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train_1432
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Mike: Hi, Mike. What have you been up to?
Toby: Not much. I started exercising.
Mike: Trying to get in shape?
Toby: Yeah, and I need to start improving my health.
Mike: Me, too. What are you doing besides exercising?
Toby: That's about all.
Mike: I think if you eat better, it will also help a lot.
Toby: Sleep is important, too. I heard people who sleep an average of eight hours a day have less health problems.
Mike: Looks like there are a lot of things to do to stay healthy.
Toby: True. But I think it is worth it. When you get older, you want to be healthy and active.
Mike: Absolutely.
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Mike and Toby agree that it's significant to exercise more, eat better and have a good sleep in order to stay healthy.
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train_1433
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Hollie: Hello, Bob. I haven't seen you for a long time. How are you getting along with your preparations for the entrance exam?
Bob: Well, I really can't tell. Anyhow, I'm doing my best, working night and day.
Hollie: So am I. Sometimes, I feel very tired, both physically and mentally.
Bob: I feel the same. I often suffer from headaches and general weakness. Not enough time for sleeping. I don't know what will become of me if it goes on like this for long.
Hollie: And no time for sports, even music, not to mention films or TV programs. All we can see is exercises, exam papers and this sort of things.
Bob: It seems that to go to college is the only future we have.
Hollie: Certainly not. Even if we can't go to college, we can take up many other jobs and do our bits for the society as well.
Bob: Quite right. But we'll get more knowledge after studying several years at college. That means we can work better for our country and people after graduation. In addition our parents lay great hope on us, and we shouldn't make them feel disappointed.
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Both Hollie and Bob feel tired when preparing the entrance exam. Hollie doesn't think going to college is the only future they have. Bob agrees but still thinks it's a better choice.
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train_1434
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Joletta: Excuse me. What's the postage on this letter to New York, please?
Prudy: How would you like to send it?
Joletta: By registered airmail.
Prudy: Eighty cents, please. And please write down the postal code in the mailing address. Anything else?
Joletta: Yes. I'd like 6 postcards and 10 fifty-cent stamps, please.
Prudy: All right. Here you are.
Joletta: And this package is for London. Will you weigh it for me?
Prudy: Yes, of course. This package is 10 grams overweight. You'll have to pay 50 cents extra for the overweight.
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Prudy tells Joletta the postage and the weight of the letter and asks Joletta to write down the postal code.
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train_1435
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Basia: Good evening, can I get you a drink?
Brad: Sure, I would like a Coke.
Basia: Would you like to order anything off the appetizer menu?
Brad: Let's see, can I get some fried zucchini, please?
Basia: Would you like to order anything else?
Brad: No, that's it, thank you.
Basia: No problem, call me when you're ready to place the rest of your order.
Brad: I would like to order my food now.
Basia: What did you want to order?
Brad: Can I get a cheeseburger and some fries?
Basia: Can I get you anything else?
Brad: That's all, thank you.
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Basia serves Brad and Brad orders a drink and appetizer first and then orders food for the dinner.
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train_1436
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Mattias: Can you tell me where I can park?
Brynn: Are you driving a motorcycle or an automobile?
Mattias: I drive an automobile.
Brynn: Fine. You can either park in the student lot or on the street. Do you know what a handicapped space is?
Mattias: Yes, I have seen those spots.
Brynn: Well, when you see the blue spots with the handicapped logo, do not park there unless you have a special permit. Are you going to be parking in the daytime or the evening?
Mattias: I park in the evenings.
Brynn: Then you also need to be aware of the time limits on the street signs. Have you seen those signs?
Mattias: Yes, I have seen those signs.
Brynn: The signs always tell you how long you can park there and on what days. Do you know how to read the curb colors?
Mattias: Yes, I know what the curb colors mean.
Brynn: Well, just as long as you realize that red means no parking and white means loading and unloading, I think you know what you need to know.
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Brynn tells Mattias when and where to park the automobile in the evenings and reminds Mattias to be aware of the time limits on the street signs and the curb colors.
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train_1437
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Tedie: People are funny.
Shelbi: They sure are.
Tedie: Did you hear about the pilot?
Shelbi: The one that stole a small plane?
Tedie: Yes, he stole a plane in Canada and flew into the U. S.
Shelbi: Did they catch him?
Tedie: Yes. After two U. S. fighter jets followed him for an hour, he landed on a highway.
Shelbi: Did he crash?
Tedie: No, he just landed the plane and walked to a restaurant.
Shelbi: Did the cops find out why he flew into the U. S. ?
Tedie: His life sucked. He was hoping a fighter jet would shoot him down.
Shelbi: Poor guy.
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Tedie and Shelbi are talking about the pilot stealing a small plane and hoping a fighter jet would shoot him down.
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train_1439
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Lesley: excuse me, could you tell me which line I'm supposed to stand in to buy bubble wrap and to post a package?
Emanuela: you can buy the bubble wrap here, but you'll have to stand in line over here to post your paskage.
Lesley: that's a really long line. How long do you think it'll take to get through all those people?
Emanuela: it takes about 3 minutes per person, so it'll probably be about an hour's wait.
Lesley: can I buy stamps here?
Emanuela: sure. How many would you like?
Lesley: I need 30 for my Chrismas cards.
Emanuela: are you sending them abroad?
Lesley: twenty of them are going abroad to China and America.
Emanuela: do you have any going anywhere in the EU? If you do, those are less expensive.
Lesley: no.
Emanuela: ok, here you go. That will be 18 pounds and seventy two pence.
Lesley: and the bubble wrap?
Emanuela: that's another quid.
Lesley: thanks a lot. You've been very helpful.
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Lesley is sending a package and Emanuela instructs Lesley how to buy bubble wrap and post a package. Lesley also buys some stamps for Christmas cards.
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train_1442
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Jacquetta: Well, mom, thanks for having Simon stay for a couple of days.
Agretha: That's OK, Phillip. What have I got to do?
Jacquetta: Well, Saturday's busy. In the morning, he's got his piano class.
Agretha: Right. And in the afternoon, he's going to a birthday party, isn't he?
Jacquetta: No, that's in the evening. He's going to the football match in the afternoon. Remember?
Agretha: Oh, yes. I remember now. So what time does the party start?
Jacquetta: At 7:30 and Mrs. Carter will bring him home.
Agretha: Fine. Now on Sunday morning, we can go to the swimming pool on our bikes.
Jacquetta: Well. He's got a cold, so swimming isn't a very good idea. But he'd like a bicycle ride.
Agretha: OK. Your father wants to take Simon to the park in the afternoon.
Jacquetta: Fine. And then a quiet evening watching TV.
Agretha: What about a trip to the cinema?
Jacquetta: No, I think he'll be too tired for that.
Agretha: OK.
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Phillip sends Simon to his parents' home and tells Agretha where Simon needs to go in the following days.
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train_1443
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Hedvig: Who are the people in this photo?
George: Oh, that's my homestay family. I'm going to Australia for a year on an exchange program. And those are the people I'm living with. Those are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Their daughters' names are Jenny and Cindy, and their son's name is George.
Hedvig: Is that George there?
George: No, that's Jenny's husband, Charlie. They were just married. George is the one in front.
Hedvig: Good looking man, he's not married?
George: No. Cindy's not married, either. But Jenny and Charlie are moving to their own house next week. So it won't be as crowded as it looks. I'm leaving for Sydney in a month.
Hedvig: Well, have a great time.
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George tells Hedvig about the people in the photo who are George's homestay family in Australia.
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train_1444
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Samantha: Dad, where are we going?
Dad: First, we will go to the city center and stop for something to drink, then we will visit the University Museum.
Samantha: Where are we going to have a drink?
Dad: There is a coffee shop round the corner. Can you see that big building at the end of the road?
Samantha: Yeah, I can see it.
Dad: That is a bank. The coffee shop is opposite the bank.
Samantha: Good, I will have hot chocolate.
Dad: Samantha, stop. Wait for the lights to turn green. When crossing the road you must always pay attention to what's around you.
Samantha: Sorry. How far is the museum?
Dad: Only 3 stops away, we can walk there. Here we are. You find us a table and I'll get the drinks.
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Dad tells Samantha they will stop for something to drink and where is the coffee shop. Dad then asks Samantha to find a table and he'll get the drinks.
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train_1445
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Effie: No.106, please.
Hilliary: I'm No.106. Here you are.
Effie: Welcome to Genova's Deli. Just drop your number in the basket there. What can I get for you today?
Hilliary: I need 3 sandwiches. The first two are both roast beef with cheese, but one has everything on it, and the other has no tomatoes.
Effie: What kind of bread for the roast beef sandwiches?
Hilliary: Wide world please.
Effie: Alright. What about the third one?
Hilliary: That's a turkey sandwich on sliced wheat bread with cheese, bacon and onions.
Effie: Nothing else on the turkey?
Hilliary: No, just those 3 things.
Effie: You got it. Anything else?
Hilliary: Yeah, can I have 3 cokes and a large bag of chips please?
Effie: The chips and drinks are just to your left. Just take whatever you want and I'll meet you over by the cash register.
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Effie helps Hilliary order 3 sandwiches with different requirements, 3 cokes and a large bag of chips.
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train_1446
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Laurie: Good morning, Miss.
Darsey: Good morning. Could you tell me where I can find the Clothing Department?
Laurie: On the left of the elevator of the 3rd floor.
Darsey: I ' d like to buy a woolen vest for my grandpa.
Laurie: I ' m sure you can find your favorite there.
Darsey: Thank you very much.
Laurie: It ' s my honor.
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Laurie tells Darsey, who wants to buy a vest for her grandpa, the location of the Clothing Department.
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train_1447
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Laurie: I'm interested in Chinese antiques.
