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train_4959 | #Person1#: Do you mind if I open the window?
#Person2#: If you don't mind, I'd rather you didn't. I have a cold and feel chilly.
#Person1#: Oh, that's too bad. Should I call a doctor?
#Person2#: I'd appreciate it if you would.
#Person1#: OK. | #Person1# wants to open the window but #Person2# has a cold. |
train_4960 | #Person1#: I have been having a lot of headaches lately.
#Person2#: Have you been having these headaches for a long time?
#Person1#: I have had headaches my whole life, but they have been getting worse lately.
#Person2#: Have you been under a lot of stress lately?
#Person1#: I'Ve been under stress, but no more than usual.
#Person2#: Have you been getting enough sleep lately?
#Person1#: No, I only sleep a few hours a night.
#Person2#: Have you had any head injuries lately?
#Person1#: Yes, actually I fell skiing last week and hit my head.
#Person2#: I am going to send you for a CT scan, and I will see you again when we see the results. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person1#'s headache. After understanding the situation, #Person2# lets #Person1# have a CT scan. |
train_4961 | #Person1#: May I take your order?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like a hamburger and a large order of french fries, please.
#Person1#: All right. And would you like a salad?
#Person2#: Yes. I'll have a mixed green salad.
#Person1#: OK. What kind of dressing would you like? We have vinaigrette, Italian, and French.
#Person2#: Italian, please.
#Person1#: And would you like anything to drink?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like a large soda, please. | #Person2# orders some dishes and #Person1# takes #Person2#'s order. |
train_4962 | #Person1#: I need help. I think my arm is broken.
#Person2#: Alright. Have you been to this hospital before?
#Person1#: No, I haven't. I need help quick. It hurts really badly.
#Person2#: I understand. It's good you came to the emergency room.
#Person1#: Let me see a doctor.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, sir. You will need to wait at least a short time. We are very busy tonight. There was a big car accident on Highway 106.
#Person1#: I thought this was the emergency room.
#Person2#: It is. But unless you are critically injured, you still need to wait. You aren't bleeding, are you?
#Person1#: No. Only a little. I fell off my porch.
#Person2#: Oh, that's terrible. Is it your right arm or your left arm?
#Person1#: My left arm.
#Person2#: Can you fill out this form then?
#Person1#: No, I can't. I'm left-handed.
#Person2#: That's very inconvenient for you then. You'll probably have a cast on your left arm.
#Person1#: Yes. But why do I have to fill out a form anyway? This is the emergency room.
#Person2#: Yes, it is. But even in emergency rooms there is some paperwork to be done. Have you ever been in an emergency room before? | #Person1#'s arm is broken and wants to see the doctor seriously. However, #Person2# lets #Person1# wait because they are very busy tonight and asks #Person1# to fill out a form, which is very inconvenient for #Person1#. |
train_4963 | #Person1#: Who is the next?
#Person2#: I am.
#Person1#: All right. Over here, sir. How are you today?
#Person2#: Fine, thanks.
#Person1#: How do you want you hair cut?
#Person2#: Don't make it too short. I just want a trim.
#Person1#: Yes, sir. I will use the scissors. Do you always part your hair on the left?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. That looks good. It's not too short. It's just right. How much do I owe you?
#Person1#: That will be 3. 50 dollars.
#Person2#: Here is 4 dollars, keep the change.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. Come back to see us. | #Person2# wants to do a haircut and tells #Person1# about the requirements. #Person2# pays 4 dollars to #Person1#. |
train_4964 | #Person1#: Hi, I have a reservation under the name of Sandals.
#Person2#: Could I see your ID, please, sir?
#Person1#: Of course! Let me take it out of my wallet.
#Person2#: Thank you, sir. Now, do you have a credit card, sir?
#Person1#: Yes, of course. Is American Express okay?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, sir. Only VISA or MasterCard.
#Person1#: In that case, here's my VISA.
#Person2#: Thank you. Your room number is 507, queen bed, nonsmoking. Is that agreeable to you, sir?
#Person1#: Yes, I'm easy to please.
#Person2#: Very good. Here is your room key, sir. If you need anything at all, please dial 0. | #Person2# confirms #Person1#'s reservation for a room. #Person1# pays with his VISA and checks in. |
train_4965 | #Person1#: How much is this shirt?
#Person2#: 80 yuan.
#Person1#: It's rather expensive, isn't it?
#Person2#: It's a bit. But I can give you a discount.
#Person1#: How about 50 yuan?
#Person2#: No. I'm afraid the price is too low.
#Person1#: Then let's split the difference and I'll give you 60 yuan, OK?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, but I think you should give me no less than 65 yuan.
#Person1#: All right. | #Person1# bargains with #Person2# for a shirt. They reach an agreement at 65 yuan. |
train_4966 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'm sorry, but I've lost my passbook.
#Person1#: Well. Can you tell me how much you have deposited?
#Person2#: About RMB 12, 000.
#Person1#: Please let me have your name and your savings account number if you remember it.
#Person2#: I'm Bob Brown. But I can't recall my account number.
#Person1#: Don't worry, Mr. Brown. Let me try to check it for you. One moment, please. Yes, I have your account number here. The balance is exactly RMB 12, 000
#Person2#: Thank goodness. It is still there. Thank you very much.
#Person1#: It's my pleasure. Please fill out this lost passbook bill and list the code word you used when you first opened your account.
#Person2#: OK. | Bob lost his passbook and reports the loss to #Person2#. #Person2# checks it and finds Bob's money is still there. |
train_4967 | #Person1#: Are you a good driver?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm rather good at driving.
#Person1#: I need you to teach me how to drive.
#Person2#: Yes, but do you have your learner's permit?
#Person1#: Yes, I have it.
#Person2#: Have you ever driven a car before?
#Person1#: I drove a car before, but only once.
#Person2#: Are you aware of all the controls in the car?
#Person1#: I already know all of them.
#Person2#: When would you like me to start teaching you?
#Person1#: When do you have time?
#Person2#: Call me tomorrow, and we'll get started. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to teach #Person1# how to drive and they make an appointment to start teaching tomorrow. |
train_4968 | #Person1#: Recycling is big business these days, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, it's definitely a growing business.
#Person1#: What do you recycle in your plant?
#Person2#: Mainly plastics. Plastics aren't bio degradable - they don't break down easily in the environment - so they shouldn't be thrown away.
#Person1#: How is plastic recycled, then?
#Person2#: Well, there are basically two methods. One is to break down the chemicals in the plastic into smaller chemical particles. These can then be used in the production of new chemicals.
#Person1#: Is that the method you use here?
#Person2#: No, we don't do that here. We recycle polyethylene and we make it into other products.
#Person1#: How do you do that?
#Person2#: By melting it down and then reforming it. Our main products are bin liners for kitchen bins and carrier bags for supermarkets. | #Person1# asks #Person2# information about the recycling business such as plastic recycling and polyethylene recycling methods in #Person2#'s plant. |
train_4969 | #Person1#: I have had some really horrible headaches lately.
#Person2#: How long have your headaches been going on?
#Person1#: I get headaches occasionally, but they have been really bad lately.
#Person2#: Any unusual amounts of stress in your life going on right now?
#Person1#: I am getting ready to take my GRE.
#Person2#: Have you been able to sleep regular hours?
#Person1#: It has been hard for me to sleep with a bad headache.
#Person2#: Has anything hit you in the head lately?
#Person1#: I hit my head on a cupboard door a week ago.
#Person2#: Let's have you come back in a few days and see how you feel. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person1#'s headache. After knowing the basic information, #Person2# lets #Person1# come back in a few days. |
train_4970 | #Person1#: Can I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Yes. I want to rent a formal suit for an interview. Can you give me some advice?
#Person1#: Yes. You should rent a brown suit and a black shirt.
#Person2#: May I try this on?
#Person1#: Yes. Let me help you. | #Person2# wants to rent a formal suit. #Person1# serves #Person2#. |
train_4971 | #Person1#: Hello, this is South Airlines. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, please. Mrs. Dick booked a ticket for Fight No. 112 to New York at 9:00 tonight. I'm afraid it's difficult for her to take it at that time. Is there a later fight tonight?
#Person1#: Hold on, please. I'll check it. ...Yes, Mrs. Dick booked a ticket for Fight No. 112 to New York at 9:00 pm.
#Person2#: That's right. Please help me to call it off.
#Person1#: OK. And here's another flight, No. 211, at twenty to twelve. Is it OK?
#Person2#: That's fine. Please book a ticket for this one.
#Person1#: All right. Call off the ticket for Fight No. 112 and book one seat on Fight No. 211 to New York.
#Person2#: Flight No. 211 to New York at twenty to twelve. That's perfect. Mrs. Dick will pick up the ticket at the airport herself.
#Person1#: Good. But please remember it must not be collected later than 11:10, and I need to check the ID card.
#Person2#: I'm sure she will do it by the time. I'll remind her. Thanks.
#Person1#: You are welcome. | #Person2# wants to call off a flight and books a later one for Mrs. Dick. #Person1# deals with it for #Person2# and asks #Person2# to remind Mrs. Dick to collect the ticket on time with her ID. |
train_4972 | #Person1#: What's on the box tonight, honey?
#Person2#: Oh nothing much. There's Cartoon World at eight for an hour.
#Person1#: Oh good.
#Person2#: And then there's the football at nine twenty-five. I want to see that.
#Person1#: Oh not again! Just a minute-what time does it finish? The last part of the detective play is on the other side at a quarter to eleven. I'd like to see that.
#Person2#: Well, the football ends at eleven.
#Person1#: You'll have to miss the last fifteen minutes then.
#Person2#: You'll probably be asleep by then.
#Person1#: No, I won't! Well, at least I can watch the news at nine. | #Person1# asks #Person2# what tonight's TV programs are. However, the two programs that they want to watch will clash. |
train_4973 | #Person1#: Hello?
#Person2#: Hello, Sam. This is Paula Hanson, Sorry to bother you, but I'm having a small problem I thought you might be able to help me with.
