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[ "I hear this hotel has got a new manager.", "That's why the rooms and the meals are better now." ]
[ "Hello, Richard. Nice to meet you.", "Hi, Barbara. Haven't seen you for ages!", "I've just come back from Canada. I was helping in a research program and I stayed in a town near Toronto for 2 months.", "Oh, how nice! Did your program go smoothly?", "Yes, and I'm going back in March to continue.", "Did you enjoy your stay in Canada?", "Oh, yes. They were very nice people. I mean, the people I worked with, very friendly and very helpful.", "Did you travel a lot there?", "No, we were very busy trying to finish the first part before Christmas. But my friends took me to quite a few parties and I never forget the big meal on Thanksgiving Day, and the fun we had on Boxing Day.", "What Day?", "Boxing Day. The day following Christmas Day." ]
[ "How do you eat sushi, Mister Nakamura?", "I usually use chopsticks but some people prefer just using hands.", "You can eat with your hands at the restaurant?", "Yeah, it's totally acceptable in the traditional sushi restaurant.", "Hmm, interesting. So do I just eat it straight?", "Well, I like to eat it straight and enjoy the natural flavor of the fish, but you can always go with wasabi.", "Wasabi? What's wasabi?", "Wasabi is a sauce, which gives sushi a spicy flavor.", "Oh, you mean the green stuff, which always makes my tears come out?", "Correct. Some restaurants actually give you wasabi along with your sushi dish so that you can control the hotness." ]
[ "Excuse me. I wonder if you can help me.", "Sure. What is it?", "I want to have my haircut, but I can't find the barbershop.", "I know where one is. Come on! I'll show you." ]
[ "Excuse me, but I'd like to have this shirt washed and ironed.", "OK, sir. Your shirt will be ready by Thursday morning. Anything else?" ]
[ "This cake was cut in 4 squares.", "Let's cut them in half, so that each person in our dormitory can have one." ]
[ "I drove by the Taiwanese snack place and I noticed that it's closed. I think it went out of business.", "You can't be serious. I just ate there yesterday and the owner didn't say anything about closing down." ]
[ "I came across your brother Tom on the flight to New York last month, when I was going there for a meeting.", "Oh, really?", "Sure, it was. Your brother was going there to take a holiday with his wife and children." ]
[ "I really have to be going.", "Why? Stay a little longer.", "No, I must catch the last bus." ]
[ "Jane, would you mind turning down the music?", "Why? I thought you would like to listen to some music while working.", "Yeah, but you know, jazz and classical are not really my thing. I prefer folk." ]
[ "Good morning.", "Morning.", "Come in, sit down. Now, you're a new patient, aren't you?", "Yes, that's right.", "Ok, so I better ask you some questions first. Now, have you ever had any serious illnesses or accidents?", "A broken leg I got from playing football when I was 17. I was in the school team at that time.", "Anything else?", "No, apart from that, nothing.", "And have you had any operations of any kind?", "No, the only time I've been to hospital before, was when I broke my leg.", "Fine, any allergies?", "Yes, to dust and cats.", "How do you react?", "They both make me sneeze a bit, nothing else." ]
[ "Honey, we still have some extra money after buying the TV set last week. If you want to buy something else, you can.", "Well, I need a bike. I don't want to go to work by bus anymore. There are so many people on the bus sometimes that I just can't get on it.", "What do you think of walking to work for exercise? I actually think you need a new computer. Your old one is pretty slow.", "Yes, I do need a computer. Then I will give up on the bike idea. Then I could have $400 to buy a new computer.", "Not just $400. I can give you $100 more than that. If you're going to buy a computer, you should buy a good one." ]
[ "Would you like a cup of coffee?", "Yes, that would be good.", "Cream or sugar?", "Neither, just some milk.", "OK. Oh, no.", "What's the matter?", "This machine is out of order.", "Did you lose your money?", "I sure did.", "You are to complain. These machines are always out of order.", "Well, you still want a cup of coffee, don't you?", "Yeah, let's go to the restaurant at the student center.", "But last time I was there, it was so crowded that I had to wait in line for almost half an hour.", "Really? Let's go somewhere else then. We can't take too long because we have a test at 3:00.", "OK, let's go to the library. There's another machine downstairs by the telephone." ]
