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train_1866
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Rayner: You know. I called you several times last week, but nobody answered the phone.
Adrick: Well, I was in Sydney at that time.
Rayner: Did you go there on business?
Adrick: No, I visited my aunt and her family.
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Adrick was in Syndey when Rayner called Adrick.
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train_1867
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Whitney: Excuse me, sir, but you have to put your bags here before entering the market.
Mikhail: Oh. I am sorry. I was busy looking for some whisky. Can you tell me the exactly place where I can find any?
Whitney: Yes, it's on the third floor.
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Whitney asks Mikhail to put his bags there.
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train_1868
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Miss Smith: Good afternoon, Steven. Are you coming to class today? We missed you in the lab yesterday.
Steven: Uh...Sorry, Miss Smith. I had a mid term exam for my literature course and I... I had to do some last minute revision for it. Yes, I will certainly be at the class today, though. Sorry, I missed the experiment yesterday.
Miss Smith: Hmm...I don't really think reviewing for an English literature exam is a very good excuse, do you?
Steven: No, you're right. It isn't a good excuse at all. It's just that I did a very similar experiment in chemistry 101 last time, so I felt I probably wouldn't miss too much.
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Steven apologizes for missing the experiment because of the mid-term exam, but Miss Smith thinks it isn't a good excuse.
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train_1869
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Fiorenze: Ground Transportation Services,how can I help you?
Brady: I have 7 guests coming to visit for the holidays. And I want to know how I can get them from the airport to my house.
Fiorenze: OK, are you familiar with our door to door shuttle service?
Brady: Yes, I've used it myself. The thing is at $50 a person, that means $350 for 7 people. It's a little expensive.
Fiorenze: How about hiring our minibus?
Brady: How much is it?
Fiorenze: It costs $150 and can drive straight from the airport to your house.
Brady: Oh, that sounds great. Can I make a reservation now?
Fiorenze: Sure, but I'll need the flight information for your guests.
Brady: Sorry, I don't have the information now. I'll call you back.
Fiorenze: OK, goodbye.
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Brady phones to find a way to transport 7 guests from the airport to Brady's house. Fiorenze introduces several services, and Brady will hire the minibus.
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train_1870
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Gerry: Where do we want to go sightseeing today?
Nealy: I want to visit this temple I've read about in the guidebook.
Gerry: OK. I will buy the entrance ticket.
Nealy: Oh, I didn't realize we have to pay to get in.
Gerry: In China, there is a small fee to enter museums, parks and temples.
Nealy: That's very different from back home. Well, this is my first visit to China and I've heard this temple is amazing. When was it built?
Gerry: Pretty recently. About 150 years ago.
Nealy: Well, that seems very old to me.
Gerry: Considering China's 5000 year old history, it's relatively new.
Nealy: Have you been to the temple?
Gerry: No, but my parents have. I think we should find a taxi and go.
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Nealy wants to visit a temple and is surprised about the charge of entering museums in China. Gerry introduces the temple to Nealy.
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train_1871
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Lainey: Are we leaving on Saturday or Sunday?
Betsy: We are leaving on Saturday. The plane leaves at midnight, so we're flying over night.
Lainey: Oh, really? I'm not sure I can sleep on the plane. It makes me nervous.
Betsy: You will be fine. It's easier to sleep than you might think.
Lainey: OK, well, what time should we get to the airport?
Betsy: I think 10:00 pm will give us enough time. We'll arrive in Thailand at 11:00 pm, their time. And Jenny is picking us up and taking us to the hotel.
Lainey: Will aunt Blanca and cousin Matty be there?
Betsy: Aunt Bianca will, but cousin Mattie is flying in the next day. Once she arrives, we'll take the train from Bangkok to Chiangmai. Then grandma Sammy is meeting us and we'll take a boat to pick at.
Lainey: I'm really excited about this trip. It's going to be so much fun.
Betsy: I'm excited too. I hope it's not too tiring with the family.
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Betsy tells Lainey they're leaving on Saturday at midnight and will arrive in Thailand at 11 p.m., and some schedules after the arrival. Lainey is excited about this trip.
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train_1872
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Michelle Li: Good afternoon. This is Michelle Li speaking, calling on behalf of IBA. Is Mr. Meng available at all?
Mr. Meng: This is Mr. Meng speaking, Michelle.
Michelle Li: Oh, hello! Sorry about that. I'm just calling to say that we've received your new Corporate Credit Card from HQ.
Mr. Meng: That was quick! I wasn't expecting it until later this week.
Michelle Li: Yes, our application procedures have speeded up since we started using the new fast-track system.
Mr. Meng: Shall I come in and collect it?
Michelle Li: Or we can send it to you. But if you would like to use it at the ATM, you'll need to wait for your PIN number.
Mr. Meng: Mmmm... if I come in and collect it this afternoon, is there any way I could use it today? Petty cash is getting low, so I need to draw some money.
Michelle Li: As long as you bring your ID, etc, we can serve you over the counter. But you won't be able to use the ATM until your new PIN number arrives.
Mr. Meng: I see. Yes, that's fine. I'll be there at around 2:30 pm. See you later, and thanks.
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Michelle Li phones for Mr.Meng to inform him that his new Corporate Credit Card has been received. Mr.Meng will collect it this afternoon to draw some money as his cash is running low.
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train_1873
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Bryn: Good morning. May I help you?
Donald Eakins: Yes. I'm looking for an apartment, I'd like two bedrooms.
Bryn: All right. Have a seat, please. Let me ask you a few questions. First of all, may I have your name, please?
Donald Eakins: My name's Donald Eakins.
Bryn: How do you spell your last name, Mr.Eakins.
Donald Eakins: It's E-A-K-I-N-S.
Bryn: E-A-K-I-N-S.First name, Donald. And what's your present address, Mr.Eakins?
Donald Eakins: It's 1446 Pine Street.
Bryn: 1446 Pine. That's in San Francisco, isn't it?
Donald Eakins: Yes, it is.
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Donald Eakins is looking for an apartment. Bryn asks about his personal information and his present address.
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train_1874
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Mike's Mechanics: Mike's Mechanics. Can I help you?
Kia: Yes, how do I get to your shop from Chilin?
Mike's Mechanics: Go straight up Zhongshan Road and you will see our sign on your right, after you pass the museum.
Kia: Thank you very much.
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Mike's Mechanics tells Kia the way to their shop.
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train_1875
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Bernadina: Oh, so many kinds of winter hats.
Jacquelynn: What is your favorite color, miss?
Bernadina: Red.
Jacquelynn: Here you are. It ' s very attractive.
Bernadina: May I try it on?
Jacquelynn: Go ahead.
Bernadina: Is there a mirror around here?
Jacquelynn: Right over there.
Bernadina: Does it suit me?
Jacquelynn: Yes, you look very nice.
Bernadina: How much is it?
Jacquelynn: We're having a clearance sale. $ 4 plus tax.
Bernadina: That's quite reasonable.
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Bernadina chooses a red winter hat in a store with Jacquelynn's assistance.
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train_1876
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Paul: Have heard of Paul?
Simmonds: No, what?
Paul: He's got a promotion.
Simmonds: You're kidding.
Paul: No, they made him vicepresident in charge of sells.
Simmonds: I don't believe it. He is only being with the company for two years.
Paul: Well, it's true. The board man last thirdly and they choice Paul.
Simmonds: Well. Good for him.
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Paul tells Simmonds that Paul got a promotion. Simmonds thinks it unbelievable.
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train_1877
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Gabbie: It's hard to be optimistic about things with the way the economy's headed... The trade deficit is getting larger, consumption's down, I really think we're headed for a recession.
Ignazio: The economy has been stagnant for a while now. We've been in a recessive state for several months already. What worries me the most is the trade deficit. I think the government should do more to encourage exports.
Gabbie: Increasing exports would weaken the currency. I think the main point is economic growth. We need more jobs. Factories have outsourced and moved many jobs to foreign countries. The result is an increase in unemployment in our own country, lower consumption, lower production, and an overall feeble economy. If more people are working, it will give the economy a boost.
Ignazio: It's true that we should do something about unemployment, but what about inflation? If unemployment falls, there's pressure to increase pay. That would result in inflation, which would result in a much less dynamic economy.
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With the stagnant economy, Ignazio thinks the government should do more to encourage exports to deal with the trade deficit, while Gabbie thinks unemployment should be solved first.
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train_1878
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Britt: Peter, why don't you go outside and play basketball with your friends?
Peter: No, Mum, I'd rather stay inside.
Britt: I just can't understand why you want to stay at home. It is such a wonderful day today.
Peter: I prefer staying at home and watching TV.
Britt: Didn't you just finish watching a basketball game on TV?
Peter: Yes, but a football game is next.
Britt: Oh, Peter. You really should go and play ball yourself rather than watching games.
Peter: I just enjoy watching games.
Britt: You really shouldn't watch so much television.
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Peter's mom persuades Peter to play outside, but Peter only wants to stay at home and watch sports games.
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train_1879
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Sarah O'Connell: This is Action 5 News reporter Sarah O'Connell reporting live from Washington, D. C. where a protest has broken out. Thousands of angry citizens are protesting against the proposed bailout of the auto manufacturing industry! Sir, sir, Sarah O'Connell, Action 5 news. Can you tell us what'happening?
