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train_5559 | #Person1#: Hello, Rick, I've come to say goodbye to you.
#Person2#: Are you going back to your country Canada?
#Person1#: No, I'll travel in Europe with my parents as this term is over. I want to go to France. But my parents prefer Germany. We'll travel for 2 month.
#Person2#: Wow, the whole summer vacation. Wish you an enjoyable holiday. | #Person1#'ll travel to Europe and says goodbye to Rick. |
train_5560 | #Person1#: Hi dear, I'm tired and don't want to cook. Shall we have dinner in a restaurant?
#Person2#: Oh, I forgot to tell you. Jane and Bill invited us to dinner this evening. I promised we'd go.
#Person1#: Good. You know, I love Jane's cooking. What's the time?
#Person2#: 6:30 PM. Bill said we could go to the bar together after dinner. That's nice. Shall we take them anything? No Jane said she'd like to do all the food preparation herself.
#Person1#: That's nice. Shall we take them anything?
#Person2#: No Jane said she'd like to do all the food preparation herself. What about taking a bottle of wine? Bill loves wine.
#Person1#: I'd rather take some Flowers. I know Jane loves roses.
#Person2#: Good, I'll buy some on my way home. | #Person2# tells #Person1# Jane and Bill invited them to have dinner together. #Person1# and #Person2# will buy some roses for Jane. |
train_5561 | #Person1#: Tony, we should have a look at the schools before deciding where we move. Our daughter needs to have a good education.
#Person2#: Right. I've got some information about some schools in Brighton from the district office.
#Person1#: Good. It appears there are five high schools, three state schools and two private.
#Person2#: I don't know if we want private schools, do we?
#Person1#: No, it's too expensive for us.
#Person2#: I would like our child to go to a state school.
#Person1#: Ah, here. Our daughter isn't good at sports or music, but has a good sense of fashion. We could send her to a school with good vocational training, such as designing or modeling.
#Person2#: What about Brighton Art School?
#Person1#: Then, what are the schools like academically? I mean, how many children go on to University every year?
#Person2#: Well, Simon Grammar School is very good. About 80% of their students go onto University. And the art school is even better with a number of students reaching 90%. George High School isn't so good, only 38%.
#Person1#: Well, it seems Brighton Art School is a good choice. | #Person1# and Tony are talking about which school their daughter should go to. Tony wants her to a state school and #Person2# also wants it to have vocational training. They compare different schools and finally choose Brighton Art School. |
train_5562 | #Person1#: Hi Hannah, how are you?
#Person2#: Not too bad. The first day back is never easy, bud.
#Person1#: Oh, of course. You're just back from holiday. I bet it was quiet in the office last week. I was in India, Martin in Mexico, you in Greece. So how was it?
#Person2#: Fantastic. We flew to Crete.
#Person1#: Did you stay in a hotel?
#Person2#: No, we rented an apartment. We didn't spend a lot of time in it. We ate out every night. The night life was good. Lots of restaurants and bars and it cost very little for a good meal. | #Person1# and Hannah go back to school from holiday. #Person1# asks Hannah about her trip to Greece. |
train_5563 | #Person1#: Well, here, we are not too crowded.
#Person2#: Great. Let's order quickly so we can chat a little.
#Person1#: OK. What are you in the mood for?
#Person2#: Something light. I went out for pizza at lunch and I'm still full.
#Person1#: There are 3 salads or you could have soup and a sandwich.
#Person2#: What are you having? A hamburger I suppose.
#Person1#: No. Actually I ate out last night too. We had fast food at McDonald's. Then a late snack at Kentucky Fried chicken.
#Person2#: Oh, dear. Well, maybe you should have the chicken salad.
#Person1#: Yes, I think so. Look, the daily special is spaghetti. That sounds good.
#Person2#: Oh, the prices are great, too. I'll have that as well.
#Person1#: Now let's decide on drinks.
#Person2#: I'll just have coffee and a glass of iced water.
#Person1#: Er, coke is fine with me.
#Person2#: Here comes the waitress. Let me order first. | #Person1# and #Person2# are ordering food. #Person1#'ll order the chicken salad and coke. #Person2#'ll have spaghetti, coffee and iced water. |
train_5564 | #Person1#: Didn ' t you punch in this morning, Monica?
#Person2#: Sorry, I don ' t know the rule about punching.
#Person1#: That ' s ok. I should have told you earlier. This is a company rule.