#Person1#: Sure, Paula. What's up?
#Person2#: Well, you know Sarah and I moved into an off-campus apartment in the fall,on the west side of town. Any way, we've been happy with it until the past couple of months.
#Person1#: Yeah. What happened?
#Person2#: Well,the dishwasher broken down,so we reported it to Ms. Corners,the owner. She said she'd take care of it, but a month went by and nothing happened.
#Person1#: Did you get back in touch with her?
#Person2#: I got a repairperson to give me an estimate,and then I sent it to her. When I didn't hear from her,I had the repair done. And I deducted the cost from the rent check.
#Person1#: So what's the problem?
#Person2#: She called here madly. She said she could have gotten the repair done for less money. Now, she's threatening to expel us for not paying the full rent.
#Person1#: Hold on, Paula. It does sound pretty serious. But I'm sure you can all sit down and work this out.
#Person2#: Well,you're over at the law school. So, I wondered if you would mind coming with Sarah and me when we go to talk to Ms. Corners. We're supposed to meet with her tomorrow night at eight.
#Person1#: Sure. I haven't studied a lot about contracts yet,but I'll be glad to help you straighten things out. Why don't I stop by about 7:30?
#Person2#: Thanks Sam. You are our lifesaver. | Paula calls Sam to tell him that she has some money troubles with her landlord and hopes Sam, who studies law, could help her to deal with it. Sam agrees. |
train_4974 | #Person1#: What happened?
#Person2#: Well, my husband left for work at 7:30. A few minutes later, somebody broke into the house. I guess he thought the house was empty.
#Person1#: Where were you?
#Person2#: I was still in bed. I heard something in the living room, so I went downstairs. And there was this man, putting money into his briefcase. I guess I surprised him. He ran out of the front door and I ran after him.
#Person1#: It's good he didn't have a gun.
#Person2#: You said it. Well, he fell down the steps and broke his leg. That's when I called you.
#Person1#: We've been looking for this man. In the past two weeks, he has broken into 20 homes in this area. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that a thief broke into #Person2#'s house secretly. #Person1# says recently the thief stole a lot. |
train_4975 | #Person1#: You're campaign manager Julie. How do I convince the members of the student body to know that I'm the best candidate for school president?
#Person2#: It won't be easy.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot.
#Person2#: I'm just kidding, Bob. Actually I think once we show everyone how well you did as junior class treasurer, you will win easily.
#Person1#: How do you do that? Meet with all three thousand people who are members of the student body?
#Person2#: Come on! What I'm thinking of first is hanging campaign posters in all the hallways where most of the students are sure to see them.
#Person1#: That sounds good. But everyone puts up posters. What can we do differently?
#Person2#: The campus radio station is willing to let you have five minutes tomorrow morning at seven o'clock to outline your plans for the year. Lots of students will be listening then.
#Person1#: That's a great idea!
#Person2#: I've also arranged for you to give a speech during dinner tomorrow. At least five hundred students will be there. You'll answer questions after you finish speaking.
#Person1#: How about if I write it tonight and show it to you after chemistry class tomorrow?
#Person2#: Fine. | Bob asks Julie how can he convince the members of the student body to know that he's the best candidate for school president. Julie gives him some advice. |
train_4976 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I've got an appointment with Mr. James Larry. He said I should meet him in his office.
#Person1#: That's on the fourth floor. You take the lift to the fourth floor and walk down the corridor to the end. Turn left and you'll find a conference room. Mr. Larry's office is next to it.
#Person2#: Thanks very much. | #Person2# needs to meet Mr. James Larry. #Person1# tells #Person2# how to find him. |
train_4977 | #Person1#: That looks like a bad accident.
#Person2#: Yeah, should we get out and help?
#Person1#: No, there's a police car behind us. He'll stop.
#Person2#: Looks like the one guy lost control in all this rain, and the other one hit him.
#Person1#: Yeah. It's pretty bad, that car looks like a coke can.
#Person2#: These accidents always cause traffic jams on rainy days.
#Person1#: Yeah, it looks like we're in for a long drive.
#Person2#: Ah, well. Put on the news. I got up late and missed it.
#Person1#: All right. | #Person1# and #Person2# meet a car accident while they're driving. The accident causes traffic jams and they have to wait. |
train_4978 | #Person1#: Let's start to study how to use computers, Paubler. It's good to know that a computer has two major parts, the hardware and the software.
#Person2#: What's the hardware?
#Person1#: The hardware of computer is basically all the concrete things you can touch with your hands and see with your eyes.
#Person2#: That's seems obvious enough. Then what about the software?
#Person1#: The software of computer is all the programmes inside the computer that allow you to use the computer to do things.
#Person2#: I see, actually the hardware is the easy part, I do want to study how to use the software.
#Person1#: Right you are, Paubler, and since what you want to learn is how to use software, we should also learn to refer to the computer menus.
#Person2#: Ever since I saw computer can do your project, I wanted to have a computer. | #Person1# teaches Paubler how to use computers, sharing knowledge about hardware and software. Paubler wants to have a computer. |
train_4979 | #Person1#: Yes, madam? Can I help you?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, please. But you are just closing, aren't you?
#Person1#: Well, yes, we are, madam. The shop shuts down in five minutes.
#Person2#: I shall not keep you long then. It was about some saucepans you had in your window last week.
#Person1#: Last week, madam? I really can't remember which ones you mean. What were they like?
#Person2#: Oh, they were lovely. Sort of imitation wood, dark brown color, country-style you know, and the lids, if I remember rightly, they had a sort of leaf pattern, or was it flowers?
#Person1#: That's strange. I don't recognize any of the ones we had from that description. Are you sure they were in this shop?
#Person2#: Oh, you must know the ones I mean. They were on sale, a real bargain. Reduced to a quarter of the original price. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw them.
#Person1#: I am afraid the sales are over now, madam. And you know we all sold out of the saucepans .
#Person2#: I don't think you did, you know. My neighbor told me she saw some here only yesterday.
#Person1#: Well, it's all new stock in the window now.
#Person2#: May I just have a look, to see if there is anything else?
#Person1#: Eh, well, madam, as you know we are closing.
#Person2#: Yes, yes, I am sorry I won't keep you. It must get on your nerves when customers come in right at closing time. But they were such beautiful saucepans. I'd have bought them if I had made up my mind on the spot.
#Person1#: Perhaps madam, if you come back tomorrow, I could show you the whole range of kitchen ware. And there are still one or two things at the sale price.
#Person2#: Oh, look! That was the one there. That is the sort of thing I was looking for. But it's not quite the color.
#Person1#: That might be the artificial lighting, madam. Of course, if you could come back in daylight, you might find it's exactly what you are looking for.
#Person2#: There it is. That is the pattern! The set behind you. Thank goodness, they haven't been sold. And thank you so much for being so patient with me. Yes, those are the ones. | #Person2# wants to buy some discounted saucepans she saw before in the shop and depicts their appearance to #Person1#. However, #Person1# says they are sold out and the shop is closing. After begging for allowing her to have a look, #Person2# finally finds the saucepans she wants. |
train_4980 | #Person1#: My son closed his ear to what I said. I don't know what I should do.
#Person2#: You can twist his arm in order to have a control of him.
#Person1#: I cannot have the heart to do that. | #Person1#'s son is disobedient. #Person2# suggests using violence. |
train_4981 | #Person1#: Good morning, how are you doing today?
#Person2#: I have been feeling pretty good, Dr. Smith.
#Person1#: So, I can see by your chart that you are here for your annual physical.
#Person2#: Yes, I am playing on the tennis team this year, and they are requiring me to get a physical exam.
#Person1#: We are basically going to check your heart, lungs, blood sugar levels, and eyes, ears, and nose.
#Person2#: I've being kind of been having problems being out of breath. Can you look at that?
#Person1#: Yes, I will check you for asthma, and maybe we can check you for allergies later.
#Person2#: Thank you. What will the blood test tell you?
#Person1#: We will be checking for blood sugar, cholesterol, and white blood cell count.
#Person2#: I have been working hard to stay healthy. I hope the tests turn out well. | #Person2# goes to Dr. Smith's to have a physical exam. Dr. Smith tells #Person2# what they are going to check. |
train_4982 | #Person1#: I don't dare to look after the children now.
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: The children always make themselves in danger. I always have my heart in my mouth with them.
#Person2#: It is because your children have grown up, and you haven't lived with a child for a long time. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# doesn't dare to look after the children. |
train_4983 | #Person1#: Well, I can't believe your uncle and aunt came to stay with us for a week, and they did not even call us in advance.
#Person2#: John, they are old-fashioned people from the Chinese countryside. That's their custom.
#Person1#: I know, but it is hard for me to get used to your relatives coming to visit us, and without warning.
#Person2#: Don't your relatives visit other relatives?
#Person1#: Yes, but Americans never visit without calling in advance, and they almost never stay overnight.
#Person2#: I think that maybe Chinese families are closer than your families.
#Person1#: I think you're right! | John and #Person2# talk about the difference between Chinese and American relatives after #Person2#'s uncle and aunt came without a call. |
train_4984 | #Person1#: A friend of mine is now in the big house. He was caught red-handed for selling cocaine.
#Person2#: That is a deadly risky business. He should have it coming on him.
#Person1#: He must be regretting about having done the business.
#Person2#: I bet he is. He domed his own life. | #Person1# tells #Person2# a friend of #Person1#'s was sent to prison for selling cocaine. |
train_4985 | #Person1#: What's the matter, Alice?
#Person2#: Sorry, Mr. Harrison. I missed my train.
#Person1#: Why did you miss the train?
#Person2#: Because I left home a little late.
#Person1#: Did you get up late or something?
#Person2#: No. My aunt called me at the last minute and I had to talk to her.
#Person1#: Tell her not to call you in the morning.
#Person2#: I will, Mr. Harrison. I'm really sorry for being late.
