hlt-lab/dream-safe · Datasets at Hugging Face

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336	5-75	[ "Bob said that Seattle is a great place for conferences.", "He is certainly in the position to make that comment. HE has been there so often." ]
337	11-176	[ "How do you like your neighbors?", "The old man looks very serious and I've never seen him smile. The old lady is so kind." ]
338	23-31	[ "How much does one ticket cost?", "Two dollars for the general public, but children tickets are half price." ]
339	12-488	[ "Will you be free this evening?", "I'm afraid not. I'll have a maths test tomorrow." ]
343	5-579	[ "Did you hear that Anna needs to stay in bed for 4 weeks?", "Yeah. She injured her spine in a fall and a doctor told her to lie flat on her back for a month so it can mend." ]
344	5-825	[ "Hello, glad to see you here!", "Me, too. How are you going these days?", "I'm OK. What are you doing in the library?", "Oh, recently I'm curious about British English and American English. So I just come here to get some information. They are really about the same, aren't they?", "I don't think so. It seems to me that some of the spellings are different.", "Such as?", "Words like theater and center end in \"re\" in England instead of \"er\" like we spell them.", "Can you think of any more examples?", "The word \"color\" is another case in point. In fact, many words which end in \"or\" in American English are spelled \"our\" in British English.", "I'm still not convinced. I mean, if someone comes here from England, we can all understand what he's saying. The spelling doesn't really matter that much.", "We're not just talking about spelling. There are differences in pronunciation and meaning too. I remember seeing an English movie where the actors kept calling their apartment a flat. Half of the movie was over before I realized what they were talking about.", "So there are slight differences in spelling and some vocabulary.", "And in pronunciation, too. You aren't going to tell me that you sound like James Simpson.", "James Simpson isn't English. He's Scottish.", "Okay. Anyway, the pronunciation is different.", "So British English and American English are different in many ways, right?", "Yes, sure.", "But it's not so different that it prevents us from understanding each other.", "That's exactly what I mean.", "Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard." ]
348	4-629	[ "I don't understand why the neighbors are moving our so soon. They just moved into the flat last month.", "The landlord has refused to mend the thing he promised to before they moved in." ]
349	5-243	[ "It's nearly ten o'clock. Let's listen to the weather forecast.", "Here is the weather forecast: Fog is spreading from the east and it'll affect all areas by midnight. It will be heavy in some places." ]
353	2-116	[ "Stan, do you have a minute?", "Oh, hi, Cathy. Sure. What's up?", "Well, I've been meaning to talk to you about the situation in the office.", "I'm not in there very often. It's so noisy that I can't work.", "That's exactly what I'm getting at. We're supposed to be able to do our preparation in that office, but have you noticed? Jack constantly has students coming in and get help with his course.", "We can't really ask him to stop having students come in for help, can we?", "No, of course not. But I'm not able to do my work and neither are you. I imagine it's the same for the others in the office.", "Hmm, could we ask for a kind of meeting room? When we have to talk to students, we could go to the meeting room.", "Good idea." ]
356	21-187	[ "Good morning. I'm here to see Mr. Smith.", "Mr. Smith will not be back until Thursday night. You may come then." ]
357	14-47	[ "I really can't like the way Tom controls the conversation all the time. If he is going to be in the Christmas party, I just wouldn't come.", "I'm sorry you feel that way. But my mother insists that he come." ]
358	4-1331	[ "We are famous for our barbecue pork with rice. Would you like to have some?", "Er... I don't think so. I am not a big fan of Barbarella pork." ]
359	16-122	[ "I was hoping that you'd wear your new dress. It's much prettier.", "But this one is more comfortable for hot weather." ]
360	11-250	[ "Men have been to the moon in a spaceship. Is that right?", "Yes. But men have never traveled to other planets." ]
361	4-155	[ "The Variety Theatre finally went out of business.", "Well, that's not a surprise. It was the worst one in town." ]
362	4-1541	[ "Hi, David! Mr. Harper has just asked me if you'd finished your project yet. It was supposed to be handed in yesterday.", "I know. I'm just finishing it now.", "He wanted to know if we'd done them together. I said no. What's yours on? It took me ages to do mine.", "Well, I was really lucky. I found this book all about the population in New Zealand cities.", "Is it good?", "Yes, it's a great book! I photocopied three chapters. There are some brilliant charts and...", "What are you going to do with all that?", "Well, now I'm going to copy these pages and these charts and then I'll finish my project!", "You're not supposed to just copy the book.", "Oh! I think Mr. Harper won't know.", "He will know! He asked us to write a list of all the books we'd used. Remember? That's not the point anyway.", "What is the point then?", "Well, the point is that you're supposed to write your own project--you can't copy someone else's writing.", "Er... er... Well, you're right. Thank you for your reminding me of that." ]
365	3-80	[ "Are you interested in music?", "Yes. I like classical music. Beethoven is my favourite composer. How about you?", "I like all kinds of music, but jazz is my favourite and my wife is fond of rock music.", "You play the piano, don't you?", "A little bit, but my wife is much better than me. She can also play the violin.", "Really? I hope I can hear her play some day.", "Why not come to our house this weekend? We are going to have a party.", "I'd love to." ]
368	5-622	[ "It was the third time Rodger had phoned me to say he had a new job.", "It's difficult to keep a young man in one job for life nowadays." ]
369	5-746	[ "What are the things in our our suitcase? There aren't any toys at all. Where have you put them?", "Oh, no. This is not our suitcase. The old lady must have taken ours bymistake. She was sitting next to us at the restaurant." ]
370	2-123	[ "So how is your new roommate?", "She really makes me angry.", "What happened?", "She's always making loud noises at midnight. When I remind her, she's always rude." ]
371	12-294	[ "What a terrible day!", "Yes, I feel like in fire!" ]
372	12-410	[ "When did you start your work last night?", "I began to work after the TV news finished." ]
373	5-144	[ "I really like those abstract paintings we saw yesterday. What do you think?", "I guess it's something I haven't acquired a taste for yet." ]
374	7-227	[ "Hi, Natasha. I see you're going out for a run. You don't have to go to work today?", "I've started running to work instead of taking the bus. It's good for the environment.", "I drive to work. I keep fit at the gym.", "Well, running gives me a wonderful feeling of freedom-it's just what I need before sitting down in the office every day.", "Are you going to join in the big race next month?", "I'd like to. Are you going to take part in it?", "Oh, yes. But I'm not going to train by running to work. I'll run around the park a few times when I get home in the evenings.", "OK. Anyway I must go now or I'll be late. Bye." ]
377	17-63	[ "If Professor Thomas is willing to give us a three-day extension to finish the project, maybe he'll give us a few more days.", "Let's not push our luck, OK?" ]
378	5-40	[ "Gorge, look at the long waiting line. I am glad you've made a reservation.", "More and more people enjoy eating out now. Beside, this place is especially popular with the overseas students." ]
379	21-41	[ "Could you please turn down your TV a little?", "Sorry! Are you still preparing for the final exam?" ]
380	20-89	[ "Have you seen my old shoes? I thought they were under the chair by the television.", "Not any more! They're by the door with the other rubbish. I've been tidying the flat." ]
381	21-282	[ "Harry, what's the matter? You look pale.", "I just had a terrible experience.", "Did you have an accident?", "Not quite, but almost. I was crossing the street just now and was almost hit by a car. Fortunately, I jumped back in time.", "How awful! I hope you got the number of the car, so you can report this man to the police.", "Before I realized what had happened, the car was gone.", "Drivers like that should be punished by the police.", "I agree. I won't forget this for a long time.", "I am sure you won't.", "Yes,from now on I won't cross the street reading my newspaper. I'll have to watch where I'm going, since there are dangerous drivers like that one on the road." ]
