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train_5059 | #Person1#: Some people are always closing their handsets, so it's difficult to inform them.
#Person2#: Why not send them short messages?
#Person1#: Can short messages reach them?
#Person2#: Short messages will be kept in the short messages center. Once they open the handsets they will receive them, which is better than you can't find them.
#Person1#: Why haven't I thought of this skill?
#Person2#: I use short messages quite a lot. If it's not too complicated I will send a short message, which can save much phone charge.
#Person1#: I am informed that many people used short messages to pay a New Year call, and only on the Spring Festival it amounted to 1 billion this year, didn't it?
#Person2#: I almost can't live without messages, from which I learn about weather forecasts and stock quotations. | #Person1# thinks it's difficult to reach people who close handsets. #Person2# suggests sending short messages. When people open the handsets, they'll receive them. |
train_5060 | #Person1#: What's the special today?
#Person2#: 'All-you-can-eat'dinner special.
#Person1#: I don't like to.
#Person2#: Do you care for seafood?
#Person1#: Yes, I'm very fond of seafood.
#Person2#: Which seafood do you prefer?
#Person1#: I'd like to have red cooked sea cucumber.
#Person2#: Is there anything else you would like to have?
#Person1#: Bring me an assorted cold dish, please.
#Person2#: Would you care for beverage?
#Person1#: No, thanks. I'm fine.
#Person2#: What would you like to drink?
#Person1#: A bottle of champagne. | #Person1# orders red cooked sea cucumber, assorted cold dish, and champagne from #Person2#. |
train_5061 | #Person1#: I am sorry to tell you that you failed in the job interview in our company.
#Person2#: It is tough to accept it, I mean. But can you tell me why?
#Person1#: It is hard to tell. Maybe it is because you're not resourceful enough to be a manager.
#Person2#: I get it, and thank you for your honesty. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2# failed in the interview because #Person2#'s not resourceful enough. |
train_5062 | #Person1#: Good moming. sir. Here is your breakfast.
#Person2#: Thank you. Just put it on the table.
#Person1#: Is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: En, would you please give me some bread please? I am hungry now.
#Person1#: OK. I will get you some right now. | #Person1# serves #Person2# breakfast and will bring #Person2# bread. |
train_5063 | #Person1#: What's the matter, sir? You look pale.
#Person2#: I feel dizzy and weak. And I'm having this pain in my ear. I think I am sick.
#Person1#: Are you often traveling by plane?
#Person2#: No, this is the second time.
#Person1#: That's right. It's normal if you don't often take the plane. Just relax a little bit.
#Person2#: Why this happens to me when I am on the plane? I feel bad.
#Person1#: Don't worry, sir. It's just because of the lower pressure.
#Person2#: What should I do about it?
#Person1#: You may feel much better if you chew some gum or peanuts.
#Person2#: OK, thanks. Does it work really? I'll give a try.
#Person1#: Are you feeling better now? Do you need some pills?
#Person2#: Much better. Thank you. I just feel tired but I can't fall asleep.
#Person1#: So, you'd better wear this eyeshade and you will sleep well.
#Person2#: I am not used to wearing that. Thanks.
#Person1#: If you try to adapt yourself to your destination's local time, you'll feel more comfortable. So please try to sleep, and have meals according to Los Angeles's time.
#Person2#: Thank you so much.
#Person1#: You are welcome. Please press the button when you need any help. | #Person2# feels sick. #Person1# says it's because the lower pressure and suggests #Person2# chew some gum or peanuts. #Person2# can't sleep. #Person1# suggests wearing an eyeshade but #Person2# refuses. #Person2# advises #Person1# to adapt to the destination's local time. |
train_5064 | #Person1#: Hi, John, this is Mary, your tenant up in Lincoln Park.
#Person2#: Oh, hi, Mary, what can I do for you?
#Person1#: I was wondering when trash collection day was.
#Person2#: It's on Tuesdays and Fridays.
#Person1#: Great.
#Person2#: You could save a couple of dollars by taking it to the dump yourself, though.
#Person1#: Oh, o. k. Where's that?
#Person2#: It's at the corner of that street.
#Person1#: Thanks. Who do I call for trash collection?
#Person2#: Just leave the stuff by the curb. The company'll send a guy out next month to give you the bill.
#Person1#: All right. Thanks a lot.
#Person2#: No problem. | Mary asks John about the trash collection. John tells Mary the date, location, and bill about it. John also suggests an alternative way. |
train_5065 | #Person1#: OK, so now the last point on our agenda. Jill, let's go over the profit and loss statement.
#Person2#: Great. Well, the main issue here, as you can see is that our expenses are through the roof.
#Person1#: Let's see. . . These numbers are off the charts! What's going on here!
#Person2#: Well, um, sir, the company expenditures on entertainment and travel are out of control. Look at these bills for example. Just this month we'Ve paid over twenty thousand dollars for hotel charges!
#Person1#: OK, thank you. I'll look into it.
#Person2#: The list goes on and on. Here, this is a bill for five thousand dollars for spa treatments!
#Person1#: Thank you, that will be all. I'll take care of it.
#Person2#: Look at this one sir, eight thousand dollars were spent in one night at a place called ' Wild Things '? !
#Person1#: OK, I get it!! Thank you for your very thorough analysis! | #Person2# tells Jill their expenses are through the roof. They spend too much on entertainment and travel, such as hotel charges, spa treatments, and a place called 'Wild Things'. |
train_5066 | #Person1#: I have a resume here.
#Person2#: What's your name, please?
#Person1#: David, Chou.
#Person2#: Oh, yes Mr. Chou. We have been looking forward to this.
#Person1#: These are all my personal documents about my education and working experience you asked for. And I have to be off for an important meeting now. If you think I am right for the job, please keep me informed.
#Person2#: Ok, I will call you if you give me your name card.
#Person1#: I am sorry, but I don't have one with me right now.
#Person2#: In that case, just tell me your phone number.
#Person1#: It's 687 3452. | David Chou gives #Person2# his personal documents about education and work experience. Chou gives #Person2# his phone number for further notice. |
train_5067 | #Person1#: Have you a bus tour round the city?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. Do you want to join the day tour or the night tour?
#Person1#: Day tour. How much does that cost?
#Person2#: $ 20.
#Person1#: Is lunch included?
#Person2#: Of course. You will have the local specialties. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the bus day tour includes lunch and costs $20. |
train_5068 | #Person1#: The boss had an informal discussion with me this morning, I feel really down.
#Person2#: What's up?
#Person1#: Well, actually I failed to meet a deadline last week and I forgot to answer an e-mail for a VIP customer yesterday.
#Person2#: Anything that distracts you from work?
#Person1#: Yes, everything. I feel overwhelmed by the daily work. Sometimes, I just can't focus on what I am doing. What is worse, though I make plans for a whole week, I always have to make changes later on because other things come up. I can't manage my time well. I can't handle work well. I am afraid I was screw up more things.
#Person2#: Look, Lucy. Things are not so bad as you said. This is our company's busiest time in a year. You need to relax a little. Don't push yourself too hard, ok?
#Person1#: Well, I will try. | The boss talked to Lucy because she missed a deadline and forgot to reply to a VIP customer. Lucy feels overwhelmed and stressed. #Person2# comforts her and suggests her relax. |
train_5069 | #Person1#: Welcome, everyone. Welcome to Language International. My name is Ema Waston. And I am the center manager. I hope you will all have a wonderful stay here with us. This is Mr. Brone, our social organizer.
#Person2#: Thank you, Ema. Hello, everyone. I'm Jone Brone, And it's my job to make sure you have some fun while you are here. Now this afternoon we'll go together on the walking tour of the city. And then on Wednesday afternoon, we are off to the legal sports center where you can play volleyball or football, use the gym, or go swimming to keep yourselves fit. And on Friday afternoon, we have a film club. This week's film is Spider Man. On Saturday, we are going on a day trip to Oxford, leaving here at 8:30 in the morning. Please don't be late, or we'll go without you. And finally on Sunday, we are off to London, leaving at the same time. If there are any other things you'd like to do while you are here, just ask me. And I will see if I can help. | Ema Watson welcomes everyone and introduces John Brone. Brone tells everyone they'll have a walking tour this afternoon and they'll go to the sports center, film club, Oxford and London in the following days. |
train_5070 | #Person1#: What can I do for you, madam?
#Person2#: I've lost my shoulder bag.
#Person1#: Are you sure you have searched everywhere?
#Person2#: Yes, I can't find it anywhere.
#Person1#: Can you describe it to me?
#Person2#: Yes, it is brown and has a large button at the front.
#Person1#: What is it made of?
#Person2#: It's made of leather.
#Person1#: When did you last have it?
#Person2#: I had it with me before I played table tennis on the chair. But after I came back from the rest room, it was not there any longer.
#Person1#: What's in it?
#Person2#: My purse with about 200 Yuan, my keys, my cell phone and an address book.
#Person1#: Please leave me your name and telephone number so that we can inform you as soon as possible.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot. | #Person2# lost her shoulder bag. #Person2# left it on the chair but it was gone when she came back. #Person1#'ll help find it. |
train_5071 | #Person1#: My jewelry store needs a new website. The one I have now is so out of date. I bet I'm losing customers because of that.
#Person2#: I have been designing websites for three years. Just give me a week, and Fll create an amazing site that will impress both you and your customers. | #Person2#'ll design a amazing website for #Person1#'s jewelry store. |
train_5072 | #Person1#: I'd like to go to movies with you, Tim. But it'll be quite late after the movie. How are we coming back? The last bus back is at 9:30 p.m.
#Person2#: Don't worry. Auntie Lee is giving us a lift home after her class. | Tim says Auntie Lee will take #Person1# and Tim home after the movie. |
train_5073 | #Person1#: CFC Taxis.
#Person2#: Hello. I'd like to book a taxi, please.
#Person1#: Certainly. For what time?
#Person2#: Five o'clock tomorrow morning.
#Person1#: Where from, madam?
#Person2#: From Qilu Hotel.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. Where do you want to go?
#Person2#: To the railway station. How much will it cost?
#Person1#: About 20 dollars.
#Person2#: How long will it take to get there?
#Person1#: If the traffic is not too busy, it will take about 15 minutes. | #Person2# calls CFC Taxis to take her from Qilu Hotel to the railway station at 5:00 tomorrow. |
train_5074 | #Person1#: Are you looking forward to your trip to Canada, Susan?
#Person2#: I can't wait to see Canada, Jason, but I'm scared stiff of the journey. My husband insists on flying, but I want to sail. Planes make me nervous.
#Person1#: There's nothing to be frightened of. How many planes fly across the Atlantic every day?
#Person2#: I've no idea. Hundreds, I suppose.
#Person1#: And how often do you hear of a crash? Once or twice a year?
#Person2#: Yes, but aero-planes fly so high and fast that once is enough.