#Person1#: If you're late again. I won't let you pass for this class. | Alice is late for her class and she explains the reasons to Mr. Harrison, who is angry at her. |
train_4986 | #Person1#: Good morning. Can I help you, ma'am?
#Person2#: Good morning, I'm looking for a coat for my younger sister. Her birthday is coming. I want to give her a good coat. Could you show me some?
#Person1#: How about this one?
#Person2#: It's nice. I like it!
#Person1#: Which color do you want?
#Person2#: Blue is her favorite color, but I think she looks better in yellow. Do you have a yellow one?
#Person1#: Yes, we have. Which size would you like, medium or large?
#Person2#: Neither, I would like a small.
#Person1#: Na, I'm sorry. All the small yellow coats have just sold out. What about the green one? It looks nice, too.
#Person2#: OK. How much is it?
#Person1#: 170 UN. I can give you 10% off.
#Person2#: Great! Here is 155 UN. Please keep the change.
#Person1#: Thank you, goodbye!
#Person2#: Goodbye! | #Person2# wants to buy a small yellow coat for her sister but it's just sold out. #Person1# recommends a green one with 10% off. |
train_4987 | #Person1#: Could you send me your story now?
#Person2#: OK, by fax or by email?
#Person1#: The former, please. There is something wrong with my laptop.
#Person2#: But didn't you buy it just a several months ago?
#Person1#: Not that one, I bought that one for my younger brother.
#Person2#: What's wrong with your laptop?
#Person1#: I can't get into the system. I know nothing about computers. I need help.
#Person2#: Maybe I can come over and have a look.
#Person1#: Do you know how to solve the problem?
#Person2#: I majored in computer science when I was in college.
#Person1#: In that case, print your story and bring it here. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to send things by fax because #Person1#'s laptop is broken. #Person2# proposes to offer help. |
train_4988 | #Person1#: Excuse me mam, can you tell me how to get to Son College? I'm walking.
#Person2#: Well, I think the simplest way for you is to go up to Main Street over there, turn left on Main Street and keep going for about 20 minutes, when you get to water square turn right keep on past the mass hospital to the end of the road and then take a left turn you'll be on rain avenue. Walk 2 blocks until you see the farmers bank, cross the street and almost immediately take a left turn again. The entrance to Son colleges is down 50 meters on your right. Can you remember all that?
#Person1#: I guess I got a little lost in the middle. We are at Park Road now, aren't we?
#Person2#: Yes, turn left at the lights you will be on Main Street. Well, perhaps the best thing for you is to find your way to the mass hospital and ask again.
#Person1#: OK thanks a lot.
#Person2#: My pleasure. | #Person1# asks #Person2# how to get to Son College and #Person2# shows the simplest way there for #Person1#. |
train_4989 | #Person1#: What were you thinking? You nearly hit me.
#Person2#: What are you talking about? You saw my signal and when I turned left, you sped up and blocked me.
#Person1#: I was just driving through a yellow light, so I couldn't stop.
#Person2#: You are lucky there were no police around. Or you would have gotten a ticket for sure. Hits drivers like you that give the rest of us a bad name. | #Person1# and #Person2# argue for who's wrong in the car accident. |
train_4990 | #Person1#: Tom, the cases are too heavy. I think we should take a taxi to the station.
#Person2#: Not at this hour. Look at the traffic. It's moving very slowly. We can get there just as quickly on foot.
#Person1#: Well, I can't carry this case any farther.
#Person2#: Alright, let me take it then. The cases aren't that heavy.
#Person1#: Don't be silly. They're heavier than you thought, especially when you carry them for some time.
#Person2#: Hmm, perhaps it isn't a bad idea.
#Person1#: What is not a bad idea? What do you mean?
#Person2#: Taxi, taxi! | #Person1# wants to take a taxi. Tom, who at first doesn't agree, is finally persuaded because the cases are really heavy. |
train_4991 | #Person1#: I am sorry, but I cannot stay for the rest of class today.
#Person2#: Why do you need to leave early?
#Person1#: I don ' t feel so good.
#Person2#: What doesn ' t feel right?
#Person1#: I feel as if I am going to be sick to my stomach.
#Person2#: Perhaps you should get checked out at the Student Health Center before you go home.
#Person1#: I have some medicine at home that I could take.
#Person2#: Are you going to be OK to drive home, or would you like someone to go with you?
#Person1#: Thank you, but my friend is in the library, and he can give me a ride home.
#Person2#: We hope that you are feeling better soon. E-mail me if you have any questions. | #Person1# feels sick and asks for leave. #Person2# suggests #Person1# get checked out but #Person1# says #Person1# has the medicine and #Person1#'s friend will take #Person1# home. |
train_4992 | #Person1#: I would like to speak to you, if you don ' t mind.
#Person2#: What would you like to speak to me about?
#Person1#: I would like to talk to you about this year ' s election.
#Person2#: Is that right?
#Person1#: I am a volunteer for this year ' s campaign.
#Person2#: That ' s wonderful. I am impressed at someone so young taking a stand.
#Person1#: I know history is about to be made, and I would like to be a part of it.
#Person2#: That ' s fantastic.
#Person1#: Are you planning on voting?
#Person2#: I ' m going to vote.
#Person1#: Go to your polling place early on Election Day.
#Person2#: I will. Good luck with your volunteering. | #Person1# is a volunteer for this year's campaign and talks to #Person2# about this year's election. |
train_4993 | #Person1#: Janice, I can't find the document I was working on last month. Can you help me to look for it?
#Person2#: Susan, I'm sorry. Did you look up those files I requested?
#Person1#: Yes, but I still can not find it. Maybe it is in this cabinet.
#Person2#: I couldn't find the files you request, even though I checked all the cross-references. I don't think it's there.
#Person1#: I am sure that document was filed.
#Person2#: Well, let me check again under a different heading.
#Person1#: Good idea! It seems that I asked you to put it in Nova's files.
#Person2#: Maybe that's why I couldn't find it. All the documents on Nova are filed under ' V '. | Susan asks Janice to help her find a document. Janice cannot find it anywhere until Susan reminds her that it might be in Nova's files. |
train_4994 | #Person1#: Room service. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: This is room 2012. Where is my laundry? You promised to send to me this morning.
#Person1#: Well, let me check for you. I am sorry, sir. They mistook your order as a normal one. Actualty it's an express laundry, is that right?
#Person2#: Yes, I ordered the express service.
#Person1#: Sir, we are terribly sorry for that. We will refund the charge and send your laundry to your room 3 hours later. Is that all right?
#Person2#: That's fine. | #Person2# from room 2012 asks #Person1# where #Person1#'s express laundry is. #Person1# apologies, promises a refund and will send the laundry 3 hours later. |
train_4995 | #Person1#: that was a really good meal, Gordon.
#Person2#: It sure was. I couldn't eat another bite.
#Person1#: well, it is getting pretty late. I think we should go home.
#Person2#: you're right. I have to get up early to go to work tomorrow.
#Person1#: let's see how much the bill is.
#Person2#: don't worry about it. Tonight is my treat.
#Person1#: what are you talking about? We'll split the bill.
#Person2#: no, I insist. I kept telling you that I would treat you to dinner but I still haven't.
#Person1#: no way, Gordon. I know that you are a little short on cash at the moment. There's no need for you to pay for the whole bill.
#Person2#: alright, if that's the way you are going to be, we'll split the bill.
#Person1#: that's better. This way we will both have money to take a cab home, otherwise, you would probably have to walk.
#Person2#: just promise you will let me treat you to dinner next week, ok?
#Person1#: you've got a deal.
#Person2#: great. Bye.
#Person1#: bye. | #Person1# and Gordon had a good meal and are leaving. Gordon wants to pay the bill while #Person1# insists to split the bill. Gordon finally agrees to split the bill. |
train_4996 | #Person1#: so, are you enjoying the performance so far?
#Person2#: well, the costumes and the set are marvellous, but the acting is a bit stiff. What do you think?
#Person1#: I think you're being a little critical. The actor in the lead role is fantastic. I suppose the chorus could be a bit better, though.
#Person2#: do you know anyone in the play?
#Person1#: actually, the woman playing Ophelia is a past classmate of mine.
#Person2#: really? Is that why you wanted to come to the play?
#Person1#: that's only part of it. I absolutely adore this director. Every play he works on turns out great.
#Person2#: so you've seen other plays that he's directed?
#Person1#: quite a few actually. By the way, after the play, there's always a big party for the cast and their friends. My friend has invited us. Do you want to go?
#Person2#: sure, I'd love to meet the cast! Have you ever been in a play?
#Person1#: I've never had a part in a play before, but I used to be a part of the stage crew in high school.
#Person2#: what did you do?
#Person1#: I helped build the sets and find props for the plays. What about you?
#Person2#: I once helped out with costumes, but I didn't enjoy it very much.
#Person1#: why not?
#Person2#: I spent over three weeks sewing sequins on a coat.
#Person1#: that sounds kind of boring. Oh, look. They're dimming the lights. I think we should get back to our seats for the second half of the play. | #Person1# and #Person2# are watching a performance. #Person1# tells #Person2# one actress is #Person1#'s past classmate. #Person1# adores the director. #Person1# used to be a part of the stage crew in high school, and #Person2# once helped out with costumes. |
train_4997 | #Person1#: Housekeeping, may I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm missing a sweater. I sent it in the laundry yesterday, but my laundry was returned without it.
#Person1#: May I have your room number, please?
#Person2#: 505.
#Person1#: 505. Let me check it out. Just a moment, please. I'm sorry. You're right. We have found your sweater. We made a mistake delivering the laundry. We'll send it up to your room at once. We're very sorry for the inconvenience
#Person2#: That's all right | #Person2# from 505 asks #Person1# for a missing sweater. #Person1# has found it and will send it to #Person2#'s room. |
train_4998 | #Person1#: Hi! I'm Hong lei. What's your name?
#Person2#: Hello, Hong Lei. My name's Ricky.
#Person1#: Hi Ricky. Are you a new student here?
