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test_201 | Ernie: Ernie, I'm really excited about starting this band together. We're going to be the two coolest students on campus.
Gene: I know! It's gonna be great. But what kind of music do you think we should play?
Ernie: That's a good question. You know I love hip hop, so maybe we can play some Vanilla Ice songs.
Gene: Hmm. . . Vanilla Ice? I know his most famous song, ' Ice Ice Baby, ' but I don't know his other songs.
Ernie: That's OK. You can buy his songs on iTunes and listen to them. | Ernie and Ernie plan to start a band and they decide to play hip hop music. |
test_202 | Xenia: I want to make sure my son receives this letter. It has an important certificate in it.
Venkat: You can send it either by certified mail or registered mail. If you only want to make sure it is received, send it by certified mail. It's less expensive.
Xenia: OK. How about this package?
Venkat: What's in it?
Xenia: A watch.
Venkat: You should insure it for the value of the watch. And send it by registered mail if it's more expensive. As it's the safest way. | Venkat suggests Xenia send a certificate by certified mail and a watch by registered mail. |
test_203 | Phaidra: Hello. Welcome to this week's People You Meet. Today, we present to you Mark Leach, an information officer in London.
Mark Leach: Hi everyone, my name's Mark Leach. I'm an information officer at the Britain Business Center, which is a tourist office for the British tourist board in London. Here, we offer a tourist information service to mainly visitors from overseas. And each year, we have about 500,000 people come to the office.
Phaidra: Wow. That's a large number of people. How do you manage to meet the needs of so many people?
Mark Leach: I'm in charge of an information team. The team has about 10 officers who give tourist information directly over the counter to visitors. We speak a total of 13 languages altogether.
Phaidra: That's pretty cool. So what exactly do you do everyday?
Mark Leach: Well, we act as a one stop shop for anyone who wants to come in. So it could be that they want a day trip from London, which is a very popular request. And we can offer suggestions of where to go and how to get there. If people want a two week tour of Britain, we can plan out exactly where to visit, what roads to take.
Phaidra: So, do you have any suggestions for people coming to Britain?
Mark Leach: A good suggestion is to see as much as you can. But try to come back again and again to see different parts of the country, because in that way you really experience it. | Phaidra introduces Mark Leach to this week's People You Meet. Mark Leach describes his job responsibilities and gives advice to people coming to Britain. |
test_204 | Fawna: Hey Ayden, I was wondering if you could do me a favor.
Ayden: That depends. What is it?
Fawna: It's kind of a big favor. I'm absolutely flat broke, and I owe my landlady $ 200. she's given me until Friday to give it to her, but I don't get paid until next Monday. Do you think you could loan me some cash until I get paid?
Ayden: I'd love to help you out, but I'm a bit short on cash this month as well. I had to get a new engine put into my car, and that ate up my savings.
Fawna: If you can't give me the full amount, a fraction of it would still help. I'll pay you back on Monday. I promise.
Ayden: Let's see, I've got about $ 50 to get me through the weekend. I can only spare about $ 20. I would give you more if I had it, I just don't have much money to my name right now.
Fawna: Thanks a lot Ayden. Every little bit will help. Tell you what, if you aren't doing anything tonight, why don't you come over and have dinner at my place.
Ayden: That'd be great. Thanks! What time should I come over?
Fawna: How about at 6 pm?
Ayden: See you then! | Fawna wants to borrow $200 from Ayden to pay for the house rent but Ayden lends $20 because of the lack of money. They decide to have dinner at Fawna's place. |
test_205 | Neale: How may I help you?
Loree: I would like to return this book.
Neale: Is that all you need?
Loree: I also want to check out this video.
Neale: Is that all you would like to check out?
Loree: That's all I need.
Neale: Do you have your library card?
Loree: Here it is.
Neale: Make sure to take proper care of this video.
Loree: That won't be a problem.
Neale: If you damage the video, you will be fined.
Loree: I won't damage it. | with Neale's help, Loree returns a book and checks out a video in the library. |
test_206 | Mavis: Honey, could you help me here a minute?
Honey: Sure, sweetie. What are you doing?
Mavis: I want to put this curtain up.
Honey: OK. Why don't you just hold the ladder, and I'll put it up.
Mavis: Thanks, dear. | Honey suggests that Mavis hold the ladder and Honey will put the curtain up. |
test_207 | Mr. Foster: Mr. Blake? Mr. Foster's on the phone. He'd like to know if you can send over those training manuals?
Mr. Blake: Oh, tell him I'll leave them at his office tomorrow afternoon.
Mr. Foster: He was hoping that you could drop them off this afternoon.
Mr. Blake: I'm afraid that I can't do that. They're at the printer's being copied. They'll be back tomorrow before 1 o'clock. | Mr. Blake explains the training manuals cannot be sent today because they are still being copied. |
test_208 | Antonia: May, do you mind helping me prepare for the picnic?
May: Sure. Have you checked the weather report?
Antonia: Yes. It says it will be sunny all day. No sign of rain at all. This is your father's favorite sausage. Sandwiches for you and Daniel.
May: No, thanks Mom. I'd like some toast and chicken wings.
Antonia: Okay. Please take some fruit salad and crackers for me.
May: Done. Oh, don't forget to take napkins disposable plates, cups and picnic blanket.
Antonia: All set. May, can you help me take all these things to the living room?
May: Yes, madam.
Antonia: Ask Daniel to give you a hand?
May: No, mom, I can manage it by myself. His help just causes more trouble. | May is helping her mother to do some preparation for the picnic. |
test_209 | Raul: Would you like to know about benefits and so forth?
Sir: Please. Everyone enjoys hearing the benefits of something!
Raul: With this agreement we can bring over you many benefits. For example, head offices of your group companies can get really prompt integrated fund transfers and centralised allocations. This helps internal supervision and admin run smoothly.
Sir: That is wonderful. We've been having serious problems in that area. Our internal accounts seem so messy at the moment, nothing is running smoothly and it's costing us time and money.
Raul: Hopefully signing up for this Network Settlement Service will solve all of that. If you are sure, we can go ahead now, Sir. How does 10 am tomorrow sound, to get all of the paperwork out of the way? | Raul is introducing the benefits of Network Settlement Service to Sir, and confirms when to get the paperwork done. |
test_210 | Jermaine: You're going to set up your own law office, aren't you?
Ailee: Yes. After so many years of hard work, I'd rather I had an office of my own.
Jermaine: If you need help, don't hesitate to ask me.
Ailee: I'll be very glad if you would help.
Jermaine: I'd like to wish you every success in your new venture.
Ailee: Thank you. I wish I would.
Jermaine: Good luck to you. | Ailee is going to set up Ailee's own law office. Jermaine wishes Ailee good luck. |
test_211 | Robina: Good afternoon, sir. Can I help you?
Meredeth: I'd like a beef-burger, a French fries and a milk shake, please.
Robina: What flavor would you prefer, sir?
Meredeth: I'm not quite sure. What do you have?
Robina: We have strawberry, chocolate, vanilla and banana.
Meredeth: Very well, I'll try the banana flavor.
Robina: Anything else, sir?
Meredeth: No, thanks. That will be all. | Meredeth orders some food with Robina's assistance. |
test_212 | Dulcine: Mary, do you often do your shopping online?
Mary: Yes. I'm used to online shopping. It's convenient and time-saving. You can buy anything you want and they will send it to your home or any place you want.
Dulcine: How about the price?
Mary: You can get the same product at a much lower price.
Dulcine: Last week, I tried to buy some clothes online, but I didn't know how to pay for them.
Mary: You should open an account at the online bank first. After that, you can buy anything online.
Dulcine: Are there many things online?
Mary: Sure. You can find everything all over the world. Let's check it out online! | Mary tells Dulcine the advantages of shopping online and Dulcine should open an online bank account and try it. |
test_213 | Kelsi: We're having a department meeting at 10 o'clock, ok?
Leorah: That's fine. . . I need to pick up some stationary-you know, a stapler, scissors, files, who should I see about that?
Kelsi: See Julie, the receptionist. She knows where all that stuff is kept. You might like a calendar for you desk. She can give you one of those too.
Leorah: Thanks. I need to make a few photocopies.
Kelsi: The photocopier is near my office. Come on, I'll show you where it is.
Leorah: Do you enjoy working in this office?
Kelsi: Yes, I do. Everyone's really friendly. Sometimes, I wish I worked outdoors more, especially during the summer.
Leorah: What's usually discussed at the department meetings?
Kelsi: We usually tell each other where we are with various clients and potential clients. The boss assigns extra duties to people who she thinks can best deal with them. It's also a chance to put forward su | Kelsi informs Leorah of the meeting and helps Leorah pick up some stationery. Kelsi also shares the experience of working and meetings. |
test_214 | Kristel: Hi, may I get you anything to drink?
Dayna: Yes, please. May I get a glass of lemonade?
Kristel: Would you like an appetizer?
Dayna: May I get an order of barbeque wings?
Kristel: Sure, would you like anything else?
Dayna: That'll be fine for now, thank you.
Kristel: Okay, tell me when you want to order the rest of your food.
Dayna: Excuse me. I'm ready to order.
Kristel: What would you like?
Dayna: Let me have the baby-back ribs.
Kristel: Sure, will there be anything else that I can get you?
Dayna: That will be it for now. | Kristel helps Dayna to order a drink and some food. |
test_215 | Obie: All right. I want to bring everybody back on this subject. When can we start working on this?
Webster: Well, we could probably get started with a preparatory meeting this afternoon at 2:00.
Obie: I tell you what, 2:00 is not available for me, but you can get started and I'll come by at around 3:00
Webster: That's fine with me. How much time are we going to have to work on this?