384	13-53	[ "What's the noise?", "That's the boys playing football." ]
385	14-114	[ "Today's the last day that Harry Potter is on. We planned to go and see it after school.", "I'd love to, but Professor Brian wants to speak with me." ]
386	7-132	[ "On today's show we have Dennis Dean, owner of Double the Fun bus parties. Hi, Dennis. Can you tell us what you do?", "Well, Double the Fun is a party bus where you and up to 50 friends can hold celebrations. All buses have fridges for cold drinks, disco-quality sound, an amazing light show and comfortable leather seats. What we don't have is cooking equipment. All buses also have a bus host, whose job is to make sure all the guests get back on the bus after each stop.", "After each stop? So guests don't spend the whole evening driving around on the bus?", "No! In fact, we take them to 4 different clubs during the evening. At each club, we've booked special VIP entrance, which means no waiting to get in, and everyone gets a free drink.", "Anything else our listeners should know about the parties?", "Yes, all guests must be smartly dressed. No jeans or sports shoes. The only exception would be if they want to have a fancy-dress party. And we need to know the time you book if you are planning a fancy-dress party. Clubs like to know in advance when parties will be arriving.", "Thanks, Dennis." ]
390	2-6	[ "Clinic. Can 1 help you?", "Good afternoon. This is Frank Stone. I want to make an appointment with Doctor Milton, please.", "OK, Mr. Stone. We have you on our records. Can you manage this afternoon?", "I'm afraid not. 1 can manage tomorrow.", "I'm afraid Mr. Milton is not on duty tomorrow. He'll be here the day after tomorrow. That's Thursday, March 27th.", "Fine.", "Will 5:20 be all right?", "Well, yes. But what time is the clinic closed?", "We start from 9:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p. m. on weekdays. We don't work at the weekend.", "I'd prefer a later time so that I can come along after work.", "Then what about 6:15?", "Well, that's fine." ]
398	11-190	[ "What was the party like last night, Jim?", "Not too bad." ]
399	13-26	[ "How far is your school?", "It's about 15 minutes bus ride." ]
400	5-559	[ "I left 20 pages here to copy. Here is the receipt.", "I'm sorry, sir. But we're a little behind. Could you come back in a few minutes?" ]
401	5-709	[ "Did you visit the Television Tower when you had your vacation in Shanghai last summer?", "I couldn't make it last June. But I finally visited it twomonths later. I plan to visit it again sometime next year." ]
402	12-519	[ "I'll meet you at six, OK?", "Could you make it later? I'll have to make a call at that time." ]
403	12-24	[ "Can I help you?", "Yes, I want to buy a stamp for the letter." ]
404	4-489	[ "Tyler, do you know of an easy way to the airport? I'm flying home for Christmas.", "Why don't you take the bus, Sylvia? That's what I always do when I fly.", "Okay, but I don't know anything about the bus service here.", "Well, let me ask you-have you ever heard of \"Fast Pass\"?", "No, not until now. Is that a bus line?", "Yes, it is. It will take you straight to your terminal at O'Hare.", "That sounds like what I need. Do you know how much it costs?", "The last time I took it, it was $30 one-way. Let me see if I have their card in my wallet. Yes, here it is. You should call 1-800-500-5500 to reserve a seat.", "So, do I have to make a reservation?", "No, you don't have to, you know. But it's better if you do. That way you can make sure you've got a seat. They're pretty crowded at times, especially around holidays.", "Uh, I think you said 1-800-500-5500, right? I'll give them a call. Thanks a lot, Tyler." ]
407	4-971	[ "Tomorrow is Mike's birthday. I have just received the invitation to his party. Did Mike invite you, too?", "Yes. I received his invitation this morning. But he didn't tell me what time the party will begin.", "I'll ring him up and ask him about it. How will you go to his party?", "I'll drive to his party after work. Would you like to take my car there?", "I would be glad to. Thank you." ]
410	4-1126	[ "OK, just sign your name right here on this line, and you'll officially own your house!", "Excellent! I can't believe I just bought a house! When can I move in?", "The previous owners need to clean the house this weekend, but you can move in on Monday morning. Do you have the keys?", "No, I don't have the keys. Can I pick them up from your office tomorrow?", "My office isn't open on Fridays, but I can bring them to you this weekend. Do you have all the copies of these important papers?", "Yes. I have a question. Do you sell houses in Springfield, too? My friend wants to sell his house and I'd love to recommend you.", "Yes, I do. Thanks for the recommendation!" ]
413	12-342	[ "Excuse me, do you know how to use this machine?", "Um... well... sorry... but I think you may ask the managerhere." ]
414	13-199	[ "Where is the closest telephone, Mary?", "Why not use mine, Tom? I won't ask you to pay." ]
415	17-27	[ "We've beaten the rush hour. Did you see that?", "I wish we could stop.", "How the hell can I stop? I'll stop as soon as I've found somewhere to park!" ]
417	21-136	[ "I'm so worried about Monday's exam.", "Take it easy. I'm sure you will do well if you remain calm.", "Is it all right if I use dictionaries?", "You are not allowed to use them, I think.", "Do you think I could discuss some questions with others during the exam?", "I'm afraid that's not possible.", "May I bring some paper to write drafts?", "Yes, that's all right.", "Thank you very much for the information." ]
420	13-116	[ "This coffee never seems quite right to me.", "Why don't you try some tea?" ]
421	10-64	[ "After the way it is being used, the photocopier is not going to make it through the rest of the year.", "The year! It's supposed to be good for four!" ]
422	4-190	[ "Where on earth are we?", "Judging by all the traffic, I'd say we're near the heart of the downtown area.", "What did I do wrong? Did I take a wrong turn?", "I think so." ]
423	5-158	[ "Bob, do you know who I saw the other day? Old Jake, looking terribly depressed. Did he get pensioned off at last?", "Yes. They made him retire after 50 years at sea. He is pretty upset about it, but what can you do? He really is pasted.", "He is all alone, isn't he?", "Yes, his wife has been dead for years. They had one daughter, Dories. But she went off to town as soon as she left school. And he hasn't heard from her since. I hear she is making good money as a model.", "Maybe someone could get in touch with her. Get her to come back for a while to help?", "I don't suppose she come. She never got on with her father. He is bit of a tough character and she is rather selfish. Oh, I expect old Jake will get by. He is healthy at least, comes into a clinic for a check regularly.", "Are you his doctor?", "No, my partner doctor Johnson is.", "That bad-tempered old thing?", "Oh, he isn't really bad-tempered. He just looks it. He is an excellent doctor, taught me a lot, and he has a very nice family. His wife invites me over there to supper every week. Very pleasant.", "Yes. I teach their daughter Pen at school. She is a bit careless and lazy about her school work, but a bright little thing and very popular with her age group." ]
427	17-111	[ "I just can't believe this is our last year. College is going by fast.", "Yeah. We'll have to face the real world soon. So, have you figured out what you're going to do after you graduate? I just can't believe this is our last year." ]
428	12-345	[ "Alice, I want to buy you a watch. Which one do you like?", "I like the red one, Dad." ]
429	4-1533	[ "Hello, glad to see you. Come in, please.", "Thanks. It looks like the party is exciting and all are in high spirits.", "My brother, Tom is visiting me for the weekend.", "Where is he?", "He is sitting in the corner over there, and beside the yound woman.", "And who is the yound woman? Uh, the woman wearing a red coat.", "Oh, that's Ann, my piano teacher.", "Piano teacher! I never knew you were practicing the piano." ]
431	11-14	[ "Could you tell me something about the city?", "Certainly. I am almost sixty now, and I lived here all my life. I know it very well." ]
432	16-31	[ "Welcome sir, go this way please.", "Thank you.", "Would you like to see a menu?", "No, thanks. I already know what to order." ]