Tom: Yeah, yeah, we're here because we feel this is an injustice! The financial irresponsibility of big business has to stop! We're there to show the government that we don't like the way that they're spending our tax dollars!
Sarah O'Connell: Sir but what exactly is making everyone so angry?
Tom: It's an absolute outrage, Sarah, the US government wants to give 25 billion dollars of taxpayers'money to the auto industry. These are companies that have been mismanaged and are now nearly bankrupt.
Sarah O'Connell: I see. But, many supporters of the bailout argue that it could help save the jobs of millions of hardworking Americans.
Tom: That maybe true, and I for one don't want to see anyone lose their job, but how can these Ces ask for a bailout when they're making millions of dollars? And then, they have the nerve to fly to Washington in private jets! This costs hundreds of thousands of dollars! And they're asking for money! That is just not right!
Sarah O'Connell: Good point. This is Sarah O'Connell reporting live from Washington D. C. , back to you, Tom.
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Sarah O'Connell from Action 5 News is reporting live about a protest against the proposed bailout of the auto manufacturing industry from Washington, D. C.. Sarah also interviews a protester about the situation and the reason why they are doing it.
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train_1880
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Stacy: Excuse me, I'm looking for a good novel. Can you recommend anything?
Octavia: Certainly. What kind of novel did you have in mind?
Stacy: I'm not really sure. I don't like romance novels, but any other genre is okay, as long as the book's good.
Octavia: Well, let me see. . . This Stephen King novel is a real thriller.
Stacy: Sorry, I forgot to mention that I don't like horror much, either.
Octavia: That's okay. Well, let me think. How about a mystery novel?
Stacy: Hmm. . . I sometimes like mysteries, but I don't think I'm in the mood for one right now.
Octavia: There are a number of science fiction and fantasy novels I can recommend.
Stacy: I love science fiction and fantasy, but I've been reading a lot of both lately, so I'd prefer to get something else.
Octavia: How about a good historical novel? This one set in medieval France is excellent. The story is exciting and the characterization is very well done.
Stacy: That sounds interesting. Okay, I'll get this one. Thanks for all your help.
Octavia: Don't mention it.
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Stacy's looking for a novel. Since Stacy doesn't want horror and mysteries and has been reading science fiction and fantasy novels recently, Octavia recommends a historical novel and Stacy will get this one.
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train_1881
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Sir: Does this hotel have a pool?
Elke: I'm sorry, sir, we don't have one. However, in our gym, we do have swim stations.
Sir: I'm not sure I understand.
Elke: Think of a deep bathtub that you can swim in, but against a current.
Sir: Cool. What will they think of next? How much are they?
Elke: Sir, guests pay nothing to use the stations.
Sir: Excellent! Now what are the hours?
Elke: The gym is open 24/7, but the stations are open from 7 a. m. to 10 p. m. only.
Sir: I'm going to change into my trunks right now!
Elke: I think you'll like the experience, sir. It's a great workout.
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Elke tells Sir about the swim stations in their hotel gym. Sir's interested and will go at once.
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train_1882
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Jeffrey: Would you like to go to the natural history museum with me?
Andie: Have you ever been to it before?
Jeffrey: Yes, lots of time. I was quite impressed by the wide variety of exhibitions they have.
Andie: Let's go. It sounds interesting.
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Jeffrey invites Andie to the natural history museum. Andie agrees.
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train_1883
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Royce: What's the time now?
Tobin: Sorry, I don't know, there's something wrong with my watch.
Royce: You've simply forgotten to wind it up, have you? When do you usually wind it up?
Tobin: In the coming, before going to work.
Royce: You got up so late today. You have, I think. Turn on the TV and set your watch by it.
Tobin: OK. I'll turn it on.
Royce: All right. It's just four o'clock.
Tobin: Well, I'm setting my watch at four. Thank you.
Royce: You are welcome.
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Tobin forgot to wind up Tobin's watch. Then Royce asks Tobin to turn on the TV and set the watch by it.
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train_1884
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Jonie: Jane, I was wondering if you you had any plans for saturday afternoon.
Jane: A friend and I are planing to go out, why? what's up?
Jonie: There is a special exhibition of french sculptures at the museum, I was hoping you'd like to come with me.
Jane: I am afraid I can't I am going to be out all day.
Jonie: What about sunday?
Jane: I wish I could, but it's my mums birthday.
Jonie: Maybe next week.
Jane: Much as I'd like to, I am afraid i won't be free next week, I have a lot of work.
Jonie: Sorry to hear that, I was really looking forward to spending some more time with you, I really enjoyed our last chat.
Jane: I am really sorry too, maybe I can give you a call sometime.
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Jonie invites Jane to a museum on the weekend, but Jane is busy this weekend and won't be free next week.
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train_1885
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Hatti: Which language do you speak?
Lee: Well, I studied French at school, but I've forgotten most of it. I learnt some Russian while I was studying there and now I study Spanish in evening classes. Do you speak Japanese at home with your parents.
Hatti: Yes, I do. I'm learning Chinese now on the internet.
Lee: How do you find studying a language on the internet?
Hatti: It's not easy, particularly with listening and speaking, because sometimes the connection isn't too good.
Lee: I bet you find the character difficult to write!
Hatti: Actually, many of the characters are the same or very similar in both Chinese and Japanese, so they're easy for me.
Lee: So, you can read and write much better than you speak and understand other speakers, right?
Hatti: Yes. How are the Spanish classes going?
Lee: In a way, it's similar to your experience of learning Chinese. Some Spanish words are very similar to English ones. But I need to practise listening to native speakers and saying the words myself.
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Hatti is learning Chinese on the internet and finds listening and speaking difficult, but thinks writing is easy. Lee thinks Lee's experience of learning Spanish is similar to Hatti's.
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train_1886
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Mike: Hi, Mike. We're having a party tonight, wanna come join us? You can bring your girlfriend.
Jolynn: Well. I am breaking up with Cathy.
Mike: What happened? Did you have a fight?
Jolynn: No. She is really a very nice girl. . .
Mike: Yeah, she is. She is pretty, caring, getting easy-going and she is a great cook. She is a gem.
Jolynn: Well, you are right. But sometimes she is too caring. Well, no. . . she's just possessive and I kind of want a break. . . you know. . . for some room for myself.
Mike: Oh? ! Did you talk with her about it?
Jolynn: I've tried, but it didn't work.
Mike: So, when are you going to tell her?
Jolynn: Maybe tonight. I don't know. I don't know how to tell her.
Mike: I know she's head over heels in love with you. She will be badly hurt!
Jolynn: I know. . .
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Mike invites Mike and his girlfriend to a party. Mike tells Mike he wants to break up with Cathy as she's too possessive, but he doesn't know how to tell her.
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train_1887
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Cacilia: I heard that janet has got a new job. She's working for the united investment group. I hear that they pay very well.
janet: I heard that too. She must be making a pocket. Well, good for her.
Cacilia: now, she'll be able to save up for that holiday in the united states.
janet: yes, she will. At the moment, the exchange rate is very favorable, so she should try to go as soon as possible, while it's cheaper.
Cacilia: you're right. By the way, did you hear that tom inherited some money recently?
janet: really? I thought his parents had died several years ago.
Cacilia: they did. He inherited the money from an uncle. I hope he doesn't lose a lot of it in taxed to the government.
janet: dying can be very expensive nowadays! What's he going to do with it?
Cacilia: he said that he would probably invest most of it. He's got a well-paid job, so he doesn't need the money to cover day-to day expenses. He just wants some extra money available for when he retires.
janet: I had some good financial news yesterday too.
Cacilia: really? Have you won a fortune in the lottery?
janet: no, but I got a pay rise of 5 % and a hours for all the hard work I've put in recently. I think it was very nice for my boss to show his appreciation in that way.
Cacilia: It certainly was! So, what are you going to do with your windfall?
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Cacilia and janet talk about Janet's new job. Cacilia then shares with janet the news that Tom inherited some money from an uncle and janet is surprised. janet tells Cacilia janet got a salary raise.
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train_1888
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Leela: What do you think of studying abroad?
Karilynn: I think it's a great idea. Studying abroad will offer you plenty of new opportunities. Are you planning on going abroad?
Leela: Yes, I hope so. I am studying for my BELTS right now.
Karilynn: Which country do you want to go to?
Leela: I'd like to study in the UK, but it's really expensive.
Karilynn: Have you applied to any schools there?
Leela: Yes, I received a conditional offer from Oxford University a few days ago.
Karilynn: Congratulations! That's excellent news? What do you have to do to get an unconditional offer?
Leela: I have to get an BELTS score of 7. 5 overall. Do you think I can do that?
Karilynn: If you study hard, I don't see why you wouldn't. Have you received any other offers?
Leela: I was also accepted into Yale University, and Sydney University.
Karilynn: If you're worried about money, the cost of living is lowest in America. However, if you go to Oxford University, you'll probably be able to get any job you want in the future.
Leela: I just can't decide where to go. It's not an easy decision to make.
Karilynn: If I were you, I'd apply for some scholarships and grants before you decide. Whatever you do, I know you'll succeed.
