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"Person A: Could you baby-sit for me tonight ?",
"Person B: I'd be glad to ."
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"Person A: How did you get the piano here ?",
"Person B: It was hard work .",
"Person A: You never did it on your own .",
"Person B: It took three of us to move it ."
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"Person A: It sounds like Bob's getting out of bed .",
"Person B: What time did he come in last night ?",
"Person A: It was after 2 am .",
"Person B: Who was he out with ?"
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"Person A: Are you ready to leave ?",
"Person B: Give me a sec ."
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"Person A: Don't do that . You are asking for trouble .",
"Person B: I don't care ."
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"Person A: Shall we buy ?",
"Person B: It really depends on you .",
"Person A: But if you were me ?",
"Person B: If I were you , I'd buy ."
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"Person A: It's time to go to bed .",
"Person B: But mum , we're watching this movie .",
"Person A: I don't care , it's school in the morning .",
"Person B: Just 10 more minutes ."
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"Person A: What are you eating ?",
"Person B: Rice .",
"Person A: Why ?",
"Person B: Because it's supposed to be good for you ."
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"Person A: It's your turn to go first .",
"Person B: I went first last time .",
"Person A: No , Mary went first last time .",
"Person B: Oh , Okay ."
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"Person A: Shall we go out tonight ?",
"Person B: Yeah , let's go Joe's Disco .",
"Person A: We'd better ask dad first .",
"Person B: Okay , but you ask him ."
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"Person A: I'll cook dinner for you .",
"Person B: Don't go to too much trouble ."
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"Person A: Have you got any better ?",
"Person B: That's the best there is .",
"Person A: Okay , I'll take one .",
"Person B: That'll be $ 200 , sir ."
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"Person A: Let me help you with that .",
"Person B: Thanks very much .",
"Person A: You really shouldn't be lifting this by yourself .",
"Person B: I know , but there was nobody else ."
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"Person A: Let's eat out .",
"Person B: Why not ?"
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"Person A: Why aren't you going out ?",
"Person B: It's raining cats and dogs ."
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"Person A: What are you doing tomorrow ?",
"Person B: I'm going to work .",
"Person A: What time will you be home ?",
"Person B: Around 6 o'clock ."
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"Person A: What did you do today ?",
"Person B: Played poker with my work friends .",
"Person A: Did you win ?",
"Person B: Of course ."
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"Person A: Hang out the clothes .",
"Person B: But it's raining ."
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"Person A: Do you play mahjong ?",
"Person B: Once in a while ."
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"Person A: You stink !",
"Person B: I'll go take a shower ."
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"Person A: I cooked , so ...",
"Person B: Okay ! I'll do the dishes ."
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"Person A: Hello , Mr . Brown .",
"Person B: Hello . Can you help me ?",
"Person A: Yes , I'm here to fix your pipes .",
"Person B: Oh good , come in , please ."
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"Person A: Here comes the bus .",
"Person B: It's about time ."
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"Person A: Can I have this shoe in the black please ?",
"Person B: Of course , sir , I'll have a look in the back .",
"Person A: Okay .",
"Person B: I'm afraid I haven't got one in your size ."
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"Person A: Get up , you lazybones !",
"Person B: Just a minute ."
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"Person A: Shall we start decorating the bedroom ?",
"Person B: I've already started .",
"Person A: When ?",
"Person B: This afternoon ."
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"Person A: How much is this ?",
"Person B: You mean the large one or the small one ?",
"Person A: The large one .",
"Person B: They're on special this week . They've been reduced to five dollars .",
"Person A: Is this the only kind you have ?",
"Person B: No . We have some that are different in style but not in color . They're over there . Do you see the sign ?",
"Person A: Oh , yes . I think I'll look at those over there before I decide .",
"Person B: Very well . Just take your time ."
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"Person A: Why did you stay home today ?",
"Person B: I'm off today ."
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"Person A: My battery's flat in my mobile .",
"Person B: Is that why you didn't return my call ?",
"Person A: And I couldn't find another phone .",
"Person B: That's okay ."
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"Person A: Is there a doctor here ?",
"Person B: No .",
"Person A: Can you call an Ambulance ?",
"Person B: Sure , what's happened ?"
