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"Person A: I'd like to speak Dr.Johnson .",
"Person B: Sorry , but he's not in . May I take a message for you ?",
"Person A: This is Robert Jordan.Would you ask him to call me back , please ?",
"Person B: OK , I'll tell him ."
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"Person A: Good morning , sir . May I see your passport ?",
"Person B: Yes , of course . Here it is .",
"Person A: Thank you . Are all these yours ?",
"Person B: No , some of them are my friend's . Do you want her passport , too ?",
"Person A: Yes , please . Do you have any carry-on items ?",
"Person B: Do you want me to put it on the belt , too ?",
"Person A: Yes , please . Would you please open this big suitcase ?",
"Person B: OK . Just a moment . It's just some clothes and toiletries .",
"Person A: OK . Do you have anything to declare ?",
"Person B: I think there is nothing .",
"Person A: Any fresh food , live plants , or animals ?",
"Person B: Oh , no . None of that .",
"Person A: Thank you . You may lock up your suitcase . Here are your passports .",
"Person B: Thanks a lot ."
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"Person A: Hello . I bought a China dress in your shop this morning .",
"Person B: Yes ?",
"Person A: I bought it one size up by mistake .",
"Person B: Oh , did you ?",
"Person A: I wonder if you can change it to one size down .",
"Person B: Yes , of course.Will you come with the receipt ?",
"Person A: Then I'll come to your place later in the evening , and how late is your shop open ?",
"Person B: Until 8 o'clock , ma'am . We are looking forward to seeing you ."
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"Person A: The boss announces the pay raise today , right ? How much do you think we'll get ?",
"Person B: No idea . Your guess is as good as mine .",
"Person A: It better be more than last year .",
"Person B: Well , anything is better than nothing . Wait and see ."
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"Person A: I'm going to go shopping for groceries in a little bit .",
"Person B: Why , do we need groceries ?",
"Person A: I believe we are all out of food .",
"Person B: Do you know what to get ?",
"Person A: I don't know what we need .",
"Person B: Why don't you go and check the refrigerator ?",
"Person A: I would appreciate it if you would do that for me .",
"Person B: Why don't you just get the basics ?",
"Person A: What do you mean ?",
"Person B: Eggs , milk , bread . Things like that .",
"Person A: Go make that list .",
"Person B: Sure , no problem ."
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"Person A: Hello , take a seat please . Let's get straight to the point . This is our contract . Please read it carefully before signing .",
"Person B: Since we have reached an agreement on all terms , there shouldn't be any problems for the contract .",
"Person A: May we once more remind you that the contract should be canceled by one month notice .",
"Person B: Yes , I got it . Thanks ."
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"Person A: Excuse me , is this the baggage claim area from KL17 ?",
"Person B: Yes , can I help you ?",
"Person A: Well , this is my baggage claim tag . Can you get my baggage now ?",
"Person B: OK , here you are .",
"Person A: Thanks a lot ."
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"Person A: Were you able to attend Friday night's basketball game ?",
"Person B: I was unable to make it .",
"Person A: You should have been there . It was intense .",
"Person B: Is that right . Who ended up winning ?",
"Person A: Our team was victorious .",
"Person B: I wish I was free that night . I'm kind of mad that I didn't go .",
"Person A: It was a great game .",
"Person B: What was the score at the end of the game ?",
"Person A: Our team won 101-98 .",
"Person B: Sounds like it was a close game .",
"Person A: That's the reason it was such a great game .",
"Person B: The next game , I will definitely be there ."
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"Person A: Have you ever tried shopping online ?",
"Person B: No , never . I prefer to actually see and touch what I'm buying before I pay for it , especially for clothes and shoes .",
"Person A: That's right . Seeing is believing .",
"Person B: I've heard some friends say when they get the article , it's quite different from what they see on the website advertisement .",
"Person A: That happens . Without close quality examination , we may encounter fraud , and the e-shop may suddenly disappear .",
"Person B: What's more , it's not always so safe for us to pay online as hackers might steal the user name and password .",
"Person A: It's said that some measures have been taken to deal with this problem . Paying online is much safer than before , but I still have the feeling that it's not safe enough .",
"Person B: I can't agree more . that's why I only do street shopping .",
"Person A: Me too . Sometimes I surf online shops to check some related information , and then go to a physical store to do the actual shopping .",
"Person B: That's a good idea ."
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"Person A: How long does it take to get to downtown from here ?",
"Person B: It is 15 minutes ' drive .",
"Person A: What companies do we have in our neighborhood ?",
"Person B: Mitsubishi , HP , IBM and many other famous corporations .",
"Person A: Does the 7th floor belong to our company too ?",
"Person B: Yes , our company has two floors , the 6th and 7th floor in this building .",
"Person A: It ' s such a large firm . Do we have our own staff restaurant ?",
"Person B: Yes , at the end of the hall ."
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"Person A: Good morning , sir . May I help you ?",
"Person B: Good morning , I have an appointment with Mr . Johnson at 10:00",
"Person A: Excuse me , sir , but are you Mr . Richard of World Trading Company ?",
"Person B: Yes . That ' s right .",
"Person A: I ' m sorry , Mr . Richard . Mr . Johnson is on his way to the office . He had just called and asked you to wait a minute .",
"Person B: Well , I ' ll wait .",
"Person A: Would you like something to drink , sir ? Do you prefer coffee or tea ?",
"Person B: Thank you . Coffee , please .",
"Person A: Here you are , Mr . Richard . This is the cream and this is the sugar . If there ' s anything else you ' d like , please don ' t hesitate to tell me .",
"Person B: Thank you very much ."
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"Person A: 911 . How may I help you ?",
"Person B: I need to report a break-in .",
"Person A: When did this break-in occur ?",
"Person B: Last night .",
"Person A: Where did the break-in happen ?",
"Person B: It happened at my house .",
"Person A: Was anything taken ?",
"Person B: I'm not sure yet .",
"Person A: What makes you think there was a break-in ?",
"Person B: My front window was busted .",
"Person A: I'll send a squad car .",
"Person B: Please hurry ."
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"Person A: Good morning , everyone . Let me introduce myself to you ...",
"Person B: You don't need to introduce yourself , Yang . You're famous .",
"Person A: Well , thank you very much but I thought l'd try and chair the meeting by the rule — at least for a while .",
"Person B: OK , OK !",
"Person A: Now , I'd like to get things under way . The main topic on today's agenda is the development of a U . S . sales strategy for the new EBB . I'd like to hear all of your ideas , Mr . Wall , you seem in top form today . Could you start the ball rolling ?",
"Person B: Uh , oh , sure . Well , I think we should keep in mind that the key to good sales is advertising .",
"Person A: Well , that's kind of obvious .",
"Person B: Give me a break , Mr Yang .",
"Person A: Uh , let's keep this going , shall we ?"
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"Person A: I'm sorry , but I don't think this damage is our fault .",
"Person B: What do you mean ?",
"Person A: It looks like the shipping company did this .",
"Person B: We'd better take it up with them , in that case ."