#Person2#: Yes, I had my first lesson this morning. Are you a new student too?
#Person1#: No, I've been here for six months.
#Person2#: Six months. That's a long time.
#Person1#: It's not so long really. What class are you in? Intermediate or. . . ?
#Person2#: Intermediate Three. And what about you?
#Person1#: I'm in Advanced One. Who's your teacher?
#Person2#: I can't remember her name, but she's got curly red hair.
#Person1#: Ah! Does she wear glasses?
#Person2#: Yes, I think so.
#Person1#: That's probably Anne Wallis.
#Person2#: Yes that's right. Do you know her? Is she your teacher too?
#Person1#: No. But she taught me last term. How long have you been here?
#Person2#: Only a week.
#Person1#: Wow, not long. Where do you live? With a family?
#Person2#: Well, I'm staying at the YMCA at the moment. I'm looking for somewhere more permanent. Do you know of any good places?
#Person1#: Yes. Actually my friend has a spare room in here apartment and she's looking for a flatmate. Would you like her phone number?
#Person2#: That would be great! Thanks for your help. Can I buy you coffee? | Ricky is a new student in Intermediate Three. Hong Lei is in Advanced One. They talk about Ricky's teacher. Hong Lei helps Ricky find a spare room to live in. |
train_4999 | #Person1#: Hey, there's Leo. I wonder why he's walking arm in arm with that young woman.
#Person2#: It's as plain as the nose on your face. They're dating each other.
#Person1#: You're pulling my leg! She must be thirty years younger than Leo. Talk about robbing the cradle!
#Person2#: Well, you can bet this relationship's going to be a flash in the pan.
#Person1#: It must have been love at first sight because I know he didn't have a girlfriend last week.
#Person2#: I think you are absolutely right. Actually, my father proposed to my mother after knowing her only two weeks. They got married a month later. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about Leo and the young woman walking with him. They think Leo is dating. |
train_5000 | #Person1#: do you like animals? I really like dogs.
#Person2#: so do i. I don't like cats.
#Person1#: why? I think cats are ok.
#Person2#: I can't bear being near cats. They don't seem to like me either.
#Person1#: I like wild animals. I don't like spiders and snakes. I think spiders and snakes are disgusting.
#Person2#: I'm fond of snakes. I think they're great. I agree with you about spiders though. I think spiders are horrible. I think it's because they have so many legs.
#Person1#: I think bears are wonderful. Pandas are fantastic. I low the people who kill them for their fur.
#Person2#: I agree. I'm carry about mice. I think they're so cute!
#Person1#: really? I don't see the attraction. I'm afraid of mice. | #Person1# likes dogs, wild animals but doesn't like spiders and snakes. #Person2# doesn't like cats but likes snakes and mice. |
train_5001 | #Person1#: You are married to a foreigner, aren't you? So what's it like?
#Person2#: Well, in the first year of our marriage, we had great difficulties in getting along. The things that are important to me are not important to him. We had a lot of conflicts.
#Person1#: Yeah, I know what you mean. The first year of any marriage is difficult for all couples, not to mention two people from different cultures.
#Person2#: Now we have a two-year-old boy. We're very happy that he's healthy and smart.
#Person1#: Oh, so he's half Chinese and half American. That's unusual. What languages does he speak, then?
#Person2#: Right now he speaks mostly English, and he can say a few Chinese words. But he will learn in the future.
#Person1#: What does he look like? Can people tell?
#Person2#: Yes, people surely can. He's whiter than the Chinese kids, and his hair is a little blonde. My husband says his eyes are very Chinese though. | #Person2# is married to a foreigner. #Person2# talks to #Person1# about her marriage and her child. |
train_5002 | #Person1#: What type of movies do you like?
#Person2#: I like all sorts of movies, primarily drama and science fiction.
#Person1#: That's an interesting combination. How about western movies?
#Person2#: Western and horror are the two types of movies I don't care for.
#Person1#: Why don't you like horror? They're entertaining.
#Person2#: Some are entertaining, but I find most of them stupid and childish. For example, I don't understand why a person always goes into the house alone when something is suspicious.
#Person1#: Ha ha. I know what you mean. But it's just a movie. They need for the characters to do that. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# likes drama and science fiction movies but dislikes western and horror movies. |
train_5003 | #Person1#: What are you two doing in here?
#Person2#: We heard you weren't feeling well, so we came to check on you.
#Person1#: I was sitting there giving out nametags and all of a sudden, there she was.
#Person2#: Who, Femi? Yeah, Yi-jun saw her inside.
#Person1#: All these memories of prom night came back to me. I had to be alone. You remember that night?
#Person2#: I remember someone spiked my punch. You sat with me in the girl's bathroom. . . | #Person2# comes to check on #Person1#. They talk about the prom night. |
train_5004 | #Person1#: Mark. Where have you been? I'Ve been calling you all morning.
#Person2#: I'Ve been playing computer games.
#Person1#: What? So you blew me off yesterday and today over a stupid video game? What game is so important that you have no time for me anymore? What are you playing?
#Person2#: It's called Counter Strike. It's a first person shooter game. It's awesome. It's a multi player game where you can go online and compete against players from all over the world.
#Person1#: You'Ve been wasting your time on this? I can't believe it! It doesn't even look fun or challenging!
#Person2#: My laptop is on my bed. If you think it's so easy then get on line and try to beat me.
#Person1#: Fine!
#Person2#: Damp it! How are you killing me with a single shot? It's not fair! I don't want to play anymore! Let's go get something to eat.
#Person1#: Can you bring me something? I am totally hooked on this game! | Mark tells #Person1# that he has blown #Person1# off because he is playing Counter-Strike but #Person1# thinks it looks boring. After trying, #Person1# is hooked and asks Mark to bring him some food. |
train_5005 | #Person1#: I'Ve always wondered, what's the difference between English for Chinese students and English for native students?
#Person2#: I don't know. What do you think?
#Person1#: I think a Chinese student concentrates on written English, and uses it as a basis for communicating. From start to finish he's learning vocabulary and fundamentals of grammar. This is a very difficult way to learn.
#Person2#: What do natives get?
#Person1#: They get higher level English, which is more formal than everyday spoken English. They also deal with matters of style and creativity.
#Person2#: Do you mean that a native doesn't make any mistakes in grammar?
#Person1#: Absolutely not! Native speakers make a lot of grammar mistakes, especially if they come from a home where nonstandard English is spoken.
#Person2#: I suppose that only a small percentage of college students don't know standard English in American universities.
#Person1#: Actually there are more non-native speakers than you think. That's why it's so important to quit worrying about making mistakes. Just talk to everyone every chance you get. | #Person1# talks with #Person2# about the difference between English for Chinese students and English for native students. #Person1# thinks it is normal to make mistakes. |
train_5006 | #Person1#: Hello, this is United Airlines.
#Person2#: Hello, I want confirm my flight. My name is Jesse.
#Person1#: When is your flight?
#Person2#: June loth.
#Person1#: One first class seat on flight YW132, is that right?
#Person2#: Yes, thanks. By the way, what time do I have to start check-in?
#Person1#: You are supposed to check in at least one hour beforehand. | Jesse calls United Airlines to confirm her flight and asks for the check-in time. |
train_5007 | #Person1#: Bruno's.
#Person2#: Hi, I'm calling from Nika Corporation. We would like to hold a business lunch at the restaurant.
#Person1#: Oh, certainly. I'm Linda, the Manager. I can help you with that. How many will there be in your party?
#Person2#: There will be about 18 people.
#Person1#: Okay. For a party that size, we have a separate banquet room in the back.
#Person2#: Is there an extra charge to reserve the room?
#Person1#: No, as long as you can guarantee at least 15 guests, there is no extra charge.
#Person2#: That's great. I'd like to go ahead and reserve the room, then, for Friday, December 2, at around noon. This is a retirement party and we'd like to bring a cake for the guest of honor and some bottles of champagne. Will that be acceptable?
#Person1#: The cake is no problem at all, but we do charge a corkage fee of $ 15 a bottle for any alcohol not purchased from the restaurant.
#Person2#: Oh, that's fine.
#Person1#: Great. I have the banquet room reserved for a lunch on for Nika Corporation on the 2nd of December. May I have your name and contact information?
#Person2#: Sure. I'm J McQuillin and my number is 323-555-6840, extension 42.
#Person1#: Thanks, Mr. McQuillin. I'll give you a call a week in advance to confirm the arrangements.
#Person2#: Sounds good. Thanks for your help.
#Person1#: Thank you for choosing Bruno's. We look forward to seeing you on the 2nd. | J McQuillin from Nika Corporation calls Linda, the manager of Bruno's, to order a business lunch at the restaurant. J McQuillin reserves a room for December 2nd, at around noon, for a retirement party. Linda takes down Mr. McQuillin's name and telephone number and will call him a week in advance. |
train_5008 | #Person1#: Hello, Doctor.
#Person2#: Well, What seems to be the trouble, Mr. Williams?
#Person1#: It's nothing serious actually, doctor. It's. . . Well, I get tired very easily recently, and I often doze off during meetings, office hours and sometimes even while I'm dining.
#Person2#: How long has this been going on?
#Person1#: About two months. I didn't pay much attention to it in the beginning, but you see, I got fired this morning. I dozed off while we were having an important meeting, right in front of the boss. I was very embarrassed.
#Person2#: How was your appetite?
#Person1#: Pretty good, I'd say.
#Person2#: You haven't lost any weight, have you?
#Person1#: No, doctor. I've actually put on two pounds.
#Person2#: Unbutton your shirt, please.
#Person1#: Well, doctor?
#Person2#: You'll have to have some laboratory examinations to know for sure.
#Person1#: What examinations?
#Person2#: A blood test and during test. You can come back next week, say 4 pm to see the results. | Mr. Williams tells the doctor that he often gets tired and dozes off during meetings for two months. The doctor is going to give him a blood test. |
train_5009 | #Person1#: We have a holiday next week, don't we?
#Person2#: Yes, on Monday.