Cinnamon: We have a great variety of Chinese antiques. Besides, we have landscape painting, figure painting and flower-and-bird painting.
Laurie: I'd like a flower-and-bird painting.
Cinnamon: How about this picture of cranes with pine trees? It was painted by a famous Chinese painter in King Dynasty.
Laurie: Oh, they look just like live cranes.
Cinnamon: And what is more, in traditional Chinese thinking, cranes and pine trees symbolize longevity.
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Laurie is interested in Chinese antiques. Cinnamon recommends a picture of cranes with pine trees.
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train_1448
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Mr. Lee: Hi. I ' m here to catch flight 513 to New York.
Mollee: May I see your ticket please?
Mr. Lee: Here you are. Do you need to see my passport?
Mollee: Any form of picture I. D. will do.
Mr. Lee: Mmmm... a photo I. D. I have my New Jersey driver ' s license. Is that ok?
Mollee: That will do. What an interesting picture! How old is it?
Mr. Lee: Actually it wad taken just last year, but I had a shaved head and a beard. Can you still recognize me?
Mollee: Barely. Will you be checking any luggage today?
Mr. Lee: Yes, One suitcase. I also have a carry-on bag.
Mollee: Ok. Mr. Lee, you ' re all set. Your flight leaves from gate 10. Boarding begins at 10:30
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Mr. Lee is catching flight 513 to New York. Mollee helps with his check-in process and thinks his photo is interesting when checking his photo I.D.
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train_1449
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Wayne: What's your main range?
Dorey: Generally speaking, we provide bikes for both gentlemen and ladies, size 19, 21, 23, 25 and 27 inches. We can vary the colors according to the buyer's requirements. Here are the catalogues and the pattern books. They will give you a rough idea about our products.
Wayne: I am interested in your flying pigeon bicycles. I think some of these items will find a ready market in Canada. But what our customers appreciate most is a reliable product.
Dorey: To be reliable is the strong point of our products. As a matter of fact, it's always our practice to supply high quality goods at reasonable prices. Flying pigeon is the best of its kind at the price.
Wayne: Then I'd like to know your availability of the products and the terms of sales, such as mode of payment, delivery, discounts, etc.
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Wayne is interested in Dorey's flying pigeon bicycles, which Dorey has confidence in, and wants to know the availability of the products and the terms of sales.
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train_1450
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Jimmy: You'll never guess what I won at work today! - Tickets to tonight's final NBA game.
Tish: Two, I hope and I hope that by telling me about them you are planning on taking me!
Jimmy: Of course! And here's the best part, they are court side seats!
Tish: How in the world! Who came up with seats like that from your company?
Jimmy: Some guy in the accounting department has a brother on the team!
Tish: Can't beat that! Thank you accounting guy!
Jimmy: The game starts at seven so we'd better hustle, it's already five.
Tish: What are we waiting for? Let's go!
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Jimmy won two tickets for tonight's final NBA game and will take Tish, who is excited about that, together.
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train_1451
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Jeri: What's the matter, John? you seemed to be restless today.
John: You see, I've been offered a new job. I can't decide whether to take it or not.
Jeri: Oh, that's easy. If it's better than the one you are doing now, go for it. That's my advice.
John: It isn't that easy. I hate to quit my present job. People around here are very nice and the work itself is challenging.
Jeri: Then what about the salary? Would you get more?
John: Yes, they say I would get a big sum.
Jeri: Have you discussed it with your wife?
John: Yes, she leaves it to me.
Jeri: As I say it the work is well worth try. After all you can get a higher salary.
John: I have to think about it.
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John has to think about whether to take the new job or not, although Jeri advises him to take it.
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train_1452
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George: Lili, let ' s take a vacation!
Lili: George, how can we? Vacations cost money. And this month we don ' t have much money left after paying the rent.
George: Well, Lili, we can visit different places in the state in our van 10. We are not going to take a plane or stay at a hotel this time. Trust me, it won ' t cost much.
Lili: Where will we sleep, then?
George: In the van.
Lili: What about other expenses?
George: Let ' s see. Gas, food, recreation, we won ' t spend much. Come on. Don ' t hesitate. We need to get out of the house once in a while. We have been working hard, haven ' t we?
Lili: Maybe you ' re right. When do you plan to go?
George: The sooner the better! I can ' t wait!
Lili: Oh, I don ' t know where we ' re going yet.
George: As long as we ' re going, you can decide where to go. I trust your judgments. I know you miss Chinese food, so we can eat at a Chinese restaurant this time.
Lili: Let ' s go to Chicago. We can have lunch in Chinatown. Then we can go to a ball game at Wrigley Field!
George: You have such good ideas!
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George tries to persuade Lili to take a vacation because they have been working hard. Lili worries about the money at first but then agrees and suggests going to Chicago to have Chinese food and go to a ball game.
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train_1454
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Sandra: Where did you get all these barney tour pamphlets?
Celestyna: I took them from a travel agency. Look at those nice pictures, lash forest, palm fringed, white sand beaches, crystal blue ocean, they're breath-taking. It is like paradise on earth.
Sandra: That's why it's become a very popular holiday destination these years. Someone told me the service there is very good too. Are you planning to spend the holiday there?
Celestyna: Yes, I'm thinking about signing up for a tour in the travel agency. Their next tour starts the same time as my holiday does next month.
Sandra: How many days is the tour?
Celestyna: 10 days. When I get back, I still have two days to go before work. Isn't that great?
Sandra: That's a perfect plan. Enjoy yourself.
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Celestyna took some barney tour pamphlets from a travel agency and is planning to sign up for a tour. Sandra thinks it's a perfect plan.
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train_1455
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Petti: Hello!
Remy: Is Petti there?
Petti: I'm sorry, I'm afraid you've dialed the wrong number. There is no Petti here.
Remy: Wrong number? Are you sure? I called yesterday and she was there.
Petti: I'm sure you have the wrong number. This one has been my number for more than 20 years.
Remy: That's impossible. I remember the number clearly. Isn't this 763-4565?
Petti: No, It isn't. It's 736-4565. It seems you've misdialed.
Remy: Really? I'm so sorry I bothered you. I'll try again.
Petti: That's all right. This sort of thing happens all the time to everyone.
Remy: Yeah. I guess it does. Sorry again for bothering you.
Petti: No worries.
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Remy calls to talk to Petti. Petti tells Remy that Remy has misdialed. Remy feels sorry.
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train_1456
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Ola: Hello, Alice. Would you like to go to the temple fair with me?
Alice: Temple fair?
Ola: Yes. The ancient custom of holding temple fairs is to offer sacrifices to the god of the earth, and they have developed into a festival filled with food, performances and games now.
Alice: Sounds interesting!
Ola: Absolutely, I love temple fairs. Beijing has several temple fairs recently. They are different from each other to some extent, but also have a lot in common.
Alice: I just can't wait to see them. Which one do you choose today?
Ola: What about Tianqiao Temple Fair? A variety of opera performances, acrobatics shows, and food will dazzle you.
Alice: Great! Do you know how to get there?
Ola: Of course.
Alice: Couldn't be better.
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Ola explains the temple fair to Alice and invites her to go to the Tianqiao Temple Fair together. Alice agrees.
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train_1457
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Merril: Tomorrow I'll take you to some places that I'm sure you will have interest in.
Ellyn: Where else haven't we been to yet?
Merril: They are the Folk Antique Handicrafts and Collectibles Exhibition Halls.
Ellyn: Sounds great! How many kinds of folk collections do they have?
Merril: Well. there're actually over 200 kinds of folk collections in this city. That's half the collections of antique objects in China. There's one exhibition half for multiple collection, and several individual display rooms for private collectors.
Ellyn: Private collectors! They must have excellent collections. I'II go and see each of them. What kinds of collections can I see? Come on, don't keep me in suspense!
Merril: No hurry! I'II tell you now, The collections include ancient cases and caskets, tea sets, abacuses, precious sea shells and conches, drama costumes, agates, ancient coins, fans, mini-musical instruments, root-carving, rare stones and rocks, model ships, model cars. . .
Ellyn: Enough! I can't wait anymore.
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Merril will take Ellyn to the Folk Antique Handicrafts and Collectibles Exhibition Halls, which has over 200 kinds of folk collections, tomorrow. Ellyn can't wait anymore.
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train_1458
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Noland: She is so beautiful, isn't she?
Julia Roberts: Who?
Noland: Julia Roberts.
Julia Roberts: Yeah, she is so charming. I like her, too.
Noland: It's said that her new movie is going to come out.
Julia Roberts: What's the movie about?
Noland: I'm not sure.
Julia Roberts: Isn't it silly to see a movie that you know nothing about?
Noland: I already told you, because Julia Roberts is in it. I like her because she is not only a great actor but also is very generous to give a lot to many kinds of charities.
Julia Roberts: Yeah, she is great. I also admire her for her concern about society.
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Noland and Julia Roberts both like Julia Roberts and admire her for her concern about society.
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train_1459
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Jess: Will they send me a form telling me that I have been granted unemployment?
Eddy: A Notice of Unemployment Insurance Award letter will be sent to you.
Jess: What information will be in that letter?
Eddy: The Award Letter will inform you as to how much you will receive.
Jess: What other forms will I need to turn in?
Eddy: Every two weeks you will receive a Continued Claim Form that you must turn in.
Jess: What will they be asking me on that form?
Eddy: You must show that you were available and that you looked for work.
Jess: What else will they ask me?
Eddy: One of the questions they ask you is if you were well enough to work.
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Eddy tells Jess Jess will be informed Jess has been granted unemployment by letter. Also, Jess needs to turn in a Continued Claim Form every two weeks.
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train_1461
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Peter Smith: Good morning! I am a rookie in our office.
George Williams: Good morning! Welcome to our office!
Peter Smith: Nice to meet you! My name is Peter Smith.