Obie: Perhaps one year, I'm not sure. | Obie and Webster negotiate the timing of the preparatory meeting for a future subject. |
test_216 | Erwin: What's up?
Xylina: I guess there is some kind of virus seeking into my computer, I can't send out this e-mail. Do you have the number of the text port?
Erwin: Do you mind I have a look at your computer?
Xylina: Of course not, I appreciate that.
Erwin: Well, it has nothing to do with virus. The problem is your attachment is a bit larger. It has exceeded the e-mail capacity.
Xylina: I see. What can I do now?
Erwin: You can send a compressed one. | Erwin finds that Xylina e-mail exceeds capacity and suggests Xylina compress the email. |
test_217 | Jermaine: Excuse me, could you help me?
Allina: Yes, what seems to be the problem?
Jermaine: Well. I was wondering if anyone has turned in a passport?
Allina: I am afraid not. Have you lost your passport?
Jermaine: I think so. I can't find it anywhere in my hotel room and I remember the last place I used it yesterday was in this department store.
Allina: Where exactly did you use your passport in the store?
Jermaine: In the shoe department. I had to show it to pay for these shoes with my traveler's cheques.
Allina: Well, let me call the shoe department to see if they'Ve found a passport. Sorry, your passport hasn't turned up there either.
Jermaine: Then what shall I do?
Allina: You can fill in this lost property report and I will keep my eye out for it. These kinds of things usually turn up eventually, but I suggest you contact your embassy and tell them about your situation, so they can issue you a new passport in case it doesn't show up.
Jermaine: You are right. Do you have a pen?
Allina: Here you are.
Jermaine: Oh, I seem to lose something every time I travel. | Jermaine lost Jermaine's passport. Allina suggests Jermaine fill in the lost property report and inform the embassy of the situation so they can issue a new passport in case it cannot be found. |
test_218 | Jacquie: Hey there, how are you doing?
Jade: I am great. How are you?
Jacquie: Well, I got laid off, and I'm looking for work.
Jade: Yeah, me too! What are you thinking you would like to do?
Jacquie: Right now, I'll take about anything that will pay the mortgage.
Jade: Have you gone out on any interviews so far?
Jacquie: I went out on one interview, but I haven't heard back from them.
Jade: Did you see the posting for the electrician apprentice program?
Jacquie: You know, I saw that and it looks pretty good!
Jade: Let's go check it out again! | Jacquie and Jade are looking for work and will think about the electrician apprentice program. |
test_219 | Stacy: I need to use the ATM.
Ainslee: What's stopping you?
Stacy: I'm not sure how.
Ainslee: I don't understand. It is pretty easy.
Stacy: I've never used one before.
Ainslee: OK. I can help you figure it out.
Stacy: What do I have to do?
Ainslee: First, slide your card into the machine.
Stacy: Then what?
Ainslee: You need to type your PIN in.
Stacy: What do I have to do next?
Ainslee: Click on whichever option you want, and you're done.
Stacy: Thank you! | Stacy doesn't know how to use the ATM. Ainslee teaches Stacy step by step. |
test_220 | Renelle: Excuse me, sir. What would you like to eat, Chinese food or western food?
Thaddeus: I'd like to have Chinese food.
Renelle: Are you going to have this set course or have dinner in the dining room?
Thaddeus: Right here, please.
Renelle: Please put down the table in front of you. It's more comfortable that way.
Thaddeus: Oh, thank you. So nice you are.
Renelle: It's my pleasure. What would you like to drink, milk, tea, coffee, orange juice or iced water?
Thaddeus: I want a cup of bean milk. Do you have any?
Renelle: Yes, here you are. Enjoy your meal.
Thaddeus: Thanks a lot. Oh, excuse me. Can I take two value meals? And I want some chili paste.
Renelle: OK, enjoy yourself, sir.
Thaddeus: Oh, sorry to bother you. I want to know what kind of meat it is.
Renelle: It is beef. Do you like it?
Thaddeus: That's OK. Thanks very much.
Renelle: You are welcome. Please press that button if you need any help.
Thaddeus: OK. | Thaddeus orders some Chinese food with the help of Renelle. |
test_221 | Danielle: Have you considered upgrading your system?
Thaine: Yes, but I'm not sure what exactly I would need.
Danielle: You could consider adding a painting program to your software. It would allow you to make up your own flyers and banners for advertising.
Thaine: That would be a definite bonus.
Danielle: You might also want to upgrade your hardware because it is pretty outdated now.
Thaine: How can we do that?
Danielle: You'd probably need a faster processor, to begin with. And you also need a more powerful hard disc, more memory and a faster modem. Do you have a CD-ROM drive?
Thaine: No.
Danielle: Then you might want to add a CD-ROM drive too, because most new software programs are coming out on Cds.
Thaine: That sounds great. Thanks. | Danielle is giving Thaine some advice for upgrading Thaine's system, such as adding a painting program and a faster processor. |
test_222 | Adey: Hey, Tom, what to go for a run?
Tom: No thanks. I like to run in the morning. I ran a couple of miles when I woke up today.
Adey: I try to do that, but I can't get up early enough.
Tom: I couldn't either at first, but you get used to it.
Adey: It's so hot at lunchtime ; I'd rather run in the morning.
Tom: Well, why don't you come tomorrow? I'll stop by your house on my way out.
Adey: I could try, but I can't say for sure if I'll get up in time. What time do you want to go?
Tom: I'll give you a call around 6 o'clock and stop by around 6 thirty.
Adey: O. K. , maybe if I have someone to go with, I'll be able to get up in time for a jog.
Tom: Great, I'll see you then.
Adey: See you. | Tom likes to run in the morning. Adey tries but fails. Tom invites Adey to run together tomorrow. Adey accepts. |
test_223 | Udell: Right. Just take off your jacket and shirt. And lie down on that bed over there. . . That's right. . . Now, just hold up your right arm, will you? . . . Does this hurt?
Sabina: No.
Udell: And this?
Sabina: Yes. . . a bit. . . ouch!
Udell: And do you feel anything when I do this?
Sabina: Yes, that hurts quite a lot.
Udell: And you don't feel any pain anywhere else? In you legs, for example?
Sabina: NO, nothing.
Udell: Well, it's probably nothing serious. But I think we'd better have that shoulder X-rayed. We can't do the until the morning, though. So it'd be better if you stay in hospital for the night | Udell checks the right arm of Sabina and suggests a shoulder X-ray tomorrow. |
test_224 | American: Hi. May I join you here?
Sherilyn: Oh, please do. You're not English are you?
American: No I'm American. I'm from Los Angeles, a port city of the West part.
Sherilyn: You come here for tourism do you?
American: Yes, your city is really beautiful.
Sherilyn: How long are you staying here in this city?
American: Another 2 days. It was last Friday that I came here.
Sherilyn: Can I get you another drink?
American: Well, It's very kind of you. Thank you. | American is an American and comes here for tourism. Sherilyn treats American a drink. |
test_225 | Janaya: Hello? Hello?
Bidget: ...
Janaya: Hello? Who is calling, please?
Bidget: ...
Janaya: Listen, I know who you are. It's your tenth time calling me. If you call this number again, I'll call the police and report you. You'll be arrested. I've got your number. | Janaya receives a phone call but no one speaks. |
test_226 | Mary: Hi Mary, how's it going?
Binnie: Well, last night I had a big argument with Ann.
Mary: Terrible. It must be something serious. You two are such close friends.
Binnie: Now that I look back at it, it wasn't that big a deal. I shouldn't have lost my temper.
Mary: Really? What happened?
Binnie: It's just we've been planning to go the beach for a while, and we decided we could both make it this weekend. Then out of nowhere she called me up, said her boyfriend had made plans and that she need to cancel the trip. I was so angry when she told me that I said she didn't care about our friendship at all.
Mary: That's pretty harsh.
Binnie: I know, but I was so upset. I mean, come on! Does she have to do everything her boyfriend says?
Mary: You know she probably feels just as bad.
Binnie: Well, I think I was being a little selfish myself. I know they don't get to see each other very often.
Mary: Well, in that case I guess maybe you can be more understanding. You shouldn't let a trivial thing like this stand in the way of your friendship. After all you can go to the beach anytime you want.
Binnie: Yeah, I'll call later to patch things up. | Mary argued with Ann because Ann canceled their trip because of her boyfriend's plans. After talking with Mary, Mary thinks she was selfish and call later to patch things up. |
test_227 | Ajay: Like a cat on hot bricks, as you might say. I don ' t believe you are listening at all.
Lucine: Sorry, I just worried about him. You know, he should be here an hour ago.
Ajay: Don ' t worry him, he has been grown up and I think he can take himself very well.
Lucine: But he still does not come back.
Ajay: Maybe he is on the way home now. | Lucine is worried about a man, but Ajay thinks it would be fine. |
test_228 | Danielle: Have you considered upgrading your system?
Thaine: Yes, but I'm not sure what exactly I would need.
Danielle: You could consider adding a painting program to your software. It would allow you to make up your own flyers and banners for advertising.
Thaine: That would be a definite bonus.
Danielle: You might also want to upgrade your hardware because it is pretty outdated now.
Thaine: How can we do that?
Danielle: You'd probably need a faster processor, to begin with. And you also need a more powerful hard disc, more memory and a faster modem. Do you have a CD-ROM drive?
Thaine: No.
Danielle: Then you might want to add a CD-ROM drive too, because most new software programs are coming out on Cds.