#Person2#: Do we also need to punch out after work?
#Person1#: According to the company rule, we should punch in before 8 o ' clock and punch out after 5 o ' clock every work day.
#Person2#: How about the lunch break, Lucy?
#Person1#: From 11 thirty to 1 o ' clock.
#Person2#: May I ask whether we need to work overtime?
#Person1#: Sometimes, but not quite often. | Lucy tells Monica to punch in before 8 and punch out after 5. The lunch break is 11:30-13:00, sometimes overtime is needed. |
train_5565 | #Person1#: I am sorry to trouble you, but there's a lot of noise in the next room.
#Person2#: Oh, is there? Which room is it?
#Person1#: It's. I think, neighbours on the right.
#Person2#: You mean the room thirteen-thirteen?
#Person1#: I'm not sure, but I think so. I'm very exhausted, but I can't sleep.
#Person2#: All right, ma'am. I'll check and tell them to be quiet.
#Person1#: If next room is still noisy, could you give me a different room, please? | #Person1# asks #Person2# to check room 1313 because it is noisy and #Person1# couldn't sleep. |
train_5566 | #Person1#: Hello, again. Did you discuss everything with your colleagues?
#Person2#: Yes, yes. It seems that everything is settled.
#Person1#: Have you decided how you would like the salaries paid?
#Person2#: We have discussed it and decided that at the moment we would like the salaries to be paid into the employees's accounts, whether they are currently with this bank or not.
#Person1#: That's not a problem.
#Person2#: Of course, if we are happy with the service after the initial period we will recommend all employees either transfer their accounts to this bank, or open new accounts with you.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. We always welcome new customers. | #Person2# tells #Person1# they decided to have salaries to be paid into the employees' account and they'll possibly become new customers of the bank. |
train_5567 | #Person1#: How do you spend your day, Helen?
#Person2#: Well, on weekdays I get up around ten. Then I read the paper for an hour and have lunch at about noon.
#Person1#: Really? What time do you go to work?
#Person2#: I start work at three.
#Person1#: And when do you get home at night?
#Person2#: I get home pretty late, around midnight.
#Person1#: So what do you do, exactly?
#Person2#: I'm a TV announcer. Don't you recognize me? I do the weather report on KNT!
#Person1#: Gee, I'm sorry. I don't watch TV. | Helen tells #Person1# she works from 3 pm till late and she is a TV announcer on KNT. |
train_5568 | #Person1#: Good morning, Passport, please.
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Ah, thank you. Please bring your luggage here for inspection.
#Person2#: Ok. But is there anything wrong?
#Person1#: It's just a regular inspection. Do you have anything to declare?
#Person2#: I've got 6 packets of cigarettes and 2 bottles of champagne. Besides, I have two cameras, one is for my own use, and the other is a gift.
#Person1#: Well, the cigarettes and the champagne are not in excess of the duty-free allowance. But according to our law, each passenger is allowed only one camera duty-free. You ' ll have to pay duty for the other one.
#Person2#: Ok. Where shall I pay duty for it?
#Person1#: Please wait a minute. I'll make out the duty memo... Here you are. Take this and pay to the woman over there.
#Person2#: I've paid for it. Here's the receipt.
#Person1#: Very well. I hope you ' ll enjoy your stay in America.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person1# is checking #Person2#'s luggage and tells #Person2# the cigarettes and the champagne is within duty-free allowance but #Person2# needs to pay duty for one camera. #Person2# did. |
train_5569 | #Person1#: How do you arrange this summer vacation?
#Person2#: I want to travel.
#Person1#: Where would you like to go?
#Person2#: The seaside.
#Person1#: That's really a good idea. Taking a walk on the beach and lying in the sun are pretty good. I recommend you Qingdao or Dalian.
#Person2#: I ' Ve been to Qingdao before, so I ' ll choose Dalian. I've heard that the environment there is very good.
#Person1#: Yes, that's a good place to spend a holiday. Last year I went there. It's really.
#Person2#: Thank you! | #Person2# wants to travel to the seaside this summer vacation and #Person2# recommends Qingdao or Dalian, #Person2# picks Dalian. |
train_5570 | #Person1#: It has a receiver, a CD player, a double cassette deck, and a turntable.
#Person2#: Okay, let me take a look.
#Person1#: The CD player is a three-disk player. Here, we'll put a disk in so you can check out the sound. ( He puts a CD into the CD player. )
#Person2#: Sounds pretty good. I see the equalizer has a good selection of settings.