George Williams: Nice to meet you too! I am George Williams.
Peter Smith: This is my first day at work!
George Williams: Well, hope you will enjoy your first day!
Peter Smith: I am new to the work and I will appreciate your guidance!
George Williams: I will try my best to assist you if you need any help.
Peter Smith: Thank you. It is very kind of you.
George Williams: You are welcome.
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Peter Smith, a rookie in the office, and George Williams greet each other. George promises to help Peter if needed.
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train_1462
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Waite: How are you doing?
Guinna: Everything's fine with me.
Waite: What can I do for you today?
Guinna: Is it possible for me to view the apartment today?
Waite: Unfortunately, you will not be able to view it today.
Guinna: Why can't I view it today?
Waite: You'll need to make an appointment to view the apartment.
Guinna: I understand. May I make an appointment then?
Waite: How does this Friday sound?
Guinna: Friday at 6 pm. would be perfect.
Waite: That will be fine.
Guinna: Thanks for your help.
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Guinna wants to view the apartment. Waite helps Guinna to make an appointment on Friday at 6 pm.
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train_1463
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Mr. Brown: I'm glad to have the opportunity of visiting your corporation. I hope to conclude some substantial business with you.
Fredric: It's a great pleasure to meet you, Mr. Brown. I believe you have seen our exhibits in the showroom. May I know what particular items you're interested in?
Mr. Brown: I'm interested in your hardware. I'Ve seen the exhibits and studied your catalogues. I think some of the items will find a ready market in Canada. Here is a list of my requirements, for which I'd like to have your lowest quotations, C. I. F. Vancouver.
Fredric: Thank you for your inquiry. Would you tell us the quantity you require so that we can work out the offers?
Mr. Brown: I'll do that. Meanwhile, could you give me an indication of price?
Fredric: Here are our F. O. B. price lists. All the prices in the lists are subject to our confirmation.
Mr. Brown: What about the commission? From European suppliers I usually get a 3 to 5 percent commission for my imports. It's the general practice.
Fredric: As a rule we don't allow any commission. But if the order is a substantial one, we'll consider it.
Mr. Brown: You see, but I do business on a commission basis. A commission on your prices would make it easier for me to promote sales. Even two or three percent would help.
Fredric: That's something we can discuss later.
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Mr. Brown is interested in Fredric's hardware and asks Fredric to give him an indication of price. Mr. Brown also asks for a commission. Fredric will consider it if the order is a substantial one.
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train_1464
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Olimpia: Ladies and gentlemen, we are heading towards the first spot of our trip-the Louvre.
Donni: Wonderful. That's a place famous for its arts.
Olimpia: Yes. There are so many famous paintings on show. I am sure it will be an unforgettable trip.
Donni: Surely it will be. By the way, when will we get there?
Olimpia: Half an hours later.
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Olimpia will bring Donni to the Louvre. Donni agrees that the trip will be unforgettable.
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train_1465
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Augusto: Please show me the menu, Miss.
Lauren: Of course. Here you are. Can I take your order now?
Augusto: Yes. I'd like an Italian soup to start with and then some fried noodles.
Lauren: All right. Can I serve you anything else?
Augusto: Yes, I'd like another cup of coffee afterwards. Make it hot, please.
Lauren: You've got it, sir.
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Lauren takes Augusto's order, including soup, fried noodles, and coffee.
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train_1466
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Judy: Judy, what do you think of the new general manager?
Mab: He has extensive experience, although the guy's really deep, sometimes, it scares me.
Judy: I heard he's very clear about his likes and dislikes and he's not the type to just let things go, so don't provoke him.
Mab: I know, and that's why I'm always respectful and I keep my distance. It's safer that way.
Judy: Me too, I don't know why, but every time I see the guy, I break into a cold sweat.
Mab: It's in the eyes. They're the type that seems to look into your soul, making one really uneasy.
Judy: Whatever we said, we must be more careful.
Mab: Yes, I agree with you.
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Judy and Judy agree that the new general manager makes people uneasy and they should be more careful.
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train_1467
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Debi: Look! Allen has the mike!
Lyndsie: I thought he only liked to listen?
Debi: That was before he heard Stanley sing! I guess he couldn't stand it anymore, so he decided to give it a try himself! Allen has a really good voice! He sounds like Enrique Iglesias!
Lyndsie: And he can move, too! He dances like Ricky Martin!
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Debi and Lyndsie admires Allen's voice and dance.
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train_1468
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Amalia: Don't you have air-conditioning in your apartment? It's sweltering here!
Fawne: Well, there is air-conditioning. Did you see that window air conditioner there? The problem is that the window unit isn't powerful enough.
Amalia: I guess not, huh.
Fawne: Well, I'm going to move out anyway. The new apartment has central air-conditioning.
Amalia: You should have moved out long, long ago.
Fawne: Well, I had to wait until the lease expired. So. . .
Amalia: So how can you stand the heat?
Fawne: Well, I open the windows and. . . and I'Ve got an electric fan ere. It helps a little.
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Fawne's air conditioner is not powerful enough. Amalia thinks Fawne should have moved out long ago, but Fawne had to wait until the lease expired.
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train_1469
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Othello: We have one day to visit the big city, can you give us some advice?
Phyllys: Yes, you can take a limo, a tour bus or just walk.
Othello: I don't think we can visit the city in one day just by walking. How much does the limo cost?
Phyllys: $ 50 a day.
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Othello decides to visit the city by limo after hearing Phyllys's advice.
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train_1470
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Delbert: O. K. So, where do you think we can save more money?
Maxie: Well, we could eat in more. That $ 300 for entertainment is mostly going to restaurants.
Delbert: Yeah, that's a good idea, and you like to cook. What about the books?
Maxie: No, I need my books.
Delbert: Come on, if we save more money we can retire earlier, and you'll actually have time to read all those books you buy.
Maxie: Well, what about the $ 50 you spent on a shirt? You could'Ve gotten something for less.
Delbert: O. K. Let's compromise, if you agree to only spend $ 75 on books, I'll agree to only spend $ 40 for my next shirt.
Maxie: All right. That sounds fair.
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Delbert and Maxie agree to save money by eating in more and spending less money on books and shirts.
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train_1471
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Hatti: How many hours do you work a week?
Brit: I do a forty-hour week. I'm on flexi-time. I usually start work at 8 a. m. and finish at 4
Hatti: And how many weeks holiday do you get a year?
Brit: Four - plus public holidays. I usually take two weeks off in the summer and the rest at New Year.
Hatti: Do you do overtime?
Brit: Yes, if we're busy. I'm paid double-time if I work at weekends.
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Brit tells Hatti Brit does a forty-hour week, has four-week long holidays a year, and does overtime if needed.
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train_1472
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Li: Hello! Is Mr. Green there?
Mr. Green: Speaking. May I ask whom I am talking to?
Li: This is Li with Silk Company. We met last Sunday during the exhibition.
Mr. Green: Oh, yes. I remember your company.
Li: Thank you for visiting our products. I remember that you are interested in our silk products and so, could I have a meeting with you this week to show you moreinformation about our products?
Mr. Green: I'd like to, but I'm afraid that my schedule is full this week.
Li: What about next week? Is it convenient for you?
Mr. Green: Am. How about 10 a. m. on next Friday?
Li: Any time you say is OK.
Mr. Green: All right, expecting you.
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Li with Silk Company wants to show Mr. Green more information about their products. They schedule a meeting next Friday.
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train_1473
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Marlyn: I'm not satisfied with it.
Lena: Why not? What's wrong with it?
Marlyn: Sometimes it goes fast. And sometimes it goes slow. And the alarm doesn'twork, either.
Lena: Would you like another one?
Marlyn: No. Can I have my money back?
Lena: Hmm. . . have you got a receipt?
Marlyn: A receipt?
Lena: Yes. I must see your receipt. You can't have your money back without receipt.
Marlyn: Oh, I'm not certain, but I think I've lost it.
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Marlyn isn't satisfied with a product and requests a refund. Lena asks for the receipt, but Marlyn thinks it's lost.
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train_1474
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Benjie: When can I move into my new house?
Micheal: The current owners will be moving out on Tuesday, so technically you could pick up the keys and move in on Wednesday.
Benjie: Will the utilities be turned on?
Micheal: You need to contact the utility company and make arrangements to transfer the utilities to your name.
Benjie: I really want to paint the walls right away and get the carpet cleaned.
Micheal: If I were you, I would take a few days to take care of those things before you move in.
Benjie: I was thinking that I should have my new appliances delivered as we are moving in.
Micheal: That would be perfect. That way, someone will be there, but you will have them right away.
Benjie: Can you help me on my move-in day?
Micheal: I think that I have something else really important to do on that day. I just can't remember what it is.
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Benjie is going to move into Benjie's new house. Benjie and Micheal talk about the move-in date and the pre-arrangements. Benjie asks for Micheal's help on the move-in day but Micheal thinks Micheal can't make it.
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train_1475
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Lida: Oh, will you tell me when I get Hayfield Road, please?
Enoch: It's only three stops from here. I tell you when we get there, it's my stop, too.
Lida: Thank you. That is very kind of you.
Enoch: Don't mention it. --Do you see those traffic lights ahead? We'll turn left when we get to them. Hayfield Road is the next stop after that. Why do you want to get off there?
Lida: I want to go to the new Technical College.
Enoch: Oh? You won't find it easily if you go down there alone. I show you where it is.
Lida: Thank you very much. But I don't want to put you to any trouble.
Enoch: Oh, it is no trouble at all. I have to go past there anyway. We are almost there now. Hurry up, or we will miss the stop. Now, let's get off.
Lida: All right.
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Enoch tells Lida when they get Hayfield Road and volunteers to show Lida how to get to the new Technical College. Lida is grateful.