Thaine: That sounds great. Thanks. | Danielle tells Thaine how to upgrade Thaine's system for better software and hardware. |
test_229 | Sallyanne: I enjoy going through secondhand bookstores, don't you? It's interesting to see what people used to enjoy reading. Did you see this old book of children's stories?
Dayna: Some of these books aren't so old, though. See? This novel was published only six years ago. It costs seventy-five cents.
Sallyanne: Hey! Look at this!
Dayna: What? Are you getting interested in nineteenth-century plays all of a sudden?
Sallyanne: Well, look at the words. Someone gave this book as a present, and wrote a note on the inside of the front cover. It's dated 1893. Maybe it's worth something.
Dayna: Everything on that shelf is worth fifty cents.
Sallyanne: But if this is the signature of someone who is well-known, it might bring a lot more. I hear William Shakespeare's signature is worth about a million dollars.
Dayna: Oh? I can hardly read what that one says. Who wrote it?
Sallyanne: The name looks like 'Harold Dickson'. Wasn't he a politician or something? I'm going to buy this book and see if I can find a name looks like that in the library.
Dayna: Good luck. Your poetry book may make you rich, but I think my seventy-five-cent story is a better buy. | Sallyanne will buy a book with a signature because Dayna thinks it belongs to someone famous. Dayna thinks it is somewhat impractical. |
test_230 | Craig: How much should I pay?
Jacquenette: Let me see. A roasted duck is $ 25. A plate of pork is $ 6. 50. A bowl of beef is $ 7. Two bottles of beer are $ 4. That's a total of $ 42. 50.
Craig: Here is $ 50. Keep the change, please.
Jacquenette: Oh, sorry sir. We take no tips here. Thank you all the same. | Jacquenette takes no tips despite Craig's kindness. |
test_231 | Alix: Good afternoon, what can I do for you?
Sonnie: Yes, please. I would like to know something about the driving courses.
Alix: Well, We have short full time courses during the summer. Are you interested in them?
Sonnie: No, I am free only at weekends.
Alix: Then there are weekend courses. The course starts at 8:00 every Saturday and Sunday morning.
Sonnie: Sounds fine. What about the coaches?
Alix: We have very excellent coaches here and some of them have been teaching for 20 years.
Sonnie: Good. How many hours of training should I have each day?
Alix: 3 hours in the morning and 2 in the afternoon. It ends at 6:00 PM.
Sonnie: Then how many people share a training car?
Alix: Usually 3 and we have 2 coaches for each car.
Sonnie: Very good. I will have more chances to get trained. Thank you.
Alix: You are welcome. | Alix introduces the weekend driving courses to Sonnie. Sonnie feels satisfied with its settings. |
test_232 | Hong: Hong, I really need to call back to the UK but I can't afford to pay for the roaming charges.
Joab: Well, why don't you use a local SIM card?
Hong: Can I do that?
Joab: Yes. Just go to the convenience store and ask for a SIM card. Then insert it into your phone.
Hong: I see. How much will that cost?
Joab: Well it's 100 RMB for the SIM card then it will cost you about 10 RMB per minute to call the UK.
Hong: Wow, that is cheap. Thank you very much. | Hong tells Hong to buy a local SIM card to make a cheap phone call to the UK. |
test_233 | Robina: Good afternoon, sir. Can I help you?
Meredeth: I'd like a beef-burger, a French fries and a milk shake, please.
Robina: What flavor would you prefer, sir?
Meredeth: I'm not quite sure. What do you have?
Robina: We have strawberry, chocolate, vanilla and banana.
Meredeth: Very well, I'll try the banana flavor.
Robina: Anything else, sir?
Meredeth: No, thanks. That will be all. | Meredeth orders a beef-burger, french fries, and a banana milkshake at Robina's shop. |
test_234 | Elly: Mum, have we got any fruit to take on the picnic? I thought there were some oranges and bananas.
Sharity: Here are the bananas. Let's take them. Oh the oranges have all gone. What about taking some grapes or apples as well?
Elly: OK, let's take the grapes. That'll be enough. | Elly and Elly's mother are preparing the fruits they are going to take to the picnic. |
test_235 | Adelind: Who stands out in your mind as a man or woman of sound character?
Nessa: If I think of famous people, I think of Abraham Lincoln.
Adelind: He's the US president, who walked five miles just to give a lady her change, isn't he?
Nessa: That's the one. He also was famous for never giving up on his goals.
Adelind: That's right. He ran for office quite a few times before he was finally elected.
Nessa: And I also admire him for his courage in fighting for equal rights.
Adelind: He had great vision, didn't he?
Nessa: And humility. I would have liked to meet him personally. | Adelind and Nessa talk about Abraham Lincoln and his glorious history. They both admire him. |
test_236 | Bernie: Have you gone bowling before?
Quinn: No. Could you tell me something more about it? I want to play well.
Bernie: There are 10 frames in a bowling game. Each player is allowed to bowl two balls in each frame.
Quinn: You just said 10 rounds.
Bernie: 'Round' and 'frame' are two different terms.
Quinn: Perhaps you can tell me a little more about this.
Bernie: Hey, slow down. I'll tell you more while playing. | Bernie explains the rules of bowling game to Quinn. |
test_237 | Business World: Good evening and welcome to this week's Business World, the program for and about business people. Tonight, we have Mr. Steven Kayne, who has just taken over and established bicycle shop. Tell us, Mr. Kayne, what made you want to run yourown store?
Steven Kayne: Well, I always loved racing bikes and fixing them. When I was working full-time as a salesman for a big company, I seldom had time to enjoy my hobby. I knew then that as soon as I had enough money to get my own business going, I'll do it. I had my heart set on it and I didn't let anything stand in my way. When I went down to the bank and got a business loan, I knew I'd love being myown boss. Now my time is my own. I open the store when I want and leave when I want.
Business World: You mean you don't keep regular hours?
Steven Kayne: Well, the sign on my store says the hours are ten to six, but if business isslower than usual, I can just lock up and take off early.
Business World: Have you hired any employees to work with you yet?
Steven Kayne: Yeah, a couple of friends of mine who love biking as much as I do. They help me out a few days a week. It's great because we play cards or just sit around and talk when there are no customers.
Business World: Thank you, Mr. Kayne. We wish you success in your new business. | Mr. Kayne shares with the audience about how he took over and established his bicycle shop as a salesman and how he's running his business now. |
test_238 | Bill: What's the matter, Bill? You look kind of pale.
Justis: Oh, I'm just tired.
Bill: Why?
Justis: Well, I've been working until around ten every night this week.
Bill: You should go home at quitting time today and take it easy.
Justis: Yes. I think I will.
Bill: That's good. Say, how's your brother?
Justis: He's fine, but he is awfully busy. He went to the States on a business trip two weeks ago.
Bill: Oh, really? Is he back yet?
Justis: No, he won't come back for several more weeks.
Bill: Wow! He must have a lot to do there.
Justis: Yes, he does.
Bill: I want to be sure of the time because I'm going to meet a friend at five o'clock sharp.
Justis: Well, my watch says 4:30, and that time should be right. I set it with the radio yesterday.
Bill: Good. | Bill has a chat with Bill, and learns updates about Bill and his brother. Bill asks for time because Bill will go meet a friend. |
test_239 | Daphna: Hi. I want to get something nice for my niece.
Lynn: Well, I've never heard of a little girl that didn't love Barbie dolls.
Daphna: I like that suggestion. Show me one, please.
Lynn: Here you go. Digital Barbie.
Daphna: Oh, my niece will love her! How much for her?
Lynn: Barbie is our best seller. She's only $ 29. 95.
Daphna: That's great. I'll take her.
Lynn: Your niece will love this. Anything else?
Daphna: Thank you, but no. This will do it for now.
Lynn: With the tax, your total is $ 32. 42. Would you like to charge it?
Daphna: I'll pay cash, thank you.
Lynn: Thank you for shopping here. | Lynn recommends Digital Barbie for Daphna's niece. Daphna pays $32.42 for it by cash. |
test_240 | Jobyna: Mom, may I play the card games for a while?
Mom: Do you know Dad working is in the study.
Jobyna: I won't make any noise. Mom, please.
Mom: Behave yourself! Don't make any noise. Have you finished your homework?
Jobyna: Yes, I've finished.
Mom: Okay, then let me see.
Jobyna: er. . . , mom, I promise. I won't make a single noise.
Mom: All right. Just five minutes. Be sure not to touch anything.
Jobyna: Ok. I won't get into trouble.
Mom: Be careful!
Jobyna: Thanks for the warning, Mom. | Jobyna asks for mom's permission to play card games and promises not to make noise. |
test_241 | Pincus: I'd like to open a current account.
Kelley: Certainly. May I see your social security and your ID, please.
Pincus: Here you are.
Kelley: Thank you. I've checked your information. And could you please fill in this form?
Pincus: Sure. Here you are.
Kelley: Thank you sir. Your account is ready now. Is there anything else I can do for you?
Pincus: Yes. I wonder how much interest can I earn from a current account.
Kelley: Oh, current accounts don't pay out interest.
Pincus: Why is that?
Kelley: It's primarily designed for business transactions. That is, writing checks to pay for bills, buying things and sending money. We won't expect a large amount of deposit in a current account.
Pincus: I see. How do I draw money for my own use then?
Kelley: Oh, you can draw money here, at a bank. Or you can do it at ATMs.
Pincus: Ok. Thank you.
Kelley: You're most welcome sir. Have a nice day. | Kelley opens a current account for Pincus and explains it doesn't pay interest and tells him how to draw money from it. |
test_242 | Doctor: Well, Mr. Smith. That ' s a nasty infection you have.
Mr. Smith: Yes. Is there anything you can give me to get rid of it, Doctor?