#Person1#: There are more road accidents per day than air deaths per year. Air transport is really safe compared with road transport.
#Person2#: I still prefer to go by sea. Ships may not travel fast but as least you can relax. I'd love a trip on a luxury liner like the Queen Elizabeth II.
#Person1#: It's fine if you're a good sailor, but have you ever traveled far in a rough sea?
#Person2#: No. I've only been in a boat once. I sailed down the River Thames on a sightseeing tour, but in any case I'd rather be sea - sick than dead. | Susan's husband insists on flying to Canada but Susan wants to sail. Jason thinks air transport is safer than road transport but Susan still prefers to sail even though she's only been in a boat once. |
train_5075 | #Person1#: Hello, Mr. Anderson. My name is Jenny Green, and I'm a secretary at Feiyu Food Company.
#Person2#: I don't think we have an appointment.
#Person1#: No, we don't. I'm very sorry to just show up like this.
#Person2#: Since you are already here, what can I do for you?
#Person1#: Well, I know that your supermarket was founded three years ago and business has been good for the past two years.
#Person2#: I'm quite busy, Miss Green. If you don't mind, please get straight to the point.
#Person1#: OK. You may have heard of products made by our company. We also have TV advertisements. We would like to work with you. If we cooperate, it'll certainly help your business.
#Person2#: I'm quite satisfied with the food company that serves us now. Its products are popular with customers.
#Person1#: Here. At least take a look at some of our products.
#Person2#: All right... These are pretty good indeed, but...
#Person1#: The price is very reasonable. And you don't even need to worry about a contract. if you are not satisfied, we will adjust the price.
#Person2#: Well, I know, but now I have an important meeting. Leave your card. I'll call you when necessary. | Jenny Green promotes her company's products to Mr. Anderson but Anderson's quite satisfied with the current food company. Jenny asks him to look at her products and he thinks they are good. Anderson will call her when necessary. |
train_5076 | #Person1#: I hear you mid Jacky are engaged at last.
#Person2#: Yes, we are.
#Person1#: When are you getting married?
#Person2#: In the autumn.
#Person1#: That's wonderful. Where's the wedding going to be?
#Person2#: We're not sure yet. Perhaps in San Diego.
#Person1#: Oh, yes. I remembered your parents live there. don't they?
#Person2#: Yes, that's right.
#Person1#: Where are you going to live? We're going to buy a flat or a small house somewhere in the South. | #Person1# hears #Person2# and Jacky are engaged. They are getting married in autumn and will move to the south. |
train_5077 | #Person1#: Hey. Hey. Hey, hey, hey!! What are you doing?
#Person2#: Uh, what does it look like I'm doing? I'm having your car towed away for parking illegally.
#Person1#: Officer. You can't do that. That's not fair.
#Person2#: What do you mean it's not fair? You parked your car in a no-parking area.
#Person1#: What? What do you mean?
#Person2#: Look, sir. There's a sign right there that says…
#Person1#: Where? Where?
#Person2#: ... right there! It says, Tow away zone. No parking between the hours of 7 a.m. through 6 p.m.
#Person1#: Oh, that one? Those tree branches are covering it.
#Person2#: Sorry, you're going to have to take that complaint up with the city. I'm just doing my job. I'm just here to uphold the law. Anyway, you can clearly see it once you get out of your car.
#Person1#: But, but ... my car was only here for five minutes.
#Person2#: Sorry. But it's my duty.
#Person1#: I had to just run into this building to ... to drop off some clothing at the homeless shelter. Just trying to help people in need.
#Person2#: Sir. The homeless shelter? It's six blocks down the road. Anyway, look, here's your ticket, and the address where you can pick up your car is found on the back.
#Person1#: What? A hundred and fifty dollars? That's outrageous. I mean, completely ludicrous.
#Person2#: Sorry. Don't park your car illegally!
#Person1#: So, you mean that you're going to have my car towed away. I'm standing right here. Look. How about two tickets for a lecture on the history of the English language tomorrow night at the library? Anything.
#Person2#: Sir. It's illegal to bribe an officer.
#Person1#: Wait, wait wait, or how 'bout some coupons for a free burger at that restaurant across the street.?
#Person2#: You've got to be kidding me.
#Person1#: Buy one and get the second one half price.
#Person2#: You know sir, you'd probably better leave now. Have a good day. | #Person2# is towing #Person1#'s car away for parking illegally. #Person1# explains that the tree branches covered the sign but #Person2# still gives him an expensive ticket. #Person1# offers #Person2# tickets for a lecture and coupons at the restaurant across the street but #Person2# says it's illegal to bribe an officer. |
train_5078 | #Person1#: Give me your hand. (takes Rose's hand) Close your eyes. Go on. (Rose closes her eyes) Step up. Now hold on to the rail. Keep your eyes closed; don't peek.
#Person2#: I'm not.
#Person1#: Step up onto the rail. Hold on. Keep your eyes closed. Trust me?
#Person2#: I trust you.
#Person1#: All right, open your eyes. (Rose opens her eyes. She stretches her arms, and Jack stands behind her, arms around her. )
#Person2#: I'm fling, Jack. (singing) Come, Josephine, in my flying machine. Up she goes, and up she goes. . . | Jack takes Rose's hands. Jack asks Rose to close her eyes and step up onto the rail. They play Titanic. |
train_5079 | #Person1#: What did her boss say to you?
#Person2#: He asked me to beef up in the work.
#Person1#: Yeah. You look so unhappy recently. What's the matter.
#Person2#: Nothing, thanks. I am just not in the mood these days. | #Person1# worries about #Person2# because #Person2# is not in the mood. |
train_5080 | #Person1#: Can I help you find something?
#Person2#: I would like to buy a new fridge.
#Person1#: Is there one in particular that you like?
#Person2#: I was looking at this Kenmore refrigerator.
#Person1#: Ah yes, that is a great refrigerator.
#Person2#: What's so great about it?
#Person1#: It's both affordable and it comes with all the appliances.
#Person2#: What appliances?
#Person1#: It comes with an ice maker, water dispenser, and there is a lot of room inside.
#Person2#: May I see the inside for myself?
#Person1#: Be my guest.
#Person2#: Wow! You're right! This refrigerator is great. I'll take it. | #Person1# wants to buy a Kenmore refrigerator. #Person2# promotes it to #Person1#. #Person1# likes it and will take it. |
train_5081 | #Person1#: Look, here is a very special business card from an illustrator. Every time I go through my book of business cards, I will notice it. It is an eye-catching one.
#Person2#: Wow, fantastic. I like the font and color for his name. It is creative yet personal.
#Person1#: Yes, it is a bold design. People will believe he can make an illustration as an impressive as a business card. It just stands out from those plain and standard ones used by government people or other big private and public organizations.
#Person2#: I agree. Business cards are great tools for promoting personal business. It won't take much time to design an amazing card, but it can make a big difference among the crowd. And you'll always notice it from your collection. For they have outspoken colors, own design and the sizes are not always according the mainstream business card. I wish to have one like this. But for sure our company has its own corporate design which all employees have to follow. | #Person1# shows #Person2# a special business card from an illustrator and #Person1# thinks it stands out. #Person2# agrees and thinks business cards are for promoting personal business so a special one can make a difference. |
train_5082 | #Person1#: May I take an order now?
#Person2#: Yes, I think ready to order. Elitherbeth , What would you like to have?
#Person3#: I haven't made my mind yet. You order first , Donald.
#Person2#: Alright. Fish with chicken soup and I want to steak medium raw. I have a big potato green beans and make a salad. All of the dessert later.
#Person1#: Yes, sir. And you Miss. What would you like to have?
#Person3#: I can't decide , I didn't see anything I really like.
#Person1#: There are over thirty dishes to select from. Miss.
#Person2#: There must be something you should like, Elitherbeth.
#Person3#: Well, I guess so. But the only seafood that I don't hate is oysters. and I don't care for chicken and I don't like fish. Do you any oysters
#Person1#: No , Miss. I'm afraid not. How about some other seafood. ?
#Person3#: Oysters are the only seafood I like. I dislike the rest.
#Person2#: I wish they would have something for you.
#Person1#: May I suggest tomato soup? Steak mushroom gravy, a curry and butter colifa for dessert , drop-very pie with ice-cream. | Donald orders chicken soup and steak but Elitherbeth can't decide. Elitherbeth doesn't like seafood, chicken, or fish. Elitherbeth only likes oysters but #Person1# doesn't have any. #Person1# suggests some food and dessert. |
train_5083 | #Person1#: Hello. This is Ken. May I speak to Andy?
#Person2#: I'm afraid Andy isn't in at the moment. He's gone to the supermarket. Could I take a message?
#Person1#: Great. Can you remind Andy that we're meeting tomorrow at 3:00 o'clock?
#Person2#: OK. Does he know where the meeting is?
#Person1#: Tell him we'll be meeting in the corner office downtown.
#Person2#: Yes, corner office downtown. Is there anything else?
#Person1#: I'll leave my telephone number just in case he doesn't have it.
#Person2#: OK, I'm ready.
#Person1#: My cell phone number is 4399087754.
#Person2#: That's 4398087754.
#Person1#: No, it's 4399087754.
#Person2#: OK, I'll make sure Andy sees this as soon as he comes back.
#Person1#: Thank you, goodbye.
#Person2#: Goodbye. | Ken calls but #Person2# says Andy's out. Ken asks #Person2# to tell Andy they'll meet in the corner office and Ken leaves his phone number. |
train_5084 | #Person1#: Hey Carol, what's new?
#Person2#: Not much, just catching up on a TV show I like to watch. Sometimes it's nice to come home after a long day at work and relax.
#Person1#: I know what you mean. In fact, I wouldn't mind some relaxation time myself.
#Person2#: You look like you had a long day, too. Did you just get home from work?
#Person1#: No, I just returned home from an overseas business trip. I spent the last 24 hours in airports, and on airplanes. Luckily, I have the next 2 days off, it's a rare opportunity.
#Person2#: So what are you going to do, since you finally have time to yourself?
#Person1#: When I can I like to go to the beach. I go for a swim, dry off and lay in the sun with a good book to read.
#Person2#: That sounds very peaceful, it's nice to be alone sometimes. Of course, there is nothing better than hanging out with your friends.
#Person1#: That's true, actually if you're not doing anything tomorrow. You could come out with me and my friends we're going to have lunch, and then go see a movie.
#Person2#: I would love to, I don't work tomorrow either.
#Person1#: Great, well, I'll let you watch your TV show and I'll go to my room to send some emails to my boss.
#Person2#: Don't be silly, you work too hard. Sit down and watch the show with me, relax.
