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[ "Person A: Sarah , what did you do today ?", "Person B: I went shopping .", "Person A: Did you buy anything ?", "Person B: Yes , I bought a few things .", "Person A: What did you buy ?", "Person B: I bought this coat . Do you like it ?", "Person A: Yeah , I like it a lot . It's very pretty . Where did you buy it ?", "Person B: At the mall on 5th street .", "Person A: Was it expensive ?", "Person B: No , it wasn't expensive . It was on sale for 20 dollars .", "Person A: That's cheap .", "Person B: I know . It was a really good deal .", "Person A: I don't think you'll need to wear it for a while . It's been really hot lately ." ]

[ "Person A: Hi , Victor . How are you ?", "Person B: Oh , I'm fine .", "Person A: So , are you going to go to class tonight ?", "Person B: Maybe ... but I don't think so .", "Person A: Really ? What's the matter ?", "Person B: I don't know . I'm just feeling a little sad .", "Person A: Listen . Come with me to class , and after class we can go out for dinner .", "Person B: Now that's a good idea . Thanks a lot , Brian . I'm feeling better already ." ]

[ "Person A: How's John doing ?", "Person B: He can barely make ends meet ." ]

[ "Person A: The Phoenix team overpowered its counterpart 86 to 50 .", "Person B: They're absolutely right to get a replacement for 21 .", "Person A: If the Phoenix beats the Rocket , it will enter the final .", "Person B: No way , if it still has 21 ." ]

[ "Person A: What's that book you have under your arm ?", "Person B: It's the best seller everyone's been talking about for the last six months .", "Person A: How in the world did you get a copy ? I've put a hold on it at the public library for weeks and I'm still waiting my turn .", "Person B: I checked it out of the rental library . It only costs five cents a day .", "Person A: Is it really worth paying for ?", "Person B: I can't tell yet . I haven't got beyond the first chapter .", "Person A: If it's any good , I'll buy a copy when it comes out in the pocket edition ." ]

[ "Person A: Come on , you are left behind !", "Person B: Wow , I can't catch my breath . You are running too fast , honey .", "Person A: You just need more exercise .", "Person B: Yes , but you need to slow down . This is jogging , not racing !", "Person A: I don't care . I want to burn up my fat .", "Person B: But running so fast is not good for people over forties .", "Person A: Why ?", "Person B: We are not as athletic as we were when young . Mild exercise is more suitable for us .", "Person A: But I want to burn up more calories !", "Person B: In fact , in order to burn up your fat , you must take it slowly for a longer time .", "Person A: Really ? I will slow down then ." ]

[ "Person A: Hello , Daisy , how are you doing ?", "Person B: Fine , thank you . I haven ' t seen you for quite some time . What have you been up to recently ?", "Person A: I have been spending a lot of time watching movies at home , so you wouldn't have seen me . Recently , I've been obsessed with horror films .", "Person B: Oh , how can you be infatuated with horror films ? They're so scary .", "Person A: Yeah , you are right I used to not watch horror films , but after seeing Silence of the Lamb with Mike last month , I fell in love with them .", "Person B: It's amazing . But if I were you , I wouldn't have the courage to watch the first one .", "Person A: But it's really exciting .", "Person B: Maybe , but I would rather watch romance , science fiction , crime or even disaster movie instead of a horror picture . I wouldn't dare sleep at night after watching one .", "Person A: Basically . you'll watch any type of movie except horror .", "Person B: Yep .", "Person A: I think you should have a try someday . Maybe you'll change your mind .", "Person B: Maybe . After all , I am grown up now ." ]

[ "Person A: It's hard to be optimistic about things with the way the economy's headed ... The trade deficit is getting larger , consumption's down , I really think we're headed for a recession .", "Person B: The economy has been stagnant for a while now . We've been in a recessive state for several months already . What worries me the most is the trade deficit . I think the government should do more to encourage exports .", "Person A: Increasing exports would weaken the currency . I think the main point is economic growth . We need more jobs . Factories have outsourced and moved many jobs to foreign countries . The result is an increase in unemployment in our own country , lower consumption , lower production , and an overall feeble economy . If more people are working , it will give the economy a boost .", "Person B: It's true that we should do something about unemployment , but what about inflation ? If unemployment falls , there's pressure to increase pay . That would result in inflation , which would result in a much less dynamic economy ." ]

[ "Person A: Are you an art aficionado ?", "Person B: Not really . I like going to an art exhibition once or twice a year . I hardly know anything about art or sculpture . You are a true art lover , aren ' t you ?", "Person A: I love going to art galleries , particularly when one is holding an exhibition of abstract art .", "Person B: I never understand the meaning of those painting . They are too abstract for me . I didn ' t pay much attention in art class at school .", "Person A: Art isn ' t for everyone . I ' m going to an exhibition tomorrow at the national gallery . It ' s an exhibition of greek and roman sculpture .", "Person B: I like sculpture , especially that from ancient rome or Greece . What time are you thinking of going ? I ' d love to go with you .", "Person A: I thought I ' d have an early lunch and go immediately afterwards . Does that sound ok to you ? Bus 51 goes directly there .", "Person B: That sounds fine . What time shall we meet at the bus stop ?", "Person A: Let ' s meet at 12 thirty . it will probably take us three or four hours to see all of the exhibits ." ]

[ "Person A: What does your mother do , may I ask ?", "Person B: My mother works in a company as an accountant .", "Person A: Is she busy ?", "Person B: Not always , she's rather busy at the end of the year ." ]

[ "Person A: Hello , Bessie .", "Person B: Hello , Jack.Happy birthday !", "Person A: My birthday ? I forgot it , Thank you for remembering my birthday .", "Person B: I'd like to offer you my congratulations on your birthday and best wishes for your future happiness , good health and continued success . I've asked the Fairy Flowers to send you a bunch of flowers . I hope you'll like them .", "Person A: Thanks a lot . I'm so touched .", "Person B: Now let me sing \" Happy birthday \" for you .", "Person A: Thank you very much ." ]

