white smoke and just died. Dianne helps check the car and thinks that Faina's car needs a two-week repair.
train_1305	Ambrosius: Well, what is your trouble? Lyndell: I'm not feeling well, doctor. I have a sore throat. Ambrosius: Have you any aches and pains? Lyndell: Yes, my back aches. Ambrosius: I'll take your temperature. How long have you been feeling ill? Lyndell: It began the night before last. Ambrosius: You have a temperature, but it's nothing serious. It's probably just the flu. I'll give you a prescription. Take this to the chemist's. Take one tablet every four hours. You should stay in bed tom Lyndell: Lots of people are ill at the moment. Ambrosius: It's this cold weather we're having.	Ambrosius doesn't feel well. The doctor thinks it's probably the flu and gives Ambrosius a prescription.
train_1306	Rawley: Would you like to go to the theater with me tomorrow? Menard: Yes, of course. Have you got the tickets? Rawley: That's coincidence, someone's just returned two tickets and I picked them. Menard: Matinee or evening? Rawley: Evening. Menard: Circle or stalls? Rawley: Stalls. Menard: Wonderful, I'll go with you.	Rawley got theatre tickets and invites Menard to go together.
train_1307	Verney: Anyone home? Jen! Jen: I'm in the kitchen. . . let yourself in! Verney: Wow! You're really working up a storm! Jen: I know. I've even worked up a sweat. Verney: You look like a cooking show host--only messier.	Verney visits Jen and Jen's working up a storm in the kitchen.
train_1308	Heddi: Do you have a family tradition at Christmas time? Lilly: We have so Ay! But my favorite happens at Christmas Eve. Heddi: What is it? Lilly: Well, all the brothers and sisters get together and fill the Christmas stockings for the litt 1e kids. Heddi: That's it? That's the tradition? Lilly: Well, in fact it's fun for us to just be together that night and do this one thing. Heddi: I guess the spirit of it is what really makes any tradition fun. Lilly: You should be there some Christmas Eve.	Heddi asks Lilly about family traditions at Christmas time. Lilly tells Heddi bothers and sisters like filling Christmas stockings for little kids on Christmas Eve. Heddi thinks it incredible.
train_1309	Hedy: Thank you for your letter. Madalyn: Is your waist any better? Hedy: Yes, I'm feeling very well these days. Madalyn: I'm glad you are getting better. Hedy: And I was glad to receive your letter. Madalyn: Then when will you be back again? Hedy: I will be back again next Wednesday. Madalyn: I hope to see you at that time again. Bye. Hedy: Bye.	Hedy thanks for Madalyn's letter and Madalyn inquires about Hedy's waist problem. Hedy'll be back again next Wednesday.
train_1310	Sheeree: Let's go see pandas! The news said that two pandas arrived at the zoo last week. Sherilyn: Great! I would like to see cute pandas, too. Sheeree: How can we get there? Sherilyn: We can take the MET and get off at the Zoo Station. Sheeree: OK! Let's go. Sherilyn: ( At the zoo ) Wow! This zoo is really huge. Sheeree: Yes, you can find hundreds of various animals here. It is the biggest zoo in Taiwan. Sherilyn: Look at the map. It has different areas, such as marine lives, mammals, polar animals and insects. Sheeree: Where can find the pandas? I think we are here to see the pandas. Sherilyn: We have to go to the mammal area. We are at the gate right now. We need to go straight from here and turn left and go along to the end and make anotherleft turn. Sheeree: It should take at least 20 minutes to get there. Are there any shuttle buses running place to place around the whole zoo?	Sheeree and Sherilyn go to the zoo to see the newly-arrived pandas, but it's difficult to find the pandas because it's the biggest zoo in Taiwan. They have to go to the mammal area which is far away.
train_1311	Patrice: I think it's high time we had lunch. Micky: Of course. I can eat a horse now. Patrice: I am sorry for that. I was so attracted by the beautiful scenery. Micky: Where shall we go now? A Chinese restaurant or a local one? Patrice: I suppose the local one.	Patrice suggests having lunch and Micky's hungry. They decide to go to a local restaurant.