Doctor: I ' m going to prescribe some antibiotics, and some cream to ease the itching and burning.
Mr. Smith: OK. Thank you. Where should I buy them?
Doctor: The pharmacy will give you a discount since you came to the clinic.
Mr. Smith: Great. What floor is the pharmacy on?
Doctor: The fourth. I ' ll send the prescription down there, so you can just pick it up on your way out.
Mr. Smith: Thank you. | The doctor prescribes some medicine and asks Mr. Smith to buy them to treat his infection. |
test_243 | Meredith: Hi honey! You'll never guess what! My friends Julie and Alex are getting married!
Samantha: Wow that's great news! They're a great couple!
Meredith: I know! Anyways I just talked to Alex's best man and he is organizing the bachelor party It's gonna be so much fun! All the groomsmen are thinking up all the wacky and crazy things we are going to do that night.
Samantha: You aren't going to a strip club, are you? I don't want you getting a lap dance from some stripper with the excuse that it's your friends party.
Meredith: Aw come on! It's just some innocent fun! You know how these things are! We are gonna play drinking games, get him some gag gifts and just have a good time. Nothing too over the top.
Samantha: Well, I don't know.
Meredith: Come on! If one of your friends was getting married I wouldn't mind you going to her bachelorette party!
Samantha: Good, because my friend Wendy is getting married and I'm organizing her party! | Meredith is going to the bachelor party of Alex, and Samantha will organise a bachelorette party for Wendy. |
test_244 | Idalia: Mike, come here, please.
Mike: I'm coming, mom. It looks like you're very busy. Is someone coming this afternoon?
Idalia: Yes, some of my friends are coming over this afternoon. There's still so much to get ready.
Mike: Is there anything I can do to help you?
Idalia: Sure, I still need to get some drinks. I'd like to have coffee, water, fruit juice and some cola.
Mike: I'll go and buy some fruit juice and cola and then I'll make some coffee.
Idalia: Do you know how to make coffee?
Mike: Yes, aunt Joan taught Mary and me when we visited her last week. So I can make very nice coffee now.
Idalia: That's great, Mike. Don't forget to buy some sugar
Mike: OK. By the way, when will your friends come? It's already 5:00 o'clock now.
Idalia: They'll arrive in an hour.
Mike: OK. Should I buy any fruit, perhaps some apples or bananas?
Idalia: Oh, yes. Let me see, we still have some bananas left, so just buy some apples. | Idalia is preparing for her friends' coming this afternoon. Her son Mike helps her to buy drinks and make coffee. |
test_245 | Bill: Ah, ah, ah. . . .
Ugo: All right, Bill. Here's your daily exercise schedule. You are to jog before breakfast.
Bill: Jog?
Ugo: Then , you are to walk to work.
Bill: Walk?
Ugo: Thirty minutes in gym at lunch time.
Bill: Oh no.
Ugo: Use the stairs, never the elevator.
Bill: Oh , dear.
Ugo: And three times a week, you can either swim, play racketball , or hand ball.
Bill: Oh no.
Ugo: OK, you can stop now. It's time for the dance class.
Bill: Dance class! I don't know how.
Ugo: You will.
Bill: Oh. . . | Ugo gives Bill his daily exercise schedule. Bill feels desperate. |
test_246 | Rollin: Mr. Wilson. We are very regretful about the mistakes in goods. I am very sorry and we will be responsible for the mistake.
Mr. Wilson: We have no choice but to hold you responsible for the loss we sustained.
Rollin: The first problem is supposed to be solved after the investigation. About the second problem, I admit it's our fault, so we will exchange all merchandise that falls short of our sample.
Mr. Wilson: Well. I hope there won't be such things no more.
Rollin: I can assure you that such a thing today will never happen again in future delivery. We have made the plan to improve the package of our exported goods. | Rollin apologizes for mistakes in goods. Rollin will be responsible for Mr. Wilson's loss, and take measures to avoid such mistakes. |
test_247 | Rayner: Did you hear the news? Two of our major suppliers, Murphy Music and U-Tunes are merging! If they are conglomerated into one company into one company, it would have some serious affects on our market strategy.
Murphy Music: Are you sure? Who told you that? I highly doubt that they would take the step to merge into one company. . . They're supposed to be bitter enemies, the strictest of competitors. It must be a rumor. It can't be true.
Rayner: I read it myself on the financial page. They're really going to join together. U-Tunes was bought out by Murphy's, they will take over the company as of next month.
Murphy Music: The competition must have been too stiff for U-Tunes. Otherwise why would they allow themselves to be taken over by their sworn enemy?
Rayner: I guess they must have figured it would be easier to merge than to keep up the cutthroat competition. If you can't beat'em, join'em. | Rayner and Murphy Music are talking about the news that two competing companies are going to merge into one. |
test_248 | Mr Lee: Can I give you a lift home, Mrs. Word?
Mrs. Word: That is very kind of you, Mr Lee. Thank you.
Mr Lee: Could you hold my umbrella when I get my keys out, please?
Mrs. Word: Of course. It's a terrible night, isn't it?
Mr Lee: Dreadful. There, the door is open now.
Mrs. Word: Thank you. | Mr. Lee offers to give Mrs. Word a lift home on a terrible night. |
test_249 | Emmett: John dates her seven times a week.
Ivonne: Really? That's a straws in the wind.
Emmett: I think so. Maybe he's fallen for her.
Ivonne: Yeah. They suit each other. A perfect match between a man and a girl. | Emmett and Ivonne are talking about a couple. |
test_250 | Sullivan: Adam, how is your knee today? Is it still giving you trouble?
Adam: No, it feels a lot better today. I went to the doctor and he told me it was not serious, I should be fine for Saturday.
Sullivan: Great! But why don't you take it easy today? Maybe just practice throwing. Don't do any running.
Adam: OK. Do you have any news about Michigan and what we can expect in Saturday's game?
Sullivan: Yes, I have some films, showing Michigan in the last three games. They are in my office, if you want to see them after practice, you can.
Adam: Oh, that would be great. I'd like to see what we are up against. They are one of the top basketball teams in the country now since they beat Iowa last weekend.
Sullivan: Come to think of it, why don't you go ahead and check out the game films right now? And just rest that knee this afternoon. I want you to be well in three days. Michigan has a strong team. We are in for a tough one.
Adam: All right, I'll be back tomorrow for full practice. | Adam's knee is getting better but Sullivan suggests that he should not do any running today. Sullivan says he can watch some films of Michigan after practice. Adam decides to go back tomorrow for full practice. |
test_251 | Derrick: Brian, do you know how to speak English?
Brian: Yes.
Derrick: Where did you learn?
Brian: I learned in college.
Derrick: You speak really well.
Brian: Thank you.
Derrick: How long have you been in the U. S.?
Brian: 3 weeks.
Derrick: Is your wife with you?
Brian: Yes, she just got here yesterday.
Derrick: Have you been to California before?
Brian: No. I've never been there.
Derrick: Have you ever been to Las Vegas?
Brian: Yes. I went there once on a business trip. | Derrick compliments Brian on his English and asks Brian about his life in the U.S. |
test_252 | Ben: Hello, Ben. You're getting ready for tomorrow's lessons, aren't you?
Marnia: Yes, but I'm a bit nervous. I have no idea what'll happen in class and how I'll get along with my classmates.
Ben: I understand how you're feeling. Just take it easy. You'll make a lot of friends very soon.
Marnia: Thank you. I'll try my best to get used to my new school life as soon as possible. By the way, what time does the first class begin?
Ben: At 8 o'clock. But before that we have 10 minutes to hand in homework and then 20 minutes for morning reading.
Marnia: So we must get to school before 7:30, right?
Ben: Right.
Marnia: How long does each class last?
Ben: 45 minutes, I think, with a 10 or 15 minutes' break.
Marnia: Well, I hear that lunchtime is nearly 12 o'clock and I'll be starving by then.
Ben: Don't worry. During the break after the second class, we can buy something to eat.
Marnia: That's good. | Ben is nervous about the upcoming new school life. Ben comforts him and tells him the school daily routine. |
test_253 | Kathy: I had no idea the countryside was so noisy!
Nicole: It's usually very quiet in the North Carolina Mountains, Kathy. But this is the year of our 17-year bird calls.
Kathy: You mean it's only noisy right now for me and it won't be like this again until 2034?
Nicole: Well, it's not all summer long. They just come out when the weather gets cool, usually after a big storm. They'll be quiet after 4 or 5 weeks.
Kathy: Where do they go for the next 17 years?
Nicole: Oh, they live near the mountains for most of their lives. They just come down here to sing and do their special dances.
Kathy: Sounds like they're in the sky.
Nicole: Well, they're in the trees mostly.
Kathy: This is terrible. Now I don't want to walk under any of the trees in this forest. There's probably bird waste everywhere.
Nicole: So you don't have these in the city. I thought I heard them when I went to Atlanta Georgia.
Kathy: I've never heard anything like this before. California might not have them.
Nicole: Maybe they're just in the East. | Kathy complains about the noise and Nicole explains it's because it's the year of the 17-year bird calls. Then they discuss where the birds live. |
test_254 | Lin: Thank you. Steven. That was the most magnificent meal I've had abroad. You'll have to let me reciprocate the next time you're in Beijing.
Steven: Don't worry about it, Lin. That's no big deal. You know, Americans appreciate China's rich culinary culture. Just excuse me for a second while I check the number here and figure out how much to give the waiter. Hmm, by the way, what do you do about tipping in China?
Lin: We don't .
Steven: No tipping? Now that's what I call a civilized system.
Lin: At hotels and some restaurants they add a service charge to the bill, but other than that , tipping isn't customary.