[ "Person A: Nice day , isn't it ?", "Person B: It sure is .", "Person A: It's a good day for a picnic ." ]

[ "Person A: Why don't you sit down and relax , darling ?", "Person B: I don't want to .", "Person A: Well , come over and talk to me then .", "Person B: Certainly not .", "Person A: May I turn on the TV then ?", "Person B: Turn on the TV for what ?", "Person A: So that we can sit down together and listen to some music .", "Person B: Listen to the music ? And who will cook dinner , will you ?", "Person A: I will , but let's go to the disco after dinner .", "Person B: To a disco ? Oh , no . You know I hate it ." ]

[ "Person A: Diane Grant ? I haven't seen you for ages !", "Person B: Brian ! How have you been ?", "Person A: Pretty good . Say , you've really changed !", "Person B: Oh , well , I've lost some weight . And my hair is longer than before .", "Person A: Well , you look great ! How are you ?", "Person B: I'm doing really well . I got married about three years ago . I have two kids now .", "Person A: That's terrific !" ]

[ "Person A: How is your new dormitory ?", "Person B: It's very nice . There are only four people , and those girls are very kind and friendly .", "Person A: Well , do you all major in the same subject ?", "Person B: No , the other three girls major in a computer science , and they can help me a lot with the computer operating .", "Person A: That's great !" ]

[ "Person A: Peter , how often do you exercise ?", "Person B: Well , I swim and run every day .", "Person A: Now , tell me , what do you eat ?", "Person B: Well , I don't eat any meat , but I do eat fish and eggs .", "Person A: Do you eat a lot of vegetables ?", "Person B: Oh yes , and fruit , I love fruit .", "Person A: What do you drink ?", "Person B: Well , I never drink alcohol , coffee or tea . They are very bad for you ." ]

[ "Person A: What ' s the Mountaineering Club doing this weekend ?", "Person B: We are going to climb a cliff on the Colorado River .", "Person A: How hard is the climb ?", "Person B: It is a very difficult climb because there are not many places to put your hands and feet .", "Person A: What did you do last week ?", "Person B: We rappelled down the side of 300 - foot cliff . It was very exciting .", "Person A: Wow ! That sounds like a lot of fun . I ' m sorry I missed it .", "Person B: Well , you should come this weekend . I think you could do the climb .", "Person A: Yeah , I will . See you then !", "Person B: O . K . See you ." ]

[ "Person A: How many languages can you speak ?", "Person B: I can speak French and German .", "Person A: How well can you speak them ?", "Person B: I can speak German quite well , but I can't speak French very well .", "Person A: Can you help me to translate these sentences into German now ?", "Person B: No , but I'll be able to tomorrow ." ]

[ "Person A: Gross ! What are you doing to yourself ?", "Person B: Chill ! I'm just curling my eyelashes .", "Person A: It looks like some kind of primitive form of torture .", "Person B: You're such a wimp ! You're afraid of an eyelash curler .", "Person A: Well , you might pinch your eyelid ! Or lose an eyeball !", "Person B: It just makes my eyelashes curl upwards ." ]

[ "Person A: Do you really have to work today ?", "Person B: Yes . I'm afraid so .", "Person A: But you'll miss out on the football game .", "Person B: Oh . Well , it can't be helped ." ]

[ "Person A: How smart of you to book the tickets before hand !", "Person B: Oh , do you really think so ?", "Person A: Of course , otherwise you ' ll just have to wait for hours .", "Person B: But I just got a call from my sister and I have to cancel the movie tonight ." ]

[ "Person A: I had an accident .", "Person B: That's terrible !" ]

[ "Person A: I found a new job after all , and I like this one even better than the last .", "Person B: You see ? Every cloud has a silver lining ." ]

[ "Person A: Tom , I won first prize in the poetry contest .", "Person B: Come on ! You're pulling my leg .", "Person A: Really ! Here's my trophy .", "Person B: Wow ! Congratulations !" ]

[ "Person A: What a beautiful watch . It goes very well with your ring .", "Person B: Thank you .", "Person A: Is that your wedding ring ?", "Person B: I'm not married yet . It's my engagement ring .", "Person A: Well , congratulations . When is the big date ?", "Person B: In June .", "Person A: Did you have the watch before getting the ring ?", "Person B: Actually , we bought the ring together after I got the watch .", "Person A: You did a fabulous job with the selection . It's gorgeous .", "Person B: Thank you so much .", "Person A: What kind of watch is it ?", "Person B: It's a Tag Heer .", "Person A: If you don't mind me asking , how much do they cost ?", "Person B: This one is $ 1500 . But they range from $ 600 to $ 3000 .", "Person A: That's why it looks so nice . I should have figured . You always get what you pay for .", "Person B: Yeah . I would rather get one nice watch instead of 20 mediocre ones ." ]

[ "Person A: I'm really mad at Bob .", "Person B: What for ? ( Why ? )" ]

[ "Person A: Hi , Jack , how have you been ?", "Person B: Not very well .", "Person A: Why ? Looks like you're feeling very down ! What happened ?", "Person B: Nothing .", "Person A: Come on . For a man who's feeling so , down , there're usually two reasons . Either his career is going downhill , or he has a broken heart . Since you're so successful , it must be the latter .", "Person B: Well , you're right . I just broke up with Jane .", "Person A: Oh , I'm sorry . I thought you two were made for each ocher .", "Person B: Well , you never know . I'm ready for a commitment and want to settle down , but she says she wants to pursue her career while she's still young .", "Person A: Well , she is not to blame . It's always difficult to choose between career and family .", "Person B: Maybe you're right .", "Person A: Jack , I don't know what to say to comfort you , but cheer up ! There are plenty of fish in the sea and you'll find your soul mate , your perfect match !", "Person B: Yeah , but it's hard to forget her at moment . You know , we were together for almost five years . It's really hard ..." ]