#Person1#: What're you going to do?
#Person2#: I'm probably going to spend the day looking at cars.
#Person1#: At cars! You aren't thinking about buying a car, are you?
#Person2#: Yes, I am. I'd like to be able to get around a little more.
#Person1#: But it will be expensive to have a car in the city, won't it?
#Person2#: Oh, I don't know. Of course, gasoline costs a lot these days.
#Person1#: But what about parking? You can't park on the street, can you?
#Person2#: A lot of people do. I'll try it for a while anyway, but I certainly don't want to pay a lot of parking tickets. | #Person1# and #Person2# will have a holiday next week. #Person2# will spend the day looking at cars because #Person2#'s thinking about buying a car. #Person1# thinks it is expensive. |
train_5010 | #Person1#: What games do you like?
#Person2#: I like word games.
#Person1#: How about a game of bridge?
#Person2#: I don't like it at all.
#Person1#: What about guessing games?
#Person2#: I'm not one for the games.
#Person1#: Let's play other game.
#Person2#: What about playing go?
#Person1#: OK. | #Person2# likes word games. #Person1# and #Person2# are going to play go. |
train_5011 | #Person1#: Excuse me, is this the parcel post counter?
#Person2#: No, it's at counter 1, right over there.
#Person1#: ( At counter 1. ) Do you take parcels here?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: I want to send this package to Los Angeles, please.
#Person2#: Do you want to send it by air or by regular mail?
#Person1#: I'd like to send it by regular mail.
#Person2#: I'll have to weigh it first. 120 yuan, please.
#Person1#: Here is 200.
#Person2#: Your change, please.
#Person1#: Thank you. | #Person1# wants to send a regular mail package to Los Angeles. #Person2# charges #Person1# 120 yuan. |
train_5012 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, sir. Please sit here.
#Person2#: A haircut and a shave, please.
#Person1#: How would you like your hair cut, sir?
#Person2#: Short on both sides. Not so much off at the back.
#Person1#: Very well, sir. Do you want me to trim your beard?
#Person2#: Yes, please.
#Person1#: Now have a look, please. Is it all right?
#Person2#: Well. I would like my hair cut shorter on the temples.
#Person1#: Is that satisfactory?
#Person2#: Yes, thanks.
#Person1#: Do you want conditioner?
#Person2#: No, thanks. But I'd like a facial massage.
#Person1#: Yes, sir.
#Person2#: Now where should I pay the money?
#Person1#: You should go to the counter, just over there. | #Person2# tells #Person1# to give him a haircut, a shave, and a facial massage. #Person2# is satisfied and will pay the money. |
train_5013 | #Person1#: Can you direct me to some fresh produce that's on sale?
#Person2#: Well, we've got some great mangoes on sale.
#Person1#: Mangoes? What are mangoes?
#Person2#: Well, it's a fruit with a big seed in it.
#Person1#: Can you eat the seed?
#Person2#: No. Peel the skin with a sharp knife, and throw out the seed.
#Person1#: Well, how much are they?
#Person2#: Well, they're on sale today for only $ 1 each.
#Person1#: Can you describe their taste?
#Person2#: They usually taste sweet, but they remind me of an orange.
#Person1#: How can I tell if they're ripe?
#Person2#: You can buy them either ripe or unripe. Unripe ones are hard.
#Person1#: Where do they grow mangoes?
#Person2#: The ones that are on sale are from Central America. | #Person2# tells #Person1# there are some mangoes on sale. #Person1# doesn't know mangoes before and #Person2# says they're sweet and from Central America. |
train_5014 | #Person1#: May I come in?
#Person2#: Come in, please.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to trouble you, but I'd like to ask when I will get a raise.
#Person2#: In 3 months or so.
#Person1#: You said the same thing three months ago.
#Person2#: Did I? Well, anyway, you will get your raise when the economy starts picking up.
#Person1#: You mean that I won't get a raise until the recession ends?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: I got the message. I'm quiting.
#Person2#: Nah, don't be so fast. We like your work here, but this company is on hard times and I can't be handing out raises for anyone.
#Person1#: I've been here for 3 years, and I haven't had a raise in all that time. If you like my work, it should be reflected in my pay, and I feel it isn't.
#Person2#: I hear what you're saying, and I wish there were something I could do.
#Person1#: Very well, consider me gone. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person1# will get a raise after the recession ends. #Person1# has been in the company for 3 years but hasn't had a raise. #Person1# decides to leave. |
train_5015 | #Person1#: Do you do a lot of your shopping online?
#Person2#: Not really. I like looking on the internet at what's available, but I usually prefer to actually see and touch what I'm buying before I pay for it. Sometimes, I'll look at something in a shop, but later buy it online if it's cheaper. You don't like buying things online, do you?
#Person1#: No. I'm a little worried about security. You never who's trying to find out your codes and passwords. Aren't you worry about that?
#Person2#: Not really. I know that it happens, but if you buy from reputable companies with secure websites, you should be ok. Even though I use online shopping facilities, I don't think it's the best way to shop.
#Person1#: I'm surprised to hear you say that. I thought you loved anything technological.
#Person2#: I do. I'm a big fan of using new technology, but I don't want to sit in front of a computer screen all day. I think people need to get out and interact with other people.
#Person1#: So, how about coming to the department store with me? I want to see if there are any new summer clothes on sale yet.
#Person2#: Sure. I'd love to join you. Can we stop by the computer store? I just want to see if they have something.
#Person1#: Sure. While you're in the computer store. I will visit the book store opposite. I like to browse through their books if they have anything interesting.
#Person2#: Ok. I'Ve finished online. Let's go. I'll just get some money and my credit card.
#Person1#: Thanks for reminding me. I had forgotten to get mine. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# never shops online due to security questions. #Person2# thinks if people buy from reputable companies with secure websites, it is ok. #Person1# invites #Person2# to the department store. |
train_5016 | #Person1#: Excuse me, can you show me the cloisonn bracelet in the counter?
#Person2#: Sure. Let me get it for you.
#Person1#: Can you also show me this one?
#Person2#: No problem. This one is made of pure gold.
#Person1#: I think the cloisonn bracelet is more beautiful.
#Person2#: You're right. This one costs less, but is more beautiful.
#Person1#: Will the luster fade out after some time?
#Person2#: No, we guarantee the quality.
#Person1#: Ok. Can I try it on?
#Person2#: Certainly, the mirror is right here. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to show #Person1# the cloisonn bracelet in the counter, and tries it on. |
train_5017 | #Person1#: Hi, Lynn. I saw you at registration yesterday. I sailed right through, but you were standing in a long line.
#Person2#: Yeah. I waited an hour to sign up for a distance-learning course.
#Person1#: Distance learning? Never heard of it.
#Person2#: Well, it's new this semester. It's only open to psychology majors. But I bet it'll catch on elsewhere. Yesterday, over a hundred students signed up.
#Person1#: Well, what is it?
#Person2#: It's an experimental course. I registered for child psychology. All I have got to do is watch a twelve-week series of televised lessons. The department shows them several different times a day and in several different locations.
#Person1#: Don't you ever have to meet with professor?
#Person2#: Yeah. After each part of the series I have to talk to her and the other students on the phone, you know, about our ideas. Then we'll meet on campus three times for reviews and exams.
#Person1#: It sounds pretty non-traditional to me. But I guess it makes sense, considering how many students have jobs. It must really help with their schedules, not to mention how it will cut down on traffic.
#Person2#: You know,last year my department did a survey and they found out that 80 percent of all psychology majors were employed. That's why they came up with the program.
#Person1#: The only thing is: doesn't it seem impersonal though? I mean, I miss having class discussions and hearing what other people thinks.
#Person2#: Well, I guess that's why phone contact's important. Any way, it's an experiment. Maybe I'll end up hating it.
#Person1#: Maybe. But I'll be curious to see how it works up. | Lynn tells #Person1# that she has signed up for a distance-learning course for psychology majors. Lynn says the course is experimental, in which Lynn will watch television lessons, make phone contact with the professor and other students, and then they'll meet on campus. #Person1# thinks it's non-traditional but makes sense because 80 percent of all psychology majors are employed. |
train_5018 | #Person1#: Dad, I need a few supplies for school, and I was wondering if ....
#Person2#: Yeah. There are a couple of pencils and an eraser in the kitchen drawer, I think.
#Person1#: Dad, I'm in eight grade now, and I need REAL supplies for my demanding classes.
#Person2#: Oh, so you need a ruler too?
#Person1#: Dad, I need some high-tech tech stuff like a calculator, a Palm Pilot, and a laptop computer.
#Person2#: Uh. I didn't have any of that when I was in middle school, and I did just fine.
#Person1#: Yeah, and they weren't any cars either, WERE there. [Hey] And things are just more progressive now.
#Person2#: Well, we can rule out the hand pilot [Palm Pilot, Dad]. Whatever, AND the computer ... unless mom lets you sell the car. And as for the adding machine [Calculator]. Yeah, I think mine from college is kicking around here somewhere.
#Person1#: Dad, I need a calculator for geometry, and I have heard you can download free software from the Internet.
#Person2#: Great. My daughter will be playing video games in geometry class.
#Person1#: Dad.
#Person2#: Okay. How much is this thing going to cost me?
#Person1#: Well, I saw it at the store for only $99, WITH a $10 mail-in rebate, or you could buy it online.
#Person2#: Oh. Do they throw in a few aspirin so your father can recover from sticker shock?
#Person1#: Dad. Please!!!. Everyone has one [I've heard that before.] and you always say you want me to excel in school, and I'll chip in $10 of my own, and I'll even clean up my room [Hey!!].
#Person2#: Hmmm, 100 bucks. Well, you'll be supporting me in my old age, so, I guess so. When do you need it?