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Leela asks Karilynn for suggestions about studying abroad. Leela's got offers from Oxford University, Yale University, and Sydney University, but Leela worries about money. Karilynn advises Leela to apply for some scholarships and grants before Leela decides.
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train_1889
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Son: Good morning. I'd like to check out right now.
Toinette: May I have your room number . Sir?
Son: Room 103.
Toinette: Just a minute, Sir. Are you Mr. Wang from China?
Son: Yes. Wang Bin.
Toinette: Mr. Wang, did you sign any bill in the last two hours in our hotel?
Son: No.
Toinette: Have you used any hotel services this morning?
Son: No, I have not.
Toinette: Here is your bill. It totals 3250 dollars.
Son: All right. Can I pay with credit cards?
Toinette: What kind of card?
Son: American Express.
Toinette: Yes, we do. Here is your bill and receipt.
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Wang Bin from China in Room 103 checks out and pays with American Express with Toinette's assistance.
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train_1890
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Lennie: Will you look at this form?
Ardelis: Are you having problems with it?
Lennie: I don't understand some things.
Ardelis: Let me help you.
Lennie: What does MI mean?
Ardelis: MI stands for Middle Initial.
Lennie: What does MM / DD / YY mean?
Ardelis: That means Month / Day / Year. Use numbers.
Lennie: I don't understand.
Ardelis: For example, if your birth date is January 12, 1987, write 01/12 /8 7.
Lennie: Oh. That's simple enough.
Ardelis: Always print clearly, and fill in the bubbles completely.
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Ardelis explains the meaning of MI and MM / DD / YY in the form to Lennie.
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train_1891
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Lesya: I was wondering if this is where the Resume Writing Workshop is being held.
Adair: You are in the right place. Please come on in!
Lesya: It's been a long time since I've had to look for work and put a resume together.
Adair: It's going to come together just fine. Trust me!
Lesya: Where do we begin?
Adair: We start at the top with our name and contact information. Make sure the information is current.
Lesya: Then what do we do?
Adair: Put your job experience first, if that is more impressive than your education.
Lesya: What about listing my interests and affiliations next?
Adair: Yes, that would make a good ending for your resume.
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Adair helps Lesya to rewrite the resume. They start with name and contact information and end at listing interests and affiliations.
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train_1892
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Sharona: Oh great! This stupid computer froze again! That's the third time today! Hey Samuel, can you come take a look at my PC? It's acting again. It must have a virus or something.
Samuel: Just give me a second. I'll be right up. I ran a virus scan on your computer, and it turns out that you have a lot of infected files!
Sharona: But I'm quite careful when I'm browsing the internet, I have no idea how I could have picked up a virus.
Samuel: Well, you have to make sure that your anti-virus software is updated regularly, yours wasn't up to date, that's probably what was causing your problems.
Sharona: Ok. Anything else?
Samuel: Yeah, try not to kick or hit the computer!
Sharona: Um yeah. Sorry about that.
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Sharona's computer froze again. Samuel ran a virus scan and finds many infected files. Samuel tells Sharona to update the anti-virus software regularly.
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train_1893
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Adair: You ran into my car.
Kalil: That was my fault. I'm sorry.
Adair: You messed up my car.
Kalil: I don't see any damage.
Adair: My rear bumper is messed up.
Kalil: I don't see anything wrong with it.
Adair: It's smashed in.
Kalil: That's not my fault.
Adair: The same thing is wrong with your bumper.
Kalil: I'll take care of everything. I just need your phone number and insurance.
Adair: I need your information too.
Kalil: Here you go.
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Kalil ran into Adair's car. Kalil promises to take responsibility and they exchange their information.
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train_1894
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The Inland hotel: Good morning! The Inland hotel. How may I help you?
Jones: Good morning. I'd like to book a room for Friday night and Saturday night.
The Inland hotel: Certainly. What kind of room would you like?
Jones: A single room please. I hope you're not fully booked.
The Inland hotel: A single room? That's fine. In whose name shall I make the booking?
Jones: Jones. According to your website, the nightly rate is $ 50, including breakfast.
The Inland hotel: We offer a 20 % discount for guests staying of Friday and Saturday. The total cost will be $ 80, including breakfast.
Jones: Thank you very much. I look forward to seeing you on Friday.
The Inland hotel: Could I just take your credit card number please? I should mention that there is a cancellation charge of $ 20.
Jones: That's fine. My credit card number is. . .
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Jones phones to book a single room for Friday night and Saturday night. The Inland hotel helps make the reservation and charges Jones $ 80.
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train_1895
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Tully: Excuse me. Do you know where I can find the nearest ICCC?
Xenos: Yes, but it's quite a ways.
Tully: Do I need to take a bus?
Xenos: This bus doesn't take you directly there. You'd have to change buses twice. I suggest you walk. It'll take you less than 20 minutes.
Tully: How do I get there on foot?
Xenos: Go straight ahead through the intersection.
Tully: Wait, let me write this down. . . Alright, I'm ready.
Xenos: Keep walking till you pass the square, then turn right. Walk past two lights and turn left at the third.
Tully: Square. . . turn right. . . traffic lights. . . And then?
Xenos: Keep walking and look for a tall building.
Tully: Tall building. . . Which side is the building on?
Xenos: The right side. ICCC should be on the first floor.
Tully: Thank you very much.
Xenos: You're welcome.
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Xenos tells Tully the bus doesn't take Tully directly to the nearest ICCC, so Xenos tells Tully the way to go there on foot.
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train_1896
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Edie: Where do you wish me to take you, sir?
Ahmed: Please take us to Harvard University. By the way, is it far from here?
Edie: It takes about half an hour to get there.
Ahmed: OK.
Edie: Here we are, sir.
Ahmed: How much do I owe you?
Edie: It's 35 dollars on the meter.
Ahmed: Here's 50 dollars. Keep the change.
Edie: Thank you. Have a nice day.
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Edie drives Ahmed to Harvard University. Ahmed pays the bill.
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train_1897
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Ada: Your PC is so amazing. Are you doing trade on internet?
Sorcha: Thank you for your compliment. I bought this PC with my first-month salary. I am getting to know the on-line trade.
Ada: I'm wondering if you often trade with others on the internet.
Sorcha: Yes, I often do business through internet now.
Ada: Oh, really? Is it a good way?
Sorcha: Yes, very gorgeous. Sometimes, I can deal with my business without stepping out of our house.
Ada: What advantages does it have?
Sorcha: Firstly, it is convenient. And secondly, it has low cost, because you know you only need to pay the fee of internet service.
Ada: I agree with you. It will cost too much when going abroad to join the exhibition.
Sorcha: The most important is that it is very convenient. You know you can browse the website and send E-mails to your customers at any time. Even you can have e-contract with your regular customers.
Ada: So cool, if we do business through other ways, it will cost a lot of time.
Sorcha: Sure, but every coin has two sides. Doing business through the internet is not as safe as doing business through traditional ways.
Ada: Will you give me some suggestion?
Sorcha: Of course, such as Alabama, which is a famous website.
Ada: Thank you. Maybe I will do business through internet in the future.
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Sorcha tells Ada about trading through the Internet, which is convenient, low-cost, and time-saving, but it's not as safe as doing business in traditional ways. Sorcha advises Ada to use Alabama, which is a famous website.
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train_1898
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Cathyleen: Would you like to see our new shirts?
Isa: Sorry, but I'm not really that interested in those things.
Cathyleen: Well, they are very nice you know.
Isa: Really?
Cathyleen: And not expensive either.
Isa: Oh, I don't care about that.
Cathyleen: Everybody is buying them.
Isa: Are they?
Cathyleen: Yes, they are very fashionable, you see.
Isa: I am afraid I am not interested in fashion.
Cathyleen: I see.
Isa: But thank you very much all the same.
Cathyleen: Sorry I couldn't help you.
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Cathyleen tries to sell the new shirts to Isa who isn't interested at all.
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train_1899
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Brandi: I called about that ad we saw in the paper.
Devinne: For the bank manager?
Brandi: That's the one.
Devinne: What happened?
Brandi: You were right, it was from a headhunter. He wouldn't tell me anything without a signed contract.
Devinne: Well, no surprise there.
Brandi: No! Not at all. But I did find out they have more than one position with different clients, so at least one would probably work out.
Devinne: Great, so are you going to sign a contract with them?
Brandi: I'm going there tomorrow.
Devinne: Great! Good luck.
Brandi: And I think I'll look in on a few other Employment Agencies while I'm downtown, to see what they have.
Devinne: Good idea. The more people you ask, the better your chances are.
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Brandi tells Devinne Brandi's going to sign a contract with a headhunter and will see other employment agencies when Brandi's downtown.
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train_1900
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Dagmar: Look, Jimmy's report came today.
Sam: Let's have a look. What is this? Where are all the grades?
Dagmar: He's in the third grade Sam! You see under each subject that he is being taught in school, he receives a mark from one to three. A one means his achievement or work is excellent. Here in Science for example he got a two, which means its satisfactory.
Sam: What about here in physical education?
Dagmar: He got a three here which means it's unsatisfactory. We should work on that with him.
Sam: So confusing! In my day we got an A or B if we were doing well and if we failed an exam we would get an F!
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Dagmar and Sam are looking at Jimmy's report and talking about his grades. Sam is confused about the number that stands for grades.