[ "Person A: Do you know Sally ?", "Person B: Sally . She is a bachelor girl . She is an excellent designer . Many of the company's advertisements are her child trains .", "Person A: Why is she still single ? She must have a face that would stop clock .", "Person B: Oh , quite the other way round . She is a knock-out . She devotes much of her time to her career ." ]

[ "Person A: Excuse me . Do you have the time ?", "Person B: My watch is a few minutes fast . It's about six forty , I think .", "Person A: Is it ? Oh , no . The concert will begin in twenty minutes . Are we too late to get there ?", "Person B: If we start now , we can make it by taxi ." ]

[ "Person A: Did you watch the volleyball match last night ?", "Person B: Yeah .", "Person A: Who won ?", "Person B: China .", "Person A: What is the score ?", "Person B: China beat Brazil three to zero .", "Person A: Wonderful ." ]

[ "Person A: What do you mean ? If he was a good programmer , he should have been raking it in .", "Person B: The boss wanted to pay Bob with stock options . But Bob didn't want to play that game again .", "Person A: Again ?", "Person B: At his last start-up , Bob worked for stock and no salary . They folded and he made zip .", "Person A: Ouch .", "Person B: Now he only works freelance . Hundred bucks an hour ." ]

[ "Person A: You mustn't touch the wet paint , Bill .", "Person B: I'm sorry . I won't do it again .", "Person A: Try to be more careful in future . Look ! you've damaged the sign .", "Person B: Is this the sign ? What does it says ?", "Person A: It says No smoking here ." ]

[ "Person A: Good morning . I ' m from the New York book review . Could I ask you some questions about your latest book ?", "Person B: Sure . Take a seat ... what would you like to know ?", "Person A: First , I ' Ve heard that your latest book is based on a true story .", "Person B: That ' s correct . It ' s a murder mystery based on actual murders that book place in Florida several years ago . The main character-the police invesigator-is based on the man who investigated the case .", "Person A: How do you research your books ?", "Person B: I always visit the places that I use as setting for stories . Readers like things to be as factually correct as possible-even in fiction ! I usually base my characters on people I have met . Most character are a mixture of the characters of two or more people .", "Person A: I really like your books . I ' Ve just finished this one . I read it from cover to cover in a single day . Congratulation on making the bestseller list yet again !", "Person B: Thank you . Let met sign it for you ... there you go .", "Person A: Oh ! Thank you very much . I heard that you are currently writing a collection of short stories . What are the stories about ?", "Person B: There ' s a real mix of stories in the book . I haven ' t finished all of them yet , though . Many of them are short detective stories , but there are also horror stories and sci-fi ones . If you give me your business card , I ' ll make sure you get an advance copy to review .", "Person A: Thanks very much . I ' m sure it will sell well . I can ' t wait to read it . Here ' s my card . Thank you for you time ." ]

[ "Person A: What shall I call him ?", "Person B: Oh , you may call him Uncle , or Henry .", "Person A: What's he doing ?", "Person B: He's checking bags.He ' s an official in the customs ." ]

[ "Person A: For the 100th anniversary of the opening of the library we are going to have a party .", "Person B: That's a wonderful way to celebrate this grand old library !", "Person A: I hoped you would be willing to brainstorm with me for party ideas .", "Person B: That is right up my alley . You say party and I'm there .", "Person A: Perfect . It will be open to the public and we anticipate roughly about five to seven hundred people .", "Person B: Will it be an all day event ?", "Person A: Yes . And we checked with the city and we have permission to use the park adjacent to the library .", "Person B: That was quick thinking ." ]

[ "Person A: I'm so glad I bought this watch !", "Person B: Cool ! Flashy red lines !", "Person A: I think this is the coolest watch I've ever owned .", "Person B: Is it waterproof ?", "Person A: Isn't that a silly question ? You know how much of an athlete I am .", "Person B: Uh , huh ... so what kind of sports do you need a waterproof watch for ?", "Person A: Well , surfing , scuba diving ..." ]

[ "Person A: Do you take a bus to and from work ?", "Person B: Yeah , everyday . And there ' s only one choice . All the other buses are going the other direction .", "Person A: Hmm . I have the same problem . When I leave work , it ' s always rush hour . So the buses are always crowded .", "Person B: Oh , yeah , it ' s terrible . I will tell you the funniest thing I have seen in China . It ' s when so many people try to get onto one city bus , and the last guy is squeezed in so tight that the door is tightly pressed against his butt .", "Person A: That sounds terrible the way you describe it . But you know , not long ago I really suffered on the bus .", "Person B: What happened ? Were you having a hard time getting on a bus ?", "Person A: You just can ' t imagine ! I waited for the first bus but it was too full , so I waited for the second , and it was still very crowded . Then I decided not to wait for the next one , and got on the second bus . It was so full that I had to stand on one foot ! No kidding !", "Person B: Hmm . Good exercise , uh ?", "Person A: Yeah , absolutely !", "Person B: And it ' s so much fun . One day , the bodies were so tightly packed that some girl ' s behind was pressed against my front . I was afraid to put my hands down for fear of accidentally groping her .", "Person A: You were so happy , weren ' t you ?", "Person B: What do you think ? I ' m a good boy ." ]

[ "Person A: We are going to have a picnic tomorrow at the picnic center .", "Person B: That's great .", "Person A: Now let's get things ready .", "Person B: Don't worry . There are all kinds of things in the center .", "Person A: That's much more convenient . We don't even have to bring the flavorings ." ]