#Person1#: I guess that's the best thing to do. | Carol is watching a TV show and #Person1# just comes back from an overseas business trip. #Person1#'ll have two days off. #Person1# invites Carol to join them for lunch and movie tomorrow and Carol invites #Person1# to watch the TV show together tonight. |
train_5085 | #Person1#: International Film Club.
#Person2#: Hello, I'd like some information about the club, please?
#Person1#: Certainly, first of all, you must be over 15. Is that OK?
#Person2#: Yes, that's fine. I'm 16, are you open on Sunday.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, we aren't. When we started we opened from Tuesday to Friday, but now we open from Monday to Saturday. We get more people now.
#Person2#: Oh, OK. What about times?
#Person1#: We open the doors at 7:30 and the film usually starts at 7:45. We close at 11:00 PM.
#Person2#: Is it expensive?
#Person1#: It costs $7. 50 to see each film or you can pay for a month, which is cheaper, $15. 00.
#Person2#: That sounds good. What do I need to do now?
#Person1#: Why don't you come along this week, ask for me? My name is John Smith, my workmate can give me a call if I'm not here.
#Person2#: Great, and where are you?
#Person1#: We're behind the local library building, it's next to the bus station, opposite a bank.
#Person2#: OK, that's fine, thanks. | John Smith tells #Person2# the International Film Club opens from Monday to Saturday and each film costs $7.5 per film or $15 for a month. John Smith invites #Person2# to come along. |
train_5086 | #Person1#: Mrs. Thompson once ditheist, Jason.
#Person2#: Why? We shouldn't be in trouble or anything? In fact we were super active during the entire class discussion this morning.
#Person1#: That's just it. I don't think it's a bad thing at all. I think she is going to ask us to run for class monitor.
#Person2#: Whoa! Really? That's a lot of responsibility.
#Person1#: Well, I think you'd be great at it. Besides, it's a big honor to be asked to do it. It means that Mrs. Thompson sees us as leaders.
#Person2#: I'm not sure if I can do it by myself, though. Could we do it together?
#Person1#: Let's ask Mrs. Thompson. I hear her coming in from the hallway now. | #Person1# tells Jason Mrs. Thompson once ditheist and #Person1# guesses she wants them to run for class monitors. They'll ask Mrs. Thompson whether they can do this together. |
train_5087 | #Person1#: Won't you have some of this?
#Person2#: Yes, thanks.
#Person1#: It's my grandmother's favorite recipe for barbecue.
#Person2#: It's very good. How do you make it?
#Person1#: I use a special dressing and homemade catsup.
#Person2#: This salad looks so nice-just right for a hot day.
#Person1#: I'm glad you like it.
#Person2#: You Americans usually have nutritious food.
#Person1#: Oh, but Chinese food is so delicious. I wish I knew how to cook Chinese food. Do you follow recipes?
#Person2#: We use different spices but few people use recipes. They learn to cook by experience.
#Person1#: I always use a recipe but my grandmother never did. She was a great cook. She would make clam chowder and cornbread every Sunday night. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to have barbecue made by #Person1#'s grandmother's recipe. #Person2# says most Chinese cook foods without recipes and #Person1#'s grandmother also cooks by experience. |
train_5088 | #Person1#: So, you ' re applying for a B2 visa, where is your final destination and what ' s the purpose of your trip to the United States?
#Person2#: I ' m going to visit my brother. he ' s just had a baby. He lives in Minneapolis.
#Person1#: And how long do you you plan to remain in the United States?
#Person2#: I ' ll be here for approximately three weeks. See, here ' s my return ticket for the twenty-sixth of March.
#Person1#: And, who is sponsoring your trip?
#Person2#: My brother, here, this is an invitation letter from him. I will stay with him and his family in their home.
#Person1#: Alright, tell me about the ties you have to your home country.
#Person2#: Well, I own a house. actually, I ' m leaving my dog there with my neighbors. I have a car at home, and oh, my job! I ' m employed by Tornal as an engineer. Actually, I only have three weeks ' vacation, so I have to go back to work at the end of March.
#Person1#: And what evidence do you have that you are financially independent?
#Person2#: Well, I do have assets in my country. like I said, I own a house, and see, here ' s a bank statement showing my investments, and my bank balance.
#Person1#: I ' m sorry, sir, we cannot grant you a B2 visa at this time, instead, you are granted a resident visa! Congratulations, you are the millionth person to apply for a visa! You win! Congratulations! | #Person1# is applying for a B2 visa. #Person1# will spend three weeks in the United States and stay with his brother. He has a house and works as an engineer in his country. At last, #Person2# grants him a resident visa and #Person2# is the millionth person to apply for a visa. |
train_5089 | #Person1#: Don ' t you agree that all the thieves should be punished by cutting off their fingers?
#Person2#: I ' m afraid many people would turn thumbs down on it.
#Person1#: Don ' t you think in that case, there wouldn ' t be so much stealing?
#Person2#: Definitely. But I think it is too fierce. | #Person1# wants to punish thieves by cutting off their fingers but #Person2# thinks it is too fierce. |
train_5090 | #Person1#: Who is that guy?
#Person2#: It's Clive of course. Where did you come from? Every girl knows Clive!
#Person1#: Really? He is my type.
#Person2#: He is everybody's type.
#Person1#: What position does he play?
#Person2#: Shooting guard. The same as Michael Jordan!
#Person1#: Oh, I love Michael Jordan. He fills people's lives with great excitement.
#Person2#: Used to. But now he is too old to play in a fierce game like this. But Kobe is the upcoming superstar now.
#Person1#: Kobe is a good player but I heard he is a womanizer.
#Person2#: That is not true. They are just jealous of him!
#Person1#: Jordan is a legend, anyway. An idol that no one can replace. I think Clive can make a good professional basketball player. He is not just about muscles he also plays smart.
#Person2#: You know what, he is also an outstanding football player. He is surely to be a star of tomorrow.
#Person1#: By the way, do you know if he has a girl friend?
#Person2#: You are so not here! His girlfriend is one of the cheer leaders.
#Person1#: Oh, My chance is slim then. | #Person1# knows the school star Clive for the first time who plays shooting guard as Michael Jordan. #Person1# believes Clive would be a professional basketball player just as Jordan, but she is a little bit disappointed hearing of his girlfriend. |
train_5091 | #Person1#: Hello, miss. Can you bring me something to drink?
#Person2#: Sure, sir. But there is a charge for alcoholic beverages in economy class. Would you please refer to this price list? And then give me your order.
#Person1#: Thank you for reminding me. Well, please give me a glass of brandy and I will pay for it.
#Person2#: OK, I will bring it to you in a moment. | #Person2# reminds #Person1# that alcoholic beverages are not free. #Person1# orders the brandy. |
train_5092 | #Person1#: The tea smells good. What tea is it?
#Person2#: It's a special green tea named Longing Tea from Zhejiang province.
#Person1#: What's special about it except its pleasant smell?
#Person2#: You can see that it keeps the original color of the tea leaves very well.
#Person1#: They must have some special methods to do this during the process.
#Person2#: Probably. I love green tea. It's one of my daily necessities.
#Person1#: Then, do you have ' tea time ' every day? I mean, do you drink tea at a settled time?
#Person2#: Not really. But I really love to have after-meal tea.
#Person1#: What's the advantage about tea?
#Person2#: There are a lot of them. In hot or warm days, tea helps to dispel the heat and brings on an instant cool with a feeling of relaxation. Moreover, the tea leaves contain a number of chemicals which are good for people's health.
#Person1#: Does that mean the stronger the better?
#Person2#: No. Constant drinking of over-strong tea would do harm to people's health. So don't make your tea too strong.
#Person1#: Got it. What's the proper time for tea?
#Person2#: It's fine for most time of the day. But don't have tea before bedtime.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: It will give rise to occasional insomnia. OK, let's enjoy the tea before it gets cold. | #Person2# presents Longing Tea to #Person1# and #Person1# is attracted to its smell and color. #Person2# loves drinking tea after the meal and she thinks tea is good for health and makes people relaxed. But it is important to control the drinking amount and forbid it before bedtime. |
train_5093 | #Person1#: I was thinking about applying for the new position.
#Person2#: Do you think that is a good idea?
#Person1#: It seems like a good idea but I am not really sure.
#Person2#: What are your main concerns?
#Person1#: Well, it would give me a chance to grow, but I am wondering if I would like the job.
#Person2#: I know what you mean, I've thought about that myself.
#Person1#: I am also thinking about the pay.
#Person2#: Could you take a slight pay decrease for a chance to move forward?
#Person1#: Yes, it might be worth it. I am not certain.
#Person2#: I think I'm convinced that trying for this position is the best choice for you. | #Person1# hesitates about whether to apply for the job. #Person2# thinks the position is the best choice for #Person1#. |
train_5094 | #Person1#: There's a double feature at the cinema this Saturday. Do you want to go with me?
#Person2#: What are the movies that are playing?
#Person1#: There's an action movie with Harrison Ford and a chick flick with Susan Abandon.
#Person2#: I've never seen a movie I don't like that had Harrison Ford in it.
#Person1#: So, is that a yes?
#Person2#: Yes. What time does it start and do you want to meet me there?
#Person1#: It starts at one and yea, let's meet there. It's the cinema on the corner of Lincoln and Main.
#Person2#: Great! I have a coupon for free popcorn at that theater! | #Person1# invites #Person2# to the cinema this Saturday. #Person2# agrees and chooses the chick flick. They decide to meet at the cinema. |
train_5095 | #Person1#: You look great!
#Person2#: Thanks to you. I'm totally pumped up.
#Person1#: So you are happy that you made the decision to join us.
#Person2#: I surely am. But still there is one single problem.
#Person1#: What's that?
#Person2#: I eat more and more these days. And it puts even more weight on me.
#Person1#: It's not good to start with too much work-out at the beginning. What about trying something else?
#Person2#: I'd love to do that. What do you recommend?
#Person1#: More and more people are warm up to Yoga these days. Do you want to have a try?
#Person2#: Do you think it's a good option for health and relaxation?
#Person1#: Absolutely. But it takes great perseverance to master.
#Person2#: I can do that.
#Person1#: Here is a free class going on right over there. Go and join them.
#Person2#: How did it go?
#Person1#: Everything was okay when it started, but the music made me drowsy. So I think I may have dozed off for a minute over there. | #Person2# joins the team to lose weight but #Person2# worries about her rising appetite. #Person1# suggests doing the work-out step by step and recommends Yoga. #Person2# experienced the free class and felt drowsy about the music. |
train_5096 | #Person1#: Who's that man over there talking to James?
#Person2#: Where? Oh, that's Henry.
#Person1#: He's very handsome, isn't he? What's he like?
#Person2#: He's very nice, actually, but rather eccentric.
#Person1#: Really? I love eccentric people.
#Person2#: Yes, but he may be too eccentric even for you.
#Person1#: Why? What do you mean by that?
#Person2#: Well, haven't you heard?