433	1-2	[ "Hey. Don't worry. Uh, my brother will meet you at the airport. Sorry, but I have to work that day.", "So, you can't come to get me?", "No, uh, sorry.", "Uh, well, um, what does your brother look like?", "Well, he's fairly tall, he has short light brown hair, and he's pretty thin. He's certainly not a body builder or pro wrestler.", "Okay. Um, what else?", "Oh, and he usually wears a white baseball cap with crazy looking red shoes. I mean, you can't miss him.", "Alright. So, I'm looking for some tall crazy looking guy with wild red shoes who's ready to play baseball?", "Exactly.", "And what's his name?", "Well, uh, Mike, Michael. He goes by either one.", "Alright.", "Alright. Bye.", "(I) Hope he shows up?", "Okay, now, I'll call him.", "Alright, bye.", "Bye." ]
438	5-337	[ "I'm really exhausted, but I don't want to miss the film that comes on at 11.", "If I were you, I'd skip it. We both have to get up early tomorrow, and anyway, I've heard it isn't that exciting." ]
439	16-156	[ "Good morning, Hillton Hotel. Can I help you?", "Good morning. My name is William Woods. I'd like to book a single room with bath.", "I'm afraid the single room has booked out, what about the double room with bath?", "That's OK. By the way, how much is the fee per night?", "$ 65. When will you be arriving and leaving, Sir?", "From Monday, August 23rd to Saturday, August 28th.", "Quite all right, Sir. Mr. William Woods, double room with bath, six nights. Is it right?", "Yes, that's it. Thank you very much.", "You're welcome." ]
442	21-18	[ "Good morning, Mr. Jacob. Is everything all tight?", "No, it's not. Someone's stolen some of my valuables two rings and a gold necklace.", "I'm very sorry to hear that, sir. Where were they?", "In my room. And the door was locked. It can only be one of your staff. I want my things back. And fast.", "Well, I can certainly understand that you're upset about losing them and we'll do all we can to help. If they really are missing,it's a matter for the police.", "What do you mean, if they are missing? I told you they were.", "Yes, Sir. But first I'll have one of the housekeeping staff look through your room in case they're still there. But I must say that we can't be held responsible. You should have deposited the valuables with Reception. It says so on the Key Card.", "That's not good enough. I want to see the manager immediately.", "I'll be glad to call the duty manager for you, sir. But he'll certainly say the same. We have clear instructions about valuables and we must follow them." ]
445	2-40	[ "Good afternoon! Dr. Perkins' office.", "Good afternoon. I'd like to speak to the doctor. Is he in?", "Who is that calling, please?", "My name is Li Hong. I'm from China.", "I'm sorry. Dr. Perkins is now at an important meeting and can't answer your call.", "I'm an exchange scholar. Dr. Perkins asked me to give a lecture. There are some details I want to discuss with him.", "I see, but you must speak to himself about that. Oh, well, if you leave your number, I'll tell him to ring you as soon as he is available.", "Thanks. My number is 7838298." ]
447	7-120	[ "The manager just emailed to say that the meeting would be put off till the next Sunday. Will you have everything ready by then? Anna, what's wrong? Are you hearing me?", "Sorry, I was thinking about my brother. I haven't heard from him for two weeks.", "How often do you call each other?", "Usually at least once a week, but he's now a volunteer teacher at a mountain village. I can only write to him.", "The mail can be really slow sometimes. I'm sure you'll hear from him soon.", "I hope so." ]
449	21-112	[ "Helen, can I have a look at your newspaper?", "Sure, go ahead.", "I want to know what's on this weekend.", "Is there anything interesting?", "The Fools Garden is giving a performance today.", "They are a pop group. They are said to be very good. What time does the performance start?", "7 P.m., will you be free then?", "Yes, I'd like to go.", "Let's go together then.", "All right." ]
451	4-11	[ "Can you possibly lend me $10 until payday?", "It's out of the question." ]
452	23-48	[ "These days have been so hot. Shall we go swimming at school this weekend?", "I'd love to, but yesterday I promised my friends to go fishing with them." ]
453	12-147	[ "I can't go to the zoo with you tomorrow, because I have got a cold.", "I'm sorry to hear that." ]
454	17-244	[ "I'm tired of watching television. Let's go to cinema to- night.", "All right. Do you want to go downtown? Or is there a good movie in the neighborhood?", "I'd rather not spend a lot of money. What does the pa- per say about neighborhood theaters?", "Here's the list on page... Column 6. Here it is. Where's the Rialto? There's a perfect movie there.", "That's too far away. And it's hard to find a place to park there.", "Well, the Grand Theater has Gone with the wind.", "I saw that years ago. I couldn't wait to see it again. Moreover, it's too long. We wouldn't get home until midnight.", "The Center has a horror film. You wouldn't want to see that?", "No, indeed. I wouldn't be able to sleep tonight.", "That's about ell there is. Unless we change our decision and go downtown.", "No, we just can't pay for it. There must be something else we haven't seen.", "Here, look for yourself, I can't find anything else.", "Look at this!", "What?", "In the television timetable, there's a baseball game on television tonight.", "I wasn't looking for a TV program. I was looking at the movie ads.", "I know, but I just happened to notice it. New York is playing Boston.", "That must be good. I wouldn't mind watching that.", "OK. Let's stay home. We can go to the cinema Friday." ]
458	12-117	[ "This dress is much better, and the color is good.", "You are fight, madam, the blue dress is better than the green one." ]
459	16-129	[ "Be quiet, please. Can I remind you what you should do?", "Certainly. Go ahead, please.", "Don't touch the electricity and put everything in order. OK?", "Sure!" ]
460	4-245	[ "Lovely weather!", "Yes, it's really warm.", "I've seen you before, haven't I?", "Well, you may have. I've been here once or twice, for a walk in this quiet park. Do you live near here?", "Yes. I live in one of those flats over there. What about you?", "Oh, I'm staying with a family down near the station.", "Are you on holiday?", "Well...er...I'm here to improve my English. I'm from Greece, you see.", "I didn't think you were English, but your English is very good.", "Thank you very much." ]
463	7-51	[ "Can you tell me how to telephone other rooms?", "You just dial 0 and then the room number. It's very simple." ]
464	5-577	[ "Now, could you tell me where the idea for the business first came from?", "Well, the original shop was opened by a retired printer by the name of Gruby. Mr Gruby being left-handed himself, thought of the idea to try to promote a few products for left-handers.", "And how did he then go about actually setting up the business?", "Well, he looked for any left-handed products that might already be on the market which were very few. And then contacted the manufactures with the idea of having products produced for him, mainly in the scissors range to start with.", "Right. So you do commission some part of your stock.", "Yes, very much so. About 75 percent of our stock is specially made for us.", "And the rest of it?", "Hmm, the rest of it now, some 25, 30 years after Mr. Gruby's initial efforts, there are more left-handed product actually on the market. Manufactures are now beginning to see that there is a market for left-handed products.", "And what's the range of your stock?", "The range consists of a variety of scissors from children scissors to scissors for tailors, hairdressers etc. We also have a large range of kitchen ware.", "What's the competition like? Do you have quite a lot of competition?", "There are other people in the business now in specialists, but only as mail-order outlets. But we have a shop here in central London plus a mail-order outlet. And we are without any doubt the largest supplier of the left-handed items." ]
467	21-281	[ "Hello, Mary.", "Hello, Jason. What are you going to do this evening?", "I've no idea. What about you?", "I have two tickets for the football match. Will you go with me?", "Certainly. You know I haven't watched a football match for a long time.", "Neither have I Shall we go there by bus?", "All right. After supper let's meet at the street corner. OK?", "OK. Let's hurry up. Now it's 6:30. The match will begin in an hour. Be sure not to be late.", "Sure, I'll get to the street corner on time." ]