[ "Person A: Look ! Mom , that's amazing ! I can't believe the girls have so neat movements .", "Person B: Yeah , they all received very strict training . A minute on the stage takes ten-year practice .", "Person A: And all their movements are so elegant . It seems like dancing in the water .", "Person B: Exactly , you know , water ballet puts dancing , music and swimming together .", "Person A: There you go ! Daddy has told me that water ballet is also called Synchronized Swimming .", "Person B: That's my boy ! Katherine Curtis created this activity in 1920 . And in 1984 , it was authorized as one activity in Olympic Games .", "Person A: Wow , Mom is more knowledgeable than Dad . I must learn from you .", "Person B: My little boy , you should learn more from me . I'm almost thirty years older than you .", "Person A: OK , you're the boss . Look , Mom , one guy has just jumped into the swimming pool .", "Person B: Oh , my God . It's so dangerous . And he might break his leg . You mustn't do anything like that ." ]

[ "Person A: It seems that nobody in your class likes Paul .", "Person B: The boy is good for nothing .", "Person A: As a teacher , I don ' t know how to help him .", "Person B: He is hopeless ." ]

[ "Person A: Hey Rachael , what's up ? How is your day ?", "Person B: Not bad.We have had a big meeting today , remember ?", "Person A: Oh , yea . I forgot.So how did it go ?", "Person B: Pretty well . I think the boss liked my ideas .", "Person A: Great , so what happens now ?", "Person B: Well , I have to write the proposal . I'm pretty excited about it ." ]

[ "Person A: Do you believe in UFOs ?", "Person B: Of course , they are out there .", "Person A: But I never saw them .", "Person B: Are you stupid ? They are called UFOs , so not everybody can see them .", "Person A: You mean that you can them .", "Person B: That's right . I can see them in my dreams .", "Person A: They come to the earth ?", "Person B: No . Their task is to send the aliens here from the outer space .", "Person A: Aliens from the outer space ? Do you talk to them ? What do they look like ?", "Person B: OK , OK , one by one , please ! They look like robots , but they can speak . Their mission is to make friends with human beings .", "Person A: That means that you talk to them ? In which language ?", "Person B: Of course in English , they learn English on Mars too .", "Person A: Wow . Sounds fantastic !" ]

[ "Person A: You look so happy , Anna . Any good news ?", "Person B: Yes . I ' Ve won the first prize in the math contest .", "Person A: Really ? Congratulations !", "Person B: Thank you , Paul .", "Person A: By the way , would you like to have dinner with me tomorrow evening ? Tomorrow is my birthday .", "Person B: Good , happy birthday to you !", "Person A: Not so soon . It ' s not my birthday today . Well , you ' ll come , won ' t you ?", "Person B: Sure , I will . Thank you for inviting me .", "Person A: My pleasure ." ]

[ "Person A: Do you have a minute ?", "Person B: Sure . What's up ?" ]

[ "Person A: Hey , May , look , Is that the the poster of the movie we saw yesterday ?", "Person B: Yes , that's right . That's the poster of the The Witch .", "Person A: May , I really regret watching it with you last night .", "Person B: Did it scare you ?", "Person A: Of course not . I just thought the movie was ... boring .", "Person B: Boring ? Come on , you clutched to my arm all the time .", "Person A: Well , I admit . The ghosts were scary .", "Person B: I like scary movies .", "Person A: That's Gucci's influence . I love science fiction movies !", "Person B: Of course you do . They are silly stories just for little kids like you .", "Person A: Don't call me kid . I am a grownup .", "Person B: Do you dare watch scary movies with me tonight ?", "Person A: Of course ! I can watch them without you !", "Person B: Oh , really ?" ]

[ "Person A: What is your nationality ?", "Person B: I am Chinese by birth .", "Person A: Where is your domicile place ?", "Person B: My domicile place is Hebes Province ." ]

[ "Person A: I know you have a son . How old is he ?", "Person B: He's going to turn six next month .", "Person A: Who is looking after him ?", "Person B: My mother-in - law . She retired last year .", "Person A: You really are lucky !", "Person B: Yeah , I know ." ]

[ "Person A: Say , what's your favorite sport ?", "Person B: Mmmm ... it's hard to say . I like golf a lot-but I guess I like tennis better .", "Person A: Do you play much tennis ?", "Person B: Yes , quite a bit . How about a game sometime ?", "Person A: Sorry . I'm strictly a spectator-football , baseball , basketball , golf ... I watch them all ." ]

[ "Person A: So Janet , do you do any sports ?", "Person B: Well , I go to the gym a lot . I am a member of a gym nearby .", "Person A: Yeah , how often do you go ?", "Person B: About three times a week if I can .", "Person A: Not bad ! Do you do any other sports ?", "Person B: Not really . I ' d really like to try golf , though ." ]

[ "Person A: Hello , Ken .", "Person B: Hello , George .", "Person A: Have you just been to the cinema ?", "Person B: Yes , I have .", "Person A: What ' s on ?", "Person B: Paris in the Spring .", "Person A: Oh , I ' Ve already seen it . I saw it on television last year . It ' s an old film , but it ' s very good .", "Person B: Paris is a beautiful city . I have never been there . Have you ever been there , Ken ?", "Person A: Yes , I have . I was there in April .", "Person B: Paris in the spring , eh ?", "Person A: It was spring , but the weather was awful . It rained all the time .", "Person B: Just like dear old London !" ]

[ "Person A: They got a divorce at last .", "Person B: It's inevitable . Their love wasbuilt on the sand , and this is why their marriage has landed on the rocks .", "Person A: You said it . Love but on the sand will soon be on the rocks .", "Person B: That give us a good lesson ." ]

[ "Person A: Where are you going ?", "Person B: I'll accompany my wife to the hospital .", "Person A: What's wrong with her .", "Person B: She is expecting .", "Person A: Congratulations to you .", "Person B: Thank you ." ]