[ "I just heard the boat wouldn't arrive until tomorrow morning.", "Gosh, what can I do to kill the next 11 hours?" ]
[ "I still can't believe that we won that lottery. Now we are millionaires.", "Yeah, now we could pay off our bank debts, and put our kids to college.", "And there would still be enough money left to travel around the world." ]
[ "What do you plan to do tomorrow?", "I have no plan. Maybe just stay at home and read a book.", "The weather report said it would be fine tomorrow. What about going on a picnic?", "Just you and me?", "No, I have invited my friend Sarah and her boyfriend.", "Why not? I love going on picnics.", "Great. What about picking you up at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning?", "OK." ]
[ "Ivy, how do you like your new apartment?", "Well, I wish I hadn't moved in. The man who lives upstairs often plays the piano till midnight. I really cannot stand it.", "Why don't you ask him to stop?", "I've tried, but it doesn't work. He never listens to me. what's worse, he isn't the only one that I cannot stand. The woman who lives across the hall often comes over to borrow things, but she seldom returns anything.", "Then don't lend her anything.", "Now I don't even open the door when she knocks, but it makes me uncomfortable. I'm afraid I'll have to move again.", "You can move in with my sister Susan. The girl Jennifer, who was sharing her apartment has moved out so she has an extra room now.", "That's great! Your sister is such a good girl. Everyone likes her. I'll call her and move as soon as possible. After all, I need to sleep very well every night in order to do well in the coming exam." ]
[ "Oh, I wish that bus would come! My feet are freezing. I suppose I've been here for 10 minutes or so.", "That's long enough in the winter.", "This morning the sun was shining!", "But it started to snow one hour ago. They're still predicting 2 or 3 inches.", "Well, I won't go into the office tomorrow. I'll just work from home.", "What do you do?", "I'm a lawyer. My office is around the corner.", "Oh, I work in the same building, in that travel agency next to the lobby. I've seen you walk by several times. Stop in and have a cup of coffee sometime!" ]
[ "I'd like to book seats for the Merchant of Venice, please.", "Yes, of course, sir.", "Have you got any seats downstairs, please?", "Yes, we have.", "How much are they, please?", "$3.75 each.", "Are there any seats at $2.50?", "Yes, there are, but upstairs. For how many?", "For 4, please.", "For which night?", "What about Saturday, October twenty-first?", "I can give you 4 seats in row 8. OK?", "Right. How long will the performance last?", "Two and a half hours." ]
[ "Do you always skip your lunch? Because I don't think you've eaten anything at noon.", "I'm skipping lunch lately because I'm too heavy." ]
[ "Mary and I will go out to dinner after class on Friday. Can you go with us?", "Yeah, sure, but what time are we going to go out? I have to be home by 10:00 or I'll get into trouble." ]
[ "Excuse me, is anyone sitting here?", "Erm..no, I'll just move my bag.", "Thanks, how long have you been waiting?", "Oh, about half an hour. I'm waiting for my friend to meet me. How about you?", "Oh, I've just got here about 3:30. I'm picking up my younger sister, she'll be arriving on a 4:00 o'clock bus.", "Where is she from?", "London. She's studying there.", "Me too. I'm studying business at the London School of Economics.", "She studies photography at the London College of Fashion.", "Yes, I know it. It's a very famous college. She must be good.", "Maybe, all I know is that she is always asking our dad for money to buy new cameras or something. What do you plan to do after University?", "Well, I might work in a cafe called the blue. But if possible, I'd really like to travel for a year, maybe to... Oh, I'm sorry. I've got to say goodbye, my friend just arrived. Well, it was nice chatting with you." ]
[ "You'd better take your umbrella with you. It looks like it's going to rain.", "You may be right. Thank you for mentioning this." ]
[ "Good morning. Can I help you, ma'am?", "Good morning, I'm looking for a coat for my younger sister. Her birthday is coming. I want to give her a good coat. Could you show me some?", "How about this one?", "It's nice. I like it!", "Which color do you want?", "Blue is her favorite color, but I think she looks better in yellow. Do you have a yellow one?", "Yes, we have. Which size would you like, medium or large?", "Neither, I would like a small.", "Na, I'm sorry. All the small yellow coats have just sold out. What about the green one? It looks nice, too.", "OK. How much is it?", "170 UN. I can give you 10% off.", "Great! Here is 155 UN. Please keep the change." ]