469	4-410	[ "Could you tell me how much it is to send a postcard by airmail to Europe?", "25 cents.", "Ok, I'd like two 25-cent stamps, please.", "Here you are." ]
470	12-593	[ "Hello, may I speak to Henry, please?", "Hold on. Henry, your phone call." ]
471	4-1526	[ "I'd like to pay a visit to the Smiths at 3:30 p.m. Will you go with me, Mary?", "I'd love to, but I won't be off work from my factory until 4:00 p.m. How about 4:15? I'll be free then, Jack.", "OK. Let's meet at the bus stop and take the No.5 bus to go there.", "Why not by bike? The bus would be crowded at that time.", "But my bike is broken.", "You can use your sister's new bike, can't you?", "Yes. I'll wait for you in front of the bookstore opposite the cinema." ]
474	7-346	[ "I thought it was a great movie – so visually exciting and sharks look really scary at times.", "I hated to admit it, but it made me jump a bit of times too. I guess recent advances in camera technology helped." ]
475	13-44	[ "How is loan feeling today?", "She still has a headache." ]
476	21-304	[ "I am afraid Peter won't be back until 12:00. Shall I take a message for him?", "Oh, yeah, please ask him to give me a call when he gets back." ]
477	10-33	[ "I'm really getting worried about Mary. She was sitting in for the exam in two weeks' time. But all she is talking about now is nothing but an upcoming concert.", "She may fail along that line. Let's try to talk some sense into her." ]
478	12-439	[ "When did you buy that new necklace?", "I didn't buy it. It was a gift." ]
479	5-216	[ "Did you go shopping this afternoon?", "Yes, but all I got was a sore foot." ]
480	21-348	[ "I'm not sure if I can find work this summer. There aren't many jobs out there for inexperienced workers, and I can't just sit around all day.", "Have you ever heard about house-sitting? Tom is going to house sit for Mary's family this summer when they travel to China.", "What exactly is house-sitting?", "It's kind of like baby-sitting except that you're watching a house instead of kids.", "It sounds too good to be true. But I guess it won't be that simple. Anyhow, I'd like to have a try." ]
482	5-297	[ "Has today's mail arrived? I'm anxious to know about the result of my application.", "I'll check the mail box. There is nothing in it but a post-card from our daughter." ]
483	16-20	[ "Doctor! Doctor! Help me, please!", "Take it easy, please! Sit here, now, what's the matter with you? And can I help you?", "I feel sick. I have a bad stomach-ache, and my head troubles me a lot.", "Well, let me have a check. Open your mouth please. And say \"Ah\".", "Ah! Is that serious, doctor?", "Not really. Did you have your supper this evening?", "No, I only had some bananas.", "And the bananas were not quite ripe, fight?", "Well, yes, they were a bit green.", "That explains it.", "I wish I had not eaten them.", "Take this medicine twice a day and I'm sure you'll be fine.", "Thanks, doctor. I'll do as you told me. Good-bye, doctor.", "Bye! And take care." ]
486	5-135	[ "Have you seen the movie The Departed? The plot was so complicated that I really got lost.", "Yeah, I felt the same, but after I saw it a second time, I could put all the pieces together." ]
487	2-55	[ "I'd like to speak to the manager, please.", "May I know what it is about?", "I'd like to see him about the position advertised in today's newspaper.", "Certainly. Just wait for a while; he is making a phone call." ]
488	11-248	[ "How far away is New York from Beijing?", "It's more than 15, 000 kilometers away. You can't get there by bike." ]
494	4-1018	[ "What are pubs?", "Pubs in England are friendly and warm places where you can have a drink and usually a simple meal.", "What kind of drinks do people get?", "You can get wine and beer in most pubs. Many also serve coffee. You go to the counter to order and pay for your drinks.", "When do people go to the pubs?", "Pubs are not open all day. They can decide when to open. Most are open for 3 or 4 hours at lunchtime and again from about 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. In busy areas, pubs may stay open from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Are there pubs in China?", "Yes. Most of the customers are young people. They like to hang out with their friends after work and have fun.", "It is against the law in England to go into a pub if you are under the age of l4. So many pubs provide a special room for children." ]
497	4-901	[ "Where did Susan come from?", "She was born in America and grew up in China but now she is a UK citizen." ]
498	5-560	[ "I hope you're not too put out with me for the delay. I have to stop by friends' home to pick up a book on my way here.", "Well, that's not a big deal. But you might at least phone if you know you're going to keep someone waiting." ]
499	5-367	[ "John, can you tell me what in the book interested you most?", "No, well, nothing specific, but I like it overall." ]
500	12-0	[ "What time is it now?", "It's ten o'clock by my watch, but my watch is five minutes slow." ]
501	4-194	[ "I'm going to Chicago, Granny.", "Why won't the car go? What's wrong with the car?", "Nothing. (louder) I said that I was going to Chicago, in America.", "I know where Chicago is. When do you leave?", "Oh 5th May. The course will start the next day, 6th May.", "You're feeling sick today? Have you seen a doctor?", "No, I'm not sick. (louder) I said that the course would start on May 6th. The course ends two weeks later on May 20th.", "How many other young people are going on this course?", "24.", "I'm sure there are plenty more, but how many?", "(louder) I said 24, Granny.", "I see. What will you have to take?", "I'll have to take lots of warm clothing.", "Nothing? You have to take nothing? What about clothes?", "(shouting) I said that I would have to take warm clothing! It's cold there!", "If you're cold, put the heater on. There's no need to shout. I'm not deaf!" ]
504	21-156	[ "I'd like to book a ticket to Los Angeles.", "What day are you planning to go?", "I am supposed to be there on the morning of the 14th But I'd rather get there on the evening of the 13th.", "What time would you like to leave?", "Late in the afternoon, after work.", "We have a flight at 4:30.", "That's too early. I can't get out of work until five. Do you have a later flight?", "The next flight is at 5:15, and there is another at 6:30.", "I'd better take 6:30. It takes quite a while to get to the airport.", "The flight only takes an hour and a half. It arrives at 8:00. You can have a rest in the evening." ]
507	4-1047	[ "Shall we go for a walk, Julie?", "Is it warm outside?", "No, you need a coat.", "Well, I think I'll stay at home then." ]
508	16-145	[ "You look so worried, Dorothy. What's on your mind?", "I'm worried about meeting Mr. Stone tomorrow. It's so important to me. You know, I've been looking for a job for three months." ]
509	4-932	[ "Excuse me. When's the next train to Oxford?", "There's a slow one in five minutes, at ten fifteen, or a fast one at ten twenty.", "I'll catch the fast one." ]
510	4-306	[ "Hello!", "Hello! Glad to meet you.", "Tell me something about yourself, please.", "My name is Wan Mei and I live in Guangzhou. I was born in 1987. I am a student of Jinan University. I have majored in Public Administration, I like travelling very much and enjoy sports. I am in the tennis club at my university.", "Your application form says you were out of school for half a year during high school. What was the reason? Were you ill?", "Oh. No. My father's job took him to America for six months then, and he decided to take the whole family along.", "So during that time you went to high school in the United States?", "Yes, it was just for a few months. I attended Johnson High School in Chicago.", "Tell me why you are interested in working for this company, will you?", "I think working in this company would give me the best opportunity to use what I've learned at college, studying public administration for four years. I think this company has a great future. So for a long time I've been thinking I'd like to work for this company.", "Have you ever worked during your university days?", "Yes. I worked as a teacher to teach English to a middle school student.", "There's a good chance for you to come to work for this company. Thank you for coming. Good bye!", "Good bye!" ]
513	14-243	[ "Can you tell me how to make vegetable soup?", "My mother gave me a recipe." ]
514	7-78	[ "How do you find your Shanghai dialect learning, Mike?", "Oh, it's quite beyond my capacity." ]