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"Person A: I ' m glad you could find time to meet with me , Mr . Johnson . I can ' t think of a nicer environment for our meeting today , the ambiance here is lovely !",
"Person B: No problem , if possible I always combine business with pleasure . Now , let ' s hear more about these chocolates you ' re offering .",
"Person A: Well , as you know , I have recently become the sole distributor for Grangers Gourmet Bon-bons here in the United States . They ' re a new manufacturer and are looking to break into the luxury market . Naturally , your restaurant sprang into my mind immediately . I think your brand exemplifies many of the same traits as Grangers and serving these chocolates would really add to your reputation for providing elegant , luxurious , first class dining .",
"Person B: Mmmm , sounds interesting ... gourmet chocolates , where are they produced ? Belgium ?",
"Person A: Actually , the factory is located in Scotland .",
"Person B: Really ? I didn ' t think they were known for their luxury chocolate production",
"Person A: That ' s what makes this such a fantastic opportunity ! The government is one hundred percent supportive of creating new export markets and has guaranteed a low tariff for all wholesale orders of over one thousand units . They ' Ve also reduced the red tape involved at customs as well . Here , I brought these especially for you , try one !",
"Person B: Oh , thanks . Mmm , hmm , creamy texture , very smooth ...",
"Person A: Unique , aren ' t they ? I bet you ' Ve never tasted anything like it ! Quality is assured as I personally visit the factory to make sure no one ' s cutting corners with the ingredients . Only the creme make it through inspection .",
"Person B: Yes , very interesting flavors ... Slightly spicy , very unique , that ' s for sure . Exactly what ARE the ingredients ?",
"Person A: I have it on highest authority that this traditional secret recipe has been handed down in the Granger family for generations . I ' m sure you can keep a secret . Buttermilk , cacao beans , sugar and Haggis .",
"Person B: Haggis ? What ' s Haggis ?",
"Person A: It ' s a traditional Scottish delicacy , you take sheep ' s liver , heart and lung and stuff it inside of the sheep ' s stomach .",
"Person B: Ah , get back to you .",
"Person A: Mr . Johnson ? Mr . Johnson ?"
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"Person A: Do you need a guide ?",
"Person B: Yes , we are just looking for one . What's the charge per day ?",
"Person A: It's $ 20 . If you are staying for more than 3 days in the city , the charge is $ 16 per day .",
"Person B: That's reasonable ."
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"Person A: Aren't you Jim Green ?",
"Person B: Yes , that's right .",
"Person A: I believe we met at a concert last year . I'm Taylor .",
"Person B: Oh , yes . I remember ."
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"Person A: Lucy , I ' d like to fix the light in the corridor , it keeps flashing , which drives me crazy . Would you like to help me with the ladder ?",
"Person B: Monica , wait a moment . I think we ' d better call the repair man to do it .",
"Person A: I think I can handle it by myself .",
"Person B: I ' d like you to have a look at the safety manual of our company .",
"Person A: I see . If I got hurt when fixing the light , even during office hours , I wouldn ' t get compensation from our company since repairing is not my responsibility .",
"Person B: Other company rules also need your attention .",
"Person A: Like this one ? Never wear loose clothes or hair when operating the shredder.Yeah , thank you for telling me .",
"Person B: Don ' t mention it ."
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"Person A: Thank God ! I am finished writing that service guide ! It took me forever !",
"Person B: When did you finish ?",
"Person A: This morning ! No more overtime , and no more headaches !",
"Person B: Well , I ' m glad to hear it . Have a cup of coffee !"
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"Person A: I didn ' t receive an unemployment check this week and need to know why .",
"Person B: Did you mail us your last Continued Claim Form ?",
"Person A: I am afraid that I forgot to send it in .",
"Person B: We cannot pay you unless you turn that form in every two weeks .",
"Person A: Is it too late to mail the Continued Claim Form in now ?",
"Person B: It can ' t be more than fourteen days late for us to accept it .",
"Person A: I will mail it in a little early next time to avoid this problem .",
"Person B: You can ' t possibly know in advance how much you will be working . If you mail it in too soon , we will reject it !",
"Person A: Will my paycheck arrive late because I messed up on my form ?",
"Person B: Your check will be arriving late , but the next one will come right on time ."
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"Person A: I should tell you that I'm checking out in about 30 minutes .",
"Person B: I'm ready when you are , sir .",
"Person A: Very good ! Now , it's still morning here in New York .",
"Person B: You are so right , sir . The clock just struck nine .",
"Person A: I'm going to spend some time exploring the city . What can I do with my luggage ?",
"Person B: Sir , right here we have a storage site . Its only $ 5 an hour , but you need to leave a deposit .",
"Person A: A deposit ? Isn't my luggage a deposit ?",
"Person B: I'm sorry , sir , but it isn't . Your MasterCard or VISA will take care of things nicely .",
"Person A: Okay . Let me think about this .",
"Person B: Okay , sir . But don't take too long . You only have 30 minutes ."
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"Person A: May I take your order ?",
"Person B: Yes . I'd like a cup of onion soup .",
"Person A: And what would you like after that ?",
"Person B: I'd like the roast chicken , please ."
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"Person A: It's the latest and quite popular among young people .",
"Person B: Yes , I know and I like it very much . I will take it .",
"Person A: Sure . Here is your receipt .",
"Person B: How long is this cell phone guaranteed ?",
"Person A: You can refund it in 7 days and exchange it in one year ."
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"Person A: Hey honey , how was your day ?",
"Person B: It was alright . I ran into Bill and we got to talking for a while . He ' s in a bit of a jam .",
"Person A: Why ? What happened ?",
"Person B: Well , his son had an accident and Bill doesn ' t have health insurance . This really got me thinking , and I wondered if we shouldn ' t look into a couple of different HMO ' s .",
"Person A: Yeah , you ' re right . We aren ' t getting any younger and our kids are getting older .",
"Person B: Exactly ! I searched on the web and found a couple of HMO ' s with low co-pays and good coverage . The deductibles are low , too .",
"Person A: Sounds good , although , do you think we can qualify for insurance ? Those insurance companies are real pirates when it comes to money .",
"Person B: Well , we don ' t have any pre-existing illnesses or conditions , so we should be fine .",
"Person A: I wish our company or country provided us with healthcare .",
"Person B: Not in a million years !"
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"Person A: Hello . Can you tell me what the procedures of applying for a job are ?",
"Person B: Yes , of course . There are many steps . You can apply for the job on the Internet and then send your resume to the e-mail address of the company . And wail the feedback of the company .",
"Person A: What is the qualification needed by the position ?",
"Person B: You must have over 2 years'experience first ."
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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: I'd like to withdraw some money from my account .",
"Person B: Can I see your passbook and the withdrawal slip , please ?",
"Person A: Sure .",
"Person B: Let me just make sure . You want to withdraw one thousand dollars ?",
"Person A: That's right ."
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"Person A: Can I have a look at that digital camera please ?",
"Person B: Yes of course . This is a really good one actually .",
"Person A: How much does it cost ?",
"Person B: This one is 1500 yuan .",
"Person A: It looks pretty good . I think I'll take it .",
"Person B: Would you like anything else ?",
"Person A: That's all thank you ."