[ "Hello, I'm calling about the apartment you advertised.", "Yes. What kind of apartments are you interested in?", "I'm interested in a one bedroom, do you have any available?", "Yes, I have one. When do you need it?", "Sometime around next week. How much is the rent?", "Well, the rent is $650, with a $300 security deposit. Gas and water are included, but you pay for electricity.", "Sounds good. May I come over tomorrow to take a look?", "Sure, what time would you like to come?", "How about 10:00 AM?", "Good. May I have your name, please?" ]
[ "Excuse me, madam, I wonder if you could help me.", "Yes.", "Do you happen to know anything about the Flower Show?", "Well, it is in the Forest Park.", "Can you tell me something about it? Is it interesting?", "I'm afraid I'm not really sure because I have not had the time to see it, but my daughter was there that day before yesterday. She said it was really beautiful. All sorts of flowers, roses, tulips. You name it, they have it. You see the show is one of the tourist attractions in our city. Go there and take a look, young man.", "I will. By the way, do you know when it is open?", "Well, let me see. It's open in the afternoon. My daughter told me." ]
[ "What will you do after graduation?", "I don't know whether to go out on my own or work for a large company." ]
[ "I like all the colors you've used in your picture, Bobby. Why don't you try putting a little more detail in it?", "OK, Mrs White. I just need to go to the bathroom and wash out my brush first." ]
[ "Lucky for me, the shopping mall is within walking distance.", "But I want to go nowhere without a car." ]
[ "Didn't you say you would wash the dishes?", "Uh yes, I did, I mean after the news.", "Oh I see, maybe next time, I'll make dinner after the news, too.", "OK, OK, I'll do it right now." ]
[ "Oh dear, I have locked the key in my room again. How I wish I could remember it.", "Well, don't worry, These things happen." ]
[ "So, Jane, how many books have you written?", "5. And I'm working on my sixth now.", "I've just read two of your books. Have you got all your finished books published?", "No. I have just published three of them. The first two were not well written. And I don't plan to get them published.", "But you're famous around the country now. I'm sure you'll get them published.", "Well, I don't want to let down my readers. So how is your work?", "Very good, but a bit tiring. Some students are very naughty." ]
[ "With Scott and Tina both up for the same job, I feel nervous when they're in the same room.", "I just try to act normally. Like tell them a joke or something, that usually breaks the ice." ]
[ "Janet, it's Oscar. Did I wake you up?", "No, but I'm going to get up then.", "Sorry, listen. I'll arrive in Florida on the fifteenth Orlando Airport. Do you want to meet me then?", "Sure, welcome to Florida, and how are you going to Disney World?", "I will take a taxi at the airport, how about meeting there?", "Why don't we meet at the Kennedy Space Center. It's not that far from my company.", "Ok, and then I'm meeting John Hamilton. Do you remember him?", "Yeah. I remember him. What else are you going to do with him?", "We're going to dive, then will drive straight up to Panhandle. You know, we want to spend some time relaxing on the beach." ]
[ "Hello Mary, this is Bob Smith at the office. Is bill feeling any better today?", "Oh yes. Thank you, Mister Smith. He's feeling much better, but the doctor says he'll have to stay in bed until Wednesday.", "You'd better take good care of him these days, don't worry about your work.", "It's very kind of you to understand thank you." ]
[ "It's only five o'clock now. We're supposed to check in at the counter thirty minutes before our plane takes off.", "Yes, I know. The boarding time on the ticket says 7:05. We're going to take off at 7:35. We still have plenty of time to enjoy something.", "let's enjoy a meal and then buy some souvenirs for our friends in nearby shops.", "Look, there is a restaurant over there." ]
[ "How soon will Nancy come back?" ]
[ "How can I help you mam?", "I was hoping you could look at my car today for the past few weeks. It has been making very strange noises.", "What kinds of noises?", "It sounds as if something is being damaged in the wheels. It only happens when I'm slowing down.", "Wow, it sounds like you need new brakes.You'll have to leave the car with us until tomorrow.", "Gosh, I was thinking you'd be able to get it back to me this afternoon.", "Unfortunately, we need to order the parts and we can't get started until they arrive. If I order them now, they'll be here this afternoon or tomorrow morning at the latest.", "I see. Well, why don't I just bring my car back in the morning? There is a show I really want to see downtown tonight.", "I don't think that's a good idea. You're risking your life by driving this car. If I were you I'd check the bus schedule." ]