336

5-75

[ "Bob said that Seattle is a great place for conferences.", "He is certainly in the position to make that comment. HE has been there so often." ]

337

11-176

[ "How do you like your neighbors?", "The old man looks very serious and I've never seen him smile. The old lady is so kind." ]

338

23-31

[ "How much does one ticket cost?", "Two dollars for the general public, but children tickets are half price." ]

339

12-488

[ "Will you be free this evening?", "I'm afraid not. I'll have a maths test tomorrow." ]

343

5-579

[ "Did you hear that Anna needs to stay in bed for 4 weeks?", "Yeah. She injured her spine in a fall and a doctor told her to lie flat on her back for a month so it can mend." ]

344

5-825

[ "Hello, glad to see you here!", "Me, too. How are you going these days?", "I'm OK. What are you doing in the library?", "Oh, recently I'm curious about British English and American English. So I just come here to get some information. They are really about the same, aren't they?", "I don't think so. It seems to me that some of the spellings are different.", "Such as?", "Words like theater and center end in \"re\" in England instead of \"er\" like we spell them.", "Can you think of any more examples?", "The word \"color\" is another case in point. In fact, many words which end in \"or\" in American English are spelled \"our\" in British English.", "I'm still not convinced. I mean, if someone comes here from England, we can all understand what he's saying. The spelling doesn't really matter that much.", "We're not just talking about spelling. There are differences in pronunciation and meaning too. I remember seeing an English movie where the actors kept calling their apartment a flat. Half of the movie was over before I realized what they were talking about.", "So there are slight differences in spelling and some vocabulary.", "And in pronunciation, too. You aren't going to tell me that you sound like James Simpson.", "James Simpson isn't English. He's Scottish.", "Okay. Anyway, the pronunciation is different.", "So British English and American English are different in many ways, right?", "Yes, sure.", "But it's not so different that it prevents us from understanding each other.", "That's exactly what I mean.", "Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard." ]

348

4-629

[ "I don't understand why the neighbors are moving our so soon. They just moved into the flat last month.", "The landlord has refused to mend the thing he promised to before they moved in." ]

349

5-243

[ "It's nearly ten o'clock. Let's listen to the weather forecast.", "Here is the weather forecast: Fog is spreading from the east and it'll affect all areas by midnight. It will be heavy in some places." ]

353

2-116

[ "Stan, do you have a minute?", "Oh, hi, Cathy. Sure. What's up?", "Well, I've been meaning to talk to you about the situation in the office.", "I'm not in there very often. It's so noisy that I can't work.", "That's exactly what I'm getting at. We're supposed to be able to do our preparation in that office, but have you noticed? Jack constantly has students coming in and get help with his course.", "We can't really ask him to stop having students come in for help, can we?", "No, of course not. But I'm not able to do my work and neither are you. I imagine it's the same for the others in the office.", "Hmm, could we ask for a kind of meeting room? When we have to talk to students, we could go to the meeting room.", "Good idea." ]

356

21-187

[ "Good morning. I'm here to see Mr. Smith.", "Mr. Smith will not be back until Thursday night. You may come then." ]

357

14-47

[ "I really can't like the way Tom controls the conversation all the time. If he is going to be in the Christmas party, I just wouldn't come.", "I'm sorry you feel that way. But my mother insists that he come." ]

358

4-1331

[ "We are famous for our barbecue pork with rice. Would you like to have some?", "Er... I don't think so. I am not a big fan of Barbarella pork." ]

359

16-122

[ "I was hoping that you'd wear your new dress. It's much prettier.", "But this one is more comfortable for hot weather." ]

360

11-250

[ "Men have been to the moon in a spaceship. Is that right?", "Yes. But men have never traveled to other planets." ]

361

4-155

[ "The Variety Theatre finally went out of business.", "Well, that's not a surprise. It was the worst one in town." ]

362

4-1541

[ "Hi, David! Mr. Harper has just asked me if you'd finished your project yet. It was supposed to be handed in yesterday.", "I know. I'm just finishing it now.", "He wanted to know if we'd done them together. I said no. What's yours on? It took me ages to do mine.", "Well, I was really lucky. I found this book all about the population in New Zealand cities.", "Is it good?", "Yes, it's a great book! I photocopied three chapters. There are some brilliant charts and...", "What are you going to do with all that?", "Well, now I'm going to copy these pages and these charts and then I'll finish my project!", "You're not supposed to just copy the book.", "Oh! I think Mr. Harper won't know.", "He will know! He asked us to write a list of all the books we'd used. Remember? That's not the point anyway.", "What is the point then?", "Well, the point is that you're supposed to write your own project--you can't copy someone else's writing.", "Er... er... Well, you're right. Thank you for your reminding me of that." ]

365

3-80

[ "Are you interested in music?", "Yes. I like classical music. Beethoven is my favourite composer. How about you?", "I like all kinds of music, but jazz is my favourite and my wife is fond of rock music.", "You play the piano, don't you?", "A little bit, but my wife is much better than me. She can also play the violin.", "Really? I hope I can hear her play some day.", "Why not come to our house this weekend? We are going to have a party.", "I'd love to." ]

368

5-622

[ "It was the third time Rodger had phoned me to say he had a new job.", "It's difficult to keep a young man in one job for life nowadays." ]

369

5-746

[ "What are the things in our our suitcase? There aren't any toys at all. Where have you put them?", "Oh, no. This is not our suitcase. The old lady must have taken ours bymistake. She was sitting next to us at the restaurant." ]

370

2-123

[ "So how is your new roommate?", "She really makes me angry.", "What happened?", "She's always making loud noises at midnight. When I remind her, she's always rude." ]

371

12-294

[ "What a terrible day!", "Yes, I feel like in fire!" ]

372

12-410

[ "When did you start your work last night?", "I began to work after the TV news finished." ]

373

5-144

[ "I really like those abstract paintings we saw yesterday. What do you think?", "I guess it's something I haven't acquired a taste for yet." ]

374

7-227

[ "Hi, Natasha. I see you're going out for a run. You don't have to go to work today?", "I've started running to work instead of taking the bus. It's good for the environment.", "I drive to work. I keep fit at the gym.", "Well, running gives me a wonderful feeling of freedom-it's just what I need before sitting down in the office every day.", "Are you going to join in the big race next month?", "I'd like to. Are you going to take part in it?", "Oh, yes. But I'm not going to train by running to work. I'll run around the park a few times when I get home in the evenings.", "OK. Anyway I must go now or I'll be late. Bye." ]

377

17-63

[ "If Professor Thomas is willing to give us a three-day extension to finish the project, maybe he'll give us a few more days.", "Let's not push our luck, OK?" ]

378

5-40

[ "Gorge, look at the long waiting line. I am glad you've made a reservation.", "More and more people enjoy eating out now. Beside, this place is especially popular with the overseas students." ]

379

21-41

[ "Could you please turn down your TV a little?", "Sorry! Are you still preparing for the final exam?" ]

380

20-89

[ "Have you seen my old shoes? I thought they were under the chair by the television.", "Not any more! They're by the door with the other rubbish. I've been tidying the flat." ]

381

21-282

[ "Harry, what's the matter? You look pale.", "I just had a terrible experience.", "Did you have an accident?", "Not quite, but almost. I was crossing the street just now and was almost hit by a car. Fortunately, I jumped back in time.", "How awful! I hope you got the number of the car, so you can report this man to the police.", "Before I realized what had happened, the car was gone.", "Drivers like that should be punished by the police.", "I agree. I won't forget this for a long time.", "I am sure you won't.", "Yes,from now on I won't cross the street reading my newspaper. I'll have to watch where I'm going, since there are dangerous drivers like that one on the road." ]

384

13-53

[ "What's the noise?", "That's the boys playing football." ]