train_1312	Devin: We're going to the movies. Will you join us? John: I'm very sorry I can't. Devin: Why not? John: I'm afraid I have some business to attend to. Devin: Then would you like to have lunch with us? John: I'd love to but I have to help John with his math problems right now. Devin: Would you like me to give you a lift? John: No, thanks. His home is not far and I can walk there. Devin: Come on. It's no trouble at all. John: Ok, thank you.	Devin invites John to watch movies and have lunch but John isn't available.
train_1313	Emeline: what do you hope to do when you finish university? Urbanus: I'd like to go into management. I'Ve applied for several jobs already and I'm hopeful that I'll get some job offers. How about you? Emeline: after I graduate, I have to do some more studies to pass exams to become a lawyer. I think I'Ve got a good chance of passing. There's a possibility of getting a job with a law firm in London, provide Urbanus: we both have to overcome several obstacles if we are to achieve our ambitions. Emeline: if life were easy, then we'd achieve our ambition quickly and then get bored. Urbanus: unfortunately, it's inevitable that some people are going to work hard yet not succeed. Emeline: that's why ambition need to be realistic. You can't achieve something that's totally unrealistic. Urbanus: as long as you plan carefully, most thing are possible. It's always good to have a backup plan in case things go wrong. Emeline: I think it's important to be successful in a field you are truly interested in, not something that other people force you to be interested it. Urbanus: my father wanted me to become a doctor, but I knew it would be impossible for me to be successful in that field. Emeline: I hope my parents don't try to interfere in my choice of career.	Emeline and Urbanus discuss their ambitions after graduation. They think they should plan carefully and have realistic ambitions. They also think it important to do something they're truly interested in.
train_1314	Mariette: Which service offered by your bank do you use most? Jeri: I use several services. Of course, I deposit and withdraw money quite often. I often use my ATM card to take money out of my current account. I use my bank to exchange money from once currency to another. I often travel abroad, you see. Mariette: Do you ever ask you bank for traveller's cheques? They are much safer than carrying lots of cash around. Jeri: I sometimes use traveller's cheques, but sometimes I travel to countries where they are hard to exchange for cash. Mariette: Do you use your bank to pay your utility bills? I use direct debit. Jeri: Yes, I do. It save me a lot of time. I also have standing orders for my subscriptions to magazines. Mariette: That's good idea. You don't need to worry about missing an issue of a magazine if you do that. I suppose you have a mortgage too. Jeri: Yes. My bank offers very good terms and conditions on mortgage. There's a lot of competition between banks nowadays. Each one is trying to offer better conditions and services than the others. Mariette: I have a deposit account with my bank. There are some restrictions on withdrawing money, but the interest rate is much higher. Jeri: I don't have one. I prefer to buy shares. My bank also provides a share trading service. It's cheap and easy to use. Mariette: That's great. But I prefer to put my money somewhere where the returns are more certain.	Mariette and Jeri discuss services offered by the bank that they use most, including cheque service, mortgage, and interest rate.
train_1315	Andrus: This is how a holiday should be. Relaxing on the beach with a nice cool drink. Roanna: Isn't it wonderful here? The kids are enjoying themselves in the swimming pool. I hope it's safe. Andrus: Don't worry about them. They're very responsible. Besides, there are many people there and there's lifeguard employed by the hotel. Waiter! Could I have another drink pleas? Thank you. So, what shall we do this evening? Roanna: The kids said that they wanted to go to a party at the hotel. There's a special one just for kids. Andrus: So, we could try that restaurant that was recommended in the guidebook. Then we could go to a club. We haven't been to one for ages. Roanna: That's a great idea. We can really enjoy ourselves without worrying about the kids. Andrus: Now, how about going for a swim in the sea? We shouldn't sunbathe all day.	Andrus and Roanna are sunbathing and decide to try a recommended restaurant in the guidebook in the evening when kids go to a hotel party.
train_1316	Peter: Peter, have you finished your English composition? Jaleh: No. But I'm working on it. Peter: Class starts in twenty minutes. You have to turn it in at the beginning of class today. Jaleh: I know. I know! Peter: Do you think you can finish it on time? Jaleh: Don't worry. I'll get it done very soon. I'm almost finished. Peter: You'd better hurry! Jaleh: Well, it would be a lot easier to finish if you stopped talking to me. Peter: Sorry!	Peter's busy working on the English composition which should be turned in in twenty minutes while Peter keeps hurrying him.