[ "Did you get the injury playing football, Jim?", "Yes, one of the boys kicked my foot instead of the ball.", "The best thing for you to do is to rest your leg for 48 hours.", "When can I go back to school?", "You can go back in 4 days. But you'll need to avoid sports for a month." ]
[ "Would you please drop this book off at the library for me when you go to school?", "I would if I were going, but I have to work today." ]
[ "What are you doing?", "I'm working on my college application. I just started writing my personal statement, but I'm having a hard time.", "What does it have to be about?", "It's basically just an essay about why I want to go to college and what I hope to do there. It's difficult to write, because I don't know what to major in yet. I know I want to go to college. I just don't have an idea of why I want to go.", "Why not just tell the truth in your essay?", "You mean I should write about the fact that I don't know what to do with my life?", "Yeah. I mean, I doubt if anyone really knows what career they want to have when they first go to college. You have years to figure that out.", "I guess I could write about that.", "What else do you need to do to finish your application?", "I need 2 recommendation letters. I asked my English teacher and my math teacher. Mrs. Watson turned hers in, but I'm waiting on my math teacher. I wanted to ask my drama teacher, Mr. Bennett, but I've only had one class with him, so I decided not to. I already turned in my grades and my SAT score." ]
[ "Do you want to go to the movies this afternoon?", "OK. What time?", "If we go to the 3:15 show, then we'll be able to meet Tony for an early dinner.", "3:15 is fine. That'll give me time to finish typing these reports first." ]
[ "How is there only one more week of summer vacation before we have school again? I haven't even been to the beach yet. Can we go tomorrow?", "I'd love to but I promise to Sadie I'd go to the movies with her." ]
[ "Good morning, Phillips Electronics. This is Jane speaking, how may I help you today?", "Oh, um, I was looking for Myers Ice Cream company. Sorry about that.", "No problem, have a nice day, sir." ]
[ "Hello, it is Carol, isn't it?", "Oh! Mike? Oh my goodness, I haven't seen you for ages.", "Nice to see you again after all these years. What have you been doing?", "Well, I tried many things after we left school. I'm now working for a large oil company, in charge of sales mainly, so I travel a lot.", "Oh, that's great, you must really enjoy that.", "Oh, I do. It's exciting, it is quite tiring, though. What about you Mike? What do you do?", "I work in a law firm. I'm practicing business law, you know?", "Oh, that's interesting.", "Yeah, I'm happy doing what I do.", "Good." ]
[ "Dave, I'm going to pick up food and drink for Saturday's picnic. Any suggestions?", "Well, everyone has been talking about having a barbecue down by the river. So why don't you pick up some hamburger and hot dogs?", "OK, but how much hamburger meat are we going to need? And hot dogs, too.", "I don't know. How about 3 pounds of hamburger and a couple of packages of hot dogs?", "Oh, that's not going to be enough. Do you remember the last picnic in the mountains? Jim, your roommate, ate about 10 hamburgers by himself.", "Yeah, I remember that. Then 7 packages of hot dogs should be enough. And you'd better pick up some chicken for those who don't like hamburgers or hot dogs.", "OK. How about 5 or 6 bags of potato chips.", "Better make that 8.", "OK. Uh, we still need some soft drinks. How about 10 of those 2 liter bottles?", "Sounds fine. But be sure to buy a variety of drinks.", "OK. And what about dessert?", "Well, maybe we could ask Kathy to make a few cherry pies like she did last time." ]
[ "Good evening. How can I help you?", "Do you have any rooms?", "Yes, would you like a single room, a double room or a twin room?", "I need a room for myself and my wife. So a double room, please. Oh, we don't smoke. So a non-smoking one, please.", "OK, and for how many nights?", "We'll check in tonight and will check out this Friday morning, so 3 nights." ]
[ "Lotus restaurant, can I help you?", "Hello, I'd like a non smoking table for four tomorrow at about 1:00 o'clock. The name is Jane.", "Ok, I'll check it for you." ]
[ "You are getting married in 3 weeks. So have you prepared the church, catering and transport?", "Yes, we've taken care of all those. The only thing that isn't ready yet is my wife's wedding dress." ]