Steven: What about cab drivers and porters?
Lin: In a cab you just pay what it says on the meter. I generally tip hotel porters 10 yuan per bag, but in first-class hotels they're instructed not to accept gratuities.
Steven: You'd have a revolution on your hands if you tried to introduce that sort of system here. | Steven and Lin just had a great meal. Then they talk about the different tipping cultures between America and China. |
test_255 | Apple Corporation: Good morning. This is Apple Corporation. May I speak to Ballam?
Ballam: Speaking.
Apple Corporation: I'm calling to offer you the position of computer engineer.
Ballam: May I ask how much I can get every month?
Apple Corporation: Your starting salary is 3, 000 yuan a month, but if you work well we will put you on our regular staff after six months time and your salary will be raised to 5, 000 yuan a month.
Ballam: I thought the starting salary is too low.
Apple Corporation: What is the lowest salary you may consider?
Ballam: I hope to make 4, 000 yuan a month for supporting my family.
Apple Corporation: That's all right. We will pay you 4, 000 yuan a month for supporting your family. Would you like to start on next Monday?
Ballam: No problem. Thank you for hiring me, I am very proud to be employed by your company and I will come in at eight o'clock sharp Monday. | Ballam is hired by Apple Corporation but he thinks the starting salary is low. After discussion, Apple Corporation agrees to raise the salary. |
test_256 | Schroeder: Don't tell me you're bored already?
Brandy: Well, yeah, I am.
Schroeder: We just got here. You will have to find a way to entertain yourself then.
Brandy: What can I do? There are just a bunch of boring people giving boring speeches.
Schroeder: Too bad. I have to sit through it, so you do, too. Even if it's a little boring, it's important for me to be here. I have to listen carefully, take notes and then interview some of the speakers afterward. I work for the Daily News after all. Didn't you bring anything to read?
Brandy: I brought my iPod and some headphones. Would it be rude to listen to some music?
Schroeder: Yes, it would. I might have a few old newspapers in my bag. You could read them. They also have sections with games in them, like crossword puzzles. That will keep you busy for a while.
Brandy: I hate crosswords. Do the papers have comic sections in them?
Schroeder: You'll probably find some. Now be quiet! Another man is getting up to speak. I really have to pay attention to this one. It's the head of the charity organization. | Brandy tells Schroeder that Brandy is bored and explains the reasons, so Schroeder suggests Brandy read some old newspapers and be quiet. |
test_257 | Linnell: Right Rebecca. Now I see that after graduating from University your first job was. . .
Rebecca: For a local paper in York called the York Herald. Actually, I started with them as an intern in the beginning. I was really keen on getting some experience in the journalistic world, and this seemed like a good first step.
Linnell: Certainly. And after your internship?
Rebecca: They seemed impressed, and offered me a position as a junior local news reporter. I ended up staying two years there actually. I was in charge of the sports news section of the newspaper. I really enjoyed it there, and it really helped me build my skills.
Linnell: Yes I see. But you decided to leave them in 2006, right?
Rebecca: Yes, that's right. My husband and I moved to London, and so I managed to find a position with a National newspaper based in London.
Linnell: The London Weekly right?
Rebecca: Yes, in some ways it was a step down from my previous job but it did offer me much better prospects for the future. | Rebecca tells Linnell about her working experiences. Rebecca first worked for the York Herald after her graduation, and then for the London Weekly. |
test_258 | Vannie: How do you like this brown dress? It looks great on you.
Catherine: I think it's a bit too heavy. Since it's getting warmer at this time of the year, I want something light. What other kinds of material do you have?
Vannie: We have silk and cotton dresses. A cotton dress is suitable in spring. We have many different kinds. What color would you like? I think yellow or green would be good choices for you.
Catherine: I would like the white one. | Catherine wants to buy some clothes but Vannie's recommendation doesn't interest Catherine. |
test_259 | Darren: I am interested in buying a house and need some information.
Tibold: Yes, of course. What area are you interested in?
Darren: I am interested in Pasadena or Arcadia.
Tibold: What size house would you like?
Darren: We need a medium-sized house with at least 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
Tibold: Are you interested in being in a particular school district?
Darren: Yes, we want to stay in the ABC School District.
Tibold: Would you like a home near the lake or would you prefer a view?
Darren: I would love to have a home with a view.
Tibold: Fine, I will begin a search for the perfect home for you. I will call you in a few days. | Darren is buying a house and consulting Tibold about the location, size and surroundings. |
test_260 | Betteanne: I wonder if you could do me a favor.
Sydelle: I'd be happy to help you. Name it.
Betteanne: My printer is broken. Can you print up a copy for me?
Sydelle: Sure, no problem. Do you want me to edit it for you?
Betteanne: Please, you write much better than I do.
Sydelle: Oh, its nothing. | Betteanne asks for Sydelle's help to print up a copy. Sydelle accepts and edits it for Betteanne. |
test_261 | Patricio: There are so many environmental problems in the world today. Do you think we can really solve them all or will destroy the world?
Ianthe: I hope that world leaders can get together and agree on a plan for action, but I doubt it'll happen before it's too late.
Patricio: We need to solve the problem of air pollution before we destroy the atmosphere. There's lots of clean, modern technology, but companies in developed countries say it's expensive. Developing countries put more emphasis on economic development than on environmental protection.
Ianthe: Everyone is looking at the issue in the short term, rather than the long term. It's the same with the destruction of the rainforests. Countries and companies just want the wood. They're not thinking about the long-term damage to the forests. We should also remember that the forests are an important natural habitat for thousands of species of animal and plant life.
Patricio: In other parts of the world, especially in Africa, there is a problem with desertification. Climate change and over-farming are causing farmland to turn into desert. In means that people cannot grow enough food.
Ianthe: It also means that people sometimes fight over the farmland that remains. Damaging the environment actually leads to conflict between people.
Patricio: Have you ever thought about joining an organization committed to protecting the environment? You could get involved with projects to improve the environment.
Ianthe: I think I'd like to do that. I could take the things I learn here back to my country when I have finished my studies. | Patricio and Ianthe talk about the current environmental problems in the world. They analyze the world leaders' attitudes and actions towards these problems and discuss what they could do to solve them. |
test_262 | Lisa: What's the matter, Lisa? You don't look too good.
Leanor: I just found out that my husband is cheating on me.
Lisa: You mean Mark? He seems like such an honest guy.
Leanor: That's what I thought. It seems that he's been seeing someone else for about two months.
Lisa: Two months? How did you find out?
Leanor: I asked for leave and was at home when the telephone rang. I picked it up and a girl asked to talk to Mark. She then asked if I was his sister, and I said no, I was his wife. She hung up immediately.
Lisa: So you asked him about the girl who called?
Leanor: Yeah, he first said it was someone from work. He gave me a lame excuse, and so I pressed him on it.
Lisa: What'd he do?
Leanor: He kept trying to make stupid excuses, and then broke down and admitted to a small indiscretion.
Lisa: Indiscretion? How can an indiscretion last two months? I mean, you two have been married for two years! How can he do that to you?
Leanor: I told him I would divorce him if he wouldn't tell me the truth or end the relationship with her.
Lisa: Good. I totally agree with what you did. | Lisa found that her husband was cheating on her. She asked him to tell her the truth or end the relationship that she would divorce him. Lisa agrees with what she did. |
test_263 | Kirstin: It depends on where you are and what position you are in. For instance, if you are in an elevator and you smile, you will make other takers uncomfortable.
Noreen: That's an exception. But I am fed up with those who keep a straight face in front of me.
Kirstin: I cannot see eye to eye with you here. You see, I am fed up with those who keep smiling to me. I mean, they smile for no reason at all.
Noreen: That means you don't like them. If you hit it off with them, you will like to see their smiles. | Noreen is fed up with people with a straight face, and Kirstin hates people keeping smiling to Kirstin. |
test_264 | Sheryl: Yeah. Just pull on this strip. Then peel off the back.
Isadore: You might make a few enemies this way.
Sheryl: If they don't think this is fun, they're not meant to be our friends.
Isadore: You mean your friends. I think it's cruel.
Sheryl: Yeah. But it's fun. Look at those two ugly old ladies. . . or are they men?
Isadore: Hurry! Get a shot!. . . Hand it over!
Sheryl: I knew you'd come around. . . | Isadore at first thinks Sheryl's behaviour cruel but finally joins Sheryl. |
test_265 | Sterling: Hi, Walter!
Walter: Hi, Sterling!
Sterling: What do you think of our new teacher?
Walter: Professor Wood? I think he's a brilliant scientist.
Sterling: You're got a point there. But do you think he's a little absent-minded?
Walter: I guess so. | Walter thinks Professor Wood is brilliant, but Sterling thinks he's absent-minded. |
test_266 | Sandie: Dad, you keep talking about family in New Zealand. Who are they?
Torrin: Well, that's your uncle Bill, his wife and two of their daughters.
Sandie: Is uncle Bill your brother?
Torrin: No, your uncle Jack is my brother, Bill is my brother-in-law, your mom's brother.
Sandie: So his two daughters are my cousins?
Torrin: That's right, Sarah and Jane are both your cousins although they are step-sisters.
Sandie: What are step-sisters?
Torrin: Sarah is your uncle Bill's older daughter. When she was young, Bill's first wife, Sarah's mom died. Three years later Bill married again.
Sandie: So uncle Bill's wife is Jane's mother but not Sarah's mother. Right?
Torrin: Yes. She is Sarah's step-mother.
Sandie: And when are they coming to visit us?