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train_1476
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Mr. Zhang: Good morning. Miss Zhao. Please sit down.
Miss Zhao: Thank you. It's nice to meet you. Mr. Zhang.
Mr. Zhang: I have your application here. You are a university student?
Miss Zhao: Yes. I'm a business major.
Mr. Zhang: So you are interested in working for our company.
Miss Zhao: Yes, I need a part time job, both for money and experience.
Mr. Zhang: We'll have an opening for an office clerk this summer.
Miss Zhao: That would be wonderful.
Mr. Zhang: Are you computer trained?
Miss Zhao: Yes, I can handle Windows, Power Point, and Excel. Here is my certificate.
Mr. Zhang: Ah. that's very good. You'll need some training in our methods, though. Every office is different, you know.
Miss Zhao: Thank you. That will be very helpful for my future. When do I start exactly?
Mr. Zhang: We'll let you know as soon as possible. Goodbye.
Miss Zhao: Goodbye.
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Mr. Zhang interviews Miss Zhao. Miss Zhao is a university student who is computer trained and needs a part-time job for money and experience.
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train_1477
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Nichol: Good afternoon. I'd like some information about the trains, please.
Hollis: Yes, madam. Which train? Where are you going?
Nichol: To Bournemouth. You see, I have a sister there and...
Hollis: So your question is 'When's the next train to Bournemouth?' Is that right?
Nichol: Yes, that's right.
Hollis: At half past four. That's in about a minute.
Nichol: Thank you. Oh! Which platform does it leave from?
Hollis: Platform 13.
Nichol: Platform 13! Oh,dear! I never travel on trains that leave on Platform 13! 13 is an unlucky number. When's the next train after the 4:30?
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Hollis tells Nichol the next train to Bournemouth leaves from Platform 13. Nichol thinks it's unlucky.
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train_1479
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Jaclyn: The prevailing attitude about premarital contracting is that it spoils the whole concept of marriage, love, and trust. How do you counter that?
Marcie: First of all, most of us hear about premarital contracting when someone rich and famous gets divorced and about all the battles they are going through. I know when my husband and I decided that we wanted to have a premarital contract, my son said 'Why you guys doing that? Don't you trust each other?' So it's not surprising that people's initial reaction is a negative one. But in fact, premarital contracting is a way that we can learn more about each other, make each other feel more comfortable about issues that are of concerns, and certainly clarify money concerns. This way, we can talk about them, decide together how we want our marriage to work, and if necessary, and only if necessary, we put it in a premarital contract, a legal document.
Jaclyn: Each year, there is one divorce for every two marriages. And a substantial portion of those who have divorced remarry. Is the notion of the premarital contract simply for those who are entering second marriages, or is it also something for the people getting married for the first time?
Catriona: Premarital contracting is a communication process. I think all of us, whatever age we are, whatever financial status we have, we have things to talk about. And if we avoid doing that and wait until there are problems, it's almost too late. I think that no matter what age, whether we've been married once or not, whether we have stepchildren, whether we have assets, it's important to communicate and consider a legal document.
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Jaclyn asks about premarital contracting. Marcie is not surprised that people's initial reaction towards premarital contracting is negative but still thinks it's a way to learn more about each other. Catriona thinks that premarital contracting is a communication process and it's important to communicate and consider a legal document.
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train_1480
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Calley: Excuse me. Can you tell me which is the way to the nearest shoe shop?
Martica: There's one on Queen's Road.
Calley: Thank you, but how can I get there?
Martica: It's not far from here. Walk along this road and after three blocks you'll see a post office on your right. The shop is just behind it.
Calley: How long do you think it will take me to get there?
Martica: About 20 minutes at the most. Anyway, you can take the No.102 Bus.
Calley: I'd better go there by bus. By the way, where is the bus stop, please?
Martica: Just across the road.
Calley: Thanks a lot.
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Martica tells Calley the way to the nearest shoe shop and how to get there by bus.
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train_1481
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Mellie: Hi, Bob. I heard about your accident but I didn't think it would be this bad.
Bob: Well, thanks for making me feel better.
Mellie: I can hardly recognize you. Tell me what happened.
Bob: I just got back from Africa where I had a terrible accident in a motorcycle race. I broke both my legs when my motor failed and was hit by another motorcycle. I was laid up in a hospital over there for three weeks.
Mellie: Three weeks, that's a long time. What did you do while you were in the hospital?
Bob: Well, if you can believe it, I read all about motorcycle racing. I love racing even if it hurts.
Mellie: But I'm afraid you don't make it look very funny. You're lucky to be alive.
Bob: That's for sure. I am lucky to be alive.
Mellie: How soon can you get well? Did the doctor tell you about it?
Bob: They say I still need to stay in bed for two weeks or so.
Mellie: I think you'll get a bit fatter by then. By the way, is there anything I can do for you?
Bob: No, thank you. Thank you for the beautiful flowers. It's very kind of you to come to see me.
Mellie: I'll be going then. Bye.
Bob: Bye.
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Mellie visits Bob in the hospital. Bob still needs to stay in bed. He had a terrible accident in a motorcycle race but still loves racing even if it hurts. Mellie thinks he's lucky to be alive.
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train_1482
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Mark: Mark is the best candidate for chairman of the student union, isn't he?
Nadeen: Well, that guy won't be able to win the election unless he gets some majority vote from women students. And I'm not sure about that.
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Mark thinks Mark is the best candidate for chairman of the student union, but Nadeen isn't sure he'll win.
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train_1483
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Mamie: (Sniffing) Phew! Is that French coffee?
Jehu: Pardon?
Mamie: Is that French coffee you are drinking?
Jehu: Yes,that's right. Why? What's the matter?
Mamie: I don't understand why you drink French coffee. It makes a strong smell.
Jehu: I like it very much, I prefer it to English coffee.
Mamie: Have you got a lot of it?
Jehu: Yes. Why?
Mamie: Well.., er...could I get some from you?
Jehu: Get some from me? But...you don't like French coffee!
Mamie: No, I don't, but my wife does and I can't understand why.
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Mamie doesn't like French coffee but asks Jehu, who likes it very much, for some for his wife.
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train_1486
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Ben: Well, any luck? Did you see Buster anywhere?
Lucy: No, I couldn't find him either. I drove all around the neighborhood. I circled our block 3 times, hoping he'll show up. No such luck. I'm sorry, Ben.
Ben: It's not your fault. I shouldn't have left the door open. I hope we'll find him. He is such a huge part of our family. He walks with Lily to school every morning.
Lucy: I'm sure we'll find him. Ben, I remember when I lost my dog, Spot. We looked for 10 hours and finally we just gave up. Not long after we got home, Spot showed up at our front door. They know how to get home, Ben. They always do.
Ben: I hope you're right, Lucy. Maybe he'll show up before it gets dark. I just hope he's OK.
Lucy: He will be, Ben. He has always been loyal to you and your family. He's probably just off exploring.
Ben: If you say so, let's walk up Forest Avenue and see if maybe he's hiding in Mr. Johnson's yard. He always likes to bark and chase his cat around there.
Lucy: That's a good idea. See, we'll find him before you know it. You have nothing to be worried about.
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Ben and Lucy are looking for Buster. Ben regrets letting the door open. Lucy comforts Ben. They will walk up Forest Avenue to look for Buster.
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train_1487
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Andrea: Hello, this is Andrea.
Alex: Hello, Andrea, this is Alex. I have some very good news for you. Miranda was very satisfied with you, and said she's very much looking forward to working with you. Isn't that wonderful? Congratulations, dear. How does it feel to be Miranda's new assistant? I imagine that you're just delighted with this news. So let's see, you can start on Monday, right?
Andrea: Emm, well, I don't think I can start Monday. I am visiting my father in Baltimore. And because I don't live in New York, I'll need a couple of days to find a flat and buy some furniture, and move my things from my current apartment.
Alex: Oh, well, then, in that case, I suppose Wednesday would be good. OK, see you then.
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Alex tells Andrea the good news that Andrea will be Miranda's new assistant. Andrea can't start on Monday, so Alex changes it to Wednesday.
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train_1488
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Lily: Lily, where do you like to eat?
Hermia: Well, my favorite restaurant is the Knife and Talk. It's very near the city center. At lunch, it's full of office workers, but I like to go before that, in the middle of the morning. I go there and order big breakfast and take one of their newspapers and just relax for an hour or so. Their pancakes are delicious. They don't have a TV in there, which I love most. They just have some jazz music, very quiet. Nothing too loud. What's your favorite restaurant?
Lily: Well, it's just a very simple restaurant. There are only about 6 tables in there, a couple of waitresses wear ugly pink uniforms. But the food is great, very tasty and cheap too, which is important of course. There are some truck drivers sitting at the counter drinking coffee. And eating sausages every morning. I always have pancakes in the morning, and their fish pie for lunch. That restaurant has been open for many years. They say the actor James Dean eats there, sometimes, but I don't think that's true.
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Lily's favourite restaurant is the Knife and Talk. She likes to go there before lunch and relax for an hour. Lily's favourite restaurant is a very simple one. The food there is tasty and cheap.
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train_1489
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Allin: I'd like to rent a bike for a day. How much does it cost?
Ivan: It's $20 a day. A day is from 9 o'clock in the morning until 7 o'clock in the evening.
Allin: So if I brought the bike back at 7:30, would I have to pay for an extra day?
Ivan: Yes, and there's a deposit to pay as well. It's $50. Then when you bring the bike back, we'll give you back the $50. But if you didn't bring the bike back before 7:00 PM, we'd keep the money of course.
Allin: Well. You don't need to worry. I'll surely bring the bike back at 5 o'clock. Do you have helmets, by the way?
Ivan: Of course. It's free to rent a helmet. Let's go and choose a bike and helmet for you.