385

14-114

[ "Today's the last day that Harry Potter is on. We planned to go and see it after school.", "I'd love to, but Professor Brian wants to speak with me." ]

386

7-132

[ "On today's show we have Dennis Dean, owner of Double the Fun bus parties. Hi, Dennis. Can you tell us what you do?", "Well, Double the Fun is a party bus where you and up to 50 friends can hold celebrations. All buses have fridges for cold drinks, disco-quality sound, an amazing light show and comfortable leather seats. What we don't have is cooking equipment. All buses also have a bus host, whose job is to make sure all the guests get back on the bus after each stop.", "After each stop? So guests don't spend the whole evening driving around on the bus?", "No! In fact, we take them to 4 different clubs during the evening. At each club, we've booked special VIP entrance, which means no waiting to get in, and everyone gets a free drink.", "Anything else our listeners should know about the parties?", "Yes, all guests must be smartly dressed. No jeans or sports shoes. The only exception would be if they want to have a fancy-dress party. And we need to know the time you book if you are planning a fancy-dress party. Clubs like to know in advance when parties will be arriving.", "Thanks, Dennis." ]

390

2-6

[ "Clinic. Can 1 help you?", "Good afternoon. This is Frank Stone. I want to make an appointment with Doctor Milton, please.", "OK, Mr. Stone. We have you on our records. Can you manage this afternoon?", "I'm afraid not. 1 can manage tomorrow.", "I'm afraid Mr. Milton is not on duty tomorrow. He'll be here the day after tomorrow. That's Thursday, March 27th.", "Fine.", "Will 5:20 be all right?", "Well, yes. But what time is the clinic closed?", "We start from 9:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p. m. on weekdays. We don't work at the weekend.", "I'd prefer a later time so that I can come along after work.", "Then what about 6:15?", "Well, that's fine." ]

398

11-190

[ "What was the party like last night, Jim?", "Not too bad." ]

399

13-26

[ "How far is your school?", "It's about 15 minutes bus ride." ]

400

5-559

[ "I left 20 pages here to copy. Here is the receipt.", "I'm sorry, sir. But we're a little behind. Could you come back in a few minutes?" ]

401

5-709

[ "Did you visit the Television Tower when you had your vacation in Shanghai last summer?", "I couldn't make it last June. But I finally visited it twomonths later. I plan to visit it again sometime next year." ]

402

12-519

[ "I'll meet you at six, OK?", "Could you make it later? I'll have to make a call at that time." ]

403

12-24

[ "Can I help you?", "Yes, I want to buy a stamp for the letter." ]

404

4-489

[ "Tyler, do you know of an easy way to the airport? I'm flying home for Christmas.", "Why don't you take the bus, Sylvia? That's what I always do when I fly.", "Okay, but I don't know anything about the bus service here.", "Well, let me ask you-have you ever heard of \"Fast Pass\"?", "No, not until now. Is that a bus line?", "Yes, it is. It will take you straight to your terminal at O'Hare.", "That sounds like what I need. Do you know how much it costs?", "The last time I took it, it was $30 one-way. Let me see if I have their card in my wallet. Yes, here it is. You should call 1-800-500-5500 to reserve a seat.", "So, do I have to make a reservation?", "No, you don't have to, you know. But it's better if you do. That way you can make sure you've got a seat. They're pretty crowded at times, especially around holidays.", "Uh, I think you said 1-800-500-5500, right? I'll give them a call. Thanks a lot, Tyler." ]

407

4-971

[ "Tomorrow is Mike's birthday. I have just received the invitation to his party. Did Mike invite you, too?", "Yes. I received his invitation this morning. But he didn't tell me what time the party will begin.", "I'll ring him up and ask him about it. How will you go to his party?", "I'll drive to his party after work. Would you like to take my car there?", "I would be glad to. Thank you." ]

410

4-1126

[ "OK, just sign your name right here on this line, and you'll officially own your house!", "Excellent! I can't believe I just bought a house! When can I move in?", "The previous owners need to clean the house this weekend, but you can move in on Monday morning. Do you have the keys?", "No, I don't have the keys. Can I pick them up from your office tomorrow?", "My office isn't open on Fridays, but I can bring them to you this weekend. Do you have all the copies of these important papers?", "Yes. I have a question. Do you sell houses in Springfield, too? My friend wants to sell his house and I'd love to recommend you.", "Yes, I do. Thanks for the recommendation!" ]

413

12-342

[ "Excuse me, do you know how to use this machine?", "Um... well... sorry... but I think you may ask the managerhere." ]

414

13-199

[ "Where is the closest telephone, Mary?", "Why not use mine, Tom? I won't ask you to pay." ]

415

17-27

[ "We've beaten the rush hour. Did you see that?", "I wish we could stop.", "How the hell can I stop? I'll stop as soon as I've found somewhere to park!" ]

417

21-136

[ "I'm so worried about Monday's exam.", "Take it easy. I'm sure you will do well if you remain calm.", "Is it all right if I use dictionaries?", "You are not allowed to use them, I think.", "Do you think I could discuss some questions with others during the exam?", "I'm afraid that's not possible.", "May I bring some paper to write drafts?", "Yes, that's all right.", "Thank you very much for the information." ]

420

13-116

[ "This coffee never seems quite right to me.", "Why don't you try some tea?" ]

421

10-64

[ "After the way it is being used, the photocopier is not going to make it through the rest of the year.", "The year! It's supposed to be good for four!" ]

422

4-190

[ "Where on earth are we?", "Judging by all the traffic, I'd say we're near the heart of the downtown area.", "What did I do wrong? Did I take a wrong turn?", "I think so." ]

423

5-158

[ "Bob, do you know who I saw the other day? Old Jake, looking terribly depressed. Did he get pensioned off at last?", "Yes. They made him retire after 50 years at sea. He is pretty upset about it, but what can you do? He really is pasted.", "He is all alone, isn't he?", "Yes, his wife has been dead for years. They had one daughter, Dories. But she went off to town as soon as she left school. And he hasn't heard from her since. I hear she is making good money as a model.", "Maybe someone could get in touch with her. Get her to come back for a while to help?", "I don't suppose she come. She never got on with her father. He is bit of a tough character and she is rather selfish. Oh, I expect old Jake will get by. He is healthy at least, comes into a clinic for a check regularly.", "Are you his doctor?", "No, my partner doctor Johnson is.", "That bad-tempered old thing?", "Oh, he isn't really bad-tempered. He just looks it. He is an excellent doctor, taught me a lot, and he has a very nice family. His wife invites me over there to supper every week. Very pleasant.", "Yes. I teach their daughter Pen at school. She is a bit careless and lazy about her school work, but a bright little thing and very popular with her age group." ]

427

17-111

[ "I just can't believe this is our last year. College is going by fast.", "Yeah. We'll have to face the real world soon. So, have you figured out what you're going to do after you graduate? I just can't believe this is our last year." ]

428

12-345

[ "Alice, I want to buy you a watch. Which one do you like?", "I like the red one, Dad." ]

429

4-1533

[ "Hello, glad to see you. Come in, please.", "Thanks. It looks like the party is exciting and all are in high spirits.", "My brother, Tom is visiting me for the weekend.", "Where is he?", "He is sitting in the corner over there, and beside the yound woman.", "And who is the yound woman? Uh, the woman wearing a red coat.", "Oh, that's Ann, my piano teacher.", "Piano teacher! I never knew you were practicing the piano." ]

431

11-14

[ "Could you tell me something about the city?", "Certainly. I am almost sixty now, and I lived here all my life. I know it very well." ]

432

16-31

[ "Welcome sir, go this way please.", "Thank you.", "Would you like to see a menu?", "No, thanks. I already know what to order." ]