#Person1#: Now, right now. [Now!] Mom's already waiting in the car for us. [Huh?] She said she would buy me an ice cream if I could talk you into to buying it for me today. | #Person1# asks her dad to buy her some high-tech supplies, such as a calculator, a Palm Pilot, and a laptop computer. #Person2# rules out the former two and thinks his old calculator is somewhere in the house. #Person1# says the calculator is for geometry class and it costs $109. #Person2# gives #Person1# 100 bucks. |
train_5019 | #Person1#: Now, Jimmy, did you get a good view of the accident?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. I was standing outside the bank building and I saw it all quite clearly.
#Person1#: Do you know what time it was?
#Person2#: Yes. I checked my watch. It was 2:45 exactly.
#Person1#: Good. Now, how fast was the truck moving?
#Person2#: Well, quite slowly-about 10 miles an hour. It was coming up York Road. I suppose the truck driver knew the lights were going to change. But they were still red when he went over them.
#Person1#: I see. What about the car? Was it also driving slowly?
#Person2#: It was coming along Union Street about 30 miles per hour. It was a blue Ford. The driver stopped his car when he saw the truck crossing the street.
#Person1#: Did you see what colour his traffic light was?
#Person2#: Yes, it changed to yellow just before he crossed it. | Jimmy tells #Person1# the truck went slowly up York Road and the driver ran the red light. The car went 30 miles an hour and the light changed to yellow just before it crossed it. |
train_5020 | #Person1#: Which countries have you been to?
#Person2#: I've been to most of the countries in Europe, several countries in Asia - China, Japan, Korea, and Thailand - and to the United States and Canada.
#Person1#: I thought you had been to Australia too.
#Person2#: No, but I'm planning on visiting Australia and New Zealand soon. Which is the most beautiful country you've been to?
#Person1#: I think I'd say Norway.
#Person2#: Isn't it really cold there?
#Person1#: Well, the north of Norway is almost always cold, but farther south, it can be fairly warm in summer. It's a wet country, so there's snow almost everywhere in winter. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the countries they have been to. #Person1# thinks the most beautiful country he has ever been to is Norway. |
train_5021 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, madam. I'm doing some market research and I'm hoping you might have a few minutes to answer some questions.
#Person2#: Okay, sure.
#Person1#: Great, thank you very much. First of all, do you own a personal computer?
#Person2#: Of course! Doesn't everyone?
#Person1#: How long have you owned it?
#Person2#: I bought this particular computer last year. But I got my first PC in 1995.
#Person1#: I see. And what do you primarily use your computer for?
#Person2#: Well, I use it to send e-mails a lot, and... um, I have a teach-yourself French program. And I shop online pretty often.
#Person1#: Mmm. Any other uses?
#Person2#: Keeping track of my bank account, and there are a couple of computer games I enjoy.
#Person1#: Now you've mentioned e-mail and online shopping. Do you use the Internet for any other purposes?
#Person2#: Not really. I haven't got around to explore it too much.
#Person1#: Okay, thanks. Sorry to have given you so much trouble. Thanks again. | #Person1# is doing some market research. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# has a personal computer and use the Internet to send emails and shop online. |
train_5022 | #Person1#: Hi, Jenny. What did you do today?
#Person2#: Hi, Mark! I've just got back from the Art Gallery. They had a wonderful art exhibition today. You shouldn't have stayed home and worked on that paper. I think you would have been inspired by some of the paintings.
#Person1#: Oh, Idon't know. I don't really care for modern art.
#Person2#: I think you should think ofmodern art like food. You need to taste things to see if you like them. You know, some of the pieces at the exhibition were even for sale. The last one was on sale for $9,000.
#Person1#: $9,000? Well, I may go and visit the exhibition tomorrow, but I'm not going tobuy anything.
#Person2#: OK, let me know how it goes, won't you? And you might give Tom a call. He wanted to go with me today but his aunt was intown so he couldn't. He really wants to go.
#Person1#: OK, I will. | Jenny tells Mark that she has been to the Art Gallery. Jenny persuades Mark to visit the exhibition and asks him to call Tom. |
train_5023 | #Person1#: What are you doing, Mary?
#Person2#: I am cooking the dinner, John.
#Person1#: Oh. Look! The Capital Building caught on a big fire today.
#Person2#: What? How about the people in the building?
#Person1#: More than 220 people were killed and the building was destroyed.
#Person2#: It must have taken the fire fighters a long time to put it out.
#Person1#: Yes, they spent about five hours putting it out. Hm, what a strange smell!
#Person2#: Oh, I forgot the food cooking on the fire!
#Person1#: Be quick! Turn the gas off. You should be careful next rime, otherwise you'd have our house on fire! | Mary is cooking while John tells her that the Capital Building caught on a big fire. Mary forgets the food cooking on the fire. |
train_5024 | #Person1#: Is this your umbrella, Miss?
#Person2#: Oh yes, it is. Thank you. I was looking for it just now.
#Person1#: You look a bit familiar to me. I wonder if we have met somewhere before?
#Person2#: Have we?
#Person1#: May I ask where you live?
#Person2#: Just two blocks away, in that tall building.
#Person1#: That's it. I live there too. I am on the 8th floor.
#Person2#: It's a small world. We live on the same floor.
#Person1#: I'm Adam Smith. May I know your name?
#Person2#: I'm glad to know you. Mr. Smith. I'm Lily Brown. | Adam Smith gives Lily Brown her umbrella. They discover that they live on the same floor of the same building. They introduce themselves. |
train_5025 | #Person1#: You must be feeling terrible for Mary.
#Person2#: Yes, she's been like this for two weeks.
#Person1#: I'm worried that she can't catch up with her class.
#Person2#: So am I. The doctor says she'll get over in a month. | #Person1# and #Person2# are both worried about Mary. |
train_5026 | #Person1#: What's the date today?
#Person2#: December the fifteenth. The day after tomorrow is little Tom's birthday.
#Person1#: Right . What present should we give him this time? By the way, how old is he?
#Person2#: Thirteen today and tomorrow. Fourteen the day after tomorrow.
#Person1#: How time flies! He's a big boy now.
#Person2#: And don't forget Mary, Tom's twin sister. It's her birthday, too.
#Person1#: OK. Let's invite all their little friends to come and celebrate. | The day after tomorrow is Tom and Mary's birthday. #Person1# and #Person2# will invite all their little friends to come and celebrate. |
train_5027 | #Person1#: How can I lose weight, doctor? I seem to get fatter even when I just look at food?
#Person2#: Well, Jim. It is a combination of how much you eat, the type of food you eat, and when you eat your meals.
#Person1#: I never eat breakfast though.
#Person2#: That's a big mistake, you should always have a good breakfast. You will not run your car without fuel, and as well you won't expect your body to work without food.
#Person1#: I never thought about it that way.
#Person2#: I bet you eat a large evening meal, then sit and watch TV or read a book. Then instead of burning off your energy, your body stores it as fat.
#Person1#: Oh doctor, I feel so foolish.
#Person2#: Well control is really using common sense when you plan your eating habits.
#Person1#: I know doctor, thank you so much. | Jim asks the doctor how to lose weight. The doctor tells Jim to have a good breakfast and use common sense when planning eating habits. |
train_5028 | #Person1#: Now let's begin the class. Who is on duty today?
#Person2#: I am, sir.
#Person1#: Please come to the front to have five minutes' free talk in English. Very well! Whose turn is it to have a free talk?
#Person2#: It's me, sir. But I am sorry I have forgotten to prepare for it.
#Person1#: Well. Don't forget to perform your duty next time, ok? Now, let's start our lesson. | It's #Person2#'s turn to give a free talk but #Person2# forgets. The teacher asks #Person2# to do it next time. |
train_5029 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Do you have this in blue?
#Person2#: Yes, we do. That one comes in green blue and red.
#Person1#: And sorry. I can't find the price. How much is it?
#Person2#: Oh, that's 39 dollars and 95 cents. It's on the sale at the moment.
#Person1#: OK. Do you have it in extra small?
#Person2#: I'll just go and check for you. | #Person1# is buying clothes and asks #Person2# for help. |
train_5030 | #Person1#: Bob, why don't we go out to lunch today and visit some friends?
#Person2#: I'll miss today's football game. I can't miss it.
#Person1#: Honestly, Bob, don't you ever get tired of football games?
#Person2#: This will be one of the best games of the year. Why don't you watch it with me? You might like it.
#Person1#: I have better things to do with my Sunday afternoons. Besides it's too rough for me. | #Person1# wants to go out to lunch and visit some friends with Bob. But Bob wants to watch a football game. |
train_5031 | #Person1#: Well, hello, please come in and sit down. Your name is Mary North, I see.
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: So why don't you tell me about yourself?
#Person2#: Uh well, certainly, I come from Japan, but now I live here in London. I received a degree in business English at the university of Chicago in America, and I organized many activities at university. These are all in my application.
#Person1#: Well, how about your office skills? Can you type fast?
#Person2#: I can type. But not very fast.
#Person1#: Can you do word processing and financial reports?
#Person2#: Now I can't. But I'd like to learn about computers.
#Person1#: What about languages?
#Person2#: Well, I speak Japanese. My French is good, and I can speak English very well.
#Person1#: Oh yes, I think will send you a letter next week. | Mary North comes to #Person1# to apply for a job. She tells #Person1# she has a business English degree. She can type and speak Japanese, French and English. She's willing to learn about computers. |
train_5032 | #Person1#: So you're the first woman they hired.
#Person2#: Yes, there are 10 men, 10 car salesman and me.
#Person1#: And how are you doing?
#Person2#: This week I sold 3 cars. I was the Top salesperson.
#Person1#: How did you do it? Did you do anything special?
#Person2#: No, not really. It helps that I'm a woman. There are a lot of women looking at cars and buying cars by themselves. They feel more comfortable talking to a woman and you know, I like talking.
#Person1#: How were the other salesman?
#Person2#: They're very friendly. | #Person2# is the first saleswoman that her workplace hired. She tells #Person1# she was the Top salesperson and being a woman helps. |
train_5033 | #Person1#: Hi Linda, I hear there's going to be a table tennis match in the Sports Center this evening.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: Yes, it's true. The Chinese team will play the national team from Singapore.