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Allin wants to rent a bike with a helmet. Ivan tells Allin there's a deposit. Allin promises to bring the bike back on time.
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train_1491
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Judith: What are you reading?
Vince: It is a book written by a guy who was born without arms or legs.
Judith: What? So how does he get around?
Vince: He can actually walk pretty well, but he can't move that fast. He also has an assistant who helps him. He is actually quite successful.
Judith: He must have worked pretty hard.
Vince: Yeah, he travels around the world and gives a speech is to young people. He's changed many people's lives. Even when nothing seemed possible he stayed positive and put in even more effort.
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Vince is reading a book written by a guy who was born without arms or legs. Judith thinks he must have worked pretty hard.
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train_1492
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Evvy: Being away from home for college can be stressful. Besides all the pressures of study, there's the pressure on your pocket. Today, let's go to a university to find out. Excuse me. Can I ask you a few questions?
Maynard: Well, OK.
Evvy: How do you find the cost of living in the city?
Maynard: Everything is expensive, including clothing, housing and traveling.
Evvy: So what do you spend most on?
Maynard: Transport I think. For food, if I cook myself, it's not expensive at all. For clothing, I bring my clothes here from my home country where there nice and cheap. But every week I have to spend more than 100 pounds on the trains.
Evvy: Then what's the social life like?
Maynard: I'm a very social person. I love hanging out with my friends and meeting new people. Thankfully I don't drink nor smoke, so the only expenses maybe tickets to the cinemas, clubs and so on.
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Evvy interviews Maynard on Maynard's cost of living in the city. Maynard thinks everything is expensive, especially transport.
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train_1493
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Kelsey: So, how should we get to the theatre?
Shirline: Let's take the bus.
Kelsey: I hate the bus system in London! The bus drivers are rude, the buses are never on time, and there are few people around who can help you.
Shirline: It's not that bad. You probably just had a bad experience once.
Kelsey: It wasn't just once. Every single time I take the bus, something bad happens to me or to someone else on the bus.
Shirline: We could take the subway, but we'd have to go three stops along one line and then change trains twice.
Kelsey: Train fares are twice as expensive as the bus fare, too.
Shirline: If we don't hurry up, we'll miss the show. Should we take the bus?
Kelsey: We're already late, so I think we had better take a taxi.
Shirline: I don't think we'll be able to find a taxi very easily during hush hours. Let's just take the bus.
Kelsey: Fine. Have a look at the timetable to find out when the next one arrives.
Shirline: It looks like it should be here in just a few minutes. don't worry. Nothing bad will happen. I'll even buy your ticket for you.
Kelsey: Thanks, that was nice of you.
Shirline: See, now something good has happened to you on a bus trip!
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Shirline suggests taking the bus to the theatre. Kelsey doesn't want to take the bus because of the bad experiences. They give up the taxi because they are already late. and Shirline persuades Kelsey to take the bus at last.
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train_1494
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Jocelyn: Hello.Hot water overflowed from the bathtub.Will you help me?
Delbert: Would you turn off the tap?
Jocelyn: I did it.
Delbert: Then will you put all the towels under the bathroom door?
Jocelyn: OK. I will.
Delbert: I'll have our housekeeper come right away.
Jocelyn: I'm sorry I was too tired to fall asleep.
Delbert: When you woke up, the water was coming out of the tub.
Jocelyn: Right.Can I compensate for the damage with the travel accident insurance?
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Jocelyn fell asleep and water overflowed from the bathtub. Delbert gives Jocelyn some instructions.
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train_1495
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Shayna: Doctor, I feel much better now. Will I be albe to go home some time this week?
Doctor: That's good to hear. You've had an ideal recovery from your operation. We're going to send you home tomorrow.
Shayna: Do you think I can get back to work very soon?
Doctor: Don't be in such a hurry. I'm confident that you'll be completely recovered in 4 to 6 weeks.
Shayna: Is there anything I should do?
Doctor: You'd better have a good rest for a week. Be sure to have regular meals. Stay away from alcohol.Give up smoking at least a little while.
Shayna: Should I take some medicine?
Doctor: Yes. I'm going to give you some.Take one tablet of this medicine three times a day before meals. For that one, two tablets. And remember to come to the out patient department for a consultation in two weeks, please.
Shayna: It's very kind of you.
Doctor: You're welcome. We wish you a speedy recovery.Goodbye.
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Shayna feels much better now and tells the doctor that Shayna wants to go home. Doctor gives Shayna some advice and will send Shayna home tomorrow.
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train_1496
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Doralynne: Have you declared your income and are you prepared to pay tax?
Ninnette: Not yet. I don't know how to fill out the form. What is the tax-free allowance for supporting a dependent?
Doralynne: I don't really know. Why not ask the accountant or the lawyer of the law firm? They will tell you which is subject or not subject to taxation. He can even help you avoid paying tax legally.
Ninnette: If I don't pay my taxes, would the tax officials discover it?
Doralynne: Certainly. No one who evades tax can escape from their detection. They ' ll check your income through computers. You'd better make a declaration to the tax authorities as soon as possible. If you fail to meet the deadline, you will be fined.
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Doralynne doesn't know about tax-free allowance. Ninnette advises Doralynne to seek an accountant and make the declaration soon.
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train_1497
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Lincoln Bank: Good day! Welcome to Lincoln Bank, how may we assist you?
Lesya: Hello. I need to find out if a Receipt of Proceeds has arrived. I'm from Felix Wasserman Associates.
Lincoln Bank: Thanks. Have you got the L / C number?
Lesya: It's NX567822100007.
Lincoln Bank: Hang on a tick and I'll check for you. I'm sorry ; we have no record of that arriving.
Lesya: OK, thanks for checking. Could you give me a ring when it arrives, please?
Lincoln Bank: No problem. I'll be in touch as soon as it comes in.
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Lesya checks the document status from Lincoln Bank. Lincoln Bank will update Lesya when the document arrives.
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train_1498
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Elwin: I need to make a copy of a document as soon as possible.
Ramesh: No problem, sir. There's a copy machine in our computer lab.
Elwin: Very good. How much does each copy cost?
Ramesh: Each copy will cost you a dime, sir.
Elwin: A dime? I remember when copies used to cost a nickel.
Ramesh: There aren't many things you can get for a nickel, sir.
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Elwin wants to make a copy of a document. Ramesh tells him the price.
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train_1499
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Andie: Hello, Sir. What can I do for you today?
Sir: I need to find a new way of getting my insurance.
Andie: We've just started a new business at this bank, Bank-Insurance Link.
Sir: Could you give me some details about that?
Andie: Certainly. It could really benefit someone like you. Besides insurance for you, you can also get more or less dividends from the insurance company.
Sir: That sounds great. More dividends if I want to purchase them!
Andie: There are two different types that we are offering at the moment, Dividend Deposit and Dividend Participated Deposit.
Sir: I'll go through the materials that you have given me and return shortly. Thanks.
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Andie wants to purchase a insurance. Sir introduces the new insurance with dividends. Andie will go through the materials and decide later.
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train_1500
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Sargent: How may I help you?
Joao: I couldn't find the book I was looking for.
Sargent: Have you checked the database?
Joao: I checked.
Sargent: Was it on the shelf?
Joao: It should have been, but it wasn't.
Sargent: Maybe someone took it.
Joao: Will you be getting another copy anytime soon?
Sargent: I'm sure we will.
Joao: Would you be able to reserve it for me?
Sargent: I sure will.
Joao: Thank you very much.
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Joao couldn't find a book. Sargent will reserve another copy for Joao.
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train_1501
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Ayn: I see you have bought the latest copy of beauty and fashion. Are there any interesting articles in it?
Jess: There's an interesting interview with a top fashion designer about the latest fashions. I enjoyed reading her thought. The which? section is very interesting this month. They tested facial cleaners. T
Ayn: I like to take the tests that they print in this magazine.
Jess: Which tests do you mean?
Ayn: You know. Tests like how jealous are you? and are you a fashion victim?
Jess: Oh, I see. I like to do those tests, too, but I don't take them seriously.
Ayn: Of course not, but sometimes the results make you think about yourself and what you do. According to the jealousy test, I'm quite a jealous type of person. Perhaps I need to control my jealousy.
Jess: You're right. It's sometimes hard to tell which pages are advertisement and which ones are articles.
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Jess asks about the magazine Ayn bought. Both Ayn and Jess likes to take the tests in the magazine but Jess doesn't take the tests seriously.
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train_1502
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Jandy: What's the matter with you then? You look miserable.
Lauree: It's us.
Jandy: What do you mean by us?
Lauree: Well, you always say you're busy.
Jandy: That's right.
Lauree: And you often go back to live with your parents and leave our son in the room by himself.
Jandy: I. . . I. . . I miss my parents, also they miss me.
Lauree: Oh I remember, I cut terrible calls, and you didn't say anything about it.
Jandy: You mean I am groaned a few words?
Lauree: Totally not. Perhaps it's about our marriage.
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Lauree complains about Jandy and their marriage. Jandy tries to explain.
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train_1503
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Jerrie: I do feel like a trip to Florida on such a gloomy day in New York, to enjoy the sunshine while lying on the beaches of Florida.
Levi: That's a great idea. It's the best season for tourists in Florida. You can also get a good sun-tan there.
Jerrie: But if the sunshine is too strong, it might damage the eyes and the skin.
Levi: You can put on your shades. And remember don't make your skin look like a tomato. Or else after that your skin will begin to flake off. You may even wind up with skin cancer.
Jerrie: I see. Overdoing it will do more harm than good.
Levi: You said it.
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Jerrie wants to visit Florida for the sunshine. Levi agrees and advises Jerrie not to get overtanned.
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train_1504
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Danelle: I've been thinking about getting my hair cut.