[ "Hello, XYZ Accounting.", "Hello, could I speak to Brian Robinson, please?", "Mister Robinson is in a meeting right now. Can I put you through to his voicemail?", "No thanks, I'll try back later. I just have a couple of quick questions about my tax return.", "Oh, maybe another accountant could help you. I think Gina Bowers could answer your questions. I'll transfer you if you like?" ]
[ "Hi Sue. How's it going?", "Oh, hi, Frank. Just fine. How are your classes?", "Pretty good. I'm glad this is my last term here though.", "Why is that? I thought you were enjoying school.", "I was, but now I'm getting tired of it. I'm ready for the real world.", "What are you planning to do when you graduate?", "First, I want to get a job as a computer programmer and then after 5 years or so I'd like to start my own business.", "Sounds good. I still have 3 terms to go until I'm done." ]
[ "Hi, Penny. I'm going to New York University as an exchange student for the next term. What kind of accommodation do you suggest, homestay or shared apartments?", "Well, staying with local families will certainly give you a better language environment, but you can have more privacy if you live in an apartment. If I were you I would choose the former." ]
[ "The meeting begins at 5:00, but I think we should be there by 4:30 to get everything ready.", "So let's meet at the station by 2:30 and we travel up together.", "Alright." ]
[ "Where are you going to look for your job?", "How about Beijing? It is the place I am always dreaming of.", "Good. It is the place full of opportunities as well as competitions. When are you going to leave?", "Tomorrow morning. The 8:45 train.", "Then you'd better go back and get all of the things ready. By the way, have you got the ticket?", "Not yet. I plan to buy it tomorrow when I get to the railway station.", "Then you probably won't have a seat on the train. Shall I give you a ride? You know, I bought a car last month.", "No, thanks. I can manage myself. Trust me. And there will be more things to handle by myself in the future.", "Of course I trust you. Then is there anything I can do for you?", "Yes, just cross your fingers for me." ]
[ "Now let's stop talking and get going. I need to be in my office in 15 minutes, or I'll be late for a meeting.", "OK. Bye." ]
[ "I've read a report on the people who can use the foreign language, mainly English.", "Really? What's it about?", "It's mainly about different attitudes people have towards the foreign language learning. About 27% of the people think a foreign language is a must in their daily life.", "I can't agree more. There're more and more people learning foreign languages.", "That's ture. About 35% of the people at learning are willing to learn the foreign language.", "As far as I'm concerned, many people especially students are forced to do so because of exams.", "Yes, that accounts for twenty one percent. There are also about 15% of the people who take a foreign language to be useless and they take no interest in them at all.s" ]
[ "This plane should have taken off half an hour ago.", "I'm sorry for the delay. We'll be taking off shortly." ]
[ "How are you doing, Andrew?", "Not well. I've been feeling pretty lonely lately.", "But you have so many friends. How could you be lonely?", "You know what they say, a friend to all as a friend to none. I don't feel like I really know any of my friends. In fact, I should probably call them acquaintances, not friends.", "What about me? I'm your friend.", "I know you are, but you're my girlfriend. I wish I had a guy friend to hang out with sometimes.", "I know what you mean, I find it difficult to make new friends, too. It's not as easy as it was when we were young, is it?", "Not at all.", "I've made a lot of new friends since I started learning English. Maybe you could join a club or take a class to make some new friends." ]
[ "Someone's just stolen my purse. I left it on this table when I went to the restroom. And when I came back, I saw this man running out of the cafe. He is about 17 with short brown hair and wears a black jacket.", "OK, madam. I'll call the police now. But I'm afraid we aren't responsible for your loss, although it took place here.", "I know." ]
[ "You said you'd get here around 6:00 PM. It's already 20 to 7 now.", "I'm terribly sorry, but I got stuck in traffic again." ]
[ "I have heard great things about the movie that just came out! Will you want to go to see it tonight?", "I'd love to, but the end of term exams are on the way. I think I'd better stay home getting ready for it." ]