#Person2#: That's great. Is it a match between the Mens team or the women's team?
#Person1#: Both teams are made up of excellent players, it short to be an exciting game. By the way have you got any tickets?
#Person2#: Not yet, but I hear it is difficult to get a ticket.
#Person1#: Don't worry. I'll try my best to get one for you this afternoon.
#Person2#: Thank you for your help.
#Person1#: I'll call you if I get the tickets. | #Person1# tells Linda there is a table tennis match at the Sports Center this evening. #Person1# will call Linda if there are tickets. |
train_5034 | #Person1#: How would you describe your job Sam?
#Person2#: I'm a museum builder. I manage a team of people called museum educators. All of them hold graduate degrees in museum education, museum studies or public history, and all have worked in other museums or historic houses before joining my team.
#Person1#: What do museum educators do?
#Person2#: We help people learn, no matter what their age. We build programs around exhibitions or themes, objects and stories about people's lives. We work with many different audiences, students, families, teens, educators and other professionals and hobbyists.
#Person1#: Do you have volunteers to help with your work?
#Person2#: Yes, we have a lot of volunteers giving tours.
#Person1#: What else are you in your team doing?
#Person2#: We are also creating 2 mobile apps, print in online books and information and activities for our website and social media sites.
#Person1#: Do you love your work?
#Person2#: That goes without saying. Working in a museum was always my dream as a child. | #Person2# is a museum builder and manages a team of museum educators. #Person2# tells #Person1# they help people learn and have created 2 mobile apps. |
train_5035 | #Person1#: In Britain, we are often told that people are leaving the big cities to live in the countryside, but is this the same worldwide?
#Person2#: Not at all. If you look at the biggest cities in one thousand nine hundred and fifty, 7 out of the top 10 were in the developed countries. But by the year two thousand, the developing countries will have 8 out of top 10. New York, which in one thousand nine hundred and fifty, was number one with a population of around 12,000,000 will only be the sixth the largest city in the world, but with an extra 2 million.
#Person1#: And London?
#Person2#: London, which was number 2, won't even be in the top ten, its population in one thousand nine hundred and fifty, by the way, was about 10,000,000.
#Person1#: And why is this happening? Why are people moving to the big cities from the country in the developing countries?
#Person2#: The reasons are various, but many are moving to look for work and the problems caused by this are enormous. It said the 26,000,000 people will be living in Mexico City by the year two thousand, with Sao Paulo in Brazil, not far behind.
#Person1#: It's hard to believe.
#Person2#: I know. Well, just imagine the difficulties this is going to cause in terms of health, transport, an education. | #Person1# says #Person1# is told that people in developed countries tend to leave big cities. But #Person2# tells #Person1# that in developing countries, people still move to big cities from the countryside for various reasons. This also causes many difficulties. |
train_5036 | #Person1#: I'm really looking forward to going camping this summer, Jason. When I get into the forest, I feel like I can finally relax. It's better than any beach.
#Person2#: Me too, Sarah. I can't wait to sit by a fire and sleep in the forest under the stars. The one thing I find stressful, however, is the packing.
#Person1#: Why is that?
#Person2#: We have to bring sleeping bags, clothes, food, water, games and so much more, but we don't have enough room in our car for extra stuff. It's really frustrating.
#Person1#: That's why I want a car with far more enough space like Marie Antonis. They store all their camping things inside.
#Person2#: Yeah, sounds like we have to save up money for a new car. | Sarah tells Jason that she is looking forward to going camping this summer. But Jason feels stressed about packing because their car is too small. |
train_5037 | #Person1#: Millie, tomorrow is your mom's fiftieth birthday. Do you know that?
#Person2#: Of course. What should we do for it?
#Person1#: First of all, a birthday present. What about buying her a beautiful skirt?
#Person2#: That's a good idea. It'll make her look younger. And a big birthday cake, too.
#Person1#: Right? Should we have a special dinner?
#Person2#: How about a Chinese dinner?
#Person1#: Fine. Where shall we have it?
#Person2#: We can have it at home. I have learned to cook a few dishes from a Chinese friend. I'm sure mom will like them.
#Person1#: All right. Are you going to the grocery store to buy some food as well?
#Person2#: Yeah. Why don't we go together, dad?
#Person1#: I'd love to. When?
#Person2#: How about this afternoon?
#Person1#: OK. | Dad and Millie are talking about preparing for mom's fiftieth birthday. They are going to buy some food this afternoon. |
train_5038 | #Person1#: Hey! I just bought one of those new Japanese cell phones! It's loaded with extras.
#Person2#: What does it do?
#Person1#: It's got a built-in video camera so you can see the person you're talking to.It also takes stills and I can use the E-mail mode to send digital pictures straight to my friend's phone!
#Person2#: Wow! What else does it do?
#Person1#: I can plug it into a folding keyboard to type in message mode. l can even surf the net.
#Person2#: Cool! Anything else?
#Person1#: Yes.With the 600 - second digital memory, l can record my voice and send it using voice message mode.
#Person2#: Wow!
#Person1#: You'll love this! I can use a stylus to draw a map on the touch screen and then use the fax mode to send it to another phone. | #Person1# introduces #Person1#'s new Japanese cell phone to #Person2#. It has a built-in video camera, 600-second digital memory, voice message mode, fax mode, etc. |
train_5039 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I ' Ve been waiting my main dish for quite a time.
#Person2#: Yes sir, just a minute, please. I ' ll check with the kitchen. Thank you for waiting. It takes another 10 to 15 minutes, I ' m afraid.
#Person1#: I have an appointment in half an hour.
#Person2#: I see.
#Person1#: Do you have anything else I can have instead?
#Person2#: Well sir, yes. How about this stew? We can serve you at once.
#Person1#: I ' ll take this stew then. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the main dish needs some more time. #Person1# changes it to the stew. |
train_5040 | #Person1#: Where are you going?
#Person2#: I'm going to buy a CD.
#Person1#: Why not listen to music online?
#Person2#: Then I will have to pay quite a lot to listen to music on line, isn't it?
#Person1#: You can audition music on line, and you can audition it off line after downloading it, so you needn't pay for it.
#Person2#: I have downloaded one, but it still can't be listened.
#Person1#: In order to listen to music, you must have the necessary software.
#Person2#: Can you recommend some to me?
#Person1#: Certainly. Realplayer is a good.
#Person2#: Can I download it?
#Person1#: Yes, but you need install it after downloading so that you can use it.
#Person2#: I'll try it tonight. | #Person2#'ll buy a CD but #Person1# suggests listening to music online. #Person1# recommends a music software, Realplayer, to #Person2#. |
train_5041 | #Person1#: May I help you with something?
#Person2#: I would like to return some books.
#Person1#: I ' ll take them.
#Person2#: Here you go.
#Person1#: These books were due two weeks ago.
#Person2#: Yeah. I totally forgot they were due.
#Person1#: You will need to pay late fees on these books.
#Person2#: How much are the late fees?
#Person1#: The fee is 25 cents every day.
#Person2#: I have to pay 25 cents a day?
#Person1#: And that ' s for each book that is late.
#Person2#: That shouldn ' t be a problem. | #Person1# says #Person2#'s books were due and #Person2# needs to pay 25 cents every day for each book. |
train_5042 | #Person1#: Do you see that small white car over there? It's Tom's new car.
#Person2#: Oh, my God. It's beautiful. But it looks expensive.
#Person1#: It is very expensive. Tom's father paid for it.
#Person2#: I want to have a car like that. But I am not rich. And I don't have a rich daddy.
#Person1#: They are By new models now, they are not very expensive. Maybe you should look for one. | #Person1# says Tom's new car is expensive. #Person2# likes it but can't afford it. |
train_5043 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I booked a room here.
#Person1#: Your name, please?
#Person2#: Brown, Jason Brown.
#Person1#: Wait for a minute, Mr. Brown, a single room with bath from today to the fifteenth.
#Person2#: That's right
#Person1#: Would you like to register now?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Could you fill out this registration form, please?
#Person2#: OK. Is this all right?
#Person1#: Yes. Thank you. May I see your passport, please?
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Thank you. Will you be paying in cash or by credit card?
#Person2#: In cash.
#Person1#: Your room number is 210. The bellboy will show you the way there. I hope you enjoy your stay.
#Person2#: Thanks. | #Person1# helps Jason Brown register for the room. Brown fills out the form, shows his passport, and pays in cash. |
train_5044 | #Person1#: I am calling to say thank you for the interview yesterday.
#Person2#: You are welcome. I am very impressed by your capability.
#Person1#: Is there anything I should do?
#Person2#: No, nothing. It's thoughtful of you to call me again.
#Person1#: Thank you. Please call me at any time if you have any questions.
#Person2#: OK, I will. | #Person1# calls #Person2# to thank #Person2# for the interview yesterday. |
train_5045 | #Person1#: Hello. Good morning, Stately Restaurant. May I help you?
#Person2#: I would like to book a table for seven thirty o'clock, please.
#Person1#: Fine, sir. For how many people, please?
#Person2#: For four people. We'd like a quiet table with a fine view of the river.
#Person1#: OK. What name, please?
#Person2#: This is Peter Kaufman.
#Person1#: Can you spell that, please?
#Person2#: Peter Kaufman, P-E-T-E-R, Peter, K-A-U-F-M-A-N, Kaufman.
#Person1#: Oh, thanks, Mr. Kaufman. We look forward to your visit.
#Person2#: Bye-bye. | #Person1# helps Peter Kaufman book a quiet table with the river view for 4 people for 19:30. |
train_5046 | #Person1#: do you mind if I sit here?
#Person2#: no, of course not. Go ahead.
#Person1#: don't I know you?
#Person2#: yes, now that you mention it, I think we had a chemistry class together in high school.
#Person1#: you're right! How are you? It's been a long time!
#Person2#: What did you do after high school?
#Person1#: I went straight to university afterwards. What about you?
#Person2#: I took a year off to go travelling.