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"Person A: I need something to wash this down . Is there any juice in the fridge ?",
"Person B: What is that ? It looks like something from a swamp !",
"Person A: It's a green drink . It's supposed to be full of vitamins and minerals .",
"Person B: You know , healthy eating doesn't have to make you gag .",
"Person A: The sales lady said that even if I eat right , I wouldn't get enough vitamins .",
"Person B: Have you ever tried it ? Or are you just going to believe the sales lady ?",
"Person A: It's easier to drink this once a day than eat fruit and vegetables all day .",
"Person B: It may take less time , but I don't know about easier . Yuck ."
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"Person A: Billy , you are late again .",
"Person B: I'm sorry I'm late . I overslept . Is the manager here today ?",
"Person A: Yes he ' s in his office .",
"Person B: Oh , I hope he didn't notice me .",
"Person A: Don't take any chances . It'd be best if you told him and promised not to be late again . He's already mad at you for last 2 times . Any more and he might fire you .",
"Person B: You said it . It won't happen again . Do you really think he'd fire me ?",
"Person A: I think he might . You'd better go to his office .",
"Person B: You are probably right . I'll go right now and apologize . I try hard not to be late but it is difficult with Beijing traffic .",
"Person A: Good luck !"
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"Person A: How much is the rent ?",
"Person B: The rent is $ 1500 per month .",
"Person A: And how much is the deposit ?",
"Person B: The deposit is $ 500 ."
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"Person A: Is there anything else , apart from the Credit Rating and Debt to Asset Ratio ?",
"Person B: There is the Balance of Net Liabilities . This must not exceed its net assets and no business loss can be shown during the past two years .",
"Person A: Right , OK . That , again , shouldn't be a problem .",
"Person B: And the total ratio of return on assets should not be lower than the average , for that particular industry , for the first two quarters of the year .",
"Person A: Well , as far as I can tell , we qualify .",
"Person B: Of course we will need proof , originals and duplicate of everything . As soon as you bring in the proof and we assess it , it should be very quick indeed ."
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"Person A: Do you understand any other foreign languages besides English ?",
"Person B: Yes , I know a little about Japanese which is similar to Chinese not only in culture but in language itself .",
"Person A: What band did you pass in Japanese Language Proficiency Test ?",
"Person B: I passed the Band two in LPT , but I will try to achieve Band one which is the highest level ."
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"Person A: What seems to the trouble Mr Brown ?",
"Person B: I ' m in pretty bad shape , Doctor Ford .",
"Person A: Oh , In what way .",
"Person B: No appetite , always unaged and I can ' t sleep well .",
"Person A: Did you lose any weight ?",
"Person B: YES . I ' Ve lost quite a few pounds since last month .",
"Person A: when was the last time you have track up ?",
"Person B: About two month ago .",
"Person A: Let me take your blood pressure . You look anilic . Well , Mr.Brown . I ' m happy to say it ' s nothing serious . You just a little run down from overwork .",
"Person B: What am I suppose to do ?",
"Person A: I think you ' ll needs just vacation . Try to get out doors more . I ' ll be sure if you get more rest .",
"Person B: Thank you , doctor . I ' ll do what you say ."
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"Person A: May I see your passport , please ?",
"Person B: Certainly . Here it is .",
"Person A: You are here on business , I think ?",
"Person B: That's right . A German company has invited me for business talks .",
"Person A: How long will you be staying ?",
"Person B: Just two weeks .",
"Person A: How many pieces of baggage have you got ?",
"Person B: Only one . In this case , I have a camera .",
"Person A: Do you intend to take it out on your departure ?",
"Person B: Yes , I do .",
"Person A: According to the regulations , the camera you've brought along for personal use can be passed for the time being duty free , but you will have to take it out with you when you leave the country .",
"Person B: I will .",
"Person A: Well . Have a pleasant stay in Germany .",
"Person B: Thank you ."
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"Person A: Excuse me . What should be included in my CV ?",
"Person B: Generally speaking , a CV or resume is made up of 6 parts , personal information , educational experience , practical experience , personal skills , self-evaluation and job intentions .",
"Person A: What kind of personal information ?",
"Person B: Including your name , sex , date of birth , height , phone number , and so on ."
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"Person A: May I come in ?",
"Person B: Yes , please . I ' m Mr . Peter , the Director of Personnel . What can I do for you ?",
"Person A: Nice to meet you , Mr . Peter . I ' m Wang Sian . I ' Ve come for an interview as requested .",
"Person B: Oh , yes . How do you do , Miss Wang ? Sit down , please .",
"Person A: Thank you .",
"Person B: What was your major in school ?",
"Person A: I majored in Public Relations .",
"Person B: Have you done any work in this field ?",
"Person A: Yes , after my graduation , I worked in a trade company in Macao for one year .",
"Person B: What section did you work in ?",
"Person A: The export Business Section .",
"Person B: So you must be very familiar with export procedures .",
"Person A: Yes , very much .",
"Person B: That's good ."
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"Person A: Where to , ma'am ?",
"Person B: The Grand Hotel .",
"Person A: The Grand Hotel ?",
"Person B: Yes.Do you know where it is ?",
"Person A: No , Madam . I don't think I do .",
"Person B: It's the 11th Avenue , Park Street .",
"Person A: Oh , yes . I know where it is ."
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"Person A: Would you like to order now ?",
"Person B: Yes . I'll have the shrimp cocktail to start .",
"Person A: What would you like for your main course ?",
"Person B: I'll have a steak , medium rare ."
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"Person A: Do you have something to read ?",
"Person B: Yes , I do .",
"Person A: Could you lend me one ?",
"Person B: OK . Here you are .",
"Person A: Thanks . It's rather cold this morning , wouldn't you say ?",
"Person B: You're right .",
"Person A: Do you know the news ?",
"Person B: Which one ?",
"Person A: Brazil wins the World Cup .",
"Person B: Yes , I see ."
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"Person A: We have the orientation this afternoon .",
"Person B: What ' s going to be covered in the orientation ?",
"Person A: The company introduction , our mission , vision , various policies , insurances , pension plan , company ID , batch , telephone , e-mail set-up and training .",
"Person B: Quite a lot . All them one afternoon ?",
"Person A: Yes , it is not easy .",
"Person B: It is OK with me . I enjoy being busy and learning new things ."
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"Person A: Excuse me , could you please show me the way to the human resource department ?",
"Person B: Yeah , but have you made an appointment ahead ?",
"Person A: Yes , of course . I am Monica . I have made an appointment with your HR manager .",
"Person B: Just a minute please . I ' ll make a call to the HR office . Yes , they confirm your appointment . Please come in . it is on the 3rd floor , room 3106 . You can take the right elevator as the left on is in maintenance today .",
"Person A: Thank you very much .",
"Person B: You ' re welcome ."
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"Person A: When can you get the finished product to me ?",
"Person B: We should have it put together by the end of next week .",
"Person A: Great ! That ' ll be ahead of schedule ! Good work .",
"Person B: Well , as the saying goes – we aim to please !"