[ "Can I speak to Mr.Black please?", "I'm sorry, but he is out now.", "Would you please tell Mr.Black to call back Mr.Lee?", "Sure, I will." ]
[ "I'd like to open a savings account.", "Fine. I'll need some information to fill out an application for you. Name?", "Alice. Alice.", "Social Security number?", "900900999.", "OK, home address?", "8818 Tavistock Square apartment 9C.", "Home and work phone numbers?", "My home number is 4445244, my office number is 4441616.", "OK, do you want to open a regular or temporary account?", "A temporary account.", "How much would you like to deposit to open the account?", "$5500.", "Alright, let's go over to the teller and will get you a passbook." ]
[ "Tom, aren't you going to school this morning?", "I called my head teacher and said I didn't feel well this morning.", "Then I'll take you to the hospital.", "I will feel quite well after the football match this morning, mom." ]
[ "I can't believe you're leaving tomorrow, all the way to Tokyo. Be sure to send us a postcard and write us a letter or 2.", "Look, I'm going to be busy. We've got Japanese culture classes in the morning and then field trips in the afternoon. You know it's a really busy program and I will go out with my new friends in the evening. Hey, what are you doing?", "Just checking your suitcase, where your travelers checks? Do you remember what they told us at the bank?", "Yes, I should carry my checks separately from my ID card. That way even if the checks are stolen, I can order new ones easily." ]
[ "I'd like to buy these for greeting cards. Are they 10 Yuan each?", "Three of them are, but that smaller one costs only half the price of the big one." ]
[ "I usually do some reading instead of going shopping on Sundays.", "But I enjoy going swimming." ]
[ "I saw a beautiful fish in the market the other day, it was orange and blue. I'm thinking of buying some next Sunday.", "Where would you keep them?", "In that round bottle over there.", "It's a bit small, isn't it?", "So are the fish.", "I think you should get a tank if you want to keep fish.", "Really?", "Yes, you should never keep fish in a small round bottle. They don't get enough air. I suggest we go shopping together and look for a nice tank.", "That might be quite expensive.", "Check the prices before you buy one and you ought to put a few large rocks in the tank. Fish love swimming around the rocks and through holes in them.", "Is there anything else that I ought to get?", "Yes, you need to get some underwater plants, for one thing they keep the water clean, also they make the tank look much prettier." ]
[ "We're going to France for a couple of weeks in September. Tickets are a bit cheaper then.", "Yeah. And the weather is agreeable, too. Are you staying on the coast or are you going to visit lots of different places?", "Well, the village we're hoping to stay in isn't far from the coast. It's probably only about a 30-minute drive, but we thought we'd better leave the car behind and go walking instead of going to the beach.", "Sounds very healthy." ]
[ "Excuse me. Is this seat taken?", "No, it isn't.", "Would you mind moving over one? So my friend and I can sit together.", "No, not at all." ]
[ "I have found that Chinese people really enjoy drinking tea.", "Yeah, tea is an important part of Chinese culture.", "I know there are many kinds of tea, such as Longjing Tea, Biluochun Tea and Oolong Tea.", "Yeah, Qimen Black Tea, Huangshan Maofeng Tea, and Jasmine Tea are also very famous.", "How are they different from each other?", "They taste different, because they're made differently. Black tea is heavy but green tea is light." ]
[ "What about doing running tonight?", "I'd love to. When is the latest time for us to start?", "I wanted to start at 7:30 PM. But Lucy wanted to start half an hour later than that, so let's start then." ]
[ "Oh, when is your flight to Athens?", "Sunday. Why?", "Would you be able to come over on Saturday night?", "Yes, I should have finished packing by then.", "My friends will give me a graduation party.", "Terrific.", "I'll pick you up.", "That isn't necessary.", "My dad will let me borrow the car.", "Oh, well. That would be very nice.", "About 8 o'clock.", "8 o'clock is fine.", "Great. It's a date.", "Who's going to be there?", "Just my friend Peter and a few kids from school.", "I'm going to miss all of you. You've been like a second family to me while in New York.", "We're going to miss you.", "Maybe you could come to visit me in Greece.", "I'm counting on it." ]