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"Person A: I am a student in Cambridge University . I read your ad , I want to know something more about your room , please ?",
"Person B: It's a big bedroom with a drawing room , facing a beautiful wood .",
"Person A: Is there a bathroom ?",
"Person B: No , but there is one downstairs , which my daughter used some years ago .",
"Person A: It sounds good . Could I go and see it myself ?",
"Person B: Certainly , you're welcome anytime .",
"Person A: See you later !",
"Person B: ( after a while ) Good afternoon , Mrs . Smith . I called you just now .",
"Person A: Welcome ! Come in , please !",
"Person B: Yes .",
"Person A: This way please . Your room is upstairs ... Here it is .",
"Person B: Wonderful ! A modest , comfortable room . Ah , a beautiful window , through which I can see a beautiful scene , and hear the birds singing . How nice !",
"Person A: Yes , if you want to wash something , there is a separate lavatory room outside .",
"Person B: Excellent ! I like it ! When can I move in ?",
"Person A: Anytime you like .",
"Person B: OK ."
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"Person A: I wonder if you could help me ?",
"Person B: Of course , what's the problem ?",
"Person A: Could you take a picture of me to my friend ?",
"Person B: Sure thing ."
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"Person A: You just ran a red light .",
"Person B: Did I ?"
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"Person A: First you add the washing powder then you add the clothes .",
"Person B: I take it you've done this before ?",
"Person A: Yes , for the last 20 years .",
"Person B: Good ."
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"Person A: Good afternoon , sir . Would you like a tea ?",
"Person B: I'd rather have a cup of coffee .",
"Person A: Of course sir , would you like milk and sugar with that ?",
"Person B: Yes , please . Milk and two sugar ."
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"Person A: He's going too slow .",
"Person B: Pass him ."
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"Person A: I stayed at Bob's last night .",
"Person B: I was worried where you were .",
"Person A: I guess I should have told you .",
"Person B: Yes , you should have ."
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"Person A: Are you going to come home late tonight ?",
"Person B: Yes , I've got to work overtime ."
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"Person A: Ah , Bob . Just the person I wanted to see .",
"Person B: So what is it ?",
"Person A: You gotta help me out this time , buddy .",
"Person B: Another tough thing , I guess ."
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"Person A: Hi , Bob , what time will you be home tonight ?",
"Person B: I'll be back late tonight .",
"Person A: Why ? What's the problem ?",
"Person B: I have a meeting with my General Manager ."
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"Person A: Anna , Would you like to dance ?",
"Person B: I ' d love to , but I ' m a terrible dancer . I ' m afraid I may step on your toes .",
"Person A: Don ' t worry about it . I ' ll show you how . It ' s a piece of cake .",
"Person B: Thank you . I ' ll try my best ."
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"Person A: Jodi , I must get a hold of Jim today , but I forgot his address and phone number .",
"Person B: Don ' t worry about it . I have his pager number right here .",
"Person A: Really ? You ' Ve helped me a lot . Thank you .",
"Person B: Forget it . It ' s nothing ."
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"Person A: How's the chicken ?",
"Person B: It's delicious ."
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"Person A: Would you pour me some of that tea , please ?",
"Person B: Okay . Say when ."
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"Person A: Would you care for a drink ?",
"Person B: No , thanks . I'm fine ."
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"Person A: Hello , could I speak to Allison , please ?",
"Person B: I'm sorry ; he's out at the moment .",
"Person A: When do you expect him back ?",
"Person B: I think he'll be back in about an hour at least .",
"Person A: Well , may I leave a message ?",
"Person B: Yes , of course .",
"Person A: Would you please ask him to call Chris when he gets back ?",
"Person B: Ok . Does he know your number ?",
"Person A: I'm afraid he doesn't . My mobile is 139- 2477 - 4026 .",
"Person B: 13924774026 . All right . Thanks for calling . Oh , hang on , someone's at the door that may be him , please hold on ."
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"Person A: Welcome back .",
"Person B: It's good to be home ."
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"Person A: How can I get to Lakeside Park ?",
"Person B: Take the No . 7 bus . There's a bus stop just over there .",
"Person A: Will it take me straight there ?",
"Person B: Yes . No need to change ."
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"Person A: I come home for lunch .",
"Person B: How long have you got ?",
"Person A: Only 1 hour .",
"Person B: Okay , I'll make you some food ."
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"Person A: May I speak to Marry ?",
"Person B: Marry is not in right now , she went shopping with her mum .",
"Person A: Will it be too late if I call around ten this evening ?",
"Person B: That's all right . We don't go to bed early ."
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"Person A: Hello . Excuse me . Do you know if there's a Commercial Bank around here ?",
"Person B: Yes , go straight along Beijing Road and turn right .",
"Person A: Straight on , and turn right . Is it far ?",
"Person B: No , it's just a couple of minutes .",
"Person A: Thanks very much .",
"Person B: You're welcome ."