train_1317	Cathyleen: I remember you said that you like China because it has cheap beers. Ludvig: Yes, unbelievably cheap. Carlsborg is less than $ 1. Cathyleen: Why do you drink? I mean, where does drinking get you? Ludvig: It's fashionable. Cathyleen: Come on, you don't even know that blinds following is a sign of immaturity. Ludvig: Mary, it's not about the blind following. What matter is I enjoy in drinking. It's like when you get off of work. You're so tired. You need to get relaxed. You can't just turn on the TV and keep watch the programs until you fall asleep. You need to make your after work time more fun. Cathyleen: How? By drinking? Ludvig: Drinking is just part of it. I mean, you have a bunch of friends coming by and having fun. You drink and talk. And the more you drink, the more you talk. It makes me so relaxed. Cathyleen: When did you begin to drink? Ludvig: It's a long time ago. When I first went to a bar to pick up girls there, I saw the most beautiful girl sitting and sipping a coke. Then I went up to her and said'can I buy you a drink? ' Cathyleen: And then? Ludvig: Then I talked to her and got her number. You know what? When you don't know what to say? Just drink. Cathyleen: So you get drunk every day?	Cathyleen tells Mary Cathyleen likes drinking because drinking is fashionable and relaxing. Cathyleen also shares with Mary Cathyleen's first experience of drinking.
train_1318	Osborn: My old man always harps on me. John: So does my father. I'm already used to it. Osborn: But I can't bear it, John. John: How dare you say that? What they do is just for our good. Osborn: Yeah, but he really puts blame on me.	Osborn complains to John about Osborn's dad's blame.
train_1319	Cornelle: Have you heard that we will have reorganization? Jacquelin: No, really? Cornelle: Yes, flexible, aggressive and creative people are urgently needed in the marketing department. Jacquelin: Who will be there? Cornelle: James is going to be packed off there. Jacquelin: That is good. He can leave you alone this time.	Cornelle shares with Jacquelin the news of reorganization.
train_1320	Brooks: Hey, Mike. You've been surfing the Net for quite a while. What on earth are you searching for? Mike: It's something relative hackers. I often hear people talking about them, but I don't know much about them. Brooks: Well, roughly speaking, a hacker is a computer buff. Mike: You mean a guy using enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the computer? Brooks: You can say that. Mike: But why are people always having such a negative attitude towards them? Brooks: They must have mixed hackers with crackers. Mike: What is crackers then? Brooks: There is another group of people who loudly call themselves hackers, but they aren't. They break into computers and break the phone system. Real hackers call these people crackers, and want nothing to do with them. Mike: So they are two totally different concepts. Brooks: Well, the real hackers mostly think crackers are lazy, irresponsible and not very bright, and feel that being able to break security does make you a hacker any more than being able to start cars without keys makes you an automotive engineer. Unfortunately, many journalists and writers have been fooled into using the word hacker to describe crackers. This irritates real hackers to no end. Mike: I see. Then the basic different is, hackers build things, crackers break them. Brooks: You got it. Mike: Thanks a lot. Brooks: You are welcome.	Brooks tells Mike about the definition of hacker and cracker and explains the differences as the word hacker is often misused to describe crackers.
train_1321	Kate: Kate, what do you like to do tonight? Do you often go to the movies? Kathi: Of course. I often go to the movies. Kate: There's a good movie called Summer in Beijing. Kathi: I heard it's a very good movie. Kate: Let's find out what time it starts. Kathi: Let's look at the newspaper. Kate: Here it is. It starts at 8 o'clock. Kathi: Wonderful. I'm so excited.	Kate invites Kate to go to the movie tonight and Kate agrees.