Penn: I thought you were going to let it grow out long.
Danelle: I said that, didn't I? But I just don't know what to do with it.
Penn: You're in one of those in-between stages, aren't you.
Danelle: Yes, it's not short enough to be wash-and-go and not long enough to do anything fancy.
Penn: Have you thought about wearing a hat?
Danelle: Everywhere I go?
Penn: Well, it's one way to get through the in-betweens if you really want to grow it out!
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Danelle's hair is in the in-between stage. Penn advises Danelle to wear a hat.
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train_1505
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Reta: I know you're sleepy and I hate to bother you, but I think you're late for work.
Bryant: Oh, no. I forgot to turn the alarm clock on!
Reta: Don't worry. I can give you a lift.
Bryant: Thank you. You save me.
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Reta will give Bryant, who oversleeps, a lift.
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train_1506
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Oswell: I have an issue.
Kenn: What's going on?
Oswell: There is a leaking pipe in my wall.
Kenn: Is there any water damage?
Oswell: There is mildew.
Kenn: I'll go to your apartment tomorrow to fix the pipe.
Oswell: Why can't I call someone to fix it today?
Kenn: I'll just do it myself.
Oswell: I need it done today.
Kenn: You're right about that.
Oswell: Are you okay with me calling a plumber?
Kenn: That's fine.
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Oswell wants to call a plumber to fix the pipe today. Kenn agrees.
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train_1507
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Ramsay: Have you had enough time to look over the menu?
Justin: Yes, we are almost ready to order.
Ramsay: Let me remind you of the specials of the day, which are posted on the board.
Justin: Oh, that all sounds so good! Can we get the sauce on the side?
Ramsay: Yes, we would be happy to prepare the food to meet your special needs.
Justin: I was wondering if you have any vegetarian choices.
Ramsay: Yes, the roasted vegetable salad is good, and the portabella mushroom burger is also a good choice.
Justin: I think that I would like to order the broccoli noodles, please.
Ramsay: That is an excellent choice, and I could bring you your salads now or bring them with your dinner.
Justin: Please bring our salads to us now. We are hungry!
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Ramsay introduces several dishes but Justin orders the broccoli noodles. And Justin asks Ramsay to bring the salad now.
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train_1508
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Dyna: If I remember correctly, time of delivery is another point in which we differ.
Osborne: That's right. Let's go into details of it.
Dyna: Ok. I hope you can have these goods delivered before the end of September. We'd like them to be ready in time for our Christmas sales.
Osborne: Christmas doesn't come until the end of the year, does it?
Dyna: No. But in the United States, the Christmas season begins about a month before December 25.
Osborne: Well, I'm afraid a little bit difficult for us to advanced the time of shipment. Our manufacturers are fully committed at the moment.
Dyna: I hope you can try to get them to step up production.
Osborne: They are already working three shifts a day to step up production as new orders keep pouring in.
Dyna: If that's the case, there's nothing to be done about it.
Osborne: I'm sorry.
Dyna: What's your last word as to the delivery date then?
Osborne: By the middle of October. This is the best we can do.
Dyna: All right. I'll take your words at that.
Osborne: Good. Let's call it a deal. And we'll do our best to advance the shipment, but your letter of credit should be opened early September.
Dyna: I promise.
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Dyna wants the goods to be delivered by the end of September. Osborne tells Dyna it's difficult to advance the shipping time because the manufacturers are busy. They finally reach an agreement to ship by the middle of October.
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train_1509
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Hanan: Excuse me, is this the Guyon Travel Agency?
Guyon Travel Agency: Yes, sir. What can I do for you?
Hanan: I want to travel to the ancient town in the south of China. Would you please tell me something about it?
Guyon Travel Agency: Sure. There's network of canals. And there are white walls, black tiles, small bridges, flowing rivers, flagstones roads, blue sky and white clouds. Few places have preserved the past like this place. Walking on the ancient road makes us back to our sense.
Hanan: Wonderful. That's just what I expect, where is my first place if I go there?
Guyon Travel Agency: Zhouzhuang.
Hanan: How long does the tour take?
Guyon Travel Agency: It's about two days.
Hanan: what's the cost?
Guyon Travel Agency: It's about 300 yuan.
Hanan: I know. Thank you very much.
Guyon Travel Agency: That's all right. May you have a good trip!
Hanan: Thank you.
Guyon Travel Agency: My pleasure.
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Hanan wants to travel to the ancient town in the south of China. Guyon Travel Agency from a travel agency describes the scenery, cost, and length of the trip to Hanan.
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train_1510
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Bevvy: Hi, good to see you. What can we assist you with today? Going away on business again?
Aileen: Yes, I'm off again at the beginning of next week. I need to get some Traveller's Cheques.
Bevvy: We do always recommend people take Traveller's Cheques when travelling overseas. The world is a dangerous place nowadays, you never know.
Aileen: Sure. At least if I do get robbed, heaven forbid, I can get my money back using the traveller's cheques insurance. Once, when I was travelling in France, I was pick-pocketed and not only did you replace my Traveller's Cheques for free, you also did it extremely quickly and easily.
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Aileen wants some Traveller's Cheques for a business trip from Bevvy. Aileen and Bevvy discuss the advantages of Traveller's Cheques.
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train_1511
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Garvy: Hello. What can we do for you?
Andriette: Hello, I'm here to talk to someone about a Fixed Asset Loan.
Garvy: Certainly. That shouldn't be a problem. Tell me, do you have a Basic Account with us?
Andriette: Yes. I also have a Loan Certificate.
Garvy: Oh, that's good. We will come to our final decision based on your credit rating, the payment capability. . .
Andriette: Well, we have no problems with our credit rating, I can assure you.
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Andriette wants to apply for a loan. Garvy checks Andriette's credit rating and payment capability.
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train_1512
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Caroline Menzies: Caroline Menzies speaking.
John Laing: Could I speak to Diana Curzon?
Caroline Menzies: I'm afraid she's in a meeting at the moment. Who's speaking?
John Laing: This is John Laing from Dantons.
Caroline Menzies: Can I take a message, Mr. Laing?
John Laing: Yes, please. I'm actually returning her call. So perhaps you could tell her that I called.
Caroline Menzies: Certainly. Does she have your number?
John Laing: She must have, but let me give it to you anyway. It's 01705 455623.
Caroline Menzies: 01705. . .
John Laing: 455623.
Caroline Menzies: 455623.
John Laing: That's right.
Caroline Menzies: OK. I'll make sure she gets the message.
John Laing: Thank you.
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John Laing returns Diana Curzon's call, but Diana Curzon is busy. Caroline Menzies will convey the message.
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train_1513
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Rollins: Would you tell me how I send this parcel to shanghai, China? It contains only books.
Remy: You might send it as printed matter.
Rollins: I wonder if you could have ensured here.
Remy: Of course. How much would you want to ensure this books for?
Rollins: Let me see. I think I can have the ensured five hundred dollars.
Remy: five hundred dollars, so you'll pay ten dollars for the insurance. That's two percent of the total value of the article.
Rollins: Here ' s the check for hen dollars
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Rollins sends a parcel with books and pays Remy ten dollars to insure the parcel.
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train_1514
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Fayina: May I speak to Marry?
Marry: Marry is not in right now, she went shopping with her mum.
Fayina: Will it be too late if I call around ten this evening?
Marry: That's all right. We don't go to bed early.
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Marry allows Fayina to call Marry again around ten.
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train_1515
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Adora: Hello, I would like to make an appointment to look at houses.
Sebastien: Sure, would you prefer looking in the morning or afternoon?
Adora: I would prefer mornings.
Sebastien: Can you go during the week, or can you only go during the weekend?
Adora: Going to look at houses during the week is best for me.
Sebastien: Where would you like me to pick you up?
Adora: I will meet you at the real estate office.
Sebastien: I am thinking of looking at three houses, and it will take about two hours.
Adora: That sounds good to me.
Sebastien: Once I contact the owners and confirm the times, I will e-mail you a schedule.
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Adora makes an appointment with Sebastien for house viewing. Sebastien confirms the time and place with Adora.
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train_1516
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Quincey: Good morning, sir, can I help you?
Jermain: Yes, I was wondering if you had the time to show me around this exhibition?
Quincey: I'd be glad to, sir. But may I ask what line of business you are in?
Jermain: I'm in the electrical appliances.
Quincey: I see. Would you be interested in seeing the audio-visual products? They are made by our company.
Jermain: Thanks, they are rather attractive. But I think there is nothing better than seeing things In actual operation.
Quincey: Yes, of course. Would you like to make an inspection tour of some factories?
Jermain: Yes, very much, if it wouldn't add inconvenience to you. First hand information is always more valuable than reading pamphlets.
Quincey: I'll make the arrangement and let you know the time tomorrow.
Jermain: That would be great.
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Jermain asks Quincey to show him around the exhibition. Quincey confirms the interests of Jermain and will make the arrangement.
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train_1517
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Thomas: Happy New Year, Rose.
Rose: Happy New Year, Thomas. How many joys nice drinks with us, will you?
Thomas: Thank you, I will. What are you up to today?
Rose: First, I am going to get ready for the parade, I have a great costume. Then later today, I am going to church. If you want, I can give you a costume, and you can be at parade too. It will be fun
Thomas: Sure, why not. Sounds like fun. Why are you going to church?
Rose: My father likes to go, and I told him I will go with him.
Thomas: What for?
Rose: Lots of people especially seniors like to go to church, and attend the evening service.
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Rose invites Thomas to have some drinks and go to the parade together to celebrate New Year. Thomas accepts.
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train_1518
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Joscelin: are you good at cooking?
Emmey: no, but I'm pretty good at eating!
Joscelin: do you prefer chinese food or Western food?