Torrin: They want to travel to Europe next year, and will visit us at the same Ae. | Torrin is introducing to Sandie their family members in New Zealand and their relationships. |
test_267 | Mavis: Honey, could you help me here a minute?
Honey: Sure, sweetie. What are you doing?
Mavis: I want to put this curtain up.
Honey: OK. Why don't you just hold the ladder, and I'll put it up.
Mavis: Thanks, dear. | Honey lets Mavis hold the ladder and Honey will put the curtain up. |
test_268 | Derrick: Brian, do you know how to speak English?
Brian: Yes.
Derrick: Where did you learn?
Brian: I learned in college.
Derrick: You speak really well.
Brian: Thank you.
Derrick: How long have you been in the U. S.?
Brian: 3 weeks.
Derrick: Is your wife with you?
Brian: Yes, she just got here yesterday.
Derrick: Have you been to California before?
Brian: No. I've never been there.
Derrick: Have you ever been to Las Vegas?
Brian: Yes. I went there once on a business trip. | Derrick asks Brian about his English and his life in the U.S. |
test_269 | Henry: Where are you going, Jane?
Jane: I'm going to the hospital to see Susan.
Henry: I saw her yesterday. She was a little better.
Jane: Must I catch a number 7 bus to get there?
Henry: No, you needn't. A number 13 bus will also take you to the hospital.
Jane: Number 13 buses run much more frequently, don't they?
Henry: Yes. I caught a number 7 bus yesterday, and they said I had taken a wrong bus.
Jane: Thank you, Henry. I'll get a number 13.
Henry: But number 13 buses leave from the center of town. You'll have to walk two miles to catch one. | Jane is going to visit Suman in the hospital, Henry suggests she catch a number 13 to get there. |
test_270 | Eolanda: How do you feel about teaching my friend how to read?
Blakeley: How old is your friend and why doesn't he know how to read?
Eolanda: He's 78 and he's a new emigrant from South America and he's never been to school.
Blakeley: Does he even know how to speak English?
Eolanda: No. But I thought that you could start with reading and then go from there.
Blakeley: That was very thoughtful of you to volunteer me.
Eolanda: Come on. You're great at teaching and I know you will love him. He's adorable!
Blakeley: Oh, all right. Have him come over here for dinner. But you get to make dinner! | Blakeley agrees to help Eolanda's friend, a new emigrant who had never been to school, to learn English. |
test_271 | Kathy: I had no idea the countryside was so noisy!
Nicole: It's usually very quiet in the North Carolina Mountains, Kathy. But this is the year of our 17-year bird calls.
Kathy: You mean it's only noisy right now for me and it won't be like this again until 2034?
Nicole: Well, it's not all summer long. They just come out when the weather gets cool, usually after a big storm. They'll be quiet after 4 or 5 weeks.
Kathy: Where do they go for the next 17 years?
Nicole: Oh, they live near the mountains for most of their lives. They just come down here to sing and do their special dances.
Kathy: Sounds like they're in the sky.
Nicole: Well, they're in the trees mostly.
Kathy: This is terrible. Now I don't want to walk under any of the trees in this forest. There's probably bird waste everywhere.
Nicole: So you don't have these in the city. I thought I heard them when I went to Atlanta Georgia.
Kathy: I've never heard anything like this before. California might not have them.
Nicole: Maybe they're just in the East. | Kathy thinks the countryside in the North Carolina Mountains is so noisy as birds come out at this period and Nicole only hears those birds when Nicole was in Atlanta |
test_272 | Jocelyne: I'm going to take a nap.
Andri: You should unplug the phone.
Jocelyne: That's a good idea.
Andri: Do you want me to wake you in an hour?
Jocelyne: No, thanks. Just let me sleep until I wake up.
Andri: I'll start dinner at 6:00.
Jocelyne: Okay. I think I'll be awake by then.
Andri: If not, your nose will wake you up.
Jocelyne: You mean I will smell the food cooking?
Andri: You might even dream about dinner.
Jocelyne: I don't think I'm going to dream about anything. I'm really tired.
Andri: Have a nice nap. | Jocelyne is going to take a nap and Andri will let Jocelyne wake up naturally. |
test_273 | Gian Luca Donatelli: Can I introduce myself? I'm Gian Luca Donatelli. I'm from Spain.
Gina: I'm Gina. I'm from Finland.
Gian Luca Donatelli: And who do you work for?
Gina: I don't work for a company. I'm self-employed. I am a journalist, I write articles for magazines. I'm here at this conference to research for an article on internet service providers.
Gian Luca Donatelli: That's interesting, a friend of mine works for an Italian service provider. Can I introduce you to him?
Gina: Yes, of course, that would be nice.
Gian Luca Donatelli: Robert, can you come here for a minute? This is Gina. | Gian and Gina introduce themselves to each other and Gian introduces the friend Robert to Gina. |
test_274 | Rebeka: Tomorrow is Mike's birthday. I have just received the invitation to his party. Did Mike invite you, too?
Laetitia: Yes. I received his invitation this morning. But he didn't tell me what time the party will begin.
Rebeka: I'll ring him up and ask him about it. How will you go to his party?
Laetitia: I'll drive to his party after work. Would you like to take my car there?
Rebeka: I would be glad to. Thank you. | Laetitia will drive Rebeka to Mike's birthday. |
test_275 | Francis: Welcome to my birthday party, I am so happy you can come.
Joachim: Thanks for inviting me. Here is the gift for you. Happy birthday, Francis! Many more happy and healthy years for you!
Francis: Thank you, shall I open it now?
Joachim: Yes, please do.
Francis: Wow, a remote car model and my favorite brand. I really like it. That is so nice of you.
Joachim: Yeah, I was really struggling whether I should give you this nice little car. It was the last one they had and I really like it so much myself.
Francis: Typical you, always wanting to keep the best things for yourself. The more I appreciate the gift now. | Joachim gives Francis a car model that both of them love as a birthday gift. |
test_276 | Luce: How meat? Shall we all go for a meal at the pizza experience this evening?
Bridget: We went to the pizza experience last Wednesday, didn't we?
Luce: Yes, we did, and the time before that, why don't we go to the Steakhouse.
Bridget: But Bridget doesn't eat meat, does she?
Luce: No, she doesn't. Well, what about the Kingfisher? She eats fish, doesn't she?
Bridget: Yes, she does, but Arthur doesn't.
Luce: I know let's go to the Carrots.
Bridget: Oh yes, we've had lunch there a couple of times, haven't we?
Luce: Yes, but I just remembered it isn't open on Thursday. Let's go tomorrow evening instead. | To better cater to more people's taste, Luce and Bridget discuss which restaurant they should go to. |
test_277 | Tiena: Good evening. How many people of your party?
Gwynne: Three. Two adults and one kid.
Tiena: For buffet?
Gwynne: Yes. How much do you charge for it?
Tiena: Thirty for each adult, twenty each kid.
Gwynne: I see. Where can I get the food?
Tiena: Please go to the tables over there for cold dishes and vegetables. The hot dishes are on the other side.
Gwynne: Do I need to pay extra charges for drinks like cola and juice?
Tiena: Not for soft drinks. But we charge ten yuan for each alcohol order. | Tiena wants to know the charge at Gwynne's buffet party. |
test_278 | Rubia: Then I must go. You have said it yourself.
Nadia: No, you must stay! I swear it, and the oath shall be kept.
Rubia: I tell you I must go!
Nadia: Where?
Rubia: I have spoken my mind, and can go anywhere now.
Nadia: I ask you to pass through life at my side. To be my second self and best earthly companion.
Rubia: I'll never again come to your side ; I am turn away now and can't return. | Rubia refuses to stay by Nadia's side and won't return. |
test_279 | Steve: Matthew? Hi!
Matthew: Steve! Haven't seen you in ages! How long's it been?
Steve: it's got to be almost a year now.
Matthew: how have you been?
Steve: I'm pretty good. I've been looking for a place to live recently. My lease runs out next month and I don't want to renew it.
Matthew: yeah, I remember the neighborhood. Have you found a place yet?
Steve: not yet. I am still looking through the classifieds. Wish me luck.
Matthew: well, maybe I can help. Remember my neighbor?
Steve: Mrs. Thou?
Matthew: yes, her daughter's having a baby, so she's moving in with her to help out. I think if you are interested, you can come over and have a look.
Steve: great. It's a lovely neighborhood. And it would be nice to be neighbors again. It would be just like the old days!
Matthew: I'll ask Mrs. Thou when she's available to show the apartment and let you know. Has your number changed? | Steve is looking for a new place to live and Matthew thinks his neighbor Mrs.Thou might help. |
test_280 | Wini: Hi, Mary! What do you like to do in your spare time?
Mary: Well, I spend a lot of time watching movies.
Wini: What a confidence! I always watch a lot of movies, too.
Mary: Oh really, Frank? What kind of movies do you like?
Wini: Actually, I watch whichever movie there is, be it a comedy, a sci-fi or a suspense movie. How about you?
Mary: Art films are my favorite, but thrillers are cool, too.
Wini: Really impressive. These two genres are totally different.
Mary: Sure. I enjoy both of them very much.
Wini: How often do you go to the cinema?
Mary: Once in a while, I suppose, I usually rent movies at Movie Salon.
Wini: Movie salon? where is that?
Mary: It's a movie rental store in my neighborhood. I've got a membership there.
Wini: Is it good?
Mary: Yes, you can find almost all new releases there.
Wini: Really? Maybe I shall also sign up for its membership.
Mary: Why not? | Mary and Frank both like watching movies in their spare time. Mary usually rents movies at Movie Salon and Frank also wants to get a membership to rent movies. |
test_281 | Barclay: Hey, Brandon. What are you doing?