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"Person A: We're broke .",
"Person B: I can't believe it 。"
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"Person A: Where do you want to go ?",
"Person B: I'm going to the hospital .",
"Person A: Get in . I'll take you .",
"Person B: About how much will it cost ?",
"Person A: It will cost you $ 10 .",
"Person B: By the way , what's the time ?",
"Person A: You can see the time on the meter . I have radio time , you know .",
"Person B: It's a quarter to 12 . Could you please drive a little faster ?",
"Person A: Certainly ."
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"Person A: I broke Mom's vase .",
"Person B: She's going to kill you ."
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"Person A: Who broke my chair ?",
"Person B: It wasn't me ."
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"Person A: Man ! That car almost hit me !",
"Person B: Yeah , that was close ."
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"Person A: Where can I get a good novel ?",
"Person B: There's a bookstore just across the street ."
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"Person A: The washing machine isn't working again .",
"Person B: It's not my fault ."
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"Person A: I'll treat you dinner .",
"Person B: Don't be silly . Let's go Dutch ."
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"Person A: Where did this come from ?",
"Person B: I have no idea ."
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"Person A: Would you please put that cigarette out ? I get sick on it .",
"Person B: You do ? OK , fine with me .",
"Person A: Thank you so much .",
"Person B: But I also want ya to do me a favor .",
"Person A: What ?",
"Person B: You gotta have some better deodorant .",
"Person A: I ' m sorry ? !"
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"Person A: Do you mind if I get a lift in your car , please ?",
"Person B: I don ' t see any problem ; only the car is a bit old .",
"Person A: Oh you ' re so kind !",
"Person B: Get in ."
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"Person A: That'll be eight dollars , please .",
"Person B: Here's ten . Keep the change ."
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"Person A: These are new arrivals .",
"Person B: Let me have a look .",
"Person A: Try them if you like .",
"Person B: I like the fabric , but I don ' t like the style .",
"Person A: What about that one over there ?",
"Person B: They are too bright ."
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"Person A: Thank you for calling the Twin Theatre .",
"Person B: What time does the next showing of Forrest Gump begin ?",
"Person A: The next show is at two o'clock .",
"Person B: What about the one after that ?"
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"Person A: Do you have wool socks ?",
"Person B: Yes . We have socks made of various materials . These socks are of imported wool .",
"Person A: Can you guarantee the quality ?",
"Person B: Yes , absolutely .",
"Person A: Where are the panty-hose ?",
"Person B: Here . We have black , white and transparent panty-hose here ."
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"Person A: Do you have any fresh baked donuts for sale yet ?",
"Person B: They will be ready in about half an hour . Do you need anything else ?",
"Person A: Yes , I'd like five croissants , too .",
"Person B: It's going to be 3 dollars 40 cents ."
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"Person A: Taxi !",
"Person B: Yes , sir . Where to ?",
"Person A: Wangfujing , please !",
"Person B: All right .",
"Person A: Oh , I like the music on your radio . It's nice .",
"Person B: Thank you ! I always tune to this program when driving . So what's your favorite program ?",
"Person A: I like Winner's English very mush . You know the Beijing Olympic Games is right around the corner . We should learn English Well . It's on FM 96.6 , China Business Radio . You can get it on your radio too .",
"Person B: But I don't speak English at all .",
"Person A: That's OK . The program is especially for the beginners like us .",
"Person B: Really ? When is it on ?",
"Person A: It begins at 6:40 every morning , and it goes for 20 minutes .",
"Person B: Thank you so much . I'll try and catch that .",
"Person A: The radio has brought us lots of convenience .",
"Person B: Yes , I can also learn about the traffic condition through it .",
"Person A: With the development of the society and technology , radio is nearly everywhere .",
"Person B: So we should take the advantage of it ."
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"Person A: Do you have these shoes in a size 7 ?",
"Person B: Yes . Let me get you a pair ."
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"Person A: What a mess !",
"Person B: Sorry . I'll clean it up ."
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"Person A: I wonder if we can change to Channel 5 .",
"Person B: Why ?",
"Person A: I want to know what's on that channel .",
"Person B: Oh , good .",
"Person A: There is a football match .",
"Person B: I prefer TV play to football .",
"Person A: OK . Could you turn it down ?",
"Person B: What are you going to do ?",
"Person A: I'm going to listen to the radio .",
"Person B: Maybe we can enjoy the TV play together . It's interesting ."