[ "Person A: I can ' t stand being with you anymore . I'm sick of your drinking .", "Person B: I swear never to drink again . Just give me another chance , please !", "Person A: How many chances have I given you ? I don ' t trust you any more .", "Person B: You know how hard I've tried to give up drinking ? I ' d be lost without you . I won ' t let you go anyway ." ]

[ "Person A: Are there any interesting stories in the newspaper today ?", "Person B: There are a few stories about natural disasters . There is a massive forest fire in Australia . It covers several square kilometers of land has destroyed many more square kilometers .", "Person A: Was it caused accidentally or naturally ? Sometimes it gets so hot that fires begin naturally in Australia and Africa .", "Person B: Nobody knows at the moment , but it has been very hot there recently . The drought in Africa is causing starvation . Millions of people have migrated to try and find food .", "Person A: What is the international community doing to help ?", "Person B: The European union has sent several plants with relief supplies . Several countries have sent soldiers to distribute food and medical supplies . Refugee camps have been set up across the region .", "Person A: How many countries have been affected ?", "Person B: Six have been seriously affected , but the refugees are also migrating to several surrounding countries .", "Person A: I saw on the tv yesterday that there has been another earthquake in iran .", "Person B: Yes . There have been a few there recently . They say that this one was not a big quake . The Iranians are dealing with it on their own . They have purchased some special equipment to find people buried u", "Person A: Does the newspaper say anything about casualties ?", "Person B: So far , less than 20 people have died , but over 100 are in hospital ." ]

[ "Person A: Is this a photo of your family ?", "Person B: Yes , it is.It was taken just before I was leaving for college .", "Person A: You look so lovely .", "Person B: How time flies ! I'll not see twenty again ." ]

[ "Person A: I heard you've found a new job .", "Person B: Yes , I'm now working in a company .", "Person A: So you're quite happy with your new job ?", "Person B: Right . I enjoy what I'm doing ." ]

[ "Person A: Would you come to spend the weekend with us ?", "Person B: Oh , I ' m afraid I can ' t . I ' Ve had a date already .", "Person A: That ' s too bad .", "Person B: May be some other time ." ]

[ "Person A: You received a letter in the mail .", "Person B: Give it here .", "Person A: Who ' s the letter from ?", "Person B: I think it ' s my acceptance letter from NYU .", "Person A: I want to know what it says .", "Person B: They didn ' t accept me .", "Person A: Are you serious ?", "Person B: It ' s the truth .", "Person A: Are you okay ?", "Person B: I really wanted to get into NYU .", "Person A: I am really sorry to hear that .", "Person B: It ' s okay . I ' m still waiting to hear from UCLA anyway ." ]

[ "Person A: Why are you so quiet ?", "Person B: My girlfriend just broke up with me .", "Person A: You must feel terrible now .", "Person B: Yeah .", "Person A: I remember my first break up . It was the worst feeling in the world . I was crying everyday for three months . And slowly , it got better . I know you'll feel better too .", "Person B: You've been through this too ?", "Person A: Yeah . I remember it very clearly . The pain makes it easy to remember . I know you're really hurting right now , but you know many people experience break ups .", "Person B: But it hurts too much .", "Person A: I know it's painful , but it's only temporary . After the pain goes away , you'll find other girls .", "Person B: What if I don't want to find another girl ?", "Person A: You'll change your mind . Look at everyone in the world . They all break up and move on . The faster you understand this , the quicker you will recover .", "Person B: You're right .", "Person A: I also know you must still have strong feelings for her , but try to think of all the bad things . You know she didn't treat you that well . Is that the person you want to spend the rest of your life with ?", "Person B: Yeah . Thanks for the talk .", "Person A: I'll give you a call later . We should hang out . It's good to be around people .", "Person B: Ok . I'll talk to you later ." ]

[ "Person A: Excuse me , what do you want for this bag ?", "Person B: Let me see . The one goes for $ 17 .", "Person A: Would you take $ 12 ?", "Person B: No , I can ' t let you have it for 12.How about 14 ?", "Person A: 13.50 ?", "Person B: Sorry , $ 14 is the lowest I can go ." ]

[ "Person A: I ' m afraid I spoke in all of the table clock .", "Person B: Never mind about that .", "Person A: I ' m terribly sorry , Won ' t you let me pay for ?", "Person B: No , I won ' t hear of it ." ]

[ "Person A: A :: Mr Clinton , it's nice to see you again .", "Person B: Nice to see you again , too . Peter . How's your family ?", "Person A: A :: Very well . How's Mrs Clinton ?", "Person B: Not bad , But she's as busy as before ." ]

[ "Person A: Whatever we do , we should do it above board .", "Person B: You are right . We shouldn't do anything under the table .", "Person A: Well , since you agree with me , we should put the issue above board instead of talking about through other channels ." ]

[ "Person A: Morning , Zina . Just wanted to say thanks again !", "Person B: Hi , Vince . Thanks for stopping by . How's the work coming along for the online auction ?", "Person A: Oh , yeah . I'm glad you mentioned that . I think we need to hire somebody new to manage it .", "Person B: Can't Elvin handle it ?", "Person A: I think he's got too much on his plate ." ]

[ "Person A: This is the best dinner I've ever had .", "Person B: How about the soup ?", "Person A: I've never tasted anything better .", "Person B: How nice of you to say so ." ]

[ "Person A: Hey Nick , what are you up to ?", "Person B: Not much , just heading over to the shooting range . You wanna come ?", "Person A: Seriously ? You mean to fire a real weapon ? I don ' t know man .", "Person B: Yeah , it will be fun ! I have a 9mm pistol that is really easy to shoot . I also have a revolver that ' s really fun too ! They have big targets at the range that we could use to practice and improve your aim .", "Person A: Yeah that would be cool ! Maybe I can also have a try at other weapons like a machine gun or a shotgun ! Maybe even a rocket launcher or an anti tank missile ! Or what about a flame thrower !", "Person B: Whoa , take it easy there Rambo . Don ' t get carried away . These weapons are not toys , and you must first learn how to handle them properly . There are basic rules that you must abide by in order to be safe . For example , never handle a weapon that you haven ' t inspected yourself . Always make sure there isn ' t anything in the chamber , and never put your finger on the trigger unless you are ready to shoot !", "Person A: Wow , I didn ' t know ! It always looks so cool and easy in the movies !", "Person B: The reality is different you know , running and firing a weapon is a lot harder than in the movies ! So are you ready ?", "Person A: Let ' s do it !" ]