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"Person A: Have you got any cheaper ones ?",
"Person B: Here are some.They ' re on special sale these days .",
"Person A: That's more reasonable . I'll take this one ."
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"Person A: Good morning . what can I do for you ?",
"Person B: I'm looking for some earrings for my wife as a wedding anniversary gift .",
"Person A: You've come to the right store . We've got a beautiful and wide selection of earrings for you to choose from .",
"Person B: I saw a pair of earrings outside your window . Can you show them to me ?",
"Person A: Do you mean the exquisite pearl earrings ?",
"Person B: Exactly . How much do you want for them ?",
"Person A: They're only three thousand yuan .",
"Person B: What is this setting made of ?",
"Person A: Well , it's specially made of a platinum alloy , sir , and the lustre will never fade out .",
"Person B: I'II take them . Please wrap them up tor me and give me the receipt .",
"Person A: You've made an excellent choice , sir ."
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"Person A: Room service .",
"Person B: Good morning . This is room 113 . I'd like some breakfast , please .",
"Person A: Right . Excuse me . Mrs . Jones ?",
"Person B: That's right .",
"Person A: What can I do for you ?",
"Person B: I'd like some grapefruit juice , marmalade , two scrambled eggs with two sausages , toast , and a pot of black coffee , please . How long will it take ?",
"Person A: Just a few minutes , ma'am .",
"Person B: Great . Thank you ."
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"Person A: Hi , Sam . I want to buy a pet . Do you have any ideas ?",
"Person B: You really should go to Rachel's pet store .",
"Person A: Why ? anything special there ?",
"Person B: It's more than special . You can find as many kinds of animals as you can put a name to and more .",
"Person A: Oh , really ? are there any snakes ?",
"Person B: Snakes ? there are even rodents and monkeys ! it's a world of exotic pets .",
"Person A: That's terrific . I can't wait to check it out .",
"Person B: Hang on . are you sure you want to keep a non-traditional pet ?",
"Person A: Why not ? it's so cool .",
"Person B: But it will pose a risk to your health .",
"Person A: Pardon ?",
"Person B: I mean , most reptiles carry some harmful bacteria , they are likely to cause immune system problems .",
"Person A: Well , I didn't realize that .",
"Person B: I don't believe it's a good choice to keep those pets , especially for families with young children .",
"Person A: Oh , I should have thought of my brother's baby girl . Maybe I'll just have a dog instead of an exotic pet .",
"Person B: Yes , good luck , Maria ."
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"Person A: Hello , this is room 1205 . Our message lamp is flashing .",
"Person B: Hold on a minute , please .",
"Person A: Thank you .",
"Person B: I am sorry to have kept you waiting . Mr . Johns needs a telephone call from you .",
"Person A: Would you bring the message to my room .",
"Person B: I'm afraid we have nobody available at the moment .",
"Person A: Then I'll come down and pick up the message immediately .",
"Person B: OK , we wait for you ."
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"Person A: guess what ? I've got great news !",
"Person B: what is it ?",
"Person A: well , you know how I've been working at the Economist as a proof-reader , right ?",
"Person B: yes .",
"Person A: well , the editor-in-chief heard that I had experience as an editor at another magadize and asked me if I was interested in becoming an assistant editor for him .",
"Person B: really ? That's fantastic ! Will you get a chance to do any writing ?",
"Person A: she said that the columnist for the literary criticism column would be going on pregnancy leave soon and that I could be in charge of the column until she came back .",
"Person B: wow ! That's really great news . How often does the magazine come out ?",
"Person A: it's a monthly magazine , but my column will be shared with another columnist so my articles will be due fortnightly .",
"Person B: are you looking forward to doing more editing work ?",
"Person A: yes , but I'm even more excited about getting my thoughts published again !",
"Person B: do you have any order forms here so that I can get a subscription to the magazine ?",
"Person A: I don't have any with me , but I think I could manage to bring a free copy home for you .",
"Person B: I'm really looking forward to reading your column .",
"Person A: me , too . Do you want to go out to celebrate my good news ?",
"Person B: sure , where would you like to go ?",
"Person A: perhaps we could go to the library festival that's going on at the local bookshop ."
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"Person A: have you seen the new Cosmo magazine that I was reading this morning ?",
"Person B: I think I may have seen it on the kitchen table .",
"Person A: you're right , thanks . There's an interesting interview with a top director about his latest film that I want to finish .",
"Person B: who's the director ?",
"Person A: it's Martin Scorsese . You liked his film , The Departed , didn't you ?",
"Person B: yes , it was fantastic ! Can I read the article when you're finished ?",
"Person A: sure . You know it has an online edition , too . You should go online to read if you want to read it now .",
"Person B: that's ok . I'll wait until you're finished . Just out of curiosity , do you have a subscription for that magadize ?",
"Person A: no . I don't buy it regularly enough for it to be worthwhile .",
"Person B: how much does the magadize cost ?",
"Person A: it's almost three pounds now , and I think they're going to put the price up to four pounds soon .",
"Person B: that's quite expensive . Who is their target audience ?",
"Person A: Cosmo mainly has a middle-class readership , but I think circulation will fall dramatically if the price goes up anymore .",
"Person B: I bet you'll still buy it , though . You wouldn't be able to live without your fashion magazine !"
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"Person A: Wei ! This is a first-you didn't bargain !",
"Person B: Bargain ? I'd feel way too guilty .",
"Person A: But you could have saved money .",
"Person B: From a sweet ma ? ! It's not worth it . Plus , I'd happily pay more for these things I bought !",
"Person A: F . Y . I . , there is a flea market nearby , but maybe you're done ...",
"Person B: Ha ! I'm just warming up ! Please take me there now !"
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"Person A: Can you help me do an internet search ?",
"Person B: Sure . What do you want to find ?",
"Person A: I want to find information on the American Civil War .",
"Person B: Well , can you be more specific ? There are a lot of websites about that .",
"Person A: Yes , I want to know about the battle of Gettysburg .",
"Person B: O . K . Well , go to google.com , and type in “ Battle of Gettysburg . ”",
"Person A: Oh wow , there are a lot of sites .",
"Person B: Here , try this one . It ' s a good site about Gettysburg .",
"Person A: Thanks .",
"Person B: For detailed information , however , you should read a history book .",
"Person A: Thanks . If I ' m interested , I ' ll go to the library ."
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"Person A: I just have to come up for air . I ' Ve been here for too long a time .",
"Person B: OK . You ' d better come back in two hours ."
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"Person A: Good afternoon . I'd like to speak with Tom Smith .",
"Person B: I'm afraid he's away from his desk at the moment .",
"Person A: Do you know when he will be back ?",
"Person B: He's away on a business trip . He won't be back until some time next week .",
"Person A: Is there some way I can get into contact with him ?",
"Person B: The best way to reach him is by cell phone . I'll give you his number .",
"Person A: Thanks . And could I have his e-mail , just in case I can't get him by phone ?",
"Person B: Sure . His cell phone is 09112223 33 . And his e-mail is lower case t , smith--that's one word , at , c , c , w , dot , com , dot , t , w .",
"Person A: Thank you so much . Does he read his e-mails daily ?",
"Person B: Yes . He usually replies immediately .",
"Person A: Great . Thanks again . You've been very helpful .",
"Person B: My pleasure . I hope you get a hold of him ."