#Person1#: Heard what? No one ever tells me anything.
#Person2#: Well, apparently, he's been having an affair with his secretary.
#Person1#: Really! How fascinating.
#Person2#: According to Mary, he's divorcing his wife and there's a big fight going on about the children. I thought everyone knew.
#Person1#: Well, what can I say? I didn't know. Oh, I meant to tell you earlier, your blouse doesn't really match your skirt. Those colors don't really suit you either.
#Person2#: Oh. Thanks. Look, I must just go and say hello to someone. I'll be right back. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that Henry has an affair with his secretary and is now fighting for the children against his wife. Then, #Person1# reminds #Person2# of the strange dress-up. |
train_5097 | #Person1#: Hi Rose, what are you busy with right now?
#Person2#: Hi Jack, I'm working on these documents. The manager wants them for half an hour.
#Person1#: Well, Rose, may I say something with you right now?
#Person2#: Is there something you need?
#Person1#: Are your free this weekend?
#Person2#: Yes, I have nothing to do.
#Person1#: Great, Is it convenient if i visit you this weekend?
#Person2#: I beg your pardon?
#Person1#: I'd like to call on you this weekend. I just want to a drop in for a chat.
#Person2#: Really? well, ok, you're welcome.
#Person1#: Is 5 PM. a good time for you?
#Person2#: Hmm, how about seven? I can treat you to dinner.
#Person1#: Sure, that would be great. I'll bring the wine.
#Person2#: OK. Then I'll be expecting you.
#Person1#: I'll be there on time. | Jack plans to pay a visit to Rose's home and have a chat with her this weekend. Rose agrees and invites him to dinner. |
train_5098 | #Person1#: How long have you been in Taiwan?
#Person2#: About 3 years, so I came here 2000.
#Person1#: So, where did you grow up?
#Person2#: Providence, Rhode Island. do you know it?
#Person1#: I am not sure, where exactly is it?
#Person2#: Well, not so far from New York. So what about you? Did you grow up here?
#Person1#: No, I was born in Gaoxiong, I only moved to Taipei after I graduated. | #Person2# grew up in Providence, Rhode Island while #Person1# was born in Gaoxiong. |
train_5099 | #Person1#: Alice, your father is amazing. He's 90 years old and he lives alone in that big house.
#Person2#: I know. He doesn't like to ask anyone for help. My dad insists on paying his own bills and taking care of himself!
#Person1#: That sounds like my Grandmother. She was always stubbornly independent.
#Person2#: It seems that folks like my father and your grandmother are determined to be on their own.
#Person1#: They see their independence as a kind of character strength.
#Person2#: Sometimes they are too independent. | Alice's father and #Person1#'s grandmother are both stubbornly independent and have strong characters. |
train_5100 | #Person1#: Are you watching the soccer match tonight? It must be the most exciting one in this season.
#Person2#: Well, of course I can't miss it. Which team are you for?
#Person1#: Manchester United. What about you?
#Person2#: Me too. Do you think they are going to get the championship this time?
#Person1#: I have confidence in them. | Both #Person1# and #Person2# support Manchester United in tonight's match. |
train_5101 | #Person1#: Mary, there's one more thing that you must do for me before you leave.
#Person2#: What is it?
#Person1#: You have to take the math and English evaluation tests.
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: Because you're from a foreign country. The school needs to find out how good you are at both basic skills.
#Person2#: It's so that I can be put into the right math and English classes, right?
#Person1#: You are a smart girl!
#Person2#: This is going to take more time than I thought. | Mary is asked to take the evaluation tests to put her in the right classes. |
train_5102 | #Person1#: Hey Claire, you've been really quiet these last few days. Is something wrong?
#Person2#: I've been really stressed. It's the end of the year and I've got so much stuff to do! I feel like I'm drowning in work.
#Person1#: Well, stress is a real thing. It's not an imaginary condition.
#Person2#: It's seriously affecting my life! I can't sleep, I don't have much of an appetite and my husband says I've been kind of short tempered. Other people seem to handle stress okay. . . why am I so weak?
#Person1#: You're not weak. . . you're stressed out! Stress has been a part of the human condition for millions of years. Back when we still lived in the trees we had to watch out for predators. . . and as you might imagine, that was pretty stressful.
#Person2#: Yeah, but I don't see any tigers or leopards roaming around our office. My stress is just about silly paperwork!
#Person1#: But you're actually having the same reaction as our tree-dwelling ancestors! It's called the flight or fight response. Each time you feel like something's threatening you, your body decides whether to run away or fight. . . it causes all sorts of chemical reactions in the body.
#Person2#: So a deadline will cause that same reaction?
#Person1#: It could. Modern humans actually have more flight or fight responses than our ancestors did. They just had a couple of close calls every day, but today, we have dozens or even hundreds!
#Person2#: So the life of a cave woman was less stressful than my life? | Claire is undergoing great pressures because she has too much paperwork. #Person1# comforts her that stress is normal for it's a part of the human condition and when you meet threats, your body will cause chemical reactions. Modern humans actually encounter more stresses than our ancestors. |
train_5103 | #Person1#: Have you heard that Tom and his wife divorced?
#Person2#: I didn't hear that. But I can deduce the reason.
#Person1#: Really? Say it!
#Person2#: Tom is a kind guy, but addicted to gambling. He spends all his time gambling in the casino. And his wife can't put up with his incessant gambling any longer, so she divorced him. Is that right?
#Person1#: Yeah, quite right. Gambling broke up a happy family.
#Person2#: Yeah! Gambling is often a curse. By gambling we lose time and treasure, two things most precious to a man.
#Person1#: Besides that, many people took to gambling and got in over their heads, and gradually ruined themselves.
#Person2#: In a word, gambling is a vice. We should be away from it. | #Person2# deduces the reason why Tom divorced his wife is Tom's bad habit of gambling. Gambling makes people addicted and ruins themselves in the end. |
train_5104 | #Person1#: Hello, could you tell me my test results?
#Person2#: Your results are posted on the website. Just put in your password and you can see the exact numbers.
#Person1#: Are you saying that all my results were normal?
#Person2#: We always contact you by phone to come in if there is a need for follow-up.
#Person1#: How will I know what the results mean on the website?
#Person2#: The purpose of each test is given on the site.
#Person1#: Will the numbers mean anything to me?
#Person2#: The website will give you your results and then tell you what the normal range is.
#Person1#: Can I see all of my test results at once?
#Person2#: Yes, you can see every test for the past five years. You can compare them. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person1# can search his test results, know the purpose of the result and make comparisons in the past five years on the website. |
train_5105 | #Person1#: My shirt needs ironing. Could you please help me with that, Mary?
#Person2#: No way. Do it yourself.
#Person1#: Please, I promise this is the last time.
#Person2#: OK, I'll iron your shirt for you, but only if you make me a cup of coffee. | Mary won't iron #Person1#'s shirt unless he makes coffee for her. |
train_5106 | #Person1#: how did you do on your BELTS exam?
#Person2#: fantastic! I got an overall score of eight.
#Person1#: that's excellent! Have you received your conditional offers yet?
#Person2#: yes. I'm just waiting until I officially get admitted to the university with a conditional offer to apply for my visa.
#Person1#: do you know where the visa office is?
#Person2#: no.
#Person1#: it's just near the Dong Si Shi Tiao subway stop.
#Person2#: that's not too far away. Do you think I'll get a visa?
#Person1#: have you ever gone abroad before?
#Person2#: yes, I've been to Tailband, Egypt, and Japan.
#Person1#: have you ever been denied a visa before?
#Person2#: never.
#Person1#: that's good. Are you planning on immigrating to another country?
#Person2#: no, I want to come back to China after I graduate.
#Person1#: that's exactly what the visa officers want to hear. Do you have enough money for tuition and room and board?
#Person2#: I've received a full scholarship, so I won't need any other money to live off while I'm studying.
#Person1#: I think you have a very good chance of getting a visa. I can help you prepare for the visa interview if you want.
#Person2#: that's be great. The more prepared I am, the better. | #Person2# has achieved high scores in the BELTS exam and received the conditional offer. Now #Person2# is applying for the visa. #Person2# has been abroad before and has no immigration plan, so it is easy to get a visa. |
train_5107 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Could you give me some directions?
#Person2#: What are you looking for?
#Person1#: A gas station. My car ran out of gas two blocks back.
#Person2#: Walk straight ahead until you come to the second traffic light. Then turn right.
#Person1#: Do you know the name of the street?
#Person2#: I can't remember, but it's the second light.
#Person1#: By the way, do you know the price of the gas now?
#Person2#: I'm afraid I don't. But I do know the price has gone up.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot. | #Person2# points out the way to the gas station for #Person1# and knows the price has gone up. |
train_5108 | #Person1#: I'm looking for a gift for my daughter.
#Person2#: How about a laptop?
#Person1#: Yes, she needs something to help her at school.
#Person2#: How about a Mac?
#Person1#: That sounds good. How much is one?
#Person2#: Our newest 15 - inch Pro is only $ 2, 100.
#Person1#: Only $ 2, 100? Okay, let me have one.
#Person2#: That's great. Will that be cash, check, or credit card?
#Person1#: Let me dig my VISA out of my purse.
#Person2#: Okay, if you'll just sign here, please.
#Person1#: Do I need to buy anything else?
#Person2#: All she has to do is open the box and follow the instructions.
#Person1#: Thank you so much.
#Person2#: Thank you. If you have any problems, just call. | #Person2# recommends #Person1# to buy a Mac for his daughter to help her studies at school. #Person1# makes the deal by credit. |
train_5109 | #Person1#: Would you like a piece of birthday cake?
#Person2#: No, thanks, I'll pass. It looks very tempting though.
#Person1#: I thought strawberry cake with cream cheese frosting was your favorite?
#Person2#: It is. I'm on a diet and strawberry cream cheese cake is not on it.
#Person1#: A diet? What for? You are in great shape.
#Person2#: I went to the doctor the other day. My cholesterol is up.
#Person1#: Oooo. This sounds serious.
#Person2#: Not too serious. But he gave me a strict diet to help bring it down. | #Person2# refuses the cake for #Person2# is on a diet to control cholesterol. |
train_5110 | #Person1#: Francis, what's that?
#Person2#: Well, that is the chart showing our company's organizational structure.
#Person1#: Could you tell me something about it?
#Person2#: Ok. On the top, Mr. Thomas, the managing director, is responsible for running the company.
#Person1#: How many departments do we have?
#Person2#: Four. They are production department, finance department, sales and marketing department and HR department. I directly report to Mr. White. He is on a business trip and is suppose to be back this morning. Probably you will be meeting him at lunch.
#Person1#: Ok. Who should I report to?
#Person2#: Mr. White, too. | Francis describes the chart with the organizational structure to #Person1#. #Person1# should report to Mr. White. |
train_5111 | #Person1#: What would be a good day to finally move into the house?