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train_1901
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Nisse: What is your great struck?
Cissie: I think I'm very good at planning. I manage my time perfectly, so that I can always get things done on time.
Nisse: Why do you think you be a good fit or this job?
Cissie: Because I'm very competent in this area.
Nisse: Are you working under pressure?
Cissie: Yes, I work well under pressure and find it dimly. However, I believe planning and probable management of my time can reduce tight deadlines.
Nisse: Are you more a follower or a leader?
Cissie: I don't try to go ahead of people and lead them, I'd rather cooperate with everybody else and get the job done by working together.
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Cissie thinks Cissie is competent. Cissie is good at planning, works well under pressure, and prefers doing the job by working together.
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train_1902
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Rees: Hi, Boss! I'd like to tell you what we've discussed during the day.
Boss: Okay. Is all going well?
Rees: I think it's going very well, actually. We had a long meeting with them. After several lengthy discussions they decided to accept our offer.
Boss: Really? That's great. You really did a good job. Anything else to tell me?
Rees: We're meeting with their finance director today and then with the other directors tomorrow, just to sort out some final details.
Boss: OK. If he wants to make any changes, minor alternations can be accepted. Let me know what happens.
Rees: OK. I never forget it.
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Rees tells Rees's boss their company's offer was accepted and some final details will be sorted out tomorrow.
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train_1903
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Meredeth: If I understand the terms correctly, the length of the contract would be one year with a one-year option. Is that correct?
Darcey: Do you mean the contract for equipment rental or the one for training?
Meredeth: I was under the impression that both contracts had the same terms.
Darcey: Yes and no. Let me see if I can clarify that. The terms are the same except that the contract for training has a clause that allows for the cancellation after the first six months.
Meredeth: Could you elaborate on that?
Darcey: Sure. What I mean is that either side could cancel the training contract after the six months as long as it's in writing.
Meredeth: Let me see if I have that right. This contract is for six months of training, but if it isn't cancelled, continues for another six months. Is that right?
Darcey: Yes, that's right.
Meredeth: Okay, that's clear enough. Let's move on to the other terms.
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Darcey clarifies the terms in the contract for equipment rental and for training to Meredeth. Meredeth understands the clause that allows for the cancellation only exists in the one for training.
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train_1904
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Jory: Hello, Mr. Lawson. It's a pleasure to see you again. You seem to be in here all the time at the moment! What can I do for you today?
Mr. Lawson: I've prepared some L / C documents, all in accordance with the conditions. There shouldn't be any problems; I've done about a million of these things recently.
Jory: You're right, no problems. You are becoming quite the expert, Mr. Lawson. If any problem does turn up, which I'm sure it won't, I'll give you a call.
Mr. Lawson: Thanks very much. I'm sure I'll be back, so see you again soon. Bye!
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Mr. Lawson has prepared some L / C documents. Jory promises to give him a call if there're problems.
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train_1905
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Madelina: I really like this shirt, but I am afraid it is not my size.
Germaine: Try it on first. If it is the wrong size, you can try another one.
Madelina: Oh, where is the changing room?
Germaine: It's over there by the mirror.
Madelina: Can I take two shirts to try on now?
Germaine: Yes, you can take three shirts at a time to try on.
Madelina: I just want to try on these two that I like.
Germaine: OK, I'll wait here to help you when you have finished.
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Madelina's taking three shirts at a time and trying them on with Germaine's assistance.
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train_1906
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Gwendolyn: Helen,I heard you wanted to be a gym teacher, didn't you?
Helen: Yes, I did think about it. But it was going to be too expensive.
Gwendolyn: You mean the training?
Helen: Yes. You need to pay for the use of all the equipment, you know.
Gwendolyn: So you went to the nursing college.
Helen: I did, and I have no regrets.
Gwendolyn: Really? You enjoyed it?
Helen: Oh, very much.
Gwendolyn: Didn't you feel sad that you couldn't become a teacher?
Helen: Well, in a way. But as time went by, I really began to like my job.
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Helen used to think about becoming a gym teacher. But she went to the nursing college instead and she has no regrets.
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train_1907
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Mike: Hello. This is Mike. Who is it, please?
Amy: Oh, Mike. This is Amy. My goodness! I've got hold of you, at last.
Mike: Nice to hear from you again after all these years. What have you been doing?
Amy: Well, I've tried many things since school. I'm now working for a food processing company in charge of sales. So I travel a lot.
Mike: Oh, that's great. You must really enjoy it.
Amy: Oh, I do. Yeah, it's interesting, but it's quite tiring. But, What about you, Mike?
Mike: I work in a law firm, practicing in business law.
Amy: Oh, that's challenging.
Mike: Yeah, but I like my job.
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Amy and Mike are talking on the phone. They haven't met for years and they talk about their current jobs.
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train_1908
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Sharity: Aaaagh!
JoAnne: But I haven't touched you yet. What are you shouting for?
Sharity: You are going to touch me.
JoAnne: Well, of course I am. How can I give you an injection without touching you. As soon as you've had the injection your gum will freeze and you won't feel a thing.
Sharity: How do I know what you will do while I am asleep? You might rob me.
JoAnne: Now let's not be silly. You won't go to sleep. We don't do that nowadays. This will just freeze the area around the tooth so that you cannot feel any pain while I am pulling out the tooth. That is all. You won't go to sleep. You can watch everything in that mirror above you. Come along now.
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JoAnne's giving Sharity an injection, but Sharity's afraid of falling asleep. JoAnne tells Sharity the injection will only make the area around the tooth freeze.
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train_1909
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Reta: It seldom rains this summer.
Gere: Yeah, some places are very short of water.
Reta: Because of pollution and other things, our environment has become worse and worse.
Gere: You see, This time I traveled to the West. When I looked out of the windows of the rain, all the lands that I could see are as dry as a bone.
Reta: It is serious.
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Reta and Gere are talking about the serious drought this summer.
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train_1910
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Orel: I have to find a living room set.
Maxine: Where are you planning on looking for one?
Orel: I don't know.
Maxine: I can tell you where I got mine.
Orel: Where did you go to find yours?
Maxine: IKEA has beautiful furniture.
Orel: Does the furniture from IKEA cost a lot?
Maxine: The furniture cost a couple thousand dollars.
Orel: How good of quality is the furniture?
Maxine: It's very sturdy. You get what you pay for.
Orel: I don't mind paying for quality workmanship.
Maxine: I assure you that you're paying for quality.
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Maxine got Maxine's living room set from IKEA which costs a lot but has good quality. Orel also pays for quality workmanship.
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train_1911
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Eliza: I want to find an old music box.
Sybilla: We have a great selection. What decade are you looking for?
Eliza: Do you have anything made in the 1920s?
Sybilla: We have six.
Eliza: Do any of them have dancing figures?
Sybilla: Actually, two of them have dancing figures.
Eliza: That's fantastic. I think I like this one.
Sybilla: A good choice. I prefer that one myself.
Eliza: Now, is there any warranty with this?
Sybilla: Oh, no, I'm afraid not. These things are just too old to guarantee anything.
Eliza: I understand.
Sybilla: Even if they break down, they're still works of art.
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Eliza is looking for an old music box made in the 1920s with dancing figures with Sybilla's assistance.
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train_1912
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Ianthe: I'm looking for some fresh produce that's on sale.
Hadria: Well, we just got in some mangoes.
Ianthe: Mangoes. What are they?
Hadria: Well, it's a fruit with a big nut in it.
Ianthe: Can you eat the nut?
Hadria: No, you peel off the skin and throw out the nut.
Ianthe: How much are they?
Hadria: Well, the sale price is $1 each.
Ianthe: What does a mango taste like?
Hadria: They're like a citrus fruit.
Ianthe: How do I know if it's ripe?
Hadria: You can buy them hard. Wait a few days for them to develop a soft feel.
Ianthe: Where do they come from?
Hadria: Most of them in this store are from Mexico.
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Ianthe wants some fresh produce that's on sale. Hadria recommends mangoes and tells Ianthe about it such as its taste.
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train_1913
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Holley: I would like to watch the Oscars on Tv tonight. How about you?
Amabel: Yes, I'd love to. It's interesting to see who is considered the best in their field and which film are thought to be particularly good.
Holley: I like watching it for the fashion. I like to see what the ladies are wearing. Of course, the men nearly always just wear the traditional tuxedo.
Amabel: Sometimes the men wear flamboyant colours. Which films do you think will win awards this year?
Holley: I'm really not sure. Usually just one or two films look set to sweep the awards ceremony, but this year there are several contenders.
Amabel: You're right. This year should be much more exciting than usual. What's you favourite award category?
Holley: You might think this strange, but I like the category for 'best foreign language film'.
Amabel: It's nice to see foreign language films making a little impact on Hollywood. I like the 'best actor and actress'.
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Holley and Amabel will watch the Oscars on TV tonight. Amabel's interested in the actors and actresses while Holley watches it for the fashion. They talk about their favorite award category.
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train_1914
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Cathi: Tiffany, look at the long line in front of the department store.I think they are having their annual anniversary sale again.
Tiffany: Really? Then, how can I miss such a great opportunity to buy a cheap facial treatment?
Cathi: You sure? It's really crowded inside. I can hardly breathe every time I go there during the annual anniversary sale.