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"Person A: What seems to be the trouble , Mr . Brown ?",
"Person B: I'm in pretty bad shape , Dr . Ford .",
"Person A: Oh , in what way ?",
"Person B: No appetite , always on edge , and I can't sleep well .",
"Person A: Did you lose any weight ?",
"Person B: Yes , I have lost quite a few pounds since last month .",
"Person A: When was the last time you had a check-up ?",
"Person B: About two month ago .",
"Person A: Let me take your blood pressure . You look anemic .",
"Person B: Well , Mr . Brown , I'm happy to say it's nothing serious .",
"Person A: You're just a little run-down from overwork .",
"Person B: What am I supposed to do ?",
"Person A: I think all you need is just a vacation .",
"Person B: Try to get outdoors more and be sure to get more rest .",
"Person A: Thank you , doctor . I'll do as you say ."
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"Person A: Good morning , Angela , how have you been lately ?",
"Person B: Morning , Michael . I ' Ve been very busy lately . One of our other vendors is going out of business and I ' Ve been searching for a suitable replacement .",
"Person A: Well , rest assured that you can count on us to be here for the long run , sitdown.Coffee ?",
"Person B: No , thanks . I ' Ve been trying to cut down on the caffeine .",
"Person A: Haha , I could never do that . I ' d be a zombie if I didn ' t have my morning coffee fix . Let ' s get down to business then .",
"Person B: Yes . I ' Ve come to talk with you about ordering the eight megapixel cameras for our new methone . The demand for phone cameras is growing , and Pear has been falling behind in the market .",
"Person A: That ' s great ! I ' m glad to hear that Pear has finally jumped on the bandwagon . Right now our contract is for the five megapixel cameras . Is Pear still interested in having those ?",
"Person B: No , we ' re changing all the cameras to eight megapixels . We were hoping that by making your company our sole supplier for cameras we could negotiate a better deal .",
"Person A: Surely . Let ' s get started by drafting a new contract ."
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"Person A: Can I get my dress today ?",
"Person B: You have ordered a red dress , is that right ?",
"Person A: Yes . Is that available now ?",
"Person B: Yes , here you are . Try it in front of the mirror ."
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"Person A: Did you hear about the robbery ?",
"Person B: Did I hear about it ? I saw it happen .",
"Person A: Are you serious ?",
"Person B: I was there .",
"Person A: What happened ?",
"Person B: A man came into the bank with a gun .",
"Person A: That's insane .",
"Person B: I was so scared when I saw the gun .",
"Person A: Then what happened ?",
"Person B: He took the money and tried to get away .",
"Person A: Did the cops show up in time ?",
"Person B: He didn't even make it out the door ."
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"Person A: hello ! What are you reading about in the newspaper ?",
"Person B: hello ! I was exhausted form studying , so I decided to read the newspaper to relax . Unfortunately , the news is so depressing . There has been another murder in the city center . I ' m shocked that the pole",
"Person A: people are starting to get frightened by it . Everyone will be relieved when they finally catch the murder .",
"Person B: you mean if they catch the murderer . I ' m scared stiff about going into the city center at night .",
"Person A: there must have been some good news in the newspaper . I can ' t believe that none of the news stories make you happy or excited .",
"Person B: well , there was one good piece of news . You remember the local girl who was dying of a rare blood disease ?",
"Person A: yes . Her parents were raising money to have her treated in the united states .",
"Person B: well , they ' Ve got the money and she ' s going tomorrow for treatment .",
"Person A: I ' m so happy for the family ! They must be very relieved and excited about that .",
"Person B: I ' m sure they are . Oh , and a local man won the lottery . I ' m so jealous ! I wish it were me ! I buy a lottery ticket every week and I ' m amazed that I haven ' t even won a small prize yet . It ' s so unfair !",
"Person A: don ' t be moody ! I hope you ' re not tired , because we ' Ve been invited to a party this evening . I know how excited you get about parties ."
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"Person A: How much is it all together ?",
"Person B: Let me see . The bell-bottom pants are $ 90 and the coat is $ 120 . It comes to $ 210 .",
"Person A: Is it possible for you to reduce the price ?",
"Person B: I am sorry . It's a one-price shop ."
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"Person A: This is the Bell Captain's Desk . May I help you ?",
"Person B: Yes , I've been waiting for my bags to be sent up for the last half hour . Where are they ?",
"Person A: I'm very sorry to hear that . May I have your name and room number , please ?",
"Person B: Yes , it's Yao Lan . Room 406 .",
"Person A: And how many pieces did you have ?",
"Person B: Two suitcases and a handbag . The suitcases are blue and the shoulder bag is red .",
"Person A: Is there a name tag attached to them ?",
"Person B: Yes , there is .",
"Person A: We're very sorry for the delay . I'll check immediately and call you back ."
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"Person A: Are you finished ?",
"Person B: Yes.May I have some more beer ?",
"Person A: Oh , sure . I'll be back in a minute.Thank you for waiting . Here it is.Did you enjoy your meal ?",
"Person B: Yes , the meal was very delicious and I enjoyed very much . I'm full .",
"Person A: Is that so ? I'm glad you enjoyed it .",
"Person B: By the way , Miss.Where is the toilet ?",
"Person A: Toilets are in the rear . I'm afraid all the toilets are fully occupied at the moment .",
"Person B: What ?"
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"Person A: You look fresh recently.How do you make it ?",
"Person B: I attend an aerobic class three times a week .",
"Person A: Aren't you tired ?",
"Person B: No , I feel young , fresh and energetic ."
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"Person A: Hello , this is Liu Juan speaking . Is that Mr . Brown ?",
"Person B: No , this isn't .",
"Person A: Could you please get him on the phone ?",
"Person B: Sure . Wait a minute ."
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"Person A: It's especially cold when the wind is blowing .",
"Person B: Why don't you wear a scarf ?",
"Person A: What can wearing one do for me ?",
"Person B: You're cold because the wind is blowing into your open collar . It's not because your jacket isn't thick enough .",
"Person A: So wearing a scarf helps your body to stay warm inside your jacket .",
"Person B: Yes . That's the secret to wearing a thin jacket .",
"Person A: You know , sometimes I can't feel my ears and fingers .",
"Person B: I'll lend you my gloves and earmuffs until you get your own .",
"Person A: Thanks , Pam . You're my lifesaver ."
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"Person A: Hey , could you help me try and figure out how to get ready for my job interview ?",
"Person B: The most important thing to do is to make sure you know the company and what services or products it provides . Do you know all about them ?",
"Person A: Yes , I pretty much understand the company .",
"Person B: Well , after you've done your research , you have to decide whether the company is casual or formal . Have you decided what they are yet ?",
"Person A: Yes , I've been observing them .",
"Person B: When you are choosing what to wear , keep all of that in mind . Have you chosen what to wear ?",
"Person A: I already have something to wear .",
"Person B: I would always be ready to go shopping with you ! Should we talk about other basics ?",
"Person A: OK , I am ready to think of other things .",
"Person B: You need to make sure you arrive on time , smile , be pleasant and friendly , look the person in the eye and answer all questions to the best of your ability . You'll do great !"