Brandon: Oh, You'll like this. It's a new Web site that helps you improve your writing skills for free.
Barclay: Really? Yeah. That would be really helpful.
Brandon: Yeah and I'm signing up right now.
Barclay: Wow. Let me see that.
Brandon: Yeah. It's easy. You just enter your name, your birthday, your address, your bank information.
Barclay: What?
Brandon: Your credit card number.
Barclay: Wait, wait, wait.
Brandon: What?
Barclay: I thought you said it was free.
Brandon: It IS free.
Barclay: Then, why do they need your bank and credit card information?
Brandon: Well, you know, it's just, you know, just ... just to check your identity or something like that. But, but it's all free. What?
Barclay: That doesn't sound free to me.
Brandon: Well, you don't understand.
Barclay: It sounds pretty fishy to me. How do you know that this is a trusted Web site. Look. That doesn't look like a secure URL.
Brandon: Well, you don't understand. Look. It says right here on their page. Right here: Our goal is help you learn. Trusting us. We knows how to help you in 15 days or below.
Barclay: What?
Brandon: What the what?
Barclay: That's terrible English. Who wrote this? What country are they in? You need to help THEM with their English. I mean, this is a sure sign that they are trying to probably steal your personal information and your identify.
Brandon: No, no, no, and look. Here is a picture of some of their staff. And they look honest. Hey ...
Barclay: You're so gullible.
Brandon: Hey, hey. What are you doing?
Barclay: I'm shutting down your computer. I can't watch my own brother fall for a scam like this.
Brandon: You just don't understand. | Brandon is signing up for a free website that helps people improve their writing skills. Barclay thinks it's fishy to collect for people's credit card information, and stops Brandon. |
test_282 | Anastasie: What else, Ma'am?
Marylinda: No, thanks. My husband said, We'd like to pay now.
Anastasie: Let me show you to the cashier's. It's 905 yuan in total.
Marylinda: What? Where does that five come from?
Anastasie: Oh, it's a service charge.
Marylinda: But I only have 900 in cash here. Can you let it go for 900 yuan?
Anastasie: Sorry, but we can't do that. It's store's rule.
Marylinda: My husband said he had a credit card. Do you accept credit card?
Anastasie: Yes.
Marylinda: Great. Here it is.
Anastasie: Here is the receipt. Wanna to have it wrapped, Ma'am?
Marylinda: Yes, please. Thank you very much.
Anastasie: It'll be great to have you again.
Marylinda: Thank you very much. | Marylinda doesn't have enough cash to pay 905 yuan and asks to cut the service charge. Anastasie refuses. So Marylinda pays by her husband's credit card because it can be accepted. |
test_283 | Ellsworth: Hello. Tenants Advocacy Resource Center.
Corissa: Hello. I'm having a problem with my house owner. The House owner is a nice enough guy, but he and I just can't seem to agree on repair costs.
Ellsworth: Has he been unwilling to make repairs?
Corissa: It's not that he's unwilling. He just takes too long. When I first moved in, the heater was broken and it took him 3 months to fix it and last month was my thirtieth birthday. My friends threw me a surprise party. They showed up with a ton of food and lots of beers and they even had a rock and roll band. It turned into an all night party and.
Ellsworth: And your neighbors started complaining about the noise.
Corissa: No, everyone in the building was there. It was a great party. Unfortunately, some people accidentally broke the living room window. Next day, I gotta repair person to come over to fix the window. Since he was already here, I had him fix the broken washing machine, which I had been complaining to the house owner about for over 2 months. Then last week, I mailed the money for the house, not including the repair costs. But this morning, my house owner called me angrily and said that he wouldn't pay for the repairs. That doesn't seem fair. What should I do? | Corissa tells Tenants Advocacy Resource Center about the problem with Corissa's house owner. Corissa tells Ellsworth it always takes Corissa's house owner a long time to repair and they can't agree on the repair costs. |
test_284 | Lucila: Hi, I was wondering if I could get my test results from the other day.
Aridatha: Yes, I would like to schedule an appointment for you to come in and talk with me.
Lucila: Is something wrong with me?
Aridatha: No, sometimes the test results aren't clear and we need to do more to get a clearer picture.
Lucila: Can we talk about it now?
Aridatha: I would if I knew anything for sure, but I want to take a second look.
Lucila: When can I come and see you?
Aridatha: You can come in this afternoon. If you would feel better, bring your husband with you.
Lucila: Now I know that something bad is up!
Aridatha: Just relax. We will talk about it this afternoon. | Aridatha schedules an appointment with Lucila and Lucila's husband. Lucila is nervous to know the test results. |
test_285 | Bill: You mustn't touch the wet paint, Bill.
Aurie: I'm sorry. I won't do it again.
Bill: Try to be more careful in future.
Aurie: I shall. I wasn't as careless as John Sampson. He walked across that wet cement over there.
Bill: The workmen oughtn't to leave it without a notice.
Aurie: The headmaster asked them not to do so.
Bill: Then why isn't there a notice?
Aurie: They went to their stores to get one. Here they come with it now!
Bill: But look at them! They've forgotten about the wet cement and they're walking across it to put up the notice! | Bill reminds Bill of the wet cement and then sees the workmen walking across it. |
test_286 | Nikki: It's a beautiful day, isn't it?
Elladine: Yes, nice and sunny.
Nikki: It's much better than last week. It was too warm then.
Elladine: I'm glad summer is over. I like autumn best.
Nikki: So do I. It's neither too hot nor too cold. The sky is clear and blue.
Elladine: It's a good time to have a picnic. Do you want to have one this weekend.
Nikki: I'd love to, but I think it's going to rain. The weatherman said it will.
Elladine: I don't think he's right. It hasn't rained for a week.
Nikki: But he is usually right in his weather news.
Elladine: I'm sure we'll have fine weather for our picnic. | Nikki and Elladine'd have a picnic this weekend but Nikki is afraid of the rainy weather. |
test_287 | Carlie: Stupid girl, making me spend so much money, now I have to get it from the ATM...
Melinda: Hello, welcome to Universal Bank. Please insert your card into the slot.
Carlie: I know where to put my card! Stupid machine, talking to me like I ' m an idiot...
Melinda: Please input your 6 digit PIN code followed by the pound key. Thank you. Please select an option. Thank you. You have selected withdrawal.
Carlie: Yeah, yeah, I know what I selected. Just gimme my money!
Melinda: Please type the amount you would like to withdraw. Thank you, you want to transfer 10000 USD to the World Wildlife Foundation. If this is correct please press 1.
Carlie: No, no! Stupid machine, what are you doing! No!
Melinda: Confirmed. Thank you for using our bank! Please remove your card from the slot. Goodbye!
Carlie: No, no way! What happened? Give me my money!
Melinda: Danger, danger! The exits have been sealed and the doors will remain locked in until the local authorities arrive. Thank you for using our bank. Have a nice day. | Carlie wants to withdraw money from an ATM, but the ATM automatically transfers 10000 USD to the World Wildlife Foundation after confirming the withdrawal option. Carlie gets mad and somehow locked in. |
test_288 | Amy: Jimmy, I called you yesterday, but you didn't pick up.
Jimmy: I'm sorry Amy, I came home very late yesterday evening because Jennie and Bill invited me for a picnic.
Amy: Oh, how lovely, did you enjoy yourself?
Jimmy: Yes, I had a great time.
Amy: When did you go to have the picnic?
Jimmy: Jenny and Bill came in their car at about 9:00 o'clock in the morning and we left soon afterwards.
Amy: And where did you go for the picnic?
Jimmy: We went to Beihai Park.
Amy: Oh, it's lovely in Beihai Park at this time of year.
Jimmy: Yes, it was sunny and there were lots of people, we had lunch near the river. Then, after lunch. We went for a walk along the river and looked at the beautiful view there.
Amy: What did you do then?
Jimmy: We had a drink in a bar there and made some friends, we played cards and laughed, then we started to drive home. It took us a long time to arrive home because there was a lot of traffic on the road.
Amy: Well, that was a lovely day.
Jimmy: That's right. So why did you call me?
Amy: Oh, I wanted to give your book back, so are you free now?
Jimmy: Ok, let's meet at the cafe downstairs in 30 minutes.
Amy: Well, see you then. | Amy called Jimmy to return his book but Jimmy went to Beihai Park for picnic so Amy didn't reach him. They will meet later. |
test_289 | Aridatha: Where are you going on vacation this year?
Marlo: Well, we were thinking about going on the voyage to the Caribbean Sea. It's a beautiful part of the world.
Aridatha: It certainly is. I went on one last year. But the weather can sometimes be really bad.
Marlo: I know. I have been reading weather reports for the Caribbean on the internet. They seem to have lots of storms.
Aridatha: They certainly do. When we went on a voyage, we stopped at Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. And both had been hit by storms two weeks before. You could still see a lot of damage.
Marlo: Well, if I decide to go, I'll just have to hope for the best. | Marlo hasn't decided to go to the Caribbean Sea on vacation because Marlo is concerned about the storms there. |
test_290 | Celeste: Oh, I'm starving. It's my first time to China. And I'd like to try some real Chinese cuisine. What would you recommend?
Andrzej: Well, depends. You see, there are eight famous Chinese food cuisines, for instance, Sichuan cuisine and Hunan cuisine.
Celeste: There're all spicy or hot of heard.
Andrzej: That's right. If you have hot dishes, you can try some.
Celeste: I cannot have it. Last time I had some in the US. It almost killed me.
Andrzej: And there are Cantonese and Kiangsu cuisines. Most people like them.
Celeste: Oh I'd like to try the Cantonese one. Where is it? Is it far?