Emmey: well, to be honest with you, Chinese food is really different from western food.
Joscelin: are you used to the food here?
Emmey: I'm not really used to it yet.
Joscelin: what's your favorite Chinese dish?
Emmey: like most foreigners, I really like Sweet and Sour Pork and Kung Pao Chicken. I eat them almost every day.
Joscelin: have you tried traditional Chinese dumplings yet?
Emmey: I tried once, but they are quite difficult to eat with chopsticks.
Joscelin: you know, foreigners are not expected to use chopsticks proficiently. If you do, you'll give your Chinese friends quite an impression.
Emmey: that's good to know. I'd like to try more Chinese food, but since I can't read any of the menus in the restaurants near my home, it's difficult to try new food.
Joscelin: if you want, I can introduce you to some typical Chinese dishes.
Emmey: that would be great. I really only want to taste real Chinese food, not just the food that foreigners like to eat!
Joscelin: if you haven't tried Beijing duck yet, I'd like to treat you to a meal at a famous duck restaurant near Qianmen. It would be a pity if you left without tasting it!
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Joscelin asks Emmey's opinions about Chinese food. Emmey likes Sweet and Sour Pork and Kung Pao chicken and wants to try typical Chinese dishes. Joscelin invites Emmey to have Beijing duck.
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train_1519
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Finn: Hello, Pratt. How was your interview yesterday?
Pratt: Hello, Finn. I did a wonderful job and I was employed. How about you?
Finn: I am sorry to tell you that I have lost the opportunity.
Pratt: Why? You are so excellent. I think you are the most suitable person for the job.
Finn: Yes, I know I am excellent, but I pay no attention to the etiquette you'Ve told me.
Pratt: What? Then what did you do?
Finn: When I entered the room, I forgot to close the door. Later, I couldn't help smoking, you know I am a heavy-smoker. What's more, I forgot to polish my shoes. There is some dirt on it.
Pratt: You are so careless. You know they are the basic rules you should follow before you attend an interview. Do remember not to smoke any more, otherwise, you can't find a job.
Finn: Yes, I know. And next time I must make good preparations.
Pratt: Good luck next time.
Finn: Thank you.
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Pratt was employed but Finn was not because he didn't pay attention to the etiquette. Pratt asks Finn to remember the etiquette next time.
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train_1520
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Karil: May I help you?
Cal: I would like to check out these books.
Karil: May I see your library card, please?
Cal: Yes. Here you go.
Karil: Apparently, you have unpaid late fees.
Cal: I do?
Karil: You owe some money.
Cal: Exactly how much do I owe?
Karil: You owe $ 24. 50.
Cal: I won't be able to pay that right now.
Karil: Until you pay it, you can't check out books.
Cal: I will pay it. Don't worry.
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Cal can't check out the books until the late fees are paid.
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train_1521
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Jeralee: Do you have any apartment to rent?
Gearard: Yes. Right now I have a studio.
Jeralee: Where is it.
Gearard: In the downtown, near the square.
Jeralee: Is it furnished?
Gearard: Yes, and the rent includes utilities.
Jeralee: That's good. When can I go to see the house?
Gearard: What about next saturday.
Jeralee: Fine.
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Jeralee wants to rent a furnished studio from Gearard.
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train_1522
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Sayre: Have you seen the movie Catwoman?
Sharon Stone: No, not yet. Is it good?
Sayre: Yes, it's quite amusing, actually. Good plot, and Sharon Stone's in it.
Sharon Stone: Oh, she's good. She is my favorite! She must be getting on a bit now.
Sayre: Yeah, but she looks amazing.
Sharon Stone: So what's the movie about?
Sayre: Well, it's about this woman who got murdered because she discovered some company secrets about the cosmetics company she worked for. But then she got reincarnated as a cat.
Sharon Stone: Huh?
Sayre: I know. Stay with me. She then decided to get her revenge by revealing the company secret and killing the boss. First, though, she had to discover her true cat nature. At the end she had a big fight with Sharon Stone, who was the real danger in the company. She had actually murdered the boss, who was her husband, and then tried to frame Catwoman for the murder, so everyone thought Catwoman was evil.
Sharon Stone: I see. Catwoman married the boss?
Sayre: No. Sharon Stone was married to the boss, who treated her badly, so she killed him. So where was I? OK, so then, at the same time she fell in love with a cop, who was investigating the murder of the boss. Finally, she ditched the cop to follow her feline nature.
Sharon Stone: Wait a minute, I'm lost. The cop killed the boss?
Sayre: No, Sharon Stone did.
Sharon Stone: And Sharon Stone is Catwoman?
Sayre: Haven't you been listening to a word I've been saying?
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Sayre thinks Catwoman is a good movie. Sharon Stone asks about the plot. Sayre describes the plot to Sharon Stone but Sharon Stone is not able to follow.
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train_1523
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Alford: Are you ready to order? May I suggest a veal.
Mariejeanne: No, I'll have the fish please.
Alford: The chicken is also nice.
Mariejeanne: No, I want the fish.
Alford: Our special tonight is lobster.
Mariejeanne: Thank you, but I prefer the fish
Alford: Perhaps you'd enjoy the lamb
Mariejeanne: No, I like the fish.
Alford: What ever you say?
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Alford recommends different dishes to Mariejeanne but Mariejeanne insists on ordering fish.
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train_1524
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Mark: Hello, Jenny. What are you doing here?
Jenny: Hello, Mark! This is my daughter, Sarah. It's the school holidays so we're shopping now--- we're not sure what to do after that.
Mark: Well, there's a show for children this afternoon in the library where I work.
Jenny: Oh'? What time is it at?
Mark: It starts at two and finishes at three thirty. It's only a quarter past one now. Do you think Sarah would like that?
Jenny: How much is a ticket?
Mark: Well, it's one pound fifty for adults and seventy-five pence for children. Programmes are twenty-five pence.
Jenny: And does your library run a reading course in the holidays?
Mark: Yes, and if children under ten, like Sarah, read four books in six weeks, we give them something to take home.
Jenny: What, like a book?
Mark: Well, this year it's a pen, but sometimes it's a book or a school bag. Meet me after the show and I'll give you some more detail.
Jenny: Thanks. See you later then.
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Mark recommends the show in the library to Jenny and her daughter. Jenny asks about the reading course. Mark will give her more details after the show.
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train_1525
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Stephenie: Did you go out yesterday evening?
Maddie: Yes, we went to the Tianjin sports center to watch a women volleyball game between Tianjin and US. The US team was led by Lang Ping, the former coach of the Chinese national team.
Stephenie: How was the game?
Maddie: It's very exciting, we enjoyed it very much, but we missed the first 30 minutes.
Stephenie: Why?
Maddie: We took a wrong bus, so we were late for the game. We got there at 7:30.
Stephenie: That's too bad.
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Stephenie asks about yesterday evening. Maddie watched a volleyball game but missed the first 30 minutes.
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train_1526
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Matt White: Hello. Matt White speaking.
Pan Johnson: Hello, Dr. White, my name's Pan Johnson. My roommate, Janet Holmes, wanted me to call you.
Matt White: Janet Holmes? Oh, that's right. She's in my Shakespearean English class. Has anything happened to her?
Pan Johnson: Nothing, it's just that she submitted a job application yesterday and the company asked her in for an interview today. She's afraid she won't be able to attend your class this afternoon. I'm calling to see whether it would be OK if I gave you her essay.
Matt White: Certainly, that would be fine. Uh, you can either drop it off at my class or bring it to my office.
Pan Johnson: Would it be all right to come by your office around 4:00? I'm afraid I can't come any earlier because I have three classes this afternoon.
Matt White: Uh, I won't be here when you come. I'm supposed to be at a meeting from 3:00 to 6:00, but how about leaving it with my secretary? She usually stays until 5:00.
Pan Johnson: Fine, please tell her I'll be there at 4:00. And Dr. White, one more thing, could you tell me where your office is? Janet told me where your class is, but she didn't give me directions to your office.
Matt White: Well, I'm in Room 302 of the Gregory Building. I'll tell my secretary to put the paper in my mail box, and I'll get it when I return.
Pan Johnson: I sure appreciate it. Goodbye, Dr. White.
Matt White: Goodbye, Ms. Johnson.
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Pan calls Dr. White to confirm if Pan can submit the essay for her roommate but Dr.White and Pan have conflicts in the schedule. Dr. White tells Pan to give the essay to his secretary and gives Pan the location of his office.
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train_1527
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Quigly: What time do you usually get up in the morning?
Nigel: I sleep in every morning, sometimes until 11 or 12.
Quigly: Are you serious? I get up at 5 every morning to go to the gym, and then I get to work around 7.
Nigel: Well, I work from home, so I can set my own hours. I usually work until midnight or 1 in the morning, and then I like to sleep in.
Quigly: I like to be in bed around 9 or 10 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.
Nigel: And I'm definitely a night person. Waking up early is so terrible.
Quigly: Maybe we should switch schedules for a week!
Nigel: No way! I would never want your schedule.
Quigly: Very funny... What are you doing today?
Nigel: Well, it's Saturday, so I was thinking of taking a hike. Would you like to come?
Quigly: Sure. Can we go to see a movie afterwards?
Nigel: I don't really like movies, actually. Can we do something else?
Quigly: Sure, but I have to work tomorrow, even though it's Sunday, so I do need to be home around 9.
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Quigly and Nigel talk about their daily schedules. Quigly is a morning person but Nigel is a night person. They decide to take a hike but not to see a movie today.
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train_1528
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Nadean: Oh, wow. I can't believe today is our last day of school. No more teaching for three months straight! So where are you going for summer vacation?
Malanie: A couple of months ago, one of my students gave me a magazine. I was greatly interested in it. Now I get it in my mailbox every month.
Nadean: Why don't you just read it online?