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"Person A: Is there anything I can do for you ?",
"Person B: Would you please show me that mural ?",
"Person A: Certainly . Here you are .",
"Person B: It looks so beautiful . How much is it ?",
"Person A: Four hundred yuan .",
"Person B: That's a bit more than I wanted to pay . Can you cut the price down a bit ?",
"Person A: I'm sorry . Ours is a fixed price shop and I can assure you this is the best price you can get for a mural like this .",
"Person B: Maybe you are right . OK , I'll take it .",
"Person A: Well , I'll have it wrapped for you .",
"Person B: Thank you . Here is four hundred yuan .",
"Person A: Thank you . Please come again ."
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"Person A: It ' s so great to be here ! I ' m so excited to help you and my daughter with your new home !",
"Person B: We ' re glad that you ' re here . Would you like a tour of the house ?",
"Person A: That ' d be great , but could I have a cup of tea first ?",
"Person B: Sure , I ' ll just go put the kettle on . Why don ' t you have a seat on the sofa and I ' ll go take care of things in the kitchen .",
"Person A: That would be lovely , thanks .",
"Person B: Do you take milk or sugar with your tea ?",
"Person A: I ' ll take a little milk , but no sugar , please . Make sure you let the tea steep a few minutes before you take the tea bag out of the cup .",
"Person B: Ok . What do you think about our living room ?",
"Person A: Well , I do like the mantelpiece and the coffee table , but I don ' t really care for curtains . Did you get them at a yard sale ? They look ancient .",
"Person B: My parents gave them to us as a house warming gift .",
"Person A: Oh dear . Well , I suppose they will do for now . do you ever dust in here ? It seems a bit dusty in here .",
"Person B: Your daughter usually does the dusting , and I do the vacuuming .",
"Person A: I see . Well , I can help with the chores while I ' m here . You two could probably use my help .",
"Person B: That ' s very nice of you to offer . Here ' s your tea . Be careful , it ' s still quite hot ."
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"Person A: my lease ends next month , so I have to find a new place .",
"Person B: I feel sorry for you . It's a jungle out there .",
"Person A: Do you know any places ?",
"Person B: well . I guess I can ask around to see if anyone's got a room or apartment available .",
"Person A: thank you . I think I should also have a look at the Internet to see if anyone's got a sublet .",
"Person B: how much do are you looking to spend ?",
"Person A: I can only afford about 1,000 yuan a month .",
"Person B: looks like you'll have to get a place in the suburbs .",
"Person A: it doesn't matter , but it needs to be close to the subway or on a convenient bus route .",
"Person B: anything you need to have in the place ?",
"Person A: I want a bedroom with full bath , and it'll be better if the bedroom is on the sunny side .",
"Person B: you can also check out university bulletin boards .",
"Person A: why ? Will those be students who are leaving ?",
"Person B: not really , but landlords put up notices to attract students and they often have low rent .",
"Person A: thank you . I'll be sure to take a look .",
"Person B: good luck ."
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"Person A: Good afternoon , how may I help you ?",
"Person B: Hi , I'd like to order some flowers .",
"Person A: Who are they for ?",
"Person B: They're for my Wife . Her name is Samantha .",
"Person A: What kind of flowers would you like ?",
"Person B: I don't know . I don't know too much about flowers . Can you recommend something ?",
"Person A: OK . What's the reason you are sending her flowers ?",
"Person B: Today's her birthday and she told me she wants me to buy her flowers .",
"Person A: Do you know what kind of flowers she likes ?",
"Person B: I'm not sure . I know I should know that , but I can't remember right now .",
"Person A: Well , they're for your wife , so I think you should give her roses .",
"Person B: Roses will be fine .",
"Person A: What color ?",
"Person B: I think red would be nice .",
"Person A: Do you want to pick them up or should we deliver them ?",
"Person B: Can you deliver them , please ?",
"Person A: What's the address ?",
"Person B: 241 Main street ."
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"Person A: What do you think I should do , doctor ?",
"Person B: Why don't you try Chinese herbal medicine ?",
"Person A: Is it useful for me ?",
"Person B: You have to try at least .",
"Person A: OK . Thanks a lot .",
"Person B: That's nothing ."
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"Person A: What do you need today ?",
"Person B: I need to take a few classes .",
"Person A: What kind of classes would you like to take ?",
"Person B: How about a driver's course ?",
"Person A: Okay , you're going to need to make an appointment .",
"Person B: I don't understand why I need to make an appointment .",
"Person A: You need to make one to come down and fill out your paperwork .",
"Person B: I'd like to make one now if I could .",
"Person A: Sure you can ; when would you like to come in ?",
"Person B: I'd like to come in tomorrow morning at 9",
"Person A: That'll be fine .",
"Person B: That's great . Thank you very much ."
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"Person A: Hello , thank you for calling Bradford and Sons . This is Tracy speaking , How may I help you ?",
"Person B: Hello . I would like to speak to your director of human resources , Ms.Jenkins , Please .",
"Person A: Just a moment . I'll check to see if she is at her desk.May I tell her who is calling ?",
"Person B: This is Bill Burton from Milford Insurance , I'm calling in regards to our meeting next Tuesday .",
"Person A: Thank you , Mr.Burton.Can you please hold for a moment ? I'll check to see if she is available .",
"Person B: No problem .",
"Person A: I'm sorry , Ms.Jenkins is away from her desk.She has already left for lunch.Would you like to leave a message for her ?"
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"Person A: How's Jimmy today ?",
"Person B: Better , thank you , doctor .",
"Person A: Can I see him please , Mrs Williams ?",
"Person B: Certainly , doctor . Come upstairs .",
"Person A: You look very well , Jimmy . You are better now , but you mustn't get up yet.You must stay in bed for another two days.The boy mustn't go to school yet , Mrs Williams . And he mustn't eat rich food .",
"Person B: Does he have a temperature , doctor ?",
"Person A: No , he doesn ' t .",
"Person B: Must he stay in bed ?",
"Person A: Yes . He must remain in bed for another two days . He can get up for about two hours each day , but you must keep the room warm . Where's Mr Williams this evening ?",
"Person B: He's in bed , doctor . Can you see him , please ? He has a bad cold , too !"
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"Person A: Well , tell me something of yourself .",
"Person B: What would you like to know , Mr . Green ?",
"Person A: What working experience have you get ?",
"Person B: In 2004 , I got a job in the sales department of a trading company near Guangzhou . I started a sales representative . A year later , I was promoted to the position of sales manager . I had that job ever since , which is just over a year now .",
"Person A: Oh , good . Irene , can you tell me why you plan to quit being a sales manager to work here as my assistant ? Don't you like your present job ?",
"Person B: Frankly , some part of it I enjoy very much , but I prefer something more professional . It happens that I have a friend working here in this company . She told me the export department was to recruit an assistant . I felt very excited at this news . That's why I'm here ."