Tiffany: But, everything is really on special sale.
Cathi: You are right. But, we had better look at the catalog and make shopping list first. I do not want to waste my time.
Tiffany: That is a good idea.
Cathi: Let's walk down the stairs to the basement and take the escalator the ground floor!
Tiffany: We can take the elevator. That is faster.
Cathi: You sure? According to my experience, there usually is a long line in front of the elevator. By the time you get in the elevator, all the special offer products may be sold out.
Tiffany: Wow, you sound really professional.
Cathi: Well,practice makes perfect.
Tiffany: That's true.
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Cathi and Tiffany want to go to the annual anniversary sale of the department store. Cathi suggests looking at the catalog and making shopping lists first.
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train_1915
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Stephana: Excuse me, I am writing an essay about ancient Greece. Are there any books on this topic that you can recommend?
Ignazio: Geese? You want to write about ancient geese? I've never heard of such a thing. Anyway, it would be with a book of some animals, that's row J. Or you want to try science, that's in Row G.
Stephana: Animals? But Greece is a country, not an animal.
Ignazio: Oh, Greece. Well, you know, today must be your lucky day. We have just received a new collection of books on that very topic. There are writers over here in row C.
Stephana: I see. That's a lot of books, which do you suggest?
Ignazio: Well, the one by Robin Smith is excellent but it is very long. It's the one with the statue on the cover. There is also one by Milton Pike. It has a painting of a soldier on the front. As you can see, it's not very thick, so it shouldn't take too much time to read. But probably the best book is the one with the picture of ancient Olympic Stadium. It has won several history works rewards.
Stephana: Well, it's hard to decide, but I'm afraid I don't have enough time for a lot of reading. I think I'll get the book by Milton Pike.
Ignazio: OK. Could I have your library card please?
Stephana: Sure, here you are.
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Stephana asks Ignazio to recommend some books on ancient Greece. Ignazio suggests the one by Robin Smith which is very long, the one by Milton Pike which is not very thick, and the one winning several history works rewards. Since Stephana doesn't have enough time, Stephana'll get the book by Milton Pike.
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train_1916
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Neale: Everyone seems to be on a diet, have you noticed that?
Inci: Yeah, at least everyone is talking about it. A neighbor of mine is on a banana diet. She should eat one banana for breakfast, one for lunch and two for dinner.
Neale: That would be bad for her teeth and her health, has she lost any weight?
Inci: She doesn't look any thinner. My sister eats eggs to lose weight, only eggs for breakfast, for lunch and even for dinner.
Neale: That's bad for her heart. Something in eggs is good for losing weight, but too many eggs are bad for the heart.
Inci: I've read that, too. Then what about a fish diet? One of my cousins eats nothing but fish, even for breakfast.
Neale: That's too expensive. The best way to lose weight is to eat less and exercise more. That's why I'm on my way to the tennis court.
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Inci tells Neale different dieting ways Neale's neighbor, Neale's sister, and Neale's cousin use to lost weight. Neale thinks the best way is to eat less and exercise more.
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train_1917
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Meghann: Hi, Angela, what's up?
Angela: We are planning to visit Zhang Jiakou this February. Why don't you join us?
Meghann: Certainly, I will if I don't have anything else on my schedule.
Angela: Is the Spring Festival ok for you?
Meghann: Of course, which places are you going to visit?
Angela: We want to visit some ski resorts in other places of interests there, you know, Zhang Jiakou is one of the whole cities for the two thousand twenty two Winter Olympic Games.
Meghann: In that case, we should check information online and make us a thorough plan for the trip.
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Angela invites Meghann to visit Zhang Jiakou this February. Meghann suggests checking information online and making a thorough plan.
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train_1918
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Bruno: Now, this is Westminster Abbey. It's one of the oldest buildings in London and in its architecture, you will recognize different styles.
Nil: Wow, it's really splendid.
Bruno: There, to the left, you will see a small Street called Downing Street No.10, the last of its 10 houses has always been the living place of the British Prime Minister.
Nil: Oh, is that the Tower Bridge?
Bruno: Yeah, look, the bridges parting in the middle and the two halves are moving upwards, a big ship is passing underneath.
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Bruno shows Nil around Westminster Abbey, Downing Street No.10, and Tower Bridge.
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train_1919
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Arther: I would like to take a trip to the beach this weekend.
Janine: A trip to the beach would be fun. How is the weather going to be?
Arther: The forecast says that it will be warm on the weekend.
Janine: So do you think it'll be perfect weather for the beach?
Arther: It sounds like it will be.
Janine: I really hope it doesn't get cold.
Arther: That would ruin things, I want to go so badly.
Janine: The weather in California is unpredictable, so you never know.
Arther: That is true. The weather is constantly changing.
Janine: It would be nice if the weather would never change.
Arther: That would be great, then we could plan things sooner.
Janine: True. Predictable weather would make life easier.
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Arther plans to take a trip to the beach this weekend. Arther and Janine hope the weather will stay warm and would never change.
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train_1920
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Smith: I went to the tutoring service centre on campus today. And I got a job.
Josie: Congratulation. What will you do?
Smith: They got me a part-time tutoring job, teaching an Australian businessman Chinese.
Josie: That's wonderful. I want to get a part-time job too. Tell me what I should do.
Smith: It's very simple actually. You can go to the service centre and have your name and job interest resisted. They will give you a call if any job comes up.
Josie: Good. I'll do it.
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Smith got a part-time tutoring job at the tutoring service centre and teaches Josie how to find one.
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train_1921
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Brandy: Hi, Helen! how is it going?
Helen: I'm very busy these days. It seems I can never finish my work.
Brandy: Well, take it easy! Don't let it get on top of you.
Helen: I'll try. I'm under a lot of pressure right now.
Brandy: Why don't you take a few days off?
Helen: I can't. I am really behind of my work.
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Helen gets much pressure from work. Helen comforts her.
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train_1922
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Odie: The bartender just gave the last call. Let's order another round, okay?
Chad: Sure, but let's get a pitcher this time We should be able to down it before they close.
Odie: That sounds good. You order the beer while I go to the bathroom. Where is the can in this place?
Chad: It's all the way to the back. See that yellow door?
Odie: Yeah. I think I can find it.
Chad: You're back already. That sure was quick.
Odie: That's because I just took one step inside and turned right around. That bathroom is too gross for me.
Chad: Well, the bartender wouldn't give me the pitcher of beer. Anyway. He said it was too close to closing time.
Odie: Let's leave then. I could take some fresh air, anyway.
Chad: Okay, let's go!
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Odie wants Chad to order some more beer. But the bartender refuses because it is too close to closing time. Then they leave.
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train_1923
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Caitlin: I am afraid that I spoke wrong in front of all of the tables. Such a big mistake.
Jean-Lou: Never mind about that.
Caitlin: I am terribly sorry. Will you forgive me?
Jean-Lou: No, It's totally okay. Don't blame yourself.
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Caitlin apologizes for saying something wrong in public. But Jean-Lou doesn't blame Caitlin at all.
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train_1924
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Mr. Richardson: We're going to need a lot of new stuff after the holidays. Let's make a list.
Maynard: Fine, Mr. Richardson. What do you have in mind?
Mr. Richardson: Well, to begin with, we're going to have to get a new desk for you and I'd like to replace that old typewriter.
Maynard: Yes! I agree! We could really use another one! I'll get on that right away! What else would you like to order?
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Mr. Richardson asks Maynard to order a new desk and a new typewriter.
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train_1925
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Altadena: Do you know a bus that I can take from Altadena to downtown LA?
Wells: I believe you can take the 486.
Altadena: Will that bus really take me to LA?
Wells: It sure will.
Altadena: Is it a very long ride?
Wells: It's a forty-five minute to an hour ride.
Altadena: Really?
Wells: It doesn't take long at all
Altadena: Do a lot of people ride that bus?
Wells: More people start getting on around LA.
Altadena: Wow, thanks a lot.
Wells: Don't mention it.
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Wells tells Altadena Altadena can take the 486 bus from Altadena to downtown LA and it takes around an hour.
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train_1926
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Bessy: How do you shoot pool?
Malcolm: You have 16 balls on the table, 7 solid colored, 7 striped colored, a black 8 ball, and the white ball.
Bessy: And?
Malcolm: You hit the white ball with your cue. The white ball hits the colored balls. And you want to get the colored balls into the pockets.
Bessy: How do you know whether you should hit the solid or the striped one?
Malcolm: At the beginning, it does not matter, but once someone gets one ball in, it is set.
Bessy: Can I get the black ball in?
Malcolm: The black ball has to be the final ball in the pockets.
Bessy: Let's go and try now!
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Malcolm introduces the rules of shooting pool to Bessy. And they are going to try now.
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train_1927
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Rutledge: When will our party be held?
Dr. Cole: Next Wednesday.
Rutledge: Have you sent out invitations to the house warming party to all the people I have listed on this paper?
Dr. Cole: Yes, I have.
Rutledge: When did you send them?
Dr. Cole: Ten days ago.
Rutledge: Okay, that's good. Could Dr. Cole like to attend the party?
Dr. Cole: Yes, he will.
Rutledge: That's fine.