[ "Hi May. How areyour parents?", "Fine. I talked to them last night. They're traveling in Europe right now.", "Are they making another documentary film?", "They might finish it by Thanksgiving.", "You must miss them very much.", "I do, but I like the life here with Robert.", "Robert really enjoys dressing up like stars", "And other famous People. It's a strange hobby." ]
[ "Father's sixtieth birthday is coming.", "How should we celebrate it for him?", "I plan to take the whole family for a big meal in a fancy restaurant. I'll also invite some relatives." ]
[ "I ran into our friend Mark yesterday on the street.", "Was he shopping there? I heard he wanted a new T-shirt.", "No, he was meeting his girlfriend Sarah there. They were going to see a movie." ]
[ "David, I heard you had an unpleasant experience when you were on holiday in Florida. What happened exactly?", "We were having an enjoyable day out at a wildlife park and suddenly this lion started walking towards me.", "Oh, that must have been terrible.", "Yes, it was. I started running away as fast as I could and I didn't see where I was going. I ran into a tree and hit my head quite badly.", "Oh dear, you poor thing. And the lion?", "Luckily, one of the park keepers put it back in its cage and called for first aid. So nothing more serious happened.", "I'm pleased to hear that." ]
[ "Excuse me, how can I find the European paintings?", "Take the lift to the third floor and turn right. There just next to the black and white photography show.", "Got it. Thank you." ]
[ "Sorry for being late, but my bike broke down on the way, it can't be helped.", "Oh really? Come on. This is the third time you have made the same excuse." ]
[ "I'd like a dozen eggs and a bottle of water please.", "That's $5 please. Would you like a bag? That's $0.20.", "Yes, please." ]
[ "The Summer Palace is one of the most famous imperial gardens in China. During various wars, it suffered extensive damage though.", "It's a surprise that the Summer Palace is so well preserved." ]
[ "How annoying. This thing breaks down almost once a week.", "It needs to be repaired.", "It sure does, but we have to walk up 6 flights of stairs at moment.", "Well, it's not bad for me to have a walk before work." ]
[ "Dr. Morris office, what can I do for you?", "Hello, this is Bob. Can I come to see the doctor at 9:30?", "Sorry, but he will be seeing another patient then. Can you come half an hour earlier?" ]
[ "Now, this get together we're having at club mango.", "Yes, that's right.", "It's not my favorite place. Couldn't we think of somewhere better?", "Well, the other seemed to be happy enough with it.", "The trouble is, it's so noisy there that you can't really have any sort of conversation and surely that's the point of us all getting together." ]
[ "And what seems to be the trouble Miss Lee?", "I have a terrible pain in my stomach.", "I see, how long is this pain been occuring?", "Since late last night.", "I see, let me have a look, shall I? And what did you eat yesterday?", "We went to an American seafood restaurant and then we went to eat Chinese food, after that we had a lot of Italian things.", "Did you throw up or did you have the runs?", "Both.", "Well, that could be an upset stomach from over eating. Allergic to any drugs?", "No.", "Alright, take the medicine every 6 hours and stay in bed today.", "Thank you doctor." ]
[ "Jonathan, look at all these dirty clothes. It's time to teach you how to use the washing machine.", "Oh mom, do I have to?", "Yes. You're 16 now. I was doing laundry when I was half your age, your sister has been doing it since she was 10. So it's your turn to learn.", "Fine. It's just that there are so many buttons and settings.", "It's easy once you know how to do it. This is the load setting, choose small medium or large based on how many clothes your washing. I'm sure you can figure that out for yourself.", "I can do that.", "Good, next you choose the temperature, cold, warm or hot, just use cold for now.", "OK, and this spin cycle?", "That is for how fast the machine turns. Normal is what you will be using for most of your clothes. Heavy is for your jeans and towels, light is for your sheets and pillowcases. But I'll do those for you." ]
[ "Helen Air Restaurant. Headwaiter. Good morning.", "I'd like to book a table for 3.", "And is that for today, sir?", "Of course.", "And what time, sir?", "Oh, about 10 o'clock, I suppose.", "I am afraid we only serve breakfast until 10:00 AM, sir.", "Oh well, 9 o'clock then." ]
[ "Hi John, are you used to the curriculum in our school?", "Yeah, I think it's very interesting. In my country, students often go to school from 7:30 in the morning until 5:30 in the afternoon.", "5 days a week too.", "Actually 5 and 1/2. On Saturday, there is only 1/2 day.", "That's too much I think. By the way, where are you going? Do you want to have dinner with me in the school canteen?", "Well, I'm going to return the books to the library. And I want to find more books about your culture." ]