#Person1#: that sounds exciting. Where did you go?
#Person2#: I went all over the world. It was the best year of my life. Where did you go to school?
#Person1#: I went to a small school in Connecticut. It has a very good reputation for its languages department.
#Person2#: Oh, did you study a foreign language?
#Person1#: yes, I got a grant to study Chinese.
#Person2#: that's a very difficult language to learn, isn't it?
#Person1#: it is, but it's very rewarding.
#Person2#: so you can speak Chinese?
#Person1#: I can, but not as well as I'd like to. I'll be studying Chinese until the day I die!
#Person2#: I think most languages take a lifetime to learn well. | #Person2# took a year off to travel around the world after high school, while #Person1# went straight to university to learn Chinese. #Person2# thinks Chinese is difficult and #Person1#'ll spend the whole life learning it. |
train_5047 | #Person1#: I am certain I am going to fail my English test.
#Person2#: Why are you so pessimistic?
#Person1#: Because it's impossible to improve listening level within a week.
#Person2#: Only for this reason?
#Person1#: Yes, I think my vocabulary and reading comprehension are not very bad.
#Person2#: Don't worry about it. Practice makes perfect. I will lend you some listening materials, so that you can practise more before the exam. I believe you can pass the exam with good preparation.
#Person1#: Oh, thank you. That's very nice of you. | #Person1# thinks #Person1#'ll fail the English test because #Person1# can't improve listening fast. #Person2# will lend #Person1# materials. |
train_5048 | #Person1#: Hey Jack. What's going on?
#Person2#: Hey Matt. I'm going to ask Martha to marry me?
#Person1#: Really? When did you decide this?
#Person2#: I always knew she was the one, but I decided to pop the big question about 2 weeks ago. I'm just debating on how to do it.
#Person1#: That's exciting, man.
#Person2#: So how did you propose?
#Person1#: You shouldn't use my example. It wasn't special. I kind of wish I made it more special but it's too late now.
#Person2#: What do you think I should do?
#Person1#: There are a lot of options. You can surprise her over dinner, or ask her in a public area, or if you have the balls, ask her father in front of her.
#Person2#: I never thought about that.
#Person1#: Thought about what?
#Person2#: Asking her father in front of her. How do you think she will react?
#Person1#: I don't know. You should know how she's going to react. She is your girlfriend.
#Person2#: I think that's the idea I was looking for. Thanks, man.
#Person1#: Don't mention it. Good luck. You're going to need it. | Jack is about to propose to Martha. Matt says that his proposing example wasn't special but he suggests lots of options. Jack thinks asking her father in front of her is good. |
train_5049 | #Person1#: Hi, Steven! What do you like to do during the weekend?
#Person2#: I love swimming and cycling. On Saturday morning I usually ride my bike around the city or the country road for almost two hours.
#Person1#: That's great! I think they do you a lot of good.
#Person2#: Sure, they do.
#Person1#: But why do you choose cycling at first?
#Person2#: Because it is convenient and good for environmental protection.
#Person1#: You are really a good citizen.
#Person2#: That's what I can do. | Steven tells #Person1# he goes cycling every Saturday. Steven chose cycling because it's convenient and environment-friendly. |
train_5050 | #Person1#: Hey Jack. How's it going?
#Person2#: I'm falling in love.
#Person1#: What! With who?
#Person2#: That girl in my econ class. She is so hot.
#Person1#: Did you guys go on a date already?
#Person2#: No. I didn't even talk to her yet. But I think I'm in love.
#Person1#: Does she have a boyfriend?
#Person2#: I don't think so. I've been following her around campus and I haven't seen another guy.
#Person1#: Dude, you're a stalker man. Just ask her on a date.
#Person2#: I plan on running into her in the cafeteria when she's alone. I think I'll ask her then.
#Person1#: So why do you think you're in love?
#Person2#: She's the only thing I can think of all day long.
#Person1#: That's called blind love. Well, I gotta run. Tell me how it goes next week.
#Person2#: Aright. I'll talk to you later. | Jack's falling in love with a girl and he's been following her but never talk to her. #Person1# thinks the love is blind love and suggests he ask her on a date. |
train_5051 | #Person1#: How do you like other films starring Charlie Chaplin?
#Person2#: Well, I like others very much, but I really don't think much of this one.
#Person1#: You don't like the performance, do you?
#Person2#: Yes, but I don't like the story. | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss films starring Charlie Chaplin. |
train_5052 | #Person1#: How do you feel about wearing name logos or slogans on your clothing?
#Person2#: I've never really thought about it before. I guess it doesn't bother me.
#Person1#: Do you think advertising has an influence on the choices you make when you're shopping?
#Person2#: I guess so. I usually buy name-brand clothing, shoes, and electronic goods. How about you?
#Person1#: I actually try to avoid name-brand items. I can't stand it when big companies advertise their products all over the place!
#Person2#: I know that advertisers are experts at persuading people to spend their money, I think brilliant items are usually higher quality than ~ grounds.
#Person1#: I think is sensible to buy products that is high quality than others when you want to buy something that's going to last a long time, but I don't think it always makes sense.
#Person2#: Do you have a brand preference for anything?
#Person1#: I do for shower items like shower gel and shampoo, but I don't for higher-end items.
#Person2#: What do you think about the ' impossible is nothing ' billboard on the high street?
#Person1#: It's just a slogan for a famous company ; there's nothing really special about it.
#Person2#: I think it's a brilliant advert! It really grabs my attention!
#Person1#: To each their own! | #Person2# usually buys name-brand clothes, while #Person1# doesn't because #Person1# finds big companies' advertisement is annoying. #Person1# thinks the slogan 'impossible is nothing' is not special but #Person2# loves it. |
train_5053 | #Person1#: What's your favourite ball sport?
#Person2#: I like basketball. I really enjoy watching the NBA games on TV.
#Person1#: Who's your favourite player?
#Person2#: I don't really have one but I support Huston.
#Person1#: Do they have a good team?
#Person2#: I think they do, but I'm biased. They have a good manager and a great coach.
#Person1#: I can't keep up with the game. The players play so quickly that I can hardly see what they are doing.
#Person2#: I have the same problem. The players are really very skilful. I wish I could play that well.
#Person1#: You play for an amateur team, don't you?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. We're doing pretty well this season. We'Ve won most of our games, but we're not top of the league table.
#Person1#: How many more games are there this season?
#Person2#: We'Ve got four more games. I hope we can win all of them. | #Person2# likes basketball and enjoys watching NBA games. #Person2# supports Huston. #Person1# can't keep up with the game because players play so fast. #Person2# plays for an amateur team. |
train_5054 | #Person1#: Management is going through a big turnover these days. With Bill's retirement, and department realignment, we have lost about 1/3 of our managerial staff. They've been dropping like flies. . .
#Person2#: Isn't that a good thing? Having fewer bosses means having less stress, don't you think?
#Person1#: Actually, I don't think so. Supervisors are really important to make sure everything goes smoothly in the workplace. They are necessary for divvying up work and disciplining employees. If there is no one to keep an eye on us, no one would get any work done. You know what they say, when the cat's away, the mice play.
#Person2#: You're right, we do need leadership. But what we don't need is too many people to lead us. You know what they say about too many chiefs and not enough Indians. . .
#Person1#: Alright. . . I get your point. | #Person2# thinks fewer bosses mean less stress but #Person1# thinks supervisors are important to discipline employees. #Person2# thinks leadership is important but they don't need too many leaders. |
train_5055 | #Person1#: Every year, the South has the floods. It is an act of God.
#Person2#: Do you really think so?
#Person1#: Yeah, you have some other ideas?
#Person2#: I think, in some way it is an act of God, but in another way, it just is caused by us.
#Person1#: For example?
#Person2#: We didn't pay attention to the environment, cut down trees and polluted the air.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. Fortunately government has taken some action to prevent such things. | #Person1# thinks the floods are an act of God, but #Person2# thinks it's caused by humans. |
train_5056 | #Person1#: Hey Bob. Whatchy doing?
#Person2#: I'm at home painting.
#Person1#: I didn't know you paint. What type of painting is it?
#Person2#: I enjoy oil painting. I learned it in one of my extra classes in college.
#Person1#: That sounds so interesting. I wish I learned a hobby.
#Person2#: Hobbies are never too late to learn. They offer a variety of classes at the local community college. You should look into it.
#Person1#: I think I will. Thanks for the info. | Bob likes oil painting. #Person1# wishes #Person1# learned a hobby. Bob recommends the local community college. |
train_5057 | #Person1#: I'm thinking about redecorating my bedroom. I bought this magazine in order to get some ideas. What do you think of this?
#Person2#: That looks good. The room in the picture is bigger than your bedroom, so you wouldn't be able to have all that furniture in your room.
#Person1#: I'd like to have the bed and the wardrobe.
#Person2#: You would fit both of them in your bedroom. Perhaps you could also get the dressing table. I think that one would look good in your bedroom.
#Person1#: Yes, it would. It's very expensive though.
#Person2#: Everything in this magazine seems expensive. You could probably find something similar in a discount store.
#Person1#: Yes. I'm sure I could find something similar at one. I'd also like to get a new carpet for my bedroom.
#Person2#: You can get cheap carpets easily. Another idea is to buy a rug. That would cover a lot of the carpet and you wouldn't have to replace the carpet. It would save you a lot of work.
#Person1#: That's a good idea. I'm really looking forward to redoing my bedroom. | #Person1#'ll redecorate #Person1#'s bedroom so #Person1# bought a magazine for references. #Person2# thinks everything in the magazine is expensive so #Person1# can buy something similar in discount stores. #Person1# wants a carpet but #Person2# recommends a rug. |
train_5058 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Could you tell me where the post office is?
#Person2#: Sure. If you get on this road and turn left at the second intersection, you'll see it on your right-hand side.
#Person1#: Thank you so much for your assistance!
#Person2#: You are welcome. | #Person2# shows #Person1# the way to the post office. |
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