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Rutledge checks the time and other details of the party with Dr. Cole.
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train_1928
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Steven: Hey Steven! You have a large chunk of money, but why do you still live in the old flat, instead of buying a new villa?
Higgins: I like to live here and enjoy my neighbors'company. And I don't think I should waste money just because I have much of it.
Steven: But I found you always hate to part with your money. Look at the car you drive! You must have droven it for at least twenty years! It's such a junker!
Higgins: Oh, the car is old but still in good condition. I just think we should be thrifty, whether you are rich or not.
Steven: But. . . But. . .
Higgins: But what? Just remember that thrift is not only a great virtue, but also a great revenue.
Steven: I am sorry. Maybe you are right.
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Although being rich, Steven is very thrifty. He tells Higgins thrift is a good virtue and Higgins feels sorry for telling Steven what he should do.
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train_1929
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Meg: Look, there are some words on the fish.
Noemi: I know that they are auspicious fish. It's quite popular nowadays.
Meg: For God's sake! It's too bloody. How can people be so cruel?
Noemi: Not at all. I think the tattoos are so cool and chic.
Meg: You can't prick the fish to please the sick tastes of some bloody people.
Noemi: Honey, it's not so serious. It's just an animal.
Meg: Just an animal? But it has life too. If you want a tattoo, get one. It's your choice because you want it. But has anyone asked the fish if it wanted one?
Noemi: OK, I understand, but what else could we do?
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Meg thinks pricking fish is too bloody while Noemi thinks it's not so serious. Meg argues that the fish has a life too and Noemi finally understands.
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train_1930
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Steven: Hi. are you new here?
Charlie: Yes. I moved here last week.
Steven: I'm Steven, your neighbour.
Charlie: I'm Charlie. Nice to meet you.
Steven: Nice to meet you, too.
Charlie: Since we live in the same neighbourhood, maybe we can help each other from now on.
Steven: I guess so. I live next door but one, and hope you'll drop in now and then.
Charlie: Thank you. I will.
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Steven greets Charlie who is a new neighbor.
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train_1931
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Garvy: What is wrong with Peter? He sure looks unhappy.
Peter: His girlfriend dumped him, and he is tearing his heart out over her.
Garvy: How foolish he is. The girl is inviting. She often makes a pass at boys.
Peter: Love is blind, you know.
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Garvy and Peter talk about Peter who is unhappy.
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train_1932
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Joanne: Sometimes I think television is too biased. None of them are completely objective.
Noel: That's unavoidable, but think, How would you keep up to date without television?
Joanne: Newspapers or the radio I guess. I just wish TV was more objective.
Noel: Look, you can still learn a lot from watching television, you just need to be smart when you're watching. Filter the information and decide if you believe what you are hearing or not.
Joanne: The internet's a lot worse.
Noel: Really? Why?
Joanne: There's no one moderating it. Anyone around the world can put information onto the net for anyone else to see. The information on the internet is mostly unsubstantiated and you can never know who has written it, or why. A lot of people get conned online.
Noel: Again, you need to think carefully. If you don't trust others online, have nothing to do with them.
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Joanne thinks television is too biased and the internet is worse because TV isn't objective and no one moderates it. Noel suggests thinking carefully to filter the information.
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train_1933
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Clea: Didn't you say you were planning a trip to China? I heard the northwest and north of China are experiencing severe sandstorms!
Andy: I was planning to go to Beijing first and then go to northwest China! Looks like I'm in trouble.
Clea: Definitely. I heard Beijing was experiencing seven degree strong winds! That is nearly a record high!
Andy: No way! I don't think I've ever encountered winds that strong! Are the storms affecting land and air transportation?
Clea: Absolutely! I don't think any planes are going anywhere. The sand being blown around has cut visibility in Beijing to less than 100 meters. But inseems Gansu Province is being hit the hardest.
Andy: That's exactly where I was planning to go!
Clea: Well, this storm originated in the plateaus in northwest China. At the moment, that area is calmer.
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Andy was planning to visit Beijing and Gansu Province. But Clea says these areas are experiencing severe sandstorms and storms are affecting land and air transportation.
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train_1934
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Jackie: Have you seen the new Hannibal Lecter movie?
Anthony Hopkins: Oh, yes. You?
Jackie: Yes. What did you think of it?
Anthony Hopkins: I thought it was better than the others. I really liked it. What did you think of it?
Jackie: I liked it, too. It was scary, but not disgusting. I always enjoy watching Anthony Hopkins. He's brilliant.
Anthony Hopkins: Mmm. That's what I thought, too. And I always enjoy watching Anthony Hopkins.
Jackie: Oh, yes, he is brilliant. What's the name of the young actor?
Anthony Hopkins: Hum, Edward Norton, or something like that.
Jackie: Yes. He was excellent. They worked well together.
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Both Anthony Hopkins and Jackie like the new Hannibal Lecter movie and enjoy watching Anthony Hopkins.
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train_1935
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Dave: Yeah. You don't need to rub it in.
Zina: And then she made the deal with MicroPower. Vince wanted to sell for fifteen million. . .
Dave: Fifteen? And Zina pushed them up to seventy-five?
Zina: That's right. Vince still stops by her office every day to thank her.
Dave: Anyway, I'm still happy I left. I'm working as a freelancer now.
Zina: You really should have stayed with us, Dave.
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Zina tells Dave Vince helps Zina make the deal at a much higher price.
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train_1936
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Adair: what date is it today?
Sheelagh: why?
Adair: look at the girls in the street. They all have bunch of flowers. Is it Valentine's Day?
Sheelagh: Oh, yes! I completely forgot about it.
Adair: did you have a fight with Jack?
Sheelagh: no, but now he'll be in trouble. What's a boyfriend for? To forget about Valentine's Day?
Adair: come on, dear! You forgot it, too.
Sheelagh: you know, it's OK for a girl to forget these ' big days ', but for a guy, to do that is unforgivable.
Adair: is that your phone?
Sheelagh: oh, it's Jack. Excuse me.
Adair: wow! good timing.
Sheelagh: he asked me out to a dinner tonight. How about joining us?
Adair: come on! three's a crowd!
Sheelagh: so what?
Adair: just go! it's Valentine's Day!
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Sheelagh tells Adair that Jack'll be in trouble because Sheelagh thinks he forgets Valentine's Day. But then Jack calls Sheelagh and invites her to dinner.
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train_1937
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Orin: I need help preparing for my presentation on Friday.
Layne: I could help you with that.
Orin: Are you sure you have the time?
Layne: I promise you that I have the time to do this. If I didn't, I wouldn't offer to help.
Orin: What would be the best time for you to help me?
Layne: Tomorrow night would work for me.
Orin: Should we just meet here?
Layne: OK, and I'll bring some information that helped me with my presentation.
Orin: I'll see you then.
Layne: See you tomorrow night.
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Orin needs help preparing for Orin's presentation. Layne promises to have the time to help Orin. They'll meet tomorrow night.
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train_1938
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Andi: I went to Roth's to interview her, you know, Edith Roth is the author of a book about moths.
Edith Roth: Is she? I thought she was a mathematician.
Andi: I'm so thirsty.
Edith Roth: Are you? I thought you had something to drink at her home.
Andi: No. Edith didn't give anything to drink.
Edith Roth: I'll buy you a drink.
Andi: Oh! Thank you.
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Andi went to interview Roth and is thirsty. Edith Roth'll buy Andi a drink.
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train_1939
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Staffard: Excuse me, are cameras allowed here?
Adi: Sorry, sir, in order to protect these paintings, taking photos are strictly forbidden here.
Staffard: I see. What a pity. I have to appreciate it carefully.
Adi: I am really sorry for that.
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Adi tells Staffard cameras are not allowed here.
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train_1940
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Brinkley: Now please tell me something about your past work achievements.
Moishe: All right, madam. When I was sales manager at the Beijing Friendship Store. I succeeded in raising the yearly sales volume by 25 percent and profit margins from 50 percent to 80 percent.
Brinkley: That is quite an achievement! Do you consider it your most rewarding work experience?
Moishe: I don't think so. I'll create further achievement in the future.
Brinkley: Have you received any honors?
Moishe: Yes. I got the title of Advance Worker in 2006.
Brinkley: Do you have any publications?
Moishe: Yes. I wrote a thesis entitled On Interpersonal Relations in the Socialist Market Economy and it was published in China Daily.
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Moishe tells Brinkley Moishe's past work achievements and Moishe received the title of Advance Worker and published a thesis in China Daily.
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train_1941
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Clemente: Good afternoon. Can I help you?
Lauren: Is it possible for me to buy some RMB at this counter?
Clemente: Of course, that's no problem at all.
Lauren: That's a relief! I was a little worried about it ; I left England in a bit of a hurry.
Clemente: How much would you like to change?
Lauren: Well, I'm only here for 3 days, so I think 500 GAP should be plenty.
Clemente: Please fill in this exchange form, and I'll need to see your passport, and sign here. That's the money and your passport back. Of course, if you don't spend all of it, you can come back and we'd be happy to buy the local currency back from you.
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Lauren wants to buy some RIB. Clemente asks Lauren to fill in the exchange form and present Lauren's passport.
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train_1943
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Jae: Can you tell me about some good deals on produce?