Malanie: Well, I just love the photos, and sometimes I cut them out and put them up on my wall.
Nadean: Huh?
Malanie: I have been planning my vacation ever since I got that first magazine. I pick the most interesting photos, cut them out, and put them up on my wall. I look at them and decide where I want to go most.
Nadean: Most people just do that on Facebook, you know...
Malanie: Well, I just prefer to do it this way.
Nadean: So how many photos do you have on your wall?
Malanie: About a dozen.
Nadean: So have you decided where you will go?
Malanie: Oh, yes. I even have my plane ticket.
Nadean: I can't wait to hear where it is. Two months of planning and studying photos...okay, so...where are you going?
Malanie: To Morocco! I'll be there for a month!
Nadean: That sounds great!
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Nadean asks Malanie about the vacation plan. Malanie received a magazine from a student, cut photos from the magazine, put them on the wall, decided to travel to Morocco for vacation.
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train_1529
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Beulah: How do you usually spend your day, Paul?
Paul: I usually get up at seven. I take a shower and dress and then I have breakfast at seven thirty. I leave the house at eight. I work from nine to five. I have dinner at six thirty, watch television and then go to bed.
Beulah: How do you usually spend you weekends?
Paul: In the summer, I usually sit in the park. At other times of the year, I like to do odd jobs around the house or paint. Painting is my hobby.
Beulah: What do you do for exercise?
Paul: I play basketball every weekend.
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Beulah asks how Paul spends day and weekends, and what Paul does for exercise.
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train_1530
|
Bryn: Please take a seat!
Jessika: Thank you!
Bryn: Now, you're applying for a job as secretary with us. I'd like to ask you some questions. Now, first of all, how many foreign languages can you speak?
Jessika: Well, I can speak English quite well. And I also know a little Japanese.
Bryn: English and a bit of Japanese. Um, can you type?
Jessika: Oh, yes, I can type.
Bryn: Uh-huh, and can you use a computer?
Jessika: Oh yes. I am very good at computers.
Bryn: Apple and PC?
Jessika: Both, yes. And I can do word processing and other things as well.
Bryn: Right, and um, can you take shorthand?
Jessika: Yes, not very fast, but I can.
Bryn: OK, fine. And can you drive a car?
Jessika: No, I'm afraid I can't.
Bryn: Well, that's not very important.
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Bryn interviews Jessika as a secretary. Jessika can speak foreign languages, use a computer, take shorthand but can't drive.
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train_1531
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Janene: Hello, Kate. Have you been to the new sports center yet?
Kate: Not yet. Where is it?
Janene: On Mill Road, near Stone Street, behind Santa Station.
Kate: What about it?
Janene: It's wonderful. You can do a lot of sports there. I played table tennis last Saturday, and watched a basketball match.
Kate: What about the swimming pool?
Janene: It's very good. Would you like to go there with me next week?
Kate: Good idea. Every day is OK except Monday.
Janene: Well. Why not go there on Saturday? Then we can stay for a long time.
Kate: OK. See you.
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Janene describes the new sports center to Kate and invites her to go there together.
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train_1532
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Nicolea: Aren't you going to give us a training workshop next week? How are things going on your preparation for the presentation?
Willdon: I'm having trouble narrowing down my topic for the training. I want to speak about how to improve our sales technique, but there is so much to say, it's hard to get organized.
Rudyard: Our training group won't be very large, so you will have more time to focus on more areas. We can cover a lot of ground in an hour and a half, if everyone is participating and paying attention.
Willdon: I want to focus on some suggestions about making sales scores, and I was hoping to throw in a few role plays so that people get practise implementing the things I'm going to talk about. Do you think people will go for the role playing?
Nicolea: I think some people may be a little shy to do role playing in front of class... but if you are enthusiastic about your topic, you can help everyone to feel more at ease and willing to give it a try.
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Willdon updates Nicolea and Rudyard about the preparation for the presentation at a training workshop. Rudyard introduces the training group. Willdon gives some suggestions.
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train_1533
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Petey: I think Andy's party will be fun.
Diannne: Yeah, I think so. Oh, by the way, I need to ask you something.
Petey: What's that?
Diannne: Could I get back the sweater you borrowed?
Petey: Sure. Oh, that reminds me. Could I borrow your black leather boots?
Diannne: My boots? Er. . . Sure, ok.
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Petey agrees to return the sweater to Petey but asks to borrow the boots.
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train_1535
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Karrie: what was your wedding ceremony like, Abigail?
Abigail: my husband and I got married in a registry office with just two friends there as witnesses. But then we had three parties to celebrate.
Karrie: three parties? That's quite a lot. That must have been expensive!
Abigail: well, since my husband and I are from two different countries, and we live in a third country, we decided to have one in each country. It wasn't actually that expensive.
Karrie: were your parents upset that they weren't there to see you get married?
Abigail: I would have liked them to be there, but they couldn't afford to fly out to see us, and we couldn't afford to fly out to see them, so they understood.
Karrie: did your husband's family get to meet your family?
Abigail: my husband's parents flew out to meet my family when we got married in my hometown, so that was great. Some people spend ridiculous amounts of money on extravagant wedding receptions, but we agreed t
Karrie: that makes sense. Did you go on a honeymoon?
Abigail: we waited until our one-year anniversary to go on our honeymoon to Africa.
Karrie: you really didn't have a very traditional wedding, did you?
Abigail: not at all, but we don't have a very traditional marriage either, so it suited us perfectly!
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Karrie asks Abigail about her wedding. Abigail and her husband from two different countries got married in a third country so they had three parties. She didn't go on a honeymoon. She feels her untraditional wedding perfect because of her untraditional marriage.
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train_1536
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Patrice: I have been having a lot of headaches lately.
Kordula: Have you been having these headaches for a long time?
Patrice: I have had headaches my whole life, but they have been getting worse lately.
Kordula: Have you been under a lot of stress lately?
Patrice: I've been under stress, but no more than usual.
Kordula: Have you been getting enough sleep lately?
Patrice: No, I only sleep a few hours a night.
Kordula: Have you had any head injuries lately?
Patrice: Yes, actually I fell skiing last week and hit my head.
Kordula: I am going to send you for a CT scan, and I will see you again when we see the results.
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Patrice has a headache. Kordula asks about the details and will send Patrice for a CT scan.
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train_1537
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Harmonia: Have you bought another handset
Georgette: No, it is the original one.
Harmonia: This is silver gray,while I remember your handset was black.
Georgette: I have changed a case for it.
Harmonia: Can a handset case be changed?
Georgette: Of course. That's why I bought this type. I can change its case frequently, so it is novel to use it.
Harmonia: How many cases are accessible?
Georgette: There are two more, one is orange and the other is pink. I have bought them all.
Harmonia: It's really going to be fresh all the time.
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Harmonia thinks Georgette bought the other handset, but Georgette changed the case because Georgette bought all cases.
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train_1538
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Alfie: Mom, I want a puppy.
Mom: Let me think about it.
Alfie: Why do you have to think about it?
Mom: Because puppies cost money.
Alfie: No, they don't. Puppies are free.
Mom: Yes, but puppies need their shots.
Alfie: Shots for what?
Mom: So they won't get sick, just like why you get your shots.
Alfie: I hate shots.
Mom: And puppies have to eat. Food costs money.
Alfie: No problem. I'll give him some food off my plate.
Mom: Oh, no, you won't. Puppies don't eat vegetables.
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Alfie wants a puppy. Mom needs to think about it because the puppies cost money.
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train_1539
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Otis: Wow, that was a delicious meal! We must come back to this restaurant. Everyone in my family told me how good it was, but I'd never tried it before. I'm glad I listened to them.
Emmanuel: I've been here a lot with my friends, but this time was the best. Last time I ate some pasta and it was OK, but my steak tonight was excellent.
Otis: My chicken was amazing. It was so soft and juicy. It's easy to cook chicken too long until it's dry, but this was perfect.
Emmanuel: We should tell the chef. I'm sure he would appreciate it.
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Otis and Emmanuel both think highly of the restaurant. Emmanuel suggests telling the chef.
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train_1541
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Kevin: It was very kind of you to give me a tour of the place. It gave me a good idea of your product range.
Jasmine: It ' s a pleasure to show our factory to our customers. What ' s your general impression, may I ask?
Kevin: Very impressive, indeed, especially the speed of your NW Model.
Jasmine: That ' s our latest development. A product with high performance. We put it on the market just two months ago.
Kevin: The machine gives you an edge over your competitors, I guess.
Jasmine: Certainly. No one can match us as far as speed is concerned.
Kevin: Could you give me some brochures for that machine? And the price if possible.
Jasmine: Right. Here is our sales catalog and literature.
Kevin: Thank you. I think we may be able to work together in the future.
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Jasmine gave Kevin a tour of the factory. Kevin is impressed especially by the speed of Jasmine's NW Model and expresses Kevin's cooperation intention.
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train_1542
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Bevvy: So, Casey, how are things going with the photos for the press kit?
Casey: Yeah, I ' Ve been meaning to talk to you about that. I might need to ask for an extension on that deadline.
Bevvy: You ' Ve had over a month to get this finalized! Why are things delayed?
Casey: Well, the thing is, we ran into a lot of problems...
Bevvy: I ' m not looking for excuses here. I just want to get this finished on time!
Casey: I know, and I apologize for the delay. But some things were just beyond my control. I had trouble booking the photographer, and then Michael was sick for three weeks, so I couldn ' t include him in the photos, and the design team lost all the files, so I had to re-do the pictures.
Bevvy: I ' m not going to put this off any longer, Casey! I want those photos ASAP!
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Bevvy asks Casey about the process of the photos. Casey apologises and makes excuses for the delay but Bevvy is still very angry and wants the photos ASAP.
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