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"Person A: This looks wonderful , Madame Culot .",
"Person B: Yes , it's very nice . All our foreign visitors enjoy it . The food is wonderfully well-prepared . Let me know if you need any help with the menu .",
"Person A: Thank you . Mmm . Can you tell me about the terrine ?",
"Person B: Yes . A terrine is a kind of meat pate . It's meat turned into a paste . It sounds horrible but it's actually really good .",
"Person A: Mmm . Maybe another time .",
"Person B: You could try the ravioli . They are rather like your Chinese dumplings , and the sauce is delicious .",
"Person A: Sounds good . I think I'll have the lamb for my main course . What does it come with ?",
"Person B: Well , you can have fries-French fries-or simple boiled potatoes .",
"Person A: I'll have the potatoes . What are you having ?",
"Person B: I'm having my usual . I like the fish here . Would you like some wine ?",
"Person A: Oh , yes . That would be lovely ."
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"Person A: Hi , could we have two orange juice smoothies ?",
"Person B: Would you like those with yogurt ?",
"Person A: Sure , why not ?",
"Person B: What else would you like to add ? We highly recommend caterpillar fungus .",
"Person A: Caterpillar fungus ? ! What the heck is that ?",
"Person B: It ' s a special kind of Chinese herb . It ' s good for you !"
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"Person A: Wow , Amy , look at that number .",
"Person B: What's so great about it ?",
"Person A: What do you mean ? It's a scrim .",
"Person B: Not to me , I wouldn't be caught dead in that .",
"Person A: I love that kind of stuff .",
"Person B: Yeah , you seem to like those styles .",
"Person A: Sure do . I get a kick out of looking punk .",
"Person B: This one looks really expensive though .",
"Person A: I don't care how much it costs . I'm rolling in it .",
"Person B: Lucky you ! I can't buy anything else . I'm flat broke .",
"Person A: I got a replace my party outfit , I trashed it last week .",
"Person B: Why did you drag me into this ? I've spent a week salary .",
"Person A: Are you on the level ? You're the one who called me , remember ?",
"Person B: Just joking , Tonia . I've got some wonderful clothes . Let's go and have a close look at your outfit ."
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"Person A: I have just received your note which informs me that you have offered the accountant position to another candidate . May I ask why I was defeated ?",
"Person B: We have thought of you carefully with discretion , but the other candidate has more experiences .",
"Person A: Experience is important , but don't you think capability is more valuable than that ?",
"Person B: Yes , I think so . But how do you prove to me that you are more capable ?",
"Person A: Maybe you can hire me on trial . If I'm not qualified for the job , you can let me go .",
"Person B: Good idea ."
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"Person A: Excuse me , sir.Is there a barber near here ?",
"Person B: Yes , the nearest one is at the third cross of this road .",
"Person A: I'm a stranger here.How can I get there , please ?",
"Person B: Just walk down the road for a few minutes , and you'll find it on your right .",
"Person A: Thank you very much ."
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"Person A: Unfortunately , according to our regulations I have to confiscate these counterfeit notes .",
"Person B: So , this 500 RIB is worthless ?",
"Person A: I'm sorry but it is our regulation , so I must follow it . We will issue you with a receipt to show that the notes you presented us with are counterfeit and have been confiscated . Then , if you wish to pay in some more cash , you are free to do so .",
"Person B: Right , I see . Let me give you another 500 RIB .",
"Person A: Here's your Passbook back and the receipt to say we confiscated the 500 RIB worth of counterfeit notes .",
"Person B: Thanks . Now can I make the full deposit ?",
"Person A: Yes . Please fill in a new deposit slip and we can continue ."
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"Person A: Ok , honey , time to take down the Christmas tree .",
"Person B: Do we have to ?",
"Person A: Come on , it ' s losing needles all the time and the branches are sagging .",
"Person B: It ' s not that bad , besides it really looks nice in that corner . It gives the room a good atmosphere .",
"Person A: A good atmosphere ? The tree is falling apart , and it ' s messing up the room .",
"Person B: But it makes the place feel so much like Christmas . I ' d really hate to have to take it down .",
"Person A: But Christmas was two weeks ago ! It ' s been there only because we ' Ve been too busy to get rid of it .",
"Person B: I know , but it seems like such a shame to have to take it away .",
"Person A: But it ' s falling apart , and the cat keeps playing with the lower branches .",
"Person B: I know , I know . But it reminds me of the great Christmas we just had . All of us were here - - my parents , your parents , the kids , and the cousins - - the food was good , and everybody got what they wanted .",
"Person A: Yeah , it was a good Christmas . It won ' t always be this good , but we can ' t make it last longer than it should .",
"Person B: Ok , fine . We need to take down the tree .",
"Person A: I ' ll make a deal with you . We ' ll leave it up until Sunday , and then we ' ll take it down after church ."
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"Person A: Welcome , how may I help you today ?",
"Person B: I'm ask for a pizza , please .",
"Person A: Then you will be happy to here that today all our pizzas are on sale . Two for one .",
"Person B: You're right , that is great .",
"Person A: What size would you like ?",
"Person B: Medium one will be perfect , thank you",
"Person A: Which kind do you want ?",
"Person B: I like seafood on my pizza .",
"Person A: We have two seafood pizzas . Tuna and crab .",
"Person B: Tuna sounds good today .",
"Person A: Would that be for here or take away ?",
"Person B: That would be to go .",
"Person A: That'll be in a ten minutes . Please sit over there , and I'll call you over as sooner as it's ready .",
"Person B: No problem ."
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"Person A: Good afternoon . Can I help you ?",
"Person B: I need some remedies for an upset stomach .",
"Person A: Are you also suffering from pain and fever ?",
"Person B: Yes , and I also have the runs",
"Person A: I'll give you some tablets that should make you feel better . One moment , please . Here you are . Take these tablets three times a day swallow them with water .",
"Person B: When should I take them ?",
"Person A: Take on after each meal .",
"Person B: How long should I continue taking them ?",
"Person A: Take them for two days.If your symptoms persist for more than two days , you should see a doctor Also , be sure to drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration .",
"Person B: Thank you for your advice ."
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"Person A: Ticket , please.Do you have a seat preference ?",
"Person B: Yes . I want a window seat definitely , in the smoking section .",
"Person A: Sure . Please put your baggage on scale .",
"Person B: What's the weight limit ?",
"Person A: 20kg.Yours is not overweight . Here is your boarding pass and baggage tag.Please go to the satellite hall to wait for boarding .",
"Person B: Thank you ."
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"Person A: What time is our connecting flight ?",
"Person B: Let me check.Oh , oh ! It ' s at 3:25 .",
"Person A: Wow , that's cutting it close ! That means we only have 25 minutes to make the connection ! What gate is it at ?",
"Person B: It ' s at ... gate 14 .",
"Person A: Oh , great ! That ' s at the other end of the terminal !",
"Person B: OK , so here ' s the plan ; When we land , run to gate 14 !",
"Person A: I ' m be right behind ya !"