train_1322	Travis: Here we are, Ryan! This is where we're going to celebrate! Ryan: It's a ETV palace! I'm glad I brought my platinum card. Travis: You won't need it. Stanley, my best man, is going to treat everybody! Ryan: Where is Stanley? It was his idea to have the bachelor's party at a ETV, wasn't it? Travis: If it were up to Stanley, we'd have the wedding in the ETV! He loves to sing. Ryan: Then I bet he's really good! Travis: Well, uh, I'll let you decide that for yourself. He'll be here a little later. Here's our room!	Travis tells Ryan that Stanley will treat everybody in the ETV palace.
train_1323	CTC Trade Company: Excuse me, is this the office of the Textile Corporation? In Hui: Yes, What can I do for you? CTC Trade Company: I'm from CTC Trade Company. Here is my card. In Hui: Welcome to our corporation. I'm in charge of the export business. CTC Trade Company: I'm glad to meet you here. You're Ms. . . . In Hui: I'm In Hui. Do sit down, won't you? CTC Trade Company: Thank you, Ms. In. I'm here to discuss the possibility of establishing business relations with your corporation. In Hui: We'd be very glad to do so. Have you seen the exhibits displayed in the hall? CTC Trade Company: Yes, I had a look around yesterday. I wish I could have them all. Can you give me a price list with specifications? In Hui: Yes, of course. If you make an inquiry, we can make you a firm offer. CTC Trade Company: Thank you very much.	CTC Trade Company comes to Ms. In to discuss the possibility of establishing business relations with her corporation. Ms. In gives CTC Trade Company a price list with specifications as requested.
train_1324	Marissa: Linda, John and I are going to get married next week. Linda: That's wonderful. Congratulations. Marissa: Thank you, Linda. We would love you to come to our wedding. Linda: I'd love to. What date is it? Marissa: It's May 1st. Linda: What day is that? Marissa: It's Saturday. Could you make the time? Linda: Yes, sure. What time will the wedding begin? Marissa: At nine sharp. Linda: Very good! I'm looking forward to it. Please give my best regards to John. And I wish you best luck! Marissa: Thanks.	Marissa invites Linda to attend Marissa and John's wedding on May 1st.
train_1325	Oralie: How may I help you? Anne-Corinne: I'm having a problem. Oralie: What is it? Anne-Corinne: I apparently owe some fees, but I never got the bank statement. Oralie: I do apologize for that. Anne-Corinne: My fees went up, but I didn't even know I had fees to pay. Oralie: I see your problem. Anne-Corinne: What are you going to do about it? Oralie: I will cancel the fees you owe. Anne-Corinne: I don't have to pay any fees? Oralie: You'll only have to pay the initial fee. Anne-Corinne: That's fine. I appreciate your help.	Anne-Corinne owes some fees but doesn't get a bank statement. Oralie will cancel the extra fees.
train_1326	Renelle: Good morning. Can I help you? Wakefield: I want an American breakfast with fried eggs, sunny side up. Renelle: What kind of juice do you prefer, sir? Wakefield: Grapefruit juice and please make my coffee very strong. Renelle: Yes, sir. American breakfast with fried eggs, sunny side up, grapefruit juice and a black coffee. Am I correct, sir? Wakefield: Yes, that's right. Renelle: Is there any thing else, sir? Wakefield: No, that's all. Renelle: Good morning, sir. I've brought the breakfast you ordered. Wakefield: Just put it on the table, please. Renelle: Do you need anything else, sir? Wakefield: No, thanks. Ah, yes! Can I have some more juice for the minibar? Renelle: What kind of juice would you like, sir? Wakefield: Tomato, orange and apple juice, please. Renelle: Yes, sir. I'll get them for you right away. Would you please sign this bill first? Thank you, sir.	Wakefield orders an American breakfast with fried eggs, grapefruit juice, and coffee with Renelle's assistance, then he orders tomato, orange, and apple juice for the minibar after the breakfast is brought.
train_1327	Neala: Let me get last week's notes. Evangelia: Yeah, sure, you didn't come to class that day? Neala: I couldn't come. Evangelia: Why not? Neala: I wasn't feeling well. Evangelia: Here they are. Neala: Thanks a lot ; are these all the notes? Evangelia: Oh, no, this is the rest. Neala: Thank you very much. Evangelia: It's no problem at all.	Neala asks Evangelia for the notes as Neala didn't come to class last week.

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