Dennie: The mangoes are on sale today.
Jae: What exactly are mangoes?
Dennie: They have yellowish red skin. It's a fruit with one big seed.
Jae: Is the seed edible?
Dennie: Maybe if you were a parrot. I wouldn't recommend it.
Jae: How much does a mango cost?
Dennie: Normally, they're $ 2 each. Today, they're only $ 1 each.
Jae: Maybe I won't like the taste.
Dennie: It's hard to describe. They're sweet, but also sort of citrusy.
Jae: How do I tell the difference between a ripe one and an unripe one?
Dennie: They're similar to an avocado. When the outside feels soft, they're ripe.
Jae: Where do most of them come from?
Dennie: These are from Mexico.
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Dennie tells Jae that the mangoes are on sale and introduces their appearance, price, taste and place of production.
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train_1944
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Cassondra: I'm calling to ask about your apartment advertised.
Joelle: Yes, we've got great apartments with charming environment and nice scenery. And they are all newly renovated.
Cassondra: That sounds fantastic! But I am looking for something closer to the downtown, as I spend most of my time at the office.
Joelle: No problem. We have a nice apartment located near the Oriental Square. It's perfect for people busy with office work. It is fully furnished with a service staff taking care of the trivial details.
Cassondra: I'm sure it is wonderful, but I need an unfurnished apartment with relatively lower cost.
Joelle: Ah! I get your point. We have just what you need. Our Jinyuan apartments have several floor plans. The one bedroom apartments are very economical, but their layout makes great use of a small amount of space. I think you can find the right apartment there.
Cassondra: Great! I'll arrange a viewing after work tomorrow afternoon. Could you tell me the detailed address?
Joelle: Of course. It's just at 19 Lingual Road. You can phone me again if you cann't find the right place.
Cassondra: Ok. Thank you.
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Cassondra is looking for an unfurnished apartment with a lower cost near downtown. Joelle recommends Jinyuan apartments. Cassondra asks for its address and will see it tomorrow afternoon.
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train_1945
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Ajai: Happy Birthday, Mary!
Mary: Thank you.
Ajai: Here is a gift for you. I hope you like it.
Mary: What a lovely dog! How did you know I love this?
Ajai: I had my own ways of finding out. It's a secret. You look so beautiful today. Your new shirt goes well with your skirt.
Mary: Maybe you don't believe it, but it was made by my grandmother.
Ajai: Really? It looks so nice.
Mary: Thank you. Please have a cup of tea.
Ajai: All right.
Mary: How about some fish?
Ajai: No, thanks. I've had enough. Now, Mary, before you blow out the birthday candles, you have to make a wish. After that, you may cut the cake.
Mary: OK, let me make a wish. . . Do you want a big piece of cake?
Ajai: No, just a small one. Next let's sing'Happy Birthday'to Mary.
Mary: It is very kind of you. I'm so moved by you.
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Mary gives Mary a lovely dog as her birthday gift and Mary loves it. Mary also praises Mary's skirt. Then Mary makes a wish and cuts the cake.
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train_1946
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Elfrida: Would you like to come by and play bridge?
Janet: Well, let's see. Why don't we go dancing for a change? We haven't done that for a long time.
Elfrida: Well, to tell the truth, I don't really feel like it tonight. I had a pretty hard day and I'm sort of tired.
Janet: Hmm. Well, in that case, we could go to the movies.
Elfrida: Oh, we always go to the movies. Can't we do something different?
Janet: Well, do you have any suggestions?
Elfrida: Let's see. How do you feel about playing bridge?
Janet: It's OK with me, but we don't have any beer and things.
Elfrida: Well, shall I call Janet and ask her and Tom to come over, and I'll go to the store and buy some stuff.
Janet: OK.
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Elfrida wants to play bridge but Janet wants to go dancing. Elfrida disagrees because Elfrida is tired. They finally agree on playing bridge and invite Janet and Tom.
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train_1947
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Mrs. Phoebe: Let's get down to business.
Mildred: OK. Have you seen the samples?
Mrs. Phoebe: Yes. I have. I'm interested in your underwear. If the price is acceptable we would like to order it soon.
Mildred: I'm glad to hear that. We are trying to give you a favourable one.
Mrs. Phoebe: What's your price?
Mildred: 150 yuan for each piece.
Mrs. Phoebe: That's a bit more than I was prepared to pay.
Mildred: How about 130 yuan?
Mrs. Phoebe: I offer you 110 yuan.
Mildred: That's too little. Well, I'll come down to 120 yuan.
Mrs. Phoebe: All right. I go up to 115 yuan, but not a penny more. Is that acceptable?
Mildred: If you order more than 10, 000 pieces, we can accept 115 yuan for each one.
Mrs. Phoebe: Well, I'll accept the price and place an order for 10, 000 pieces.
Mildred: Very good. It's a pleasure to do business with you, Mrs. Phoebe.
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Mrs. Phoebe wants to order Mrs. Phoebe's underwear. They negotiate for the price and Mildred accepts that Mrs. Phoebe orders more than 10, 000 pieces in 115 yuan for each one.
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train_1948
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Darian: Did you already wash your clothes today?
Mikael: I've only washed my white clothes.
Darian: Could you wash some of my dark clothes with yours?
Mikael: Is there any special care I should take with your clothes?
Darian: The only thing is that they have to be washed on the gentle cycle.
Mikael: Are there a lot of clothes?
Darian: There aren't a lot of clothes, do you have a lot to wash?
Mikael: It's a medium load.
Darian: You don't mind, do you?
Mikael: No big deal. I'll do it for you.
Darian: Okay, thanks a lot.
Mikael: You're welcome.
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Darian wants Mikael to wash some of Darian's dark clothes with Mikael's and asks Mikael to wash in the gentle circle.
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train_1949
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Karoline: Berry, you're just back from Rio de Janeiro?
Berry: Yeah.
Karoline: What was it like?
Berry: Well, the first day in Rio was quite a shock for us. Here it was a lot of fat middle-aged Europeans and Americans exercising along the beach, sunbathing, walking with their walkmans. It's a big contrast to the thousands of people sleeping on the street during night.
Karoline: What was the weather like?
Berry: The climate is very different from other places such as Peru or Bolivia. We were at sea level, and we all felt very good about it. No one of us needed to breathe extra air from time to time, and the temperature is about 25 degrees and the air is very humid.
Karoline: That's really nice.
Berry: The first day we had very nice weather, and were able to really relax on the beach. After these two days we had bad weather, rain and cloudy. So, we're a little bit disappointed about that. Due to the weather, we explored the old part of Rio.
Karoline: How about the food there?
Berry: We ate at local restaurant. Tiffs restaurant has a fixed fee of about US $10. Then you can eat as much as you want from a vast and delicate buffet consisting of both seafood and meat. Dessert and drinks are not included.
Karoline: It's been really a nice trip.
Berry: Well, Rio was not the experience we had hoped for, and we feel that this city is over-publicized. But anyway it's cool to have been there.
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Berry is back from Rio de Janeiro and he thinks the first day was a shock because many people exercised along the beach. Then Berry says they experienced both nice weather and bad weather and they ate at a local restaurant.
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train_1950
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Dexter: Hello. I need a room for two days from June 3 to 4. Do you have any spare room?
Ajai: Sorry, sir. We are fully booked on that day. But we do have rooms on June 5 and 6.
Dexter: OK. I book a single room for the two days.
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Ajai helps Dexter book a single room for two days.
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train_1951
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Beatrice: Hi, Ann. I hear you've started evening discussions on popular music. How is it going?
Ann: Pretty well. I must say I've learned a lot. But it would be nicer to have someone who knows more about the subject. Could you possibly join us?
Beatrice: Certainly. When do you usually meet?
Ann: We meet twice a week-Tuesday and Saturday. Is the time convenient for you?
Beatrice: Tuesday is OK. But I don't think I can come on Saturday.
Ann: What about Friday evenings? We hope to see you present.
Beatrice: OK. I'm free on Friday evenings.
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Ann invites Beatrice to join in the discussions and Beatrice agrees. They discuss the time to meet together.
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train_1952
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Vlad: Why don't you get another job for a change?
Aharon: But I like my job.
Vlad: Look, digging gardens is not a job for a university graduate.
Aharon: But the money's not bad and there's plenty of fresh air.
Vlad: If I were you, I'd take some kind of direction, like teaching law.
Aharon: Teaching? Anything but that. It's so boring.
Vlad: Come on, you really must think of the future.
Aharon: I'll tell you what. I'd like to be a doctor.
Vlad: Well, you should think very seriously about that. It means a lot of study, and then working all sorts of hours.
Aharon: Yes, maybe. But the idea sounds interesting.
Vlad: Well, then, you ought to get more information about it as soon as possible.
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Vlad suggests Aharon change a job because digging gardens is not a job for a university graduate and get more information if Aharon wants to be a doctor.
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train_1953
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Bernita: Good morning, sir. This way, please.
Emma: Thank you. It's nice here.
Bernita: I'm so glad you like it. What would you like? We serve tea, milk and coffee, cakes and cold drinks. Please look at the menu for morning drinks.
Emma: I'll try a cup of tea without sugar. How about you, Emma?
Shana: I'd like to have coffee with lemon and custard pudding.