[ "Person A: Hi , Jim . How are you ? I haven ' t seen you for a while .", "Person B: I ' m fine . I ' Ve been out of town . I just got back .", "Person A: Where were you ?", "Person B: I was in New York for a wedding ." ]

[ "Person A: Broadway Mall is having a big sale this weekend . You wanna go ?", "Person B: Don't feel like it . I'm broke .", "Person A: Well , we can still do some window shopping , can't we ?", "Person B: Just look around ? Ah , that's boring .", "Person A: I'll go myself then ." ]

[ "Person A: What's the problem , Nada ? You look down in the dumps .", "Person B: I don't know . My life is a big mess . Everything is so complicated .", "Person A: come on , nothing can be that bad .", "Person B: but promise me , you'll keep it a secret .", "Person A: ok , I promise . So what's troubling you so much ?", "Person B: I've fallen in love with my boss .", "Person A: really ? Is he married ?", "Person B: no , of course not . He is still single .", "Person A: then what's your problem ?", "Person B: I try to keep it to myself . But there is a lot of gossip about us .", "Person A: oh , I see . Office romance tends to be the subject of gossip .", "Person B: worse still , he is trying to avoid me these days .", "Person A: office romance is very tricky .", "Person B: it gives me a lot of pressure and I feel depressed .", "Person A: cheer up , Nada . You'll be fine ." ]

[ "Person A: You're not looking happy . What's the matter ?", "Person B: Oh , nothing special . I'm just a bit tired .", "Person A: With the job ?", "Person B: With everything , with everybody , with all this !", "Person A: A good suggestion for you . You need a holiday .", "Person B: It wasn't always like this , you know .", "Person A: What do you mean ?", "Person B: Well , I mean . We always do the same thing . There's no variety in our lives .", "Person A: You need a holiday . That's what's the matter .", "Person B: Certainly , perhaps ." ]

[ "Person A: I wonder what he looks like . Oh , I can't wait to see him ! His email said he'd be wearing a white hat . ( looking around for him ) oh , there is .", "Person B: Hey , Isabelle ...", "Person A: Logan ! Why on earth are you hiding here ? White hat ! Come on ! Don't tell me you're the guy ! It can't be true .", "Person B: Yes , I am the guy .", "Person A: What a bummer ! You set me up ?", "Person B: Let me explain . I didn't mean to hurt you ...", "Person A: How dare you ! ( starts to walk off )", "Person B: Hang on one second . Hear me out , just this once , Isabella !", "Person A: Why did you lie to me in the email ?", "Person B: I didn't lie . You just didn't ask me my real name .", "Person A: I should have known it was you . No wonder all the 20 questions were answered correctly . I thought I might have found the one for me .", "Person B: I'm sorry . It was cruel of me . But I promise it will never happen again ? Look , there's a nice restaurant . Let me take you to dinner and we can talk things over ." ]

[ "Person A: Peter , how often do you exercise ?", "Person B: Well , I swim and run every day .", "Person A: Now , tell me , what do you eat ?", "Person B: Well , I don't eat any meat , but I do eat fish and eggs .", "Person A: Do you eat a lot of vegetables ?", "Person B: Oh yes , and fruit , I love fruit .", "Person A: What do you drink ?", "Person B: Well , I never drink alcohol , coffee or tea . They are very bad for you .", "Person A: What do you drink ?" ]

[ "Person A: Did you watch the volleyball match last night ?", "Person B: Yeah .", "Person A: Who won ?", "Person B: China .", "Person A: What was the score ?", "Person B: China beat Brazil 3 to 0 .", "Person A: Wonderful !" ]

[ "Person A: Even if our company didn't have a dress code , I still think people would wear formal clothing to work .", "Person B: I wouldn't be so sure ... People want to wear what they feel most comfortable in .", "Person A: Maybe that's true for some positions , but I think the marketing and sales staff would definitely not agree . They dress for success ! You can't go out on a sales call if you are dressed in jeans . It's just not respectful to you client .", "Person B: I think what you wear is so overrated . I would rather have a down-to-earth , honest and solid sales person than a painted , patent leather , designer suite salesman .", "Person A: It's not as simple as that . People judge you by your appearance , whether you like it or not . So dressing professional is being professional . The image that you portray to others is so important in business . It's your image and how others perceive you that makes the difference between landing or losing a sale .", "Person B: Maybe you're right , but I'll take my sneakers and jeans any day !" ]

[ "Person A: Isn't it wonderful walking here ?", "Person B: What do you mean ?", "Person A: I mean look at all these magnificent buildings around us .", "Person B: Yes , look over there . That's the Empire State Building . My book says it's 102 stories tall .", "Person A: It's quite famous but don't you think it looks a bit old-fashioned ?", "Person B: You're right , but when it was built in 1930 it was a marvel of technology and engineering .", "Person A: What other important buildings are we going to see on Fifth Avenue ?", "Person B: Quite a number . Actually every skyscraper has a history . A few blocks ahead we'll see St.Patrick ' s Cathedral and just across the street will be the world-renowed Rockefeller Center . It's a landmark in the history of architecture .", "Person A: What's there after that ?", "Person B: Well then , there's a Central Park . Facing the park on Fifth Avenue is probably some of the most expensive properties in the world .", "Person A: What are they all for ?", "Person B: Most of them are office buildings , huge department stores , and hotels but some are just private homes . New York is one of the financial centers of the world . And there are lots of very expensive places ." ]