#Person2#: You can pick up your keys on Tuesday night. When you actually move in is up to you.
#Person1#: Will the electricity and water be on, or do we need to do something to get it turned on?
#Person2#: Make sure that you transfer the utilities to your name and tell them when you will be moving in.
#Person1#: The carpet needs to be cleaned, and I want to paint the walls a different color.
#Person2#: An empty house is easier to paint and clean. Take a few days to take care of those things before you start moving your furniture in.
#Person1#: I want my appliances to be delivered as we are moving into the house.
#Person2#: I think that will work out just fine. It will help when you move your groceries in and need to keep them cold.
#Person1#: Would you be willing to help me do a few things on the day I move in?
#Person2#: My grandmother needs me to help her trim her roses that day. | #Person1# is going to move to the new house on Tuesday. As for the preparation, #Person1# has to transfer the name of utilities, clean the carpets, paint the walls and position the appliances when they arrive. |
train_5112 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, it's nice to see you again. Have you decided to go ahead and try for the Fixed Asset Loan?
#Person2#: I'm going to need some more info first. I was wondering about the repayments. How long would I have to pay back the loan?
#Person1#: That depends. Our repayment plans go from 1 year to 10 years. The Fixed Asset Loan is a long-term loan, you see. The loan can be paid in either monthly or quarterly instalments, to suit your needs.
#Person2#: And how much is payable in each instalment?
#Person1#: You will need to pay part of the principle sum and part of the interest due.
#Person2#: Well, as far as I can see, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. You've sold me! I'd like to go ahead. | #Person1# describes the Fixed Asset Loan is a long-term loan and can be paid part of the principle and interest in installment. #Person2# gets interests to continue. |
train_5113 | #Person1#: How much do you have budgeted for our trip to Las Angeles?
#Person2#: In total, it should be about $ 5, 000 for the week conference. Would you like to see the breakdown?
#Person1#: Yes, I want to know exactly where the money is going. Give me a detailed report.
#Person2#: First we have the airline tickets, which are $ 500 per person ; with four of us going, that's t $ 2, 000. For our accommodations, we're spending $ 80 a night, per room, for five days. That's another $ 800.
#Person1#: Weren't you able to find anything less expensive? We're sharing rooms, right?
#Person2#: I have two people to a room. The $ 80 room rate is the lowest I could find. With the conference going on that week, all the hotels have inflated their prices, they're making a killing.
#Person1#: So far we have $ 2, 800, what else?
#Person2#: I have budget $ 25 per Peron per day for food expenses. That totals another $ 800. And for other incidentals, like take fees, and tips, I have estimated about $ 400.
#Person1#: Well, that's only $ 4000. Didn't you tell me your budget was $ 5000? Where is the rest of the money?
#Person2#: That's my buffer. . . I wanted to leave a little room in the budget, just in case---it's better to be safe than sorry. | #Person2# shows the breakdown of $ 5, 000 budgets to #Person1#. It shows the cost of airline tickets, accommodations, food expenses and other incidentals. They are estimated to $ 4000, and the last $1000 is the buffer. |
train_5114 | #Person1#: Would you like to go to work or continue your studies after graduation?
#Person2#: I think I will continue my studies. Now it's not easy for a graduate with bachelor's degree to get a job since there are so many graduates with master's or doctor's degree. We are likely to lose in competing with them in the job market.
#Person1#: So you will continue to study for a master's degree?
#Person2#: Well, I think so. But I am thinking of going aboard to get a master's and doctor's degree. If can get a Ph. D. abroad, it will be much easy for me to get a job at home.
#Person1#: How can you finance your education abroad? It is very expensive to study abroad.
#Person2#: I think I will try to get the scholarship since I really don't have so much money to study abroad. Actually now I am preparing for the TEFL and GRE exams. If I can get high marks in the two exams and if I am lucky enough, I may get a scholarship.
#Person1#: It could be pretty tough studying abroad. Being so far away from home. . . | #Person2# decides to study aboard for a master's and doctor's degree so that he can improve his competing capacity in the job market. He is now preparing for the English tests which are crucial for him to get the scholarship. |
train_5115 | #Person1#: My computer isn't working.
#Person2#: Tell me what the problem is.
#Person1#: I'm trying to turn it on, but it won't work.
#Person2#: Try checking the connections.
#Person1#: Which ones are you referring to?
#Person2#: The cords that you see behind your CPU that plug into an outlet.
#Person1#: Is that why it won't turn on?
#Person2#: If they're not connected right, that will keep it from turning on.
#Person1#: I did not know that.
#Person2#: You should check the connections.
#Person1#: I'm going to do that.
#Person2#: Tell me if it's still not working. | #Person1# cannot open the computer, and #Person2# tells #Person1# to check out if the cords is connected to the outlet. |
train_5116 | #Person1#: Hello. Are you here to withdraw some money from your account at the Securities Company? I'll need to see your Passbook for that account.
#Person2#: Right, here it is.
#Person1#: Thanks. OK. . . your balance is 320, 214 RIB. How much do you require today?
#Person2#: I'll take 4, 500 RIB, please.
#Person1#: Please fill in this transfer form and enter your password, here. Then the transaction should be completed.
#Person2#: OK. . . there we go. Thanks very much. | #Person1# helps #Person2# withdraw money from the security account. |
train_5117 | #Person1#: What's the life expectancy in your country?
#Person2#: I'm not sure, but probably about 75 years. How about in your country?
#Person1#: About 70, I think. This newspaper article talks about the problems of an aging population. It's a problem that will soon affect most of the world.
#Person2#: I heard that the government might need to increase the retirement age, because otherwise there will not be enough workers to support the young and the elderly.
#Person1#: Perhaps we need to have more babies! Tina gave birth to a baby boy yesterday.
#Person2#: Did she? That's great. However, if we have too many children, that will have a bad effect on the environment.
#Person1#: How's your son these days?
#Person2#: Oh, he's fine. Kids seem to grow up very quickly nowadays.
#Person1#: He'll be a teenager before you know it! Teenagers are often rebellious! When do you think it is a good age to have a child?
#Person2#: I had mine when I was 24. That's a little young. I'd suggest you wait until you are in your late twenties, or even in your early thirties if you have a good career.
#Person1#: Yes, I think you're right. I'm thinking about having a child, but not just yet.
#Person2#: Is there a big generation gap between parents and their children in your country?
#Person1#: Yes, there is. Teenagers do not want to live traditional lives. They want to go out, have fun, and explore the world. They want to develop their own view of life. Parents usually try to discourage them, but they don't often succeed.
#Person2#: Parents usually give their children more freedom in my country. Sometimes they give them too much freedom.
#Person1#: It's almost impossible to get the right balance. If you are too strict, kids might ignore you. If you are too lenient, they might go wild. | At first, #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the problem of the aging population. Then #Person1# mentions Tina's new-born baby and #Person1#'s son. #Person2# thinks it is better to have a baby after the career is settled down and #Person1# also agrees that the generation gap between parents and children is widening. |
train_5118 | #Person1#: Hi, Emma. What time is your piano exam on Thursday? Have you been practicing a lot?
#Person2#: It isn't on Thursday, Ben! It's tomorrow, Tuesday. Three o'clock in the afternoon. I've been practicing for two hours every evening this past week. But I enjoy playing so that's all right. I really want to do well in this exam.
#Person1#: You'll be fine. You're a good pianist so you'll pass for sure.
#Person2#: Don't be so sure! I didn't do well in my Grade Five last year.
#Person1#: So you'll be practicing all tonight? I was going to ask you if you wanted to go to the cinema.
#Person2#: No problem! I've made up my mind just to practice my usual twenty minutes tonight. Then I'll do half an hour in the morning and that will be it. Which film do you want to see?
#Person1#: Let's check now what's on. Hope everything goes well tomorrow. | Emma will take the piano exam tomorrow so she practices it hard everyday and hopes to do well in the exam. Then, Ben invites her to the cinema and Emma agrees to go. |
train_5119 | #Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: Is this Mr. Green's office?
#Person1#: Yes, it is.
#Person2#: Is he there?
#Person1#: I'm sorry, he isn't. He's at a meeting this morning.
#Person2#: What time will he be back?
#Person1#: He'll be back after two o'clock but he'll only be in the office for an hour.
#Person2#: Can I reach him in the conference room?
#Person1#: I'm sorry, but they aren't taking any calls. Can I take message for you?
#Person2#: This is Anne Lucas in the accounts office. I would like a word with him, please.
#Person1#: I can ask him to call you after the meeting. Can I have your number?
#Person2#: Yes, it's 488-6361. He can reach me there until three o'clock. | Anne Lucas wants to talk to Mr. Green but he is at a meeting. So she leaves her number for #Person1# to keep in touch later. |
train_5120 | #Person1#: John, I thought you were going to leave early today to take your son to the show.
#Person2#: I'm still planning to. But I can't leave until I finish typing all the letters.
#Person1#: Can you leave that until tomorrow?
#Person2#: No. The boss wants them first thing tomorrow morning.
#Person1#: How many have you got left?
#Person2#: About five.
#Person1#: Why don't you just go ahead, John? I'll do the letters for you.
#Person2#: Thank you very much, Janet. You're so kind. | Janet helps John type the letters so he can leave early to take his son to the show. |
train_5121 | #Person1#: Are you looking forward to a trip to Canada, Julie?
#Person2#: I can't wait to see Canada, Jack. But I'm afraid of the journey. My husband insists on flying, but I want to sail. Planes make me nervous.
#Person1#: There is nothing to be frightened of. How many planes fly across the Atlantic every day?
#Person2#: I've no idea. Hundreds, I suppose.
#Person1#: And how often do you hear of a plane accident? Once or twice a year?
#Person2#: Yes, but planes fly so high and fast that one accident is enough.
#Person1#: Look, there are more road deaths per day than air deaths per year. Air transport is really safe compared with road transport.
#Person2#: I'd still prefer to go by sea. Ships may not travel fast but at least you can relax.
#Person1#: It's fine if you are a good sailor, but have you ever traveled far in a rough sea?
#Person2#: No, I've only been in a boat once. I sailed down the river on a sightseeing tour. But in any case, I'd rather be seasick than dead.' | Julie is scared about the plane and wishes to go by ship. But Jack comforts her that the probability of a plane accident is much smaller than the car accident. However, Julie still prefers a sailing trip. |
train_5122 | #Person1#: If that man gives me any more letters to type, I'll scream. He's given me ten already today, and there'll be more when I get back from coffee break. I'll be here till midnight.
#Person2#: Calm down, Franny. He can't make you stay after five. Finish what you can, and leave the rest for Mary.
#Person1#: But they're important letters, Joe. They should go out tonight.