433

1-2

[ "Hey. Don't worry. Uh, my brother will meet you at the airport. Sorry, but I have to work that day.", "So, you can't come to get me?", "No, uh, sorry.", "Uh, well, um, what does your brother look like?", "Well, he's fairly tall, he has short light brown hair, and he's pretty thin. He's certainly not a body builder or pro wrestler.", "Okay. Um, what else?", "Oh, and he usually wears a white baseball cap with crazy looking red shoes. I mean, you can't miss him.", "Alright. So, I'm looking for some tall crazy looking guy with wild red shoes who's ready to play baseball?", "Exactly.", "And what's his name?", "Well, uh, Mike, Michael. He goes by either one.", "Alright.", "Alright. Bye.", "(I) Hope he shows up?", "Okay, now, I'll call him.", "Alright, bye.", "Bye." ]

438

5-337

[ "I'm really exhausted, but I don't want to miss the film that comes on at 11.", "If I were you, I'd skip it. We both have to get up early tomorrow, and anyway, I've heard it isn't that exciting." ]

439

16-156

[ "Good morning, Hillton Hotel. Can I help you?", "Good morning. My name is William Woods. I'd like to book a single room with bath.", "I'm afraid the single room has booked out, what about the double room with bath?", "That's OK. By the way, how much is the fee per night?", "$ 65. When will you be arriving and leaving, Sir?", "From Monday, August 23rd to Saturday, August 28th.", "Quite all right, Sir. Mr. William Woods, double room with bath, six nights. Is it right?", "Yes, that's it. Thank you very much.", "You're welcome." ]

442

21-18

[ "Good morning, Mr. Jacob. Is everything all tight?", "No, it's not. Someone's stolen some of my valuables two rings and a gold necklace.", "I'm very sorry to hear that, sir. Where were they?", "In my room. And the door was locked. It can only be one of your staff. I want my things back. And fast.", "Well, I can certainly understand that you're upset about losing them and we'll do all we can to help. If they really are missing,it's a matter for the police.", "What do you mean, if they are missing? I told you they were.", "Yes, Sir. But first I'll have one of the housekeeping staff look through your room in case they're still there. But I must say that we can't be held responsible. You should have deposited the valuables with Reception. It says so on the Key Card.", "That's not good enough. I want to see the manager immediately.", "I'll be glad to call the duty manager for you, sir. But he'll certainly say the same. We have clear instructions about valuables and we must follow them." ]

445

2-40

[ "Good afternoon! Dr. Perkins' office.", "Good afternoon. I'd like to speak to the doctor. Is he in?", "Who is that calling, please?", "My name is Li Hong. I'm from China.", "I'm sorry. Dr. Perkins is now at an important meeting and can't answer your call.", "I'm an exchange scholar. Dr. Perkins asked me to give a lecture. There are some details I want to discuss with him.", "I see, but you must speak to himself about that. Oh, well, if you leave your number, I'll tell him to ring you as soon as he is available.", "Thanks. My number is 7838298." ]

447

7-120

[ "The manager just emailed to say that the meeting would be put off till the next Sunday. Will you have everything ready by then? Anna, what's wrong? Are you hearing me?", "Sorry, I was thinking about my brother. I haven't heard from him for two weeks.", "How often do you call each other?", "Usually at least once a week, but he's now a volunteer teacher at a mountain village. I can only write to him.", "The mail can be really slow sometimes. I'm sure you'll hear from him soon.", "I hope so." ]

449

21-112

[ "Helen, can I have a look at your newspaper?", "Sure, go ahead.", "I want to know what's on this weekend.", "Is there anything interesting?", "The Fools Garden is giving a performance today.", "They are a pop group. They are said to be very good. What time does the performance start?", "7 P.m., will you be free then?", "Yes, I'd like to go.", "Let's go together then.", "All right." ]

451

4-11

[ "Can you possibly lend me $10 until payday?", "It's out of the question." ]

452

23-48

[ "These days have been so hot. Shall we go swimming at school this weekend?", "I'd love to, but yesterday I promised my friends to go fishing with them." ]

453

12-147

[ "I can't go to the zoo with you tomorrow, because I have got a cold.", "I'm sorry to hear that." ]

454

17-244

[ "I'm tired of watching television. Let's go to cinema to- night.", "All right. Do you want to go downtown? Or is there a good movie in the neighborhood?", "I'd rather not spend a lot of money. What does the pa- per say about neighborhood theaters?", "Here's the list on page... Column 6. Here it is. Where's the Rialto? There's a perfect movie there.", "That's too far away. And it's hard to find a place to park there.", "Well, the Grand Theater has Gone with the wind.", "I saw that years ago. I couldn't wait to see it again. Moreover, it's too long. We wouldn't get home until midnight.", "The Center has a horror film. You wouldn't want to see that?", "No, indeed. I wouldn't be able to sleep tonight.", "That's about ell there is. Unless we change our decision and go downtown.", "No, we just can't pay for it. There must be something else we haven't seen.", "Here, look for yourself, I can't find anything else.", "Look at this!", "What?", "In the television timetable, there's a baseball game on television tonight.", "I wasn't looking for a TV program. I was looking at the movie ads.", "I know, but I just happened to notice it. New York is playing Boston.", "That must be good. I wouldn't mind watching that.", "OK. Let's stay home. We can go to the cinema Friday." ]

458

12-117

[ "This dress is much better, and the color is good.", "You are fight, madam, the blue dress is better than the green one." ]

459

16-129

[ "Be quiet, please. Can I remind you what you should do?", "Certainly. Go ahead, please.", "Don't touch the electricity and put everything in order. OK?", "Sure!" ]

460

4-245

[ "Lovely weather!", "Yes, it's really warm.", "I've seen you before, haven't I?", "Well, you may have. I've been here once or twice, for a walk in this quiet park. Do you live near here?", "Yes. I live in one of those flats over there. What about you?", "Oh, I'm staying with a family down near the station.", "Are you on holiday?", "Well...er...I'm here to improve my English. I'm from Greece, you see.", "I didn't think you were English, but your English is very good.", "Thank you very much." ]

463

7-51

[ "Can you tell me how to telephone other rooms?", "You just dial 0 and then the room number. It's very simple." ]

464

5-577

[ "Now, could you tell me where the idea for the business first came from?", "Well, the original shop was opened by a retired printer by the name of Gruby. Mr Gruby being left-handed himself, thought of the idea to try to promote a few products for left-handers.", "And how did he then go about actually setting up the business?", "Well, he looked for any left-handed products that might already be on the market which were very few. And then contacted the manufactures with the idea of having products produced for him, mainly in the scissors range to start with.", "Right. So you do commission some part of your stock.", "Yes, very much so. About 75 percent of our stock is specially made for us.", "And the rest of it?", "Hmm, the rest of it now, some 25, 30 years after Mr. Gruby's initial efforts, there are more left-handed product actually on the market. Manufactures are now beginning to see that there is a market for left-handed products.", "And what's the range of your stock?", "The range consists of a variety of scissors from children scissors to scissors for tailors, hairdressers etc. We also have a large range of kitchen ware.", "What's the competition like? Do you have quite a lot of competition?", "There are other people in the business now in specialists, but only as mail-order outlets. But we have a shop here in central London plus a mail-order outlet. And we are without any doubt the largest supplier of the left-handed items." ]

467

21-281

[ "Hello, Mary.", "Hello, Jason. What are you going to do this evening?", "I've no idea. What about you?", "I have two tickets for the football match. Will you go with me?", "Certainly. You know I haven't watched a football match for a long time.", "Neither have I Shall we go there by bus?", "All right. After supper let's meet at the street corner. OK?", "OK. Let's hurry up. Now it's 6:30. The match will begin in an hour. Be sure not to be late.", "Sure, I'll get to the street corner on time." ]