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"Person A: Excuse me , can you show me the cloisonn bracelet in the counter ?",
"Person B: Sure . Let me get it for you .",
"Person A: Can you also show me this one ?",
"Person B: No problem . This one is made of pure gold .",
"Person A: I think the cloisonn bracelet is more beautiful .",
"Person B: You ' re right . This one costs less , but is more beautiful .",
"Person A: Will the luster fade out after some time ?",
"Person B: No , we guarantee the quality .",
"Person A: Ok . Can I try it on ?",
"Person B: Certainly , the mirror is right here ."
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"Person A: Mommy , can I stay up until eleven o'clock ?",
"Person B: No . Go to bed right now ."
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"Person A: May I speak to Peter ?",
"Person B: Who's calling ?"
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"Person A: It's so boring .",
"Person B: Don't you like it ?",
"Person A: I don't . Is there anything worth watching on the other channel ?",
"Person B: I think it's a basketball match on channel 5 .",
"Person A: Do you mind if we switch over ?",
"Person B: Well , I'd rather see a movie .",
"Person A: What's the movie ?",
"Person B: ' Star war ' .",
"Person A: It must be interesting .",
"Person B: Yes , you're right ."
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"Person A: Excuse me , what's the screen near your steering wheel for ?",
"Person B: It's a portable TV . It's a popular thing now .",
"Person A: Oh , that's new to me . So what's on everyday ?",
"Person B: News about current affairs , documentaries , music , movies , noncommercial ads and so on .",
"Person A: Is there anything interesting ?",
"Person B: Yes , there are something good and informative . I think that many people underestimate the value of TV in education .",
"Person A: I agree . Are there any commercials on the TV ?",
"Person B: Of course . Because the TV stations need to make money from commercials between the programs .",
"Person A: That makes a lot of sense . Does the TV work well ?",
"Person B: Not always . It depends on the transmission of the satellite signals .",
"Person A: I got it . Do you pay for the programs ?",
"Person B: Yes , 50 Yuan per month .",
"Person A: It is a little bit expensive , but it's worth it .",
"Person B: Yeah . You know driving is boring . TV can get me out of the fatigue of driving .",
"Person A: It can also entertain your passengers like me .",
"Person B: That's the point ."
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"Person A: Jenny , you're too lazy . You should do some exercise . See , you're getting fat .",
"Person B: Dad , it's raining outside .",
"Person A: That is your excuse .",
"Person B: All right , all right , I will go swimming with Peter this afternoon .",
"Person A: Not just today . Go exercise everyday !"
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"Person A: Peter , enough with your computer games . Go do your homework now .",
"Person B: Can't I play more ?",
"Person A: No ! Stop playing computer games !",
"Person B: Mom , I'll be finished soon .",
"Person A: Peter , if you don't turn off your computer , then I won't allow you to play it again starting next week ."
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"Person A: Hi , who has the remote control ?",
"Person B: I do . Why , do you want me to change the channel ?",
"Person A: Yes , please . I can't stand watching the channel any more .",
"Person B: I think they have pretty good programmes . But I'll change it if you really want .",
"Person A: Put it on Channel 5 , OK ?",
"Person B: Oh , I hate Channel 5 . I'd rather just listen to the radio .",
"Person A: Don't make such a fuss . I'm sure you will like today's programme .",
"Person B: What's on today ?",
"Person A: A basketball match between Chinese team and American team .",
"Person B: Really ? I'm interested in it .",
"Person A: It might begin now ."
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"Person A: Peter , where are you going ?",
"Person B: I'm going to do some shopping .",
"Person A: Won't you watch TV ?",
"Person B: What's on TV tonight ? Is there a football match ?",
"Person A: The TV station will air the World Cup football match alive at 8: 30 .",
"Person B: Really ? Who will play ?",
"Person A: The Brazilian team versus the American team . Don't miss it .",
"Person B: That's cool . I'll watch it .",
"Person A: Who do you think will win ?",
"Person B: There is no doubt that the Brazilian team will win .",
"Person A: I think so ."
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"Person A: May I have a cookie ?",
"Person B: Help yourself ."
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"Person A: By the way , where's Jim ?",
"Person B: He is out ."
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"Person A: Watch out !",
"Person B: Wow ! That car almost hit me ."
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"Person A: Eat some more .",
"Person B: No , thanks . I'm on a diet ."
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"Person A: Hurry up , will you ?",
"Person B: What's the rush ?"