#Person2#: That's not your worry. If they're important, he should have given them to you earlier. | Franny is anxious about the large amount of letters to type but Joe thinks he can leave it to Mary. |
train_5123 | #Person1#: Excuse me, please.
#Person2#: Yes?
#Person1#: Could you tell me the way to People's Park?
#Person2#: Yes. Go down this road. Turn right at the third crossing. Walk until you see a school. It's just opposite the school.
#Person1#: It sounds like quite a distance.
#Person2#: Yes, about half an hour's walk.
#Person1#: Can I take a bus there?
#Person2#: I'm afraid not. But you can take a taxi.
#Person1#: That's a good idea. Thank you very much.
#Person2#: It's my pleasure. | #Person2# shows #Person1# the way to People's Park and advises #Person1# to take a taxi. |
train_5124 | #Person1#: Hi, Mum.
#Person2#: There you are. I'm getting worried. It's so late.
#Person1#: Yes. I ran into Linda and we went to a pub. She told me a funny thing.
#Person2#: Oh? What was that?
#Person1#: Well, she was driving home after work, and she suddenly saw an old lady on her hands and knees in the middle of the road.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: Yes, Linda was so shocked that she stopped suddenly and the car behind crashed into hers.
#Person2#: Was her hurt?
#Person1#: No.
#Person2#: And what was the old lady doing?
#Person1#: I am just coming to that. So Linda got out of her car and saw the old lady pick up something and walk away.
#Person2#: Lucky indeed. Linda didn't run her over.
#Person1#: Then a policeman came. But he didn't believe what Linda said.
#Person2#: Well...
#Person1#: Luckily there was a witness, a man waiting for a bus. He saw it all. Guess what the old lady was doing?
#Person2#: I haven't the slightest idea.
#Person1#: She was looking for her gold tooth.
#Person2#: A gold tooth?
#Person1#: Yes, it fell out as she was crossing the road. The witness heard her saying, 'Oh, my gold tooth...' | #Person1# tells #Person1#'s mum that Linda bumped into an accident when she saw an old lady on her hands and knees in the middle of the road. Luckily, a witness told the policeman that the old lady was looking for her gold tooth. |
train_5125 | #Person1#: Doctor! Doctor! Help me, please!
#Person2#: Take it easy, please! Sit here, now, what's the matter with you? And can I help you?
#Person1#: I feel sick. I have a bad stomach-ache, and my head troubles me a lot.
#Person2#: Well, let me have a check. Open your mouth please. And say 'Ah'.
#Person1#: Ah! Is that serious, doctor?
#Person2#: Not really. Did you have your supper this evening?
#Person1#: No, I only had some bananas.
#Person2#: And the bananas were not quite ripe, right?
#Person1#: Well, yes, they were a bit green.
#Person2#: That explains it.
#Person1#: I wish I had not eaten them.
#Person2#: Take this medicine twice a day and I'm sure you'll be fine.
#Person1#: Thanks, doctor. I'll do as you told me. Good-bye, doctor.
#Person2#: Bye! And take care. | #Person1# has a stomach-ache. The doctor checks #Person1#'s month and learns that #Person1# had raw bananas, so the doctor prescribes some medicine for #Person1#. |
train_5126 | #Person1#: I've really given it some thought, and I'm going to go back to school. I'm going to...
#Person2#: Well, When...
#Person1#: I'm going to take some night courses and maybe, within a couple of years. I'll have a ...uh... Associate Degree in Business.
#Person2#: Well, when are you going to get started?
#Person1#: I'm going to start this fall.
#Person2#: Now are you sure you can get enough money?
#Person1#: I've talked to my parents and it's uh...It's green light from them.
#Person2#: Well, that's great. I hope you follow through with it. I've heard about this kind of thing before...you've been talking about it for years.
#Person1#: Well, it took me a while to put it together, but I've finally made up my mind where I'm going to go and this fall, it's 'go' time.
#Person2#: Well, I just hope you follow through with it this time.
#Person1#: I will. | #Person1# decides to go back to school and takes some courses. #Person1# will start this fall and has received his parents' financial support. |
train_5127 | #Person1#: Hey, this is Bill. I'm sorry I'm not in. Just leave a message. [Beep]
#Person2#: Hey Bill. This is Hank. I'm just calling to let you know that I'll be a little late to the game tomorrow night. I have to work a few extra hours to finish a report. I should wrap things up sometime between seven and eight though. Oh, then I'm planning on dropping by Lisa's house for about an hour since she's been sick recently. And, uh, one more thing. I'll swing by my house to pick up some food for the game. See you then. | Hank calls Bill to inform him that he will be late to the game. |
train_5128 | #Person1#: how are you doing?
#Person2#: I'm ok. I wish I could say the same for my friend.
#Person1#: what happened to him?
#Person2#: he was arrested by the police for drinking and driving.
#Person1#: was it his first offence?
#Person2#: unfortunately not. He was charged with a DUI when he was in university.
#Person1#: what happened to him then?
#Person2#: not much; it was a minor offence back then. He got away with a fine of $500.
#Person1#: did they take his license away?
#Person2#: no, they were really easy on him. The problem is that that was a long time ago. They are much tougher on crime now.
#Person1#: what do you think will happen to him?
#Person2#: well, he'll definitely lose his license, pay a fine, and maybe even spend some time in jail.
#Person1#: that doesn't sound too promising. Does he have a defence lawyer?
#Person2#: not yet. If we can't find a lawyer for him, then the state will appoint him with one.
#Person1#: my sister is a lawyer. I can ask her if she can help him.
#Person2#: that'd be great! I know he'd appreciate your help. | #Person2#'s friend was charged with a DUI and this is his second offense. The punishments and sentences are tougher now and #Person2# worries he will go to jail. #Person1# asks his lawyer sister if she can help. |
train_5129 | #Person1#: What kind of brakfast do you want?
#Person2#: Is there any difference?
#Person1#: Yes, a continental one contains eggs, bacon, toast and juice. American one is the same as a continental one except the egg.
#Person2#: I think I would like the former one. | #Person2# chooses the continental breakfast from the two recommendations. |
train_5130 | #Person1#: I can't believe how hot it is.
#Person2#: It's not even noon yet.
#Person1#: That means it will get hotter.
#Person2#: I am dying from the heat.
#Person1#: Turn on the air conditioner.
#Person2#: It doesn't work.
#Person1#: What happened?
#Person2#: I don't know.
#Person1#: Did you call the repairman?
#Person2#: Of course.
#Person1#: When is he coming?
#Person2#: He's busy. He said next week. | It is very hot but the air conditioner cannot work. |
train_5131 | #Person1#: Is there anything I can help?
#Person2#: Yes. I am interested in applying for graduate school here.
#Person1#: Alright. Do you have some specific questions?
#Person2#: Not really. I am in Madison visiting a friend. And I would like to go to school here too. So he told me to come to this office.
#Person1#: Have you sent in an application already?
#Person2#: No, I haven't.
#Person1#: Well, I'm sorry to tell you, but the deadline for applications has already passed.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. What does that mean?
#Person1#: That means it is already too late to apply for school this fall semester.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: Yes. The Graduate School accepts no applications after January 29th. And it is already February fifth. So if you apply, you must apply to begin first semester next year.
#Person2#: That is January next year. Yes?
#Person1#: That's right.
#Person2#: Alright. Well, can you tell me what I need in my application?
#Person1#: All the information is included in the application packet.
#Person2#: I'm sure it is. But could you tell me also? I might not understand something in the packet information.
#Person1#: All applicants to the graduate school must have three letters of recommendation. They must have official university transcripts sent directly from their previous school.
#Person2#: I can't send my transcripts myself?
#Person1#: No. Your school must send them to us. Also, all graduate students must have GRE or GMAT scores sent to us by the testing center.
#Person2#: How much is the application fee for applying to graduate school?
#Person1#: The application fee is $40.
#Person2#: Alright. Give me one application packet please. I'll take it back and start to fill it out
#Person1#: Here you are.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person2# wants to study in Madison but #Person1# tells him he missed the application deadline and can only apply for the first semester next year. In terms of the application materials, #Person1# mentions three letters of recommendation, official university transcripts, and GRE or GMAT scores. The application is $40 and #Person2# takes home the application packet. |
train_5132 | #Person1#: are you good at making decisions?
#Person2#: not really. Sometimes, I even let other people make key decision for me.
#Person1#: what kinds of decisions do you leave to other people?
#Person2#: there are basic decisions like which restaurant to go to. I can never seem to choose. I let my parents make big decisions for me. They chose my university and my course. I ended up studying something
#Person1#: your parents will be choosing your girlfriend if you aren't careful! Why don't you try being more decisive? Start with some basic ones. When your friends are discussing which restaurant to eat at, make a decision for them.
#Person2#: that's a good idea. You're very decisive, I've noticed. So, which bar are we going to this evening?
#Person1#: I can't make a decision. You'll have to put forward an idea.
#Person2#: ok, i choose luckies.
#Person1#: you see? You're becoming more decisive already! | #Person2# always lets others make decisions and #Person2#'s parents make lots of big decisions. #Person1# asks #Person2# to be more decisive. Finally, #Person2# listens to the advice and chooses the bar for tonight. |
train_5133 | #Person1#: Hi, what's up with you?
#Person2#: Fine.
#Person1#: What did you do today?
#Person2#: I stayed at home for a whole day.
#Person1#: Really? No good weather outside? What's the time now there?
#Person2#: It's 10:00 pm. It rained for almost 2 weeks. The weather today is terrible, too.
#Person1#: Oh. It's just before 9:00 am here and it's snowing outside. Have you received my gift?
#Person2#: Yes, thank you. I really enjoyed the pictures you sent me.
#Person1#: I am glad you like them. They were taken in Orange Park last month. It is a wonderful place and worth a visit. There are many kinds of stones and the ticket to it is free.
#Person2#: That sounds interesting. Hopefully, I will have a chance to go there, but you know I am so busy these days.
#Person1#: You surely will have a chance. What about next summer? We can go together.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. | #Person2# spends a whole day at home because it rains for a long time. #Person1# sends #Person2# some beautiful pictures taken in Orange Park, and invites #Person2# to this tourist attraction when available. |
train_5134 | #Person1#: Excuse me, do you offer air flight reservation service here?
#Person2#: Yes, is there anything I can do for you?
#Person1#: I want to book tickets for Canada. How many flights are there each day?
#Person2#: 4, at 6:30 am, 8 am, 2:30 pm and 6:30 pm.
#Person1#: What's the airfare?
#Person2#: 8000 Hong Kong dollars including security insurance.
#Person1#: May I have any discount for 5 persons?
#Person2#: Yes, 10%.
#Person1#: OK, 5 tickets for the 6:30 pm flight. | #Person2# books 5 flight tickets with a 10% discount. |
train_5135 | #Person1#: Another slice of lemon pie.