Bernita: Anything else? We've the sirloin steak today, I suggest that you try them.
Emma: All right, Let's try them.
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Bernita helps Emma and Emma order a drink and cake. Bernita also recommends the sirloin steak to them.
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train_1954
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Jodie: Would you please teach me how to use the computer?
Gertie: Sure, let's take a look at the menu first.
Jodie: Do I have to turn on the computer?
Gertie: yes, we can look at the computer and computer menu at the same time. And this will help us undstand both better.
Jodie: What should I learn first?
Gertie: Right now I'll teach you to open files, save files and copy files. Are you ready?
Jodie: I am ready I am going to get, let's start!
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Gertie shows Jodie how to use the computer and how to open, save and copy files.
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train_1956
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Devinne: They are professors and government officials.
Karee: Where are they from?
Devinne: Most of them are from America and Europe.
Karee: What are they doing in Beijing?
Devinne: They are attending an international conference here.
Karee: Which hotel are they staying at?
Devinne: They are staying at the Hilton Hotel.
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Karee asks Devinne about the professors and government officials.
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train_1957
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Darren: What do you plan to do on Sunday morning?
Misty: Nothing special.
Darren: How about going to English corner with me?
Misty: Oh, I'd rather not.
Darren: Why not ?
Misty: You know, I am poor at English, especially spoken English.
Darren: That's why you should go there, If you don't dare to speak English owing to the fact that you are afraid of making mistakes, you simply will never learn English.
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Darren invites Misty to the English corner. Misty refuses. Darren thinks Misty ought to go.
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train_1958
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Nata: I hear you are planning to travel abroad.
Pearce: Yes, I'm going to the United States. Where do you think I should go?
Nata: In my opinion, there are several places you mustn't miss, like Washington DC, Las Vegas, New York and Los Angeles.
Pearce: Someone has suggested that we go to Hawaii.
Nata: Yes, you should consider Hawaii too. It's definitely worth a visit. There are some beautiful beaches there.
Pearce: I would definitely enjoy some beautiful sunshine.
Nata: That's right. I've been there twice with my parents and they both agree it is really a wonderful place.
Pearce: OK. I'll talk about it with my wife and I believe she'll love the idea of visiting Hawaii.
Nata: I hope you enjoy your trip.
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Pearce tells Nata Pearce's going to travel to the United States and asks Nata where to go.
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train_1959
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Mark: I'll have a get together with my friends tomorrow. Could you tell me what to wear Lucy?
Lucy: How about this red T-shirt Mark? It can make you look active.
Mark: Oh, red makes me tense. I'd rather wear the yellow T-shirt.
Lucy: The yellow one? Why?
Mark: Because it makes me feel relaxed and look confident.
Lucy: Ok, perhaps you should wear a black hat and blue jeans.
Mark: You mean a yellow T-shirt with a black hat and blue jeans? That's a good choice.
Lucy: Yeah, you must be a star at the party.
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Mark will have a get-together with Mark's friends and asks Lucy to tell Mark what to wear.
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train_1960
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Nikki: Kathy, it seems you're having a lot of fun playing tennis.
Kathy: Would you like to learn?
Nikki: Yes, how do you play?
Kathy: Tennis can be played in singles or doubles. Look, there, the outside lines are for doubles and the inside lines are for singles.
Nikki: How do you decide who start serving?
Kathy: Well, you can use a coin to decide. Whoever wins chooses either to serve or the side of the court.
Nikki: How do you count the score?
Kathy: At the beginning, the score would be love.
Nikki: Love means 0?
Kathy: You got it, it is then counted to 15, 30 and 40. If you get to 40 and win again, you win the game.
Nikki: The other side start serving then?
Kathy: Right, see? You know how to play now.
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Kathy teaches Nikki that tennis can be played singles or doubles and they use coins to decide who starts serving. She also introduces the scoring rules.
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train_1961
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Erica Stone: I'd like to speak to Mister Johnson, please.
Mister Johnson: Speaking.
Erica Stone: Oh hello. This is Erica Stone. My living room window was broken this afternoon. Can you repair it?
Mister Johnson: Sure, I can come over tomorrow afternoon. Is that OK?
Erica Stone: Could you come over now?
Mister Johnson: OK. I'll come over and take a look in a little while.
Erica Stone: You charge about $100, don't you?
Mister Johnson: Usually if it's a small window. See, didn't I repair a window for you a few weeks ago?
Erica Stone: Yes, you did.
Mister Johnson: Oh, and your little ones have broken the window again. Were they playing ball in the house?
Erica Stone: Well, no. I told them not to do that anymore. This time I broke it. I was practicing volleyball.
Mister Johnson: Oh, you did, did you?
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Erica calls Johnson and wants him to repair the window now. Last time the window was broken by kids but this time it was broken by Erica.
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train_1962
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Justine: Hi, professor Smith.
professor Smith: Hi, Justine, how are you?
Justine: I am OK, but I'm doing badly in your class. I am wondering how to do better.
professor Smith: I think comeing prepared class may do something to improve your grades.
Justine: How can I prepare for class?
professor Smith: Have you checked out my web page? All of my lecture notes are on my web page. You can download the notes and read them ahead of time.
Justine: Really? Wow, that would be very helpful.
professor Smith: Another good idea is to read each chapter in the book before class.
Justine: I usually don't read the chapter ahead of time. I thought hearing the lecture first was better than reading first.
professor Smith: Reading first is actually better. You should also write down ideas or notes while you're reading. That way, you can come to class with some questions.
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Professor Smith advises Justine to download the notes from his web page and read them beforehand or read each chapter in the book before class.
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train_1963
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Alli: Cindy, the date of the computer meeting has been set for next Tuesday. Could you do me a favor and call the hotel to book a room?
Karoline: Sure, I will take care of it right away. But what are you going to do about the appointment you had planned with Mr. Nolan? Do you want me to call him and cancel?
Alli: Oh, I completely forgot all about him. You know, I can't miss this appointment with him. It's too important. On second thought, I think I'd better send Sally to New York to attend the meeting. She's been working on the speech with me for a long time, and she should be able to give the speech in my place.
Karoline: You're right.
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Alli tells Cindy Alli needs to go to the computer meeting, but Alli cannot miss the appointment with Mr. Nolan so Alli sends Sally to the meeting instead.
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train_1964
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Jacquenette: Jenny, thank you for your help with my paper.
Jenny: It's my pleasure if I have done something helpful to you.
Jacquenette: I am really grateful for the reference books you offered me. But for the materials, I would not have written my paper so quickly.
Jenny: It's nice of you to say so. I am interested in your paper and I happen to have some books on the topic.
Jacquenette: Your books are important to me. Besides, you have given me some very good suggestions. I really thank you so much.
Jenny: You are welcome.
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Jacquenette thanks Jenny for giving some reference books and suggestions that help Jacquenette with Jacquenette's paper.
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train_1965
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Viola: Hello, Viola. I see that you take this book with you all day. What book is it?
Evangelin: A wrinkle in time.
Viola: You had a birthday party last weekend. So is this book a birthday gift from your friends or classmates?
Evangelin: It is a birthday gift. My uncle sent it to me from New York.
Viola: It must be a fantastic book, right?
Evangelin: Yeah, in the book, together with her brother Charles and her friend Calvin, Meg starts the journey to find her missing father, who is a scientist.
Viola: Sounds interesting. Can you lend it to me?
Evangelin: Yes, of course. But I haven't finished it yet. Today is Tuesday. I think I will finish it the day after tomorrow.
Viola: Great. I can't wait to read it.
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Viola tells Viola that the book is her birthday gift from her uncle. Viola will lend the book to Viola when she finishes reading.
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train_1966
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Dawna: How was your trip, Dan? I'd love to go round the world.
Dan: It was great. First we went to London but only for a few days as it rained all the time. Both of us got really wet.
Dawna: You went to Paris next, didn't you?
Dan: Well, Paris wasn't at all, sunny, but it was better than London, a bit cloudy.
Dawna: Did you go up the Eiffel Tower?
Dan: Yes. We both had a great time.
Dawna: Where did you go after Paris?
Dan: To Sydney. We didn't get to the famous Bondi Beach as there were a lot of thunderstorms. We did some shopping there.
Dawna: I bet that was expensive.
Dan: It wasn't as expensive as Tokyo. It was hot and sunny there, no rain at all for the whole 5 days we were there.
Dawna: And then you went to the USA, didn't you?
Dan: Yes, to San Francisco, which is famous for its fog. It was so thick that we didn't go to see the Golden Gate Bridge. But it was warmer than some of the other places.
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Dan went to London first and then to Paris. Then he went shopping in Sydney and finally went to San Francisco. He also tells Dawna about the weather in these cities.
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train_1967
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Madelon: I see there are some workmen on the site. When is the building work due to start?
Alisha: Well, it'll take three weeks to demolish the old building and clear away the debris. We should be ready to start the construction work in week 23.
Madelon: How long will the sub contractors be on site?
Alisha: About ten weeks in total if everything goes according to plan.
Madelon: I'm sure it will. So, we should be able to start moving the machinery in during week 34. I'll confirm that date with our suppliers.
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Alisha tells Madelon about the schedule of the building work. Madelon'll confirm the date of moving the machinery with suppliers.
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