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"Person A: Kata ! You've got a beautiful singing voice . You hit the high notes perfectly .",
"Person B: Thank you for your compliment . But you are exaggerating . I think you are destined to be a singer . You have the best voice !",
"Person A: Thank you . Maybe we can sing a song together . Would you like to sing with me ?",
"Person B: Yes , I'd like to . It's my honor . Let's pick a song .",
"Person A: How about this one ?",
"Person B: Sorry , I can't sing the song .",
"Person A: Er ... How about this one ?",
"Person B: OK . But I'm not familiar . I don't know the beginning part .",
"Person A: Never mind . You can follow me . I'll sing the first part .",
"Person B: OK ."
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"Person A: Peter , go and tidy up your toys now .",
"Person B: Wait a moment , mom .",
"Person A: I'm mad ! I said now ! Turn off the TV , and do it now .",
"Person B: Mom , just ten more minutes . The show is going to be over soon .",
"Person A: Peter , if you don't do it soon , I will throw your toys in the trash can ."
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"Person A: Sorry , I'm late .",
"Person B: It doesn't matter ."
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"Person A: Excuse me , I've been waiting here for 10 minutes . Do you know how often does No . 636 run ?",
"Person B: It runs every 15 minutes . You must have missed it .",
"Person A: It seems you got here at good time . Do you have a bus schedule ?",
"Person B: Yes , I do . You can buy a bus schedule in a news stand .",
"Person A: I see , thank you . By the way , is this the right bus for the Museum ?",
"Person B: Yes , it is .",
"Person A: Do I have to change ?",
"Person B: No . The Museum is the terminal of this bus .",
"Person A: Thanks a lot .",
"Person B: You are welcome ."
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"Person A: Mom , can I have more allowance ?",
"Person B: What for ?",
"Person A: I want to buy more books .",
"Person B: Oh , yeah ? Are you joking ?",
"Person A: Of course not ! I'm telling the truth .",
"Person B: Honey , it's good if you spend money to buy more books . But $ 100 dollars a week is enough for you already ."
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"Person A: Two burgers , please .",
"Person B: For here or to go ?"
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"Person A: Dad , may I have a room of my own ?",
"Person B: Oh , honey , I'm so sorry , we don't have enough space for you to have your own room .",
"Person A: Dad , but I don't want to share a room with Peter . He snores every night .",
"Person B: Honey , you can ask him to be quite . Otherwise you may punish him and tell him to stand out of the room , right ?",
"Person A: Alright . Maybe it's the only way to do it ."
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"Person A: Open the book and turn to page 10 .",
"Person B: It is difficult .",
"Person A: No , honey , it's easy if you know the way .",
"Person B: Do I have to memorize it ?",
"Person A: No , honey , try to make notes in your notebook ."
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"Person A: Peter , wash your hands first , and then have some dessert .",
"Person B: Mom , can I have some ice cream ?",
"Person A: Not today , Honey . Don't eat too much ice cream .",
"Person B: Mom , can I have one more piece of cake ?",
"Person A: Ok . The last piece is for your dessert . We're having dinner soon ."
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"Person A: Dad , can you help me ?",
"Person B: Oh , honey , you made a mistake .",
"Person A: I don't know how to do it .",
"Person B: OK . Let's do it together .",
"Person A: 16 divided by 2 . What's the answer ?",
"Person B: 16 divided by 2 equals 8 .",
"Person A: You got it . Good job ."
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"Person A: How was your test ?",
"Person B: It was bad .",
"Person A: Oh , honey , you should study harder .",
"Person B: But I already tried my best .",
"Person A: Don't worry . You'll do better next time ."
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"Person A: Is Bob home ?",
"Person B: Sorry . You've got the wrong number ."
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"Person A: Dad , how do you say this word ?",
"Person B: Sword , say it ' sword ' .",
"Person A: What does this word mean ?",
"Person B: Look it up in the dictionary .",
"Person A: Dad , can you just tell me what it means ? I'm too lazy .",
"Person B: No , honey , go and read it . You'll learn ."
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"Person A: Jenny , what's your favorite color ?",
"Person B: I like red .",
"Person A: Now , we're going to draw an apple in your sketch book . What do we use ?",
"Person B: Dad , I want to draw with crayons , can I ?",
"Person A: Why not ? Let's draw the outline of an apple with your pencil first ."
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"Person A: Mom , my nose is bleeding .",
"Person B: What happened , Peter ? Did you have a fight ?",
"Person A: No , mom . I didn't .",
"Person B: Did somebody hit you ? Or did you just fall ?",
"Person A: Mom ! I was just picking my nose , and now it's bleeding ."
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