#Person2#: Oh no. This would be enough. Thank you. So Benny is going abroad. Britain I suppose.
#Person1#: Yes, his company has decided to send him to London to take charge of their branch office. He'll fly there next Friday.
#Person2#: You have such a good son, always doing the right thing at the right time.
#Person1#: Yeah. But the thing that Nancy won't be able to see him for quite a long time worries her a lot.
#Person2#: That is what mothers do, but young folks need to go out to seek their own fortune. I'm sure Nancy will get over it. Oh, it's very late. I have to go now and pick up my granddaughter from her kindergarten. Thank you so much for your invitation. I really enjoyed our talk. Tell Nancy I said hi.
#Person1#: I will. Feel free to come visit us again anytime soon. Bye. | #Person1#'s son Benny is going to London and #Person1#'s wife Nancy is worried about him. But #Person2# thinks Nancy will get over it. At last, #Person2# is going to pick his granddaughter. |
train_5136 | #Person1#: You want to argue your ticket today?
#Person2#: Yes. That is why I'm here.
#Person1#: Tell me your argument.
#Person2#: I was pulled over for allegedly speeding.
#Person1#: Are you sure you weren't speeding?
#Person2#: To be honest, I really wasn't.
#Person1#: What speed were you going?
#Person2#: I was under the speed limit. I was going 35, when the speed limit was 40.
#Person1#: I'm just going to let you go, since the arresting officer isn't here.
#Person2#: What about my ticket? Do I still need to pay?
#Person1#: Don't worry about it.
#Person2#: I'm so glad for your help. | #Person2# argues the ticket for allegedly speeding and claims #Person2# wasn't speeding. #Person1# revokes #Person2#'s ticket. |
train_5137 | #Person1#: Hey! What happened?! My song was only half way through and it skipped to the next song.
#Person2#: I don't know what happened!
#Person1#: You cancelled the song, didn't you, Jack?
#Person2#: No, I didn't. Really!
#Person1#: Then, is the machine broken or... | #Person1# suspects Jack cancels the song. Jack denies it. |
train_5138 | #Person1#: ABC Company, my name is Lucy. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello, Lucy, this is Monica. I ' m calling for the accountant position. I saw the information about the vacancy on your company ' s website. Is it still available?
#Person1#: Thank you for your interest. The position is still available. Have you already sent your CV to us?
#Person2#: No, not yet. First, I want to check about the availability and see if you could give more information.
#Person1#: It is urgent for us to fill this position now and I would like to stress that English is a must because of the international contacts and most likely traveling abroad very soon. If all these is not problem for you, I recommend you to mention these in your cover letter and send it to me directly.
#Person2#: The notification period of my current job is not that long and I ' m quite profession to English and I am happy with the traveling abroad as I ' m good dealing with the people from other cultures. It makes the whole job even more interesting. I will send my resume to you still this week. | Monica confirms the availability of the accountant position and stresses the importance of English proficiency. Lucy feels the job suitable and will send a resume to Monica. |
train_5139 | #Person1#: Cindy. We were going to try to surprise you for your birthday. But you ' re just too busy! Can you tell me when you ' ll be free?
#Person2#: Oh, Brian. That ' s really sweet of you guys. I would love to get together with all of you. How about Friday?
#Person1#: Great! What time?
#Person2#: I ' m free all afternoon. Why don ' t we meet at 1 o ' clock in the lobby? | Cindy tells Brian to celebrate Cindy's birthday on Friday afternoon. |
train_5140 | #Person1#: May I see the manager of your company?
#Person2#: I am.What can I do for you?
#Person1#: Form your company's advertisement in the TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY, I learn that you are a foreign trade company of good service. I am interested in it.Here is my resume, ma'am.
#Person2#: Very good, you majored in International Trade?
#Person1#: Yes, I will graduate from the People's University of China this July majoring in International Trade.Besides, at school, I am a top student.Moreover, both my spoken and written English are pretty good.
#Person2#: Well, for this position, we prefer experienced employees, Those who have just graduated from university, they are supposed to start by working as an intern for at least half a year.
#Person1#: I think I ' m qualified for the job if I can be given the chance.While at school, I once worked as part-time translator in a company and salesperson with a textile company for two years.And I don't mind being paid less from the start, I just want to enrich my experience and competence.
#Person2#: Good.That is the kind of man we are looking for.By the way, do you like traveling? Our sales representatives need to travel a lot.
#Person1#: Yes, I do. I like traveling very much.
#Person2#: Are you willing to work for extra hours?
#Person1#: Of course, I'll try my best.When can I start working?
#Person2#: What about next Monday?
#Person1#: Great.Let ' s start next week.Thank you, ma'am.
#Person2#: Well, see you next monday. | #Person1# who'll graduate from the People's University of China this July majoring in International Trade applies for a job as a sales representative. After #Person1# shows the work experience and the willingness to travel, #Person2# agrees to offer #Person1# the job. |
train_5141 | #Person1#: Hey, buddy, can ' t you see there ' s a line?
#Person2#: Oh, sorry. I didn ' t know.
#Person1#: What? You haven ' t taken the bus before?
#Person2#: No, I ' m afraid not.
#Person1#: Well, you have to wait in line like everyone else. Besides, you should let old people on first.
#Person2#: Sorry.
#Person1#: It ' s all right. Where are you going?
#Person2#: I wanted to see the White House.
#Person1#: Oh, well you don ' t want this bus, anyway. It goes to Georgetown.
#Person2#: Oh, no.
#Person1#: It ' s all right, though. Just get off at the next stop and catch the 79A.
#Person2#: Oh, well thank you very much.
#Person1#: You ' re welcome. | #Person1# tells #Person2# to wait in line and let old people go first. #Person1# tells #Person2# the right bus to the White House. |
train_5142 | #Person1#: Would you like something to drink?
#Person2#: Yes please. Do you have any teas?
#Person1#: Of course we have lots of teas.
#Person2#: What do you recommend?
#Person1#: What about a green tea or perhaps a jasmine tea?
#Person2#: What ' s this one?
#Person1#: That ' s Oolong tea, it ' s a Cantonese tea.
#Person2#: Ok, I ' ll try that. | #Person1# helps #Person2# to order Oolong tea. |
train_5143 | #Person1#: Tell me a little bit about yourself, please.
#Person2#: My name is Dunlin and I live in Beijing. I was born in 1980. I will graduate from Peking University this July. I have majored in accounting.
#Person1#: Would you tell me something about your family?
#Person2#: There are three in my family, my parents and myself. My father is a teacher and my mother is a worker. | Dunlin introduces Dunlin's academic and family background to #Person1#. |
train_5144 | #Person1#: Honey, I have something important to say.
#Person2#: Something important?
#Person1#: Yes. I have just booked two tickets.
#Person2#: Tickets? What tickets?
#Person1#: Two air tickets.
#Person2#: Air tickets?
#Person1#: Yes. We will fly to Paris the day after tomorrow.
#Person2#: We? The day after tomorrow? What are you talking about?
#Person1#: Today is June 18, isn ' t it?
#Person2#: Yes. So?
#Person1#: Think about it!
#Person2#: Then it is June 20 the day after tomorrow.
#Person1#: Yes. Think about it carefully.
#Person2#: Oh, come on. Tell me please. Why did you book tickets to Paris?
#Person1#: Oh, honey! Don ' t you remember this important day to us?
#Person2#: Sorry.
#Person1#: It is our 10th wedding anniversary this June 20.
#Person2#: Our 10th wedding anniversary?
#Person1#: Of course. You completely forgot it.
#Person2#: Darling. I think you have made a mistake.
#Person1#: I have made a mistake?
#Person2#: Yes. We married on July 20 ten years ago.
#Person1#: July 20? But I think it should be June 20.
#Person2#: Yes. We had planned to marry on June 20, but something happened, so we had to put off our wedding day.
#Person1#: Yes. I remember now. We put it off. I did make a mistake. But how shall we deal with the tickets?
#Person2#: Since you have booked. Then let ' s celebrate our wedding anniversary before hand. | #Person1# books two tickets to Paris one month before the actual 10th wedding anniversary, because #Person1# misremembers the wedding date. #Person2# helps #Person1# to refresh the memory and decides to celebrate beforehand. |
train_5145 | #Person1#: Hello, Miao Li, Where are you going?
#Person2#: Hello, I am going to the store to buy some fruit.
#Person1#: Oh, Would you do me a favor?
#Person2#: Yes?
#Person1#: Please mail this letter for me on your way to the store.
#Person2#: Sure. Do you want it to be registered?
#Person1#: Yes, I think so. There are some pictures in it. It would be a great pity if they were lost.
#Person2#: Yes, I will be glad to mail your letter.
#Person1#: Thanks.
#Person2#: you are welcome. | #Person1# asks Miao Li to help send the registered letter on Miao's way to the store. Miao agrees. |
train_5146 | #Person1#: I met a girl in elevator this morning. She works in a company upstairs. She said she envied the casual way we dress for work in our company. She complained about the dress rule in her company. Their boss requires everyone to wear formal clothes from Monday to Friday.
#Person2#: Well, I was always wondering where those people with professional attire come from in this building. Now, I think I know the answer.
#Person1#: You know, in a sense, a suits and ties are compulsory for male employees even in July, and no jewelry allowed for most of the female employees. Even the reasonable male leaf is returning the rule, don't you think that is somehow too strict?
#Person2#: To some extent, it is. Anyway, whether they like it or not, they do give people a very good impression.
#Person1#: Yes, they do. But it is unjust to judge a book by its cover. If they are not happy or comfortable with their clothes, they can be less productive. | #Person1# complains about the strict dressing code that the company upstairs has because the comfortable clothes lead to less productivity. #Person2# thinks professional attire makes a good impression. |
train_5147 | #Person1#: Are you ready to order, sir?
#Person2#: Yeah. I have a fancy for some wine tonight. Can you recommend something for me?
#Person1#: Our red wine is very famous. I'd suggest you try that.
#Person2#: All right. What kind of red wine do you serve?
#Person1#: Here are a variety of red wines for you to choose. You can have a taste then make your decision then. Here is the wine menu.
#Person2#: The dry red wine looks quite good. I'd like to try this one.
#Person1#: Then do you like any cheese to go with it?
#Person2#: Why? Do I have to order that?
#Person1#: Oh, no. But cheese is the best thing to go with red wine. And we have really fresh cheese which will be free if you order red wine. Here are the pictures. Pick out something you like.
#Person2#: That's really nice. I'd like this one. It looks very attractive.
#Person1#: What would you like for appetizer and dinner?
#Person2#: Croissant for appetizer and two beef steaks for dinner.
#Person1#: How do you want your steaks, rare, medium or well-done?
#Person2#: Medium, please?
#Person1#: Anything for dessert?
#Person2#: Sure. We'd like to have Black Forest Cake for dessert.