[ "Person A: Hey Kevin , what are you doing here ? Don't you usually spend Tuesday nights at home studying ?", "Person B: I needed to get out of the house . My parents just went ballistic over something my older sister told them .", "Person A: What did she tell them ? Is she dropping out of college ?", "Person B: Nothing that serious . She finally told them that she moved out of the dormitory a few months ago and has been living with her boyfriend .", "Person A: And your parents took it badly ?", "Person B: That's putting it mildly . My father started shouting at my sister and my mother just glared at her .", "Person A: Ouch , that sounds bad . What did your sister do ?", "Person B: She started arguing back to my dad that how much she loves her boyfriend , how they're in love and it's not hurting anybody , and so on . My dad said she's too young to do this , and that she should move out right away .", "Person A: How long has your sister been with her boyfriend ?", "Person B: Three years . They've been dating since freshman year . They're even talking about marriage .", "Person A: Really ? Then I guess living together would be a good idea .", "Person B: What do you mean ?", "Person A: Well , these days too many people are getting divorced . If they live together , then at least they're finding out if they're really compatible or not .", "Person B: I guess so . Better to find out now than after you're married , when it's harder to get out ." ]

[ "Person A: Do you think they two will get married ?", "Person B: Yeah , you can count on it .", "Person A: I think so . Yes , they get along so well .", "Person B: I like him . He's good for her .", "Person A: You're right . He sure is ." ]

[ "Person A: What do you think of Frank ?", "Person B: He is all right . But I think he seems to have no back bone .", "Person A: Why do you say that ?", "Person B: Whatever things get tough , he gives in ." ]

[ "Person A: Uh-oh . We don't have a flashlight .", "Person B: Don't worry . We'll make it back to the camp site before dark .", "Person A: I sure hope so ." ]

[ "Person A: Do you speak only English in the class , or does your teacher explain everything to you in Spanish ?", "Person B: Oh , we never speak Spanish in class ! Miss.Parker speaks to us only in English .", "Person A: I suppose she's right . Does she speak English very slowly ?", "Person B: Not always . Sometimes we don't understand her . Then she has to repeat what she said .", "Person A: It must be interesting to study English .", "Person B: Mario and I are the best students in the class . Miss.Parker says that my pronunciation is very good .", "Person A: Is English pronunciation easy or difficult ?", "Person B: Sometimes it's difficult . Some words look different from the way one pronounces them ." ]

[ "Person A: It's quiet everywhere in winter .", "Person B: Yes . I like winter .", "Person A: Me too .", "Person B: It's snowing heavily . What about taking a walk ?", "Person A: That's a good idea . Let's go !", "Person B: What a heavy snow ! Look ! The water is frozen .", "Person A: Take care ! Don't slip on the ground .", "Person B: I've got it . I like the feeling of stepping on the ice .", "Person A: Yes . Very wonderful .", "Person B: There is a snowman over there .", "Person A: How lovely it is !" ]

[ "Person A: Tim's always bothering me .", "Person B: Just tell him off ." ]

[ "Person A: Who are those guys ?", "Person B: Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O ' Neal , they are the Los Angeles Lakers ' star players .", "Person A: Oh .", "Person B: Wait a second . He shoots , he scores !", "Person A: All right !", "Person B: Here comes Jordan , though .", "Person A: Wow , Michael Jordan ' s slam-dunks are beautiful things to watch .", "Person B: Yeah . He ' s older , so he doesn ' t slam as much as he did when he was younger , but when he does , it ' s still amazing .", "Person A: Which team do you think will win ?", "Person B: The Lakers . Jordan is the only good player Washington has ." ]

[ "Person A: I am sorry to trouble you again , Mr.Stone .", "Person B: It's ok . What do you want to ask ?", "Person A: Where should I go after I arrived at the university ?", "Person B: The first place you should go is the International Center .", "Person A: Why ?", "Person B: You can get help there in dealing with the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service ; you can find Foreign Student Advisers .", "Person A: What kind of role do foreign student advisers play ?", "Person B: They'll discuss personal concerns , housing , adjustment , finances and other matters with you .", "Person A: Can we get any more help at the International Center ?", "Person B: Yes , a lot more . If you go there just before the beginning of the fall's semester , you can get your student ID and social security number there . They will keep your documents up-to-date . They will offer an orientation program for new comers . They will also help you contact your department and registration office .", "Person A: I see . It must be worth going to .", "Person B: Besides these , the center staff also works with community organizations which provide tours , home hospitality , speaking engagements and assistance for wives of foreign students . In cooperation with nationality clubs , student associations and other organizations , the International Center provides a varied program of cultural and social events throughout the year .", "Person A: Wonderful . It is a home for foreign students .", "Person B: It sure is . They also serve tea , coffee and refreshments . The Center staff members are also friendly and helpful . Everyone loves them ." ]

[ "Person A: hi , Lander . What's wrong ?", "Person B: I can hardly make ends meet these days .", "Person A: same here . I have't brought any new clothes for three months .", "Person B: my income remains the same but prices just continue to rise .", "Person A: true . The news says that there is a general increase in the price of daily necessities .", "Person B: definitely . I have to spend 300 yuan more on food every month .", "Person A: the biggest price jump is for pork , so most people have to turn to chicken .", "Person B: is that inflation ?", "Person A: inflation is more than just the rising prices , I guess . But the central bank is warning about the risk of inflation .", "Person B: has the government taken some measures to curb it ?", "Person A: yes . The government has banned price hikes in some key industries like energy .", "Person B: but I'm afraid the price hikes will spill over from food into other areas of the economy .", "Person A: you said it . I think we should tighten our budget and cut our spending .", "Person B: how ?", "Person A: for a start , we can take the public transport to work . You know , running a car is a big expense .", "Person B: sounds a good idea ." ]