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"Person A: I need to get my high speed internet installed .",
"Person B: You'll need to make an appointment .",
"Person A: Could I do that right now , please ?",
"Person B: What day would you like us to do the installation ?",
"Person A: Is Friday good ?",
"Person B: We're only available at 3",
"Person A: You can't come any earlier than that ?",
"Person B: I'm sorry . That's the only available time .",
"Person A: Are you available this Saturday ?",
"Person B: Yes . Anytime on Saturday will be fine .",
"Person A: How does 11",
"Person B: We can do it . See you then ."
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"Person A: It's such a nice day .",
"Person B: Yes , it is .",
"Person A: It looks like it may rain soon .",
"Person B: Yes , and I hope that it does .",
"Person A: Why is that ?",
"Person B: I really love how rain clears the air .",
"Person A: Me too . It always smells so fresh after it rains .",
"Person B: Yes , but I love the night air after it rains .",
"Person A: Really ? Why is that ?",
"Person B: Because you can see the stars perfectly .",
"Person A: I really hope it rains today .",
"Person B: Yeah , me too ."
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"Person A: Can we have a table for three , please ?",
"Person B: Sorry , all the tables for three are reserved .",
"Person A: Do you have a table for four , please ?",
"Person B: Yes , smoking or non-smoking ?",
"Person A: We'd like a non-smoking table , please .",
"Person B: Come with me , please ."
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"Person A: I'm a little rushed . Is there any quicker way to get there ?",
"Person B: Yeah , of course . You can take a taxi .",
"Person A: How much will that run me ?",
"Person B: It depends on traffic and distance , but it is reasonable .",
"Person A: Do the drivers speak English ?",
"Person B: Some are better than others . But , you shouldn't have a problem .",
"Person A: Are they safe ?",
"Person B: For the most part , yes . If you don't feel comfortable with it , then it is best not to take one at night ."
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"Person A: Hey Jimmy . Let's go workout later today .",
"Person B: Sure . What time do you want to go ?",
"Person A: How about at 3:30 ?",
"Person B: That sounds good . Today we work on Legs and forearm .",
"Person A: Hey . I just played basketball earlier , so my legs are a little sore . Let's work out on arms and stomach today .",
"Person B: I'm on a weekly schedule . You're messing everything up .",
"Person A: C'mon . We're only switching two days . You can do legs on Friday .",
"Person B: Aright . I'll meet you at the gym at 3:30 then ."
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"Person A: I have some great news ! I was able to switch to the night shift !",
"Person B: I knew everything would work out for you !",
"Person A: I got to meet the night Anger today too . We got along right from the start .",
"Person B: Wonderful ! Do you already have your work schedule ?",
"Person A: Not yet , I pick it up tomorrow .",
"Person B: Do you know what you will be doing yet ?",
"Person A: Yes , I'll be managing the guys on the dock .",
"Person B: You're so good with people . I think they will like you !"
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"Person A: Next , please . May I help you , sir ?",
"Person B: Hello , yes , I ' d like to open a bank account .",
"Person A: Certainly , I can can help you with that . What type of account would you like to open ? A chequing or a savings account ?",
"Person B: What What features do they offer ?",
"Person A: Well , if you just take a look here , see , with our chequing account , you can have unlimited daily transactions for a small monthly fee , and our savings account has a higher interest rate , but you must carry a minimum balance of $ 10,000 dollars .",
"Person B: I see , well , I think I ' m more interested in a chequing account . I like to have easy access to my money .",
"Person A: Alright , then , with this chequing account you ' ll be issued a debit card and a cheque book . Will you require overdraft protection ? There is an extra fee for that .",
"Person B: No , that won ' t be necessary .",
"Person A: In that case , I ' ll get you to fill out this paperwork . I ' ll need your social insurance number , and two pieces of government ID . If you could just sign here , and here , and here . we ' ll be all set . Would you like to make a deposit today ?",
"Person B: Yes , I ' d like to deposit one billion dollars ."
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"Person A: Would you check the engine , please ? It is knocking .",
"Person B: Sure . Do you want to have the car washed ?",
"Person A: Yes , please . When can you get it done ?",
"Person B: You can pick it up in half an hour . By the way , how are you going to pay , cash or credit ?",
"Person A: By credit ."
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"Person A: Have you decided what you ' re going to do during your holiday ?",
"Person B: Yes . I ' m going to travel around Europe .",
"Person A: Wow , that sounds great ! Where are you going ?",
"Person B: I think I will start off in Paris . Then I ' m going to take the train to Nice and then go on to Milan .",
"Person A: Oh that will be lovely . You ' ll be able to do lots of shopping I expect .",
"Person B: Oh yes and try lots of new food too .",
"Person A: Great . Make sure you buy me a souvenir !",
"Person B: Oh , don ' t worry , I will !"
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"Person A: It ' s nice meeting you .",
"Person B: It ' s nice to meet you , too .",
"Person A: I am happy to be speaking to a presidential candidate .",
"Person B: Would you like to ask me anything ?",
"Person A: What do you feel about gay marriage ?",
"Person B: I think everyone has the right to love who they want .",
"Person A: Would you legalize gay marriage ?",
"Person B: Yes , I would .",
"Person A: Many people won ' t like that .",
"Person B: I ' m sure they won ' t , but that ' s my view on gay marriage .",
"Person A: I really like you .",
"Person B: I really appreciate that ."
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"Person A: Hello ? This is John Smith.Can I speak to Mr.White , please ?",
"Person B: This is Mr.White speaking .",
"Person A: Hi . I understand that you have a house for sale , haven ' t you ?",
"Person B: Yes .",
"Person A: I ' d like to know more about it .",
"Person B: Can you come to my office this afternoon at 3 o ' clock ?",
"Person A: OK . I will be there .",
"Person B: Thank you for calling.Goodbye .",
"Person A: Bye ."
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"Person A: Please fill in the arrival card and sign the register .",
"Person B: All right . Which room shall I have ?",
"Person A: Room 202 , but I'm afraid we have to ask for a deposit of $ 200 ."
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"Person A: Marketing manage office , can I help you ?",
"Person B: Mr Green , please .",
"Person A: Sorry , he's out .",
"Person B: What time you suspect back them ?",
"Person A: Sorry , I am not sure , can I take a message ?",
"Person B: No , thanks . I'll call back later .",
"Person A: That's fine.please call again later .",
"Person B: Ok , thank you.Goodbye ."
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"Person A: So tell me , what's the difference between the Board of Directors , the CEO , and the stockholders ? They all seems ot be the same group of people to me ...",
"Person B: No , there's a definite difference . You know , the stockholders are the people who own the company ... they're the financial control system . Then there's the CEO — the chief executive officer . He's the hot shot , the main guy who is the boss . If there is only one person with absolute power in the organization , everyone knows that the power will go to their head . It's too dangerous . That's the reason for a Board of Directors . The board is made up of people who are experts in the industry . They could be related to the organization , but more commonly , they are independent and non-biased .",
"Person A: How many people are on the board of directors ?",
"Person B: Usually not more than 15 , not less than 10 . They meet monthly , quarterly , or biannually to oversee an organization or company . They provide long term planing and vision , and also act as moral watchdogs rto keep the company in line ."
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