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Dialogue A: This is Madeline Wright, for BCC News reporting live from Washington D. C. where, very shortly, the new President will deliver his inaugural address. Just moments ago, the President was sworn in to office; following the United States Constitution, the President swore an…

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Dialogue A: Has the game started yet?B: Yeah, about 5 minutes ago. A: Whos winning?B: The Bulls, of course! A: What! That wasnt a foul! C’mon, ref!B: Don’t worry, Shaq always screws up free throws. A: You were right! He didn’t make the shot!B: That…

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Dialogue A: Next, please. May I help you, sir?B: Hello, yes, I’d like to open a bank account. A: Certainly, I can can help you with that. What type of account would you like to open? A chequing or a savings account?B: What features do…

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Dialogue A: Hello, Samantha speaking. B: Hi Samantha. This is Angela calling. A: Oh, hi Angela, what’s up? B: I’m just calling about our meeting today. I wonder, is it possible to reschedule our appointment in the afternoon? I have a bit of an emergency…

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Dialogue A: Oh, Armand, thank you for such a thoughtful invitation! It’s really very nice of you to invite us over for dinner, don’t you think so, Ellen?B: Oh, yes of course! We’d love to come over. Can I bring anything? C: No, don’t worry…

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Dialogue A: Dad, I’d like to borrow some money.B: Sure, Johnny, how much do you need? five bucks? A: Come on, Dad, I need thirty thousand. I wanna get into the market. You know, I’m tired of hearing all this news about the economic downturn,…

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Dialogue A: I’m so relieved that your ankle wasn’t broken! I feel just awful about this whole thing. I wanna make it up to you. Let me take you out to dinner tonight. My treat. B: That sounds great! I’d love to! Here is my…

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Dialogue A: Mr. McKenna, do you have a second? I need to talk to you about something.B: Sure, Liv, what can I do for you? A: Well, I was just wondering. . . you see, I know I’ve used up all my vacation days this…

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Dialogue A: So, did I tell you about my New Year’s resolution? I’ve decided to go on a diet.B: And you’re going to completely transform your eating habits, right? A: Exactly! I’m going to cut out all that junk I eat; no more chips, no…

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Dialogue A: Well, right, let’s move to our next order of business, as many of you are aware, in recent weeks there has been a lot of media coverage surrounding this bird flu issue. And it’s come to my attention that our company lacks any…

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Dialogue A: Do you two have any plans for the evening?B: We were thinking of checking out a restaurant in the neighborhood. Do you have any suggestions? A: I know this really nice Italian place. The food is fantastic, and the d′ecor is beautiful. I’d…

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Dialogue A: Hello, Fairbrook Consulting, how may I help you?B: Yes, this is Julianne Horton, and I’m calling to arrange an appointment with Ms. McNealy. A: Certainly, what day were you thinking of?B: How’s Thursday? Does she have any time available then? A: Um. .…

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Dialogue A: Really, gentlemen, you can’t take me to jail! Don’t you know who I am? Kris Kringle, you know, Papa Noel, Pere Noel, Babbo Natale, sheng dan lao ren!B: Yeah, Yeah, we’ve heard that one before, haven’t we Joe? C: Yeah, last week we…

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Dialogue A: Oh, look, there’s Caroline and her boyfriend. She’s always going on about him at the office. Oh, great, they saw us. They’re coming this way. B: Oh, man… C: Jessica! Arthur! Hi! I’d like you to meet my boyfriend Greg, he’s the V.…

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Dialogue A: Hello, Arthur. What seems to be the problem?B: Hey doc. Well, I think I might need glasses. I’m getting headaches, and I really struggle to see things that are far away. But I have always had 20/20 vision. A: Sounds like you may…

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Dialogue A: I hate working on Christmas Eve! Whoa! Get a load of this guy! Come in central, I think we’ve got ourselves a situation here.B: License and registration please. Have you been drinking tonight, sir? A: I had one or two glasses of eggnog,…

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Dialogue A: This is Action 5 News reporter Sarah O’Connell reporting live from Washington, D. C. where a protest has broken out. Thousands of angry citizens are protestingagainst the proposed bailout of the auto manufacturing industry! Sir, sir, Sarah O’Connell, Action 5 news. Can you…

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Dialogue A: I can’t believe that Anthony is finally getting married!B: Yeah well it’s about time! He’s been living with his parents for 40 years! A: Don’t be mean. Look here come the bridesmaids! Their dresses look beautiful!B: Who are those kids walking down the…

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Dialogue A: Hurry up, get in.B: I’m in, let’s go! A: OK, make a left here. . . no wait, I meant make a right. Come on, speed up!B: Geez! What’s the rush?A: Don’t worry about it, just drive. Oh, no, the light is about…

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Dialogue A: Whoa, whoa, what’s going on? Watch out!B: Hey, watch where you’re going! A: Oh, no! I’m so sorry! Are you all right?B: Oh…I don’t know. A: I feel terrible, I really didn’t mean to knock you over. My tire, just exploded, and I…

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