[ "Concorde college, how can I help you?", "Hello, would you put me through to Miss O'Shea? It's Allison Clark calling.", "I'm afraid she doesn't seem to be available at the moment, would you like to leave a message?", "Yes, please, my name is Allison Clark. I've got an appointment with her at 1:00 tomorrow afternoon. But I'm wondering whether I can change it to 3:00 o'clock. I very much appreciated if she could let me know by noon tomorrow. My mobile number is 07720882704.", "Ok, I'll pass your message on to her." ]
[ "A double cheeseburger with everything on it, some large curly fries and a medium Pepsi.", "OK. Your total is $6.88." ]
[ "Well, here we are in LA. Where shall we go first? Let's look at the map.", "I hear the Grand Canyon is the most beautiful place on Earth. In the Colorado River goes right through it.", "OK, let's go there. Can we camp near there or do we have to find a hotel?", "I guess there are no village houses and we won't have to spend money on hotels until we had a big city.", "OK, where do we go from there?", "How about heading North? It starts to boil in the Southwest in the summer.", "Then let's head up and camp a few days in the Yellowstone National Park.", "Great. We can stay one night in Salt Lake City on the way. Then we can go horseback riding and fishing on Lake Yellowstone in the Yellowstone National Park. If we go all the way out to some of the remote parts of the park, we can look for bears and other wild animals.", "That sounds a little scary.", "Yeah, but exciting. Do you think we can do all of this in a week? We've got to get back in time for school registration." ]
[ "What are you doing here, Tom?", "I am organizing my fishing equipment.", "What for?", "I'm going fishing with my best friend.", "So you really like fishing huh?", "Yeah, I do.", "When did you first become interested in fishing?", "Long ago. You know my father really likes fishing. When I was a child, he took my brother and me to the riverside to go fishing. It was around that time that I started to get into it." ]
[ "What are you doing, Jane?", "I am planning a party.", "A party? What party? Your birthday party?", "Of course not. My birthday is in December, don't you remember? It's the company's party. The general manager wants to invite some famous scientists, bankers and professors from universities to the party. These people are very important to the development of the company.", "Have you finished all the planning?", "Finished? You must be joking. I have just started. I still need to get a lot more information and I'll have to write many invitation letters.", "Can I help you?", "Would you? That would be very nice. Let me tell you what to do first." ]
[ "I'm busy, dear. What do you need this time?", "I can't find my pencils.", "I put them in your bag this morning." ]
[ "The film starts at 7:30. So, shall we meet at 6:00 o'clock? We could go for a meal first.", "6:00 o'clock is a bit early for me. I've to finish a report this afternoon. How about 7:15 outside the cinema? We could always go for something to eat after the film. I think it finishes at about 9:30." ]
[ "According to the report, about 90% of the students did quite well in history, but only 70% in literature.", "Well, I still think that history is a little more complicated than literature." ]
[ "I'm hungry, mom. Look, there's a Chinese restaurant over there.", "But it's too expensive, isn't it?", "No, it isn't. And the food there is delicious.", "OK. Let's go." ]
[ "I'm hungry, shall we go for a bite to eat?", "Sounds good.", "And then, how about going to see the new film?", "It's wonderful." ]
[ "Hi, this is Mary from doctor Lewis's office. We just want to remind you of your appointment on Friday.", "Thank you. I almost forgot.", "So, we'll see you on Friday." ]
[ "Hello, Lin Fang!", "Oh! Hi, Lucy!", "What's the next lesson, Lin Fang?", "English.", "Oh, good! That's my favorite subject.", "That's because you always find it so easy. I find it very difficult so I don't like it much.", "Nancy finds English quite difficult too. But she says it's her favorite subject.", "Yes, I know, and her second favorite subject is math.", "Math is my worst. I don't like it. I always get the answers wrong.", "So if English is your favorite subject, what's your second favorite?", "PE. What about you?", "I'm not sure. Both Chinese and science are my favorite subjects. I think I like Chinese a little more than science.", "You are very different from Nancy. She doesn't like science at all." ]