Andrzej: The one I know is about half an hour to go.
Celeste: Oh. That's too far away. I am really starvig. Do you have restaurant in your hotel?
Andrzej: Oh sorry, we don't. But I know one nearby.
Celeste: What type?
Andrzej: It's Beijing dishes. It's famous for the Beijing roast duck.
Celeste: OH, yes. I heard of a lot of about it. I like very much to try it. Where can I find it?
Andrzej: The best place certainly is Quanjude restaurant.
Celeste: Is it near here?
Andrzej: Yes, it takes fifteen minutes to walk there and five minutes to drive. If the traffic is not too bad, I mean.
Celeste: Well, thank you for your information. What's the name of that restaurant again?
Andrzej: Let me write it down on a piece of paper for you. You can show to the taxi driver or ask for direction.
Celeste: That's very kind of you. Thanks a lot. | Celeste is starving and wants to have authentic Chinese cuisine so Andrzej recommends some. Celeste chooses the Quanjude restaurant as Andrzej wants to try the Beijing roast duck and it's nearby. |
test_291 | Mavis: Have you ever been invited to a Chinese feast?
Beijinger: Sure. Beijingers are distinguished for their warmth and hospitality.
Mavis: As far as you could see, is dining at a Chinese table a distinct experience? To what extent does it differ from that in your homeland?
Beijinger: To begin with, I have to use chopsticks.
Mavis: But you look quite proficient in using them now.
Beijinger: Certainly. After all, I've been here for two years. It's not much uphill work for a foreigner to get used to Chinese dinner utensils. Though, I do feel hazy about how to behave appropriately at a Chinese table.
Mavis: Yes, table etiquette. There are a multitude of rules that foreigners might never know until they were told. Some practices even appear somewhat awkward or rude to Westerners, while they are the norm in China. Hey! Your chopsticks, old silly! You should never stab your chopsticks into the rice bowl!
Beijinger: Anything wrong with that?
Mavis: Maybe you should have placed them horizontally over your bowl or plate. They resemble two incense sticks used at sacrifices for the death. It's very inauspicious, and might enrage all present.
Beijinger: Oh, sorry! There's a long story even with a mere pair of sticks. | Mavis asks Beijinger about the table manners in China. Beijinger says there are many hazy rules that are different from Western. And Beijinger tells Mavis stabbing chopsticks into a bowl resembles sacrifices for the death and is very inauspicious. |
test_292 | Meredith: Hi honey! You'll never guess what! My friends Julie and Alex are getting married!
Samantha: Wow that's great news! They're a great couple!
Meredith: I know! Anyways I just talked to Alex's best man and he is organizing the bachelor party It's gonna be so much fun! All the groomsmen are thinking up all the wacky and crazy things we are going to do that night.
Samantha: You aren't going to a strip club, are you? I don't want you getting a lap dance from some stripper with the excuse that it's your friends party.
Meredith: Aw come on! It's just some innocent fun! You know how these things are! We are gonna play drinking games, get him some gag gifts and just have a good time. Nothing too over the top.
Samantha: Well, I don't know.
Meredith: Come on! If one of your friends was getting married I wouldn't mind you going to her bachelorette party!
Samantha: Good, because my friend Wendy is getting married and I'm organizing her party! | Meredith shares the Alex's bachelor party plan with Samantha and promises nothing will be too much. Samantha doubts that and will also organize a bachelorette party. |
test_293 | Anitra: How large is the plant?
Orsola: It covers an area of 75, 000 square meters.
Anitra: It's much larger than I expected. When was the plant set up?
Orsola: In the early 70s. We'll soon be celebrating the 30th anniversary.
Anitra: Congratulations!
Orsola: Thank you.
Anitra: How many employees do you have in this plant?
Orsola: 500. We're running on three shifts.
Anitra: Does the plant work with everything from the raw material to the finished product?
Orsola: Our associates specializing in these fields make some access - ries. Well, here we're at the production shop. Shall we start with the assembly line?
Anitra: That's fine. | Orsola introduces the area of the plant, its history, size, and function to Anitra. |
test_294 | Craig: How much should I pay?
Jacquenette: Let me see. A roasted duck is $ 25. A plate of pork is $ 6. 50. A bowl of beef is $ 7. Two bottles of beer are $ 4. That's a total of $ 42. 50.
Craig: Here is $ 50. Keep the change, please.
Jacquenette: Oh, sorry sir. We take no tips here. Thank you all the same. | Craig pays and leaves a tip but Jacquenette politely refuses. |
test_295 | Joellen: Hey there! I've been hoping to run into you. Are you busy tomorrow morning?
Libby: Let me see. . . Wednesday morning. Yes, I am booked solid all morning. What's up?
Joellen: I was hoping to talk to you about the sales projections for next year. I'm having a little trouble figuring out how to use the spreadsheet you set up for me. It has a lot of complicated form
Libby: I can explain them to you. It'll just take about a half an hour. How about Friday afternoon?
Joellen: Ooh. Sorry, that's not good for me. I am tied up all day Friday. We'll have to do it next week. I am wide open then.
Libby: OK. Shall we say next week, on Tuesday at 2:30?
Joellen: Sure, that'll be fine for me. I'll come to your office so you can show how you set up these macros. | Joellen and Libby are scheduling to talk about the sales projections for next year and they decide to meet next Tuesday. |
test_296 | Shawn: What's wrong with you? Why are you scratching so much?
Randie: I feel itchy! I can't stand it anymore! I think I may be coming down with something. I feel lightheaded and weak.
Shawn: Let me have a look. Whoa! Get away from me!
Randie: What's wrong?
Shawn: I think you have chicken pox! You are contagious! Get away! Don't breathe on me!
Randie: Maybe it's just a rash or an allergy! We can't be sure until I see a doctor.
Shawn: Well in the meantime you are a biohazard! I didn't get it when I was a kid and I've heard that you can even die if you get it as an adult!
Randie: Are you serious? You always blow things out of proportion. In any case, I think I'll go take an oatmeal bath. | Randie feels itchy. Shawn doubts it is chicken pox and asks Randie to get away. Randie doesn't believe it. |
test_297 | Stacee: Excuse me. I'm a stranger here and lost my way.
Loria: Can I help you?
Stacee: Sure. Can I get to the central department stall this way?
Loria: uh. . . Yes. Turn right, then take the second turning on your left.
Stacee: Is it far?
Loria: It's about fifteen minutes'walk. That's all.
Stacee: And do you know where the national bank is?
Loria: Yes. It's on this street. Keep walking for two blocks and it's on the corner on the right.
Stacee: Thanks very much.
Loria: You are welcome. Good luck.
Stacee: Thank you. I won't miss it. | Stacee gets lost and asks Loria where the central department stall and the national bank are. Loria directs Stacee. |
test_298 | Phaidra: Hello. Welcome to this week's People You Meet. Today, we present to you Mark Leach, an information officer in London.
Mark Leach: Hi everyone, my name's Mark Leach. I'm an information officer at the Britain Business Center, which is a tourist office for the British tourist board in London. Here, we offer a tourist information service to mainly visitors from overseas. And each year, we have about 500,000 people come to the office.
Phaidra: Wow. That's a large number of people. How do you manage to meet the needs of so many people?
Mark Leach: I'm in charge of an information team. The team has about 10 officers who give tourist information directly over the counter to visitors. We speak a total of 13 languages altogether.
Phaidra: That's pretty cool. So what exactly do you do everyday?
Mark Leach: Well, we act as a one stop shop for anyone who wants to come in. So it could be that they want a day trip from London, which is a very popular request. And we can offer suggestions of where to go and how to get there. If people want a two week tour of Britain, we can plan out exactly where to visit, what roads to take.
Phaidra: So, do you have any suggestions for people coming to Britain?
Mark Leach: A good suggestion is to see as much as you can. But try to come back again and again to see different parts of the country, because in that way you really experience it. | Phaidra hosts the week's People You Meet, featuring Mark Leach. Mark introduces his work as an information officer in London. |
test_299 | Stirling: Did the children enjoy the holiday camp or were they all homesick?
Paula-Grace: Well, I must admit some of the younger kids were a little bit unhappy, because they've never been away on their own before and didn't know some of the other kids. But soon they recovered. By the last day, they didn't want to go home because they were having such a great time.
Stirling: What sort of things did you do with them?
Paula-Grace: Well, there were some trips, including a visit to the Holyrood, the Castle. That was what we did on the first day. I think they were expecting it to be rather boring, especially when they heard they were having a guided tour. But they were wrong. The guide was very interesting. He told them some interesting stories of Edinburgh and really made the history of the Edinburgh castle come alive.
Stirling: I can imagine. What sort of sports activities did they do?
Paula-Grace: Ceiling, climbing, horse-riding and the like. And on the last day, we had a barbeque, which was their favorite. The kids enjoyed it very much. They all promised to come and get together again next year. | Paula-Grace tells the trips and sports activities of the holiday camp to Stirling. The kids enjoyed the holiday camp. |
test_300 | Geraldo: May I take your order now?
Evanne: Yes, I'll have a boiled egg with toast and orange juice, please.
Geraldo: How would you like your eggs?
Evanne: Hard-boiled, please.
Geraldo: And your toast, light or dark?
Evanne: Dark, please.
Geraldo: Now or later?
Evanne: Later will do.
Geraldo: Will there be anything else?
Evanne: No, that's all. Thanks.
Geraldo: One hard-boiled egg with toast and orange juice to follow.
Evanne: That's right.
Geraldo: Just a moment, please. | Geraldo helps Evanne order one hard-boiled egg with dark toast and orange juice to follow. |
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