#Person1#: OK. Please wait for s while. We'll get it done quickly! | #Person2# orders dry red wine with cheese, a croissant for the appetizer, medium beef steaks for dinner, and Black Forest Cake for dessert with #Person1#'s assistance. |
train_5148 | #Person1#: Well, what did you think about the last candidate? Do you think we should hire her?
#Person2#: She had a very impressive resume, but she seemed to lack the confidence that I think a good manager needs.
#Person1#: What made you think that she wasn't very confident?
#Person2#: Did you notice the way that she avoided making eye contact with us while she talked?
#Person1#: She was a bit nervous, I guess. What else?
#Person2#: When she first walked into the room to greet us, she didn't shake our hands or introduce herself at all. I thought that was a bit unprofessional.
#Person1#: You're right. If she walked into meeting with our clients like that, it would make our company look bad, wouldn't it?
#Person2#: It sure would. Did you also notice the way she slouched in her chair during most of the interview? She had horrible posture!
#Person1#: I agree. I guess I was paying more attention to her answers than her body language.
#Person2#: On top of that, she didn't seem to have any sense of people's personal space. She didn't keep enough distance between us during the meeting.
#Person1#: That's true. I guess we'll have to keep looking for a manager then.
#Person2#: Don't worry, we'll find someone eventually! | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss the last candidate they interviewed. They agree she has an impressive resume but they think she lacks the confidence and the manners to be a good manager. |
train_5149 | #Person1#: It has just occurred to me that there is still another possibility to ensure a prompt delivery of the goods.
#Person2#: And that is?
#Person1#: How about making Hong Kong the port of shipment instead of New York?
#Person2#: I'm afraid we can't agree to that. We concluded the business with you here in Houston, and the goods you ordered are manufactured in New York. We wish to point out that all orders accepted by us are shipped from New York or Seattle. Hong Kong is out of the question.
#Person1#: It's like this. There are only one or two ships sailing a month from New York to Osaka, while sailings from Hong Kong are quite frequent. If shipment were effected from Hong Kong, we could receive the goods much earlier.
#Person2#: I see. You want to have your goods shipped from New York to Osaka via Hong Kong, where they can be transshipped. Is that the idea?
#Person1#: Yes, exactly, because I want these goods on our market at the earliest possible date.
#Person2#: Your idea may be a good one, but the trouble is that there are risks of pilferage or damage to the goods during transshipment at Hong Kong. How about shipping them from Seattle instead of network? You may choose either one as port of shipment. It makes no difference to us. There are more sailings from Seattle than from New York.
#Person1#: It sounds all right to me, but I will have to think about it. I'll give you a definite answer tomorrow. If I choose Seattle, will it be possible for you to ship the goods by the end of March?
#Person2#: We'll try our best. Anyway, we assure you that shipment will be made not later than the first half of April. | #Person1# suggests changing the port of shipment from New York to Hong Kong to ensure prompt delivery of the goods but #Person2# denies the idea for the sake of safety. Then #Person2# compromises to start sailings from Seattle. |
train_5150 | #Person1#: I heard you received a prize for you book.
#Person2#: yes, I did. I won a prize for best local history book at the annual book awards.
#Person1#: congratulations! You must be very proud of your achievement.
#Person2#: actually, I was happy just to get the book published. Winning the prize was an added bonus.
#Person1#: what was the prize?
#Person2#: I won $ 200 to spend on any books of my choice.
#Person1#: that's a great prize for a person who writes books! Have you ever won a prize before?
#Person2#: I shared a prize with some friends last week. We won a bottle of whisky at a pub quiz.
#Person1#: I won $ 10 in the lottery last month. Perhaps next time, I'll be luckier and win the jackpot! | #Person1# congratulates #Person2# on winning the prize for the book. Then they share their own experience of winning a prize before. |
train_5151 | #Person1#: Guess what! I know something you don't know!
#Person2#: What's that?
#Person1#: How many planets are there in the solar system?
#Person2#: That's easy. Everyone knows that there are nine.
#Person1#: Not anymore! Can you believe it? They've decided that Pluto is not a planet anymore!
#Person2#: Nice try. I wasn't born yesterday, you know.
#Person1#: I'm dead serious. They've decided that it's too small to be a planet, but actually they haven't yet agreed on how big something has to be in order to be a planet anymore.
#Person2#: That sounds crazy. But they can't just change their mind about things like that.
#Person1#: Yes, they can. If you remember correctly, people used to believe that the world was flat.
#Person2#: I suppose you're right. They also used to think that they were so important that the sun revolved around them, not the other way around.
#Person1#: We actually know relatively little about space and the cosmos.
#Person2#: Do you think that we'll one day be able to travel to another planet for a vacation?
#Person1#: I suppose we could actually live on a planet outside of the milky way.
#Person2#: Do you think we'll ever get to meet an alien from outer space?
#Person1#: I hope not. I think they would be a threat to those of us that lived on the Earth.
#Person2#: You're so old-fashioned. That's what people used to think about people from another country!
#Person1#: Point taken. Hopefully one day, we'll live in an interplanetary society. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that Pluto is removed from the list of the planets in the solar system. They discuss the theory of geocentrism and flat earth, the possibility of interstellar travel, and the presence of aliens. |
train_5152 | #Person1#: What a beautiful view, my sweetheart!
#Person2#: It sure is. The Grand Canyon is truly masterpiece. No man could ever make anything like this.
#Person1#: What is that below?
#Person2#: It is the Colorado River. You will go down the river in a boat if you wish.
#Person1#: No, thank you. It looks a bit too dangerous for me.
#Person2#: There is a beautiful state park here. I can see why so many people come out here to camp.
#Person1#: Yes, there is this beautiful view. you may go fishing, camping and also enjoy this beautiful clean air.
#Person2#: It definitely is a nice change from the polluted and crowded city.
#Person1#: You are so romantic, my sweetheart. | #Person1# and #Person2# enjoy the views of the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River. They admire the beauty of the state park. |
train_5153 | #Person1#: Lucy, come here! I can see the lake which is in the center of park.
#Person2#: It is beautiful! Look, there are so many birds around it.
#Person1#: It is a great place for a relaxing vacation.
#Person2#: Listen to the sound of nature! It's like music.
#Person1#: Yeah, I agree. It makes you feel really good.
#Person2#: What are those?
#Person1#: Do you mean the red things? They are roses.
#Person2#: I'm going to take more pictures today.
#Person1#: Me, too. | #Person1# and Lucy enjoy the views, such as birds and roses, in the park. |
train_5154 | #Person1#: Hello, Elitherbeth How are you?
#Person2#: Fine, thanks.
#Person1#: Are you sure you're alright. You look a bit worry today? Is anything wrong?
#Person2#: Well, Yes. There are something wrong actually. Perhaps you can give me some advice.
#Person1#: of course if I can.
#Person2#: Well, Last night when I returned from thetheatre I found I lost my wallet.
#Person1#: Oh dear. That's terrible. What was in your wallet?
#Person2#: Well, some money of course, a vise, all my identity cards and some photos.
#Person1#: Well, If I were you, I would go to the police station straight away and calling.
#Person2#: Yes, I have already done that and they already look for it. I'll leaving soon and I need my vise and identity cards badly.
#Person1#: Oh dear. What a pity. Are you sure you lost your wallet in theatre?
#Person2#: Yes, quite sure.
#Person1#: I think you should put an advertisement in china daily. Things where you lasted.
#Person2#: But that takes too long.
#Person1#: Wait a minute, My uncle lives in Beijing and he lives very close to theatre. I'Ve telephone here and ask him to go to theatre to require it. We'd better have breakfast now. and meet him later. | Elitherbeth thinks Elitherbeth lost Elitherbeth's wallet at the theatre. Elitherbeth is worried because Elitherbeth needs Elitherbeth's visa and identity cards to leave China. #Person1# makes some suggestions and will ask #Person1#'s uncle living close to the theatre to help |
train_5155 | #Person1#: Simon, may I introduce you to Linda? You don't know each other, do you?
#Person2#: No. I've not had the pleasure of meeting her yet.
#Person3#: How do you do? I'm pleased to meet you.
#Person2#: How do you do?
#Person3#: Please sit down. Help yourself just like you are at home.
#Person2#: What would you like to drink?
#Person3#: A cup of coffee, please. | #Person1# introduces Simon to Linda. |
train_5156 | #Person1#: Have you ever thought about your ideal home?
#Person2#: I have, actually ; I'Ve always wanted to build my dream home myself.
#Person1#: What would it be like?
#Person2#: Well, it would be spacious and located next to a park, because a nice view is important to me.
#Person1#: How many rooms would it have?
#Person2#: I'd want it to have three bedrooms on a second floor with balconies on each, and one main bedroom on the main floor with an attached en suite. I'd also want a large living room and kitchen connected to each other so that there would be one large open space for people to spend time with each other.
#Person1#: How many bathrooms would your dream home have?
#Person2#: I'd have one guest bathroom in the basement, one attached to the main bedroom, and one upstairs, so a total of three.
#Person1#: How would you decorate your house?
#Person2#: I don't like a lot of clutter, so I wouldn't have lots of things out. I would have a few vases on the mantel piece and some pictures of my family on the walls, but other than that, most things would be kept in closets.
#Person1#: How many TVs would your dream home have?
#Person2#: I think TV is a great waste of time, so I would only have one small TV in the kitchen to watch the news in the morning. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# wants to have an ideal house with three bedrooms on a second floor with balconies each, one main bedroom on the main floor attached with en-suite, a large living room connected to a kitchen, three bathrooms, and one small TV. |
train_5157 | #Person1#: Are you okay?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: What's wrong?
#Person2#: I got robbed!
#Person1#: By who?
#Person2#: Some guy on the street just mugged me.
#Person1#: Are you hurt?
#Person2#: No, he just stole all of my things.
#Person1#: That's crazy.
#Person2#: I need to go to the police station.
#Person1#: Do you want me to take you?
#Person2#: That would be great. Thank you. | #Person2# got robbed and #Person1# offers to take #Person2# to the police station. |
train_5158 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, ma'am. Can I help you find anything?
#Person2#: No, thanks. I'm just looking.
#Person1#: We have a special on these skirts this week. Would you like to try one on?
#Person2#: No, thank you. I don't need any skirts.
#Person1#: How about a blouse? This one here is the latest fashion.
#Person2#: No, thank you.
#Person1#: Why not try on this lovely pair of shorts? I'm sure they'd look fabulous on you.
#Person2#: No doubt. Look, I'm just browsing. If I need your help, I'll let you know.
#Person1#: Take a look at this dress! Don't you think it's perfect for you, ma'am? Uh, where are you going, ma'am? Ma'am? | #Person2#'s browsing in a store and #Person1# badgers her trying to sell different kinds of clothes. #Person2# impatiently leaves. |
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