469

4-410

[ "Could you tell me how much it is to send a postcard by airmail to Europe?", "25 cents.", "Ok, I'd like two 25-cent stamps, please.", "Here you are." ]

470

12-593

[ "Hello, may I speak to Henry, please?", "Hold on. Henry, your phone call." ]

471

4-1526

[ "I'd like to pay a visit to the Smiths at 3:30 p.m. Will you go with me, Mary?", "I'd love to, but I won't be off work from my factory until 4:00 p.m. How about 4:15? I'll be free then, Jack.", "OK. Let's meet at the bus stop and take the No.5 bus to go there.", "Why not by bike? The bus would be crowded at that time.", "But my bike is broken.", "You can use your sister's new bike, can't you?", "Yes. I'll wait for you in front of the bookstore opposite the cinema." ]

474

7-346

[ "I thought it was a great movie – so visually exciting and sharks look really scary at times.", "I hated to admit it, but it made me jump a bit of times too. I guess recent advances in camera technology helped." ]

475

13-44

[ "How is loan feeling today?", "She still has a headache." ]

476

21-304

[ "I am afraid Peter won't be back until 12:00. Shall I take a message for him?", "Oh, yeah, please ask him to give me a call when he gets back." ]

477

10-33

[ "I'm really getting worried about Mary. She was sitting in for the exam in two weeks' time. But all she is talking about now is nothing but an upcoming concert.", "She may fail along that line. Let's try to talk some sense into her." ]

478

12-439

[ "When did you buy that new necklace?", "I didn't buy it. It was a gift." ]

479

5-216

[ "Did you go shopping this afternoon?", "Yes, but all I got was a sore foot." ]

480

21-348

[ "I'm not sure if I can find work this summer. There aren't many jobs out there for inexperienced workers, and I can't just sit around all day.", "Have you ever heard about house-sitting? Tom is going to house sit for Mary's family this summer when they travel to China.", "What exactly is house-sitting?", "It's kind of like baby-sitting except that you're watching a house instead of kids.", "It sounds too good to be true. But I guess it won't be that simple. Anyhow, I'd like to have a try." ]

482

5-297

[ "Has today's mail arrived? I'm anxious to know about the result of my application.", "I'll check the mail box. There is nothing in it but a post-card from our daughter." ]

483

16-20

[ "Doctor! Doctor! Help me, please!", "Take it easy, please! Sit here, now, what's the matter with you? And can I help you?", "I feel sick. I have a bad stomach-ache, and my head troubles me a lot.", "Well, let me have a check. Open your mouth please. And say \"Ah\".", "Ah! Is that serious, doctor?", "Not really. Did you have your supper this evening?", "No, I only had some bananas.", "And the bananas were not quite ripe, fight?", "Well, yes, they were a bit green.", "That explains it.", "I wish I had not eaten them.", "Take this medicine twice a day and I'm sure you'll be fine.", "Thanks, doctor. I'll do as you told me. Good-bye, doctor.", "Bye! And take care." ]

486

5-135

[ "Have you seen the movie The Departed? The plot was so complicated that I really got lost.", "Yeah, I felt the same, but after I saw it a second time, I could put all the pieces together." ]

487

2-55

[ "I'd like to speak to the manager, please.", "May I know what it is about?", "I'd like to see him about the position advertised in today's newspaper.", "Certainly. Just wait for a while; he is making a phone call." ]

488

11-248

[ "How far away is New York from Beijing?", "It's more than 15, 000 kilometers away. You can't get there by bike." ]

494

4-1018

[ "What are pubs?", "Pubs in England are friendly and warm places where you can have a drink and usually a simple meal.", "What kind of drinks do people get?", "You can get wine and beer in most pubs. Many also serve coffee. You go to the counter to order and pay for your drinks.", "When do people go to the pubs?", "Pubs are not open all day. They can decide when to open. Most are open for 3 or 4 hours at lunchtime and again from about 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. In busy areas, pubs may stay open from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Are there pubs in China?", "Yes. Most of the customers are young people. They like to hang out with their friends after work and have fun.", "It is against the law in England to go into a pub if you are under the age of l4. So many pubs provide a special room for children." ]

497

4-901

[ "Where did Susan come from?", "She was born in America and grew up in China but now she is a UK citizen." ]

498

5-560

[ "I hope you're not too put out with me for the delay. I have to stop by friends' home to pick up a book on my way here.", "Well, that's not a big deal. But you might at least phone if you know you're going to keep someone waiting." ]

499

5-367

[ "John, can you tell me what in the book interested you most?", "No, well, nothing specific, but I like it overall." ]

500

12-0

[ "What time is it now?", "It's ten o'clock by my watch, but my watch is five minutes slow." ]

501

4-194

[ "I'm going to Chicago, Granny.", "Why won't the car go? What's wrong with the car?", "Nothing. (louder) I said that I was going to Chicago, in America.", "I know where Chicago is. When do you leave?", "Oh 5th May. The course will start the next day, 6th May.", "You're feeling sick today? Have you seen a doctor?", "No, I'm not sick. (louder) I said that the course would start on May 6th. The course ends two weeks later on May 20th.", "How many other young people are going on this course?", "24.", "I'm sure there are plenty more, but how many?", "(louder) I said 24, Granny.", "I see. What will you have to take?", "I'll have to take lots of warm clothing.", "Nothing? You have to take nothing? What about clothes?", "(shouting) I said that I would have to take warm clothing! It's cold there!", "If you're cold, put the heater on. There's no need to shout. I'm not deaf!" ]

504

21-156

[ "I'd like to book a ticket to Los Angeles.", "What day are you planning to go?", "I am supposed to be there on the morning of the 14th But I'd rather get there on the evening of the 13th.", "What time would you like to leave?", "Late in the afternoon, after work.", "We have a flight at 4:30.", "That's too early. I can't get out of work until five. Do you have a later flight?", "The next flight is at 5:15, and there is another at 6:30.", "I'd better take 6:30. It takes quite a while to get to the airport.", "The flight only takes an hour and a half. It arrives at 8:00. You can have a rest in the evening." ]

507

4-1047

[ "Shall we go for a walk, Julie?", "Is it warm outside?", "No, you need a coat.", "Well, I think I'll stay at home then." ]

508

16-145

[ "You look so worried, Dorothy. What's on your mind?", "I'm worried about meeting Mr. Stone tomorrow. It's so important to me. You know, I've been looking for a job for three months." ]

509

4-932

[ "Excuse me. When's the next train to Oxford?", "There's a slow one in five minutes, at ten fifteen, or a fast one at ten twenty.", "I'll catch the fast one." ]

510

4-306

[ "Hello!", "Hello! Glad to meet you.", "Tell me something about yourself, please.", "My name is Wan Mei and I live in Guangzhou. I was born in 1987. I am a student of Jinan University. I have majored in Public Administration, I like travelling very much and enjoy sports. I am in the tennis club at my university.", "Your application form says you were out of school for half a year during high school. What was the reason? Were you ill?", "Oh. No. My father's job took him to America for six months then, and he decided to take the whole family along.", "So during that time you went to high school in the United States?", "Yes, it was just for a few months. I attended Johnson High School in Chicago.", "Tell me why you are interested in working for this company, will you?", "I think working in this company would give me the best opportunity to use what I've learned at college, studying public administration for four years. I think this company has a great future. So for a long time I've been thinking I'd like to work for this company.", "Have you ever worked during your university days?", "Yes. I worked as a teacher to teach English to a middle school student.", "There's a good chance for you to come to work for this company. Thank you for coming. Good bye!", "Good bye!" ]

513

14-243

[ "Can you tell me how to make vegetable soup?", "My mother gave me a recipe." ]

514

7-78

[ "How do you find your Shanghai dialect learning, Mike?", "Oh, it's quite beyond my capacity." ]