[ "Person A: OK , everyone . Gather around . Here are the rules . No tackling . No pushing .", "Person B: You shouldn't grab someone else's shirt . That's a foul .", "Person A: Play is stopped when the person with the ball is touched .", "Person B: You can touch them only between the shoulder and the knees .", "Person A: The touchdown lines are there and there . OK , let's play !", "Person B: Before we start , let's have a moment of silence for our fallen men ." ]

[ "Person A: Have you adapted to the lifestyle in China ?", "Person B: Yeah , almost . But there is one thing .", "Person A: What ?", "Person B: I still wonder what privacy meant for Chinese people . I don't mean to say that there's no privacy in China , but ...", "Person A: What is it ?", "Person B: Some of my Chinese colleagues just share their personal stories in front of others .", "Person A: That makes you feel uncomfortable ?", "Person B: Yeah . we never do that in a public office .", "Person A: Perhaps that's because we hold different ideas about privacy .", "Person B: I have felt that . One day when i was in a queue , reading a newspaper story , the man behind me peered through my shoulder and stared at the newspaper I was holding .", "Person A: Well , that's not rare . I've seen people reading at others ' newspaper while taking a metro or a bus .", "Person B: Just stare at the newspaper holding in the hands of the one next to him ?", "Person A: Yeah .", "Person B: Oh , I'm shocked ." ]

[ "Person A: What courses did you take in college ?", "Person B: I took a lot of courses , such as Philosophy , Logic , Ethics , Aesthetics , etc .", "Person A: Which course did you like best ?", "Person B: I liked Aesthetics best . It is very impressive ." ]

[ "Person A: Hi . Have you got a personal computer ?", "Person B: Certainly . What's the matter ?", "Person A: I wonder if you often trade with others on the internet .", "Person B: Sure . I often buy things or do business through it without going out to the physical stores .", "Person A: Great ! It's just like viewless stores . But how can you shop or order on line or trade on line ?", "Person B: That's simple . Just click the hyperlink , www.taobao.com or www . ebay.com , and you can see the specimen of the goods shown on the screen , and then you can place an order online with the sales company . And the goods will be delivered to your place .", "Person A: Is the service charged ?", "Person B: No . it's free .", "Person A: Really . I'll get a computer at once ." ]

[ "Person A: We are planning to go to Beidaihe for vacation . Do you want to go with us ?", "Person B: It ' s so cool !" ]

[ "Person A: Excuse me , is this seat taken ?", "Person B: I ' m afraid this seat is taken .", "Person A: Oh . is it . Thank you anyway .", "Person B: You ' re welcome . Why don ' t you ask the conductor when he comes by ?", "Person A: Thank you ." ]

[ "Person A: I prefer potatoes to eggplants .", "Person B: I feel eggplants are more nutritious .", "Person A: But as a matter of fact , potatoes taste better .", "Person B: Oh , that's how you see it ." ]

[ "Person A: Are you sure you can't lend me five thousand dollars ?", "Person B: Hmm ... I'll tell you what . I'll lend you four thousand dollars , but you have to pay me back next week .", "Person A: It's a deal ." ]

[ "Person A: Where do you plan to go this winter ?", "Person B: Alps , suppose .", "Person A: Oh , yes , you like skiing .", "Person B: Right ." ]

[ "Person A: Every time when heroes came back from the battlefield , we took our hats off to them .", "Person B: You were showing respect and admiration for them .", "Person A: I wish I were a hero ." ]

[ "Person A: Frank ' s getting married , do you believe this ?", "Person B: Is he really ?", "Person A: Yes , he is . He loves the girl very much .", "Person B: Who is he marring ?", "Person A: A girl he met on holiday in Spain , I think .", "Person B: Have they set a date for the wedding ?", "Person A: Not yet ." ]

[ "Person A: OK . Come back into the classroom , class .", "Person B: Does the class start again , Mam ?", "Person A: Yes , but to the heath , this break has long enough .", "Person B: Oh , breaktime flies .", "Person A: Come on , baby . It ' s time now .", "Person B: Mam , another minute , could I ?", "Person A: Hurry up , little boy ." ]

[ "Person A: Do you have any hobbies ?", "Person B: Yes , I like collecting things .", "Person A: Oh , that ' s interesting , and but what kind of things ?", "Person B: Several things , for example , Very coins , stamps , stones and so on .", "Person A: Stones ? I know many people collecting coins and stamps but stones ?", "Person B: Yes , stones .", "Person A: well , I can ' t just imagine it ." ]

[ "Person A: Jenny , what's wrong with you ? Why do you keep weeping like that ?", "Person B: Mary told me that she had seen you with John last night . I got to know the fact that you are playing the field .", "Person A: Honey , cross my heart , I'v never looked at another woman since the first day I set my eyes on you ! Believe me , that's the truth ." ]

[ "Person A: What a nice day !", "Person B: yes . How about going out and enjoying the sunshine on the grass ?", "Person A: great , let's go !", "Person B: hey , darling , I think I might have a little heatstroke from being in the sun all day . I was so relaxed . It felt as if I were in another world .", "Person A: exactly . You know , the sunshine and wind remind me of our honeymoon . You remember ? The island , the sound of the waves , the salty sea air and the sunshine ...", "Person B: yes , it was wonderful but it's already been a year . How time flies !", "Person A: why not go again to celebrate out one-year anniversary ? We can go to the same beach , stay in the same hotel and enjoy a dinner in the same restaurant .", "Person B: are you kidding ? Can you afford it ? Do you think we can get a room on such short notice ?", "Person A: never mind that , I'll take care of it . Are you available next week ?", "Person B: yeah , I think so .", "Person A: ok . I'll make the arrangements . It will be great .", "Person B: wonderful ! I'll start packing our suitcases ." ]