#Person1#: You can also play Ccds on it if you hook it up to your TV.
#Person2#: Hmm. This system seems to have everything I'm looking for. It's a bit pricey, though. I'll have to think about it. Thanks for your help.
#Person1#: No problem. Hope to see you again soon. | #Person1# shows the CD player of the system and plays the CD, #Person2# likes it but it's pricey so #Person2# needs to think about it. |
train_5571 | #Person1#: John, why don't you go and do some gardening? The lawn needs weeding.
#Person2#: Because I'm not in the mood, that's why.
#Person1#: Well, don't just sit there, do something. Come and help me in the kitchen.
#Person2#: Help you in the kitchen, I don't feel like it.
#Person1#: Would you like to clear the table then?
#Person2#: Really? Do I have to do it?
#Person1#: Not, if you don't want to.
#Person2#: Well, isn't there anything you want?
#Person1#: Yes, I want to go out. Would you like to come?
#Person2#: No, why should I? I don't feel like it. Besides, I'm in such a bad mood. | John is in a bad mood and doesn't want to do gardening or help #Person1# in the kitchen, or go out. |
train_5572 | #Person1#: How long is the warranty?
#Person2#: We guarantee our product for two years.
#Person1#: How about the repairs after the warranty expire? Are you responsible for the fixing if the machine breaks down after the warranty period?
#Person2#: Yes. All repairs are billed at cost. We'll only bill you for parts. The on-site service is $ 300 a year after the warranty.
#Person1#: Will you supply spare parts if we want them?
#Person2#: Certainly. We always have the interest of the customers at heart. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the warranty is two-year, all repairs are billed at cost and they supply spare parts. |
train_5573 | #Person1#: When is your birthday?
#Person2#: August 1st.
#Person1#: Do you usually have a birthday party?
#Person2#: Yes, we do. My parents prepare dinner for me.
#Person1#: What would you do at the party?
#Person2#: We sing ' Happy Birthday ' at the party and have birthday cakes.
#Person1#: Do you know when people began to sing the song ' Happy Birthday '?
#Person2#: Well, I don't know.
#Person1#: Let me tell you the story. In 1892, Patty Smith Hill and Mildred Hill wrote a song called ' Good Morning to you '. But later someone added the words ' Happy Birthday ' to their tune.
#Person2#: So the ' Happy Birthday ' song has been popular since then?
#Person1#: Yes, actually, the song has been sung since its publication in 1932. People all over the world have sung it in many different languages. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s parents prepare dinner for #Person2#'s birthday. #Person1# tells #Person2# the song 'Happy Birthday' begun popular in 1892 and has been singing since 1932. |
train_5574 | #Person1#: Hey, what sort of drinks do you want? Gatorade or water?
#Person2#: Gatorade. It's rich in Vitamin and it gives us energy and vitality.
#Person1#: Yes, that's the exact thing we need. One for each.
#Person2#: What should we do, now with Jack out of the game?
#Person1#: We should choose from the backups.
#Person2#: That's right. Spraining the ankle and breaking the leg are the common things during the match.
#Person1#: That's why we should learn to protect ourselves. Otherwise, the game is not worth the candle.
#Person2#: That's for sure. During the back court, we should change the position we played.
#Person1#: Yes, I played shooting guard, I like shooting and you'll play inside, OK?
#Person2#: I agree with you. I think we'll play much better than before.
#Person1#: Wow, the cheer-section is coming. The music is so fantastic.
#Person2#: Yeah, look how passionate they are! Are they professional?
#Person1#: Well, you should ask your friend. You know I'm not the boss. Just kidding.
#Person2#: Oops! I almost forget about it. Do you see the girl in the middle of the first line?
#Person1#: Yeah, what's up?
#Person2#: Don't you think she looks like your daughter?
#Person1#: I also have a doubt. Oh, kill me softly, she is May. | #Person2# gets #Person1# Gatorade and #Person1# says protection is important during the match. #Person1# recommends changing the position they played and #Person2# agrees. #Person2# recognizes one of the girls in the cheerleaders is #Person1#'s daughter. |
train_5575 | #Person1#: Well, you know what, don't do it, ' cause the minute you do, they lose all respect for you.
#Person2#: Well, it's not like that. We just e-mail, it's really nothing. On top of which I am definitely thinking about stopping because it's getting. . .
#Person1#: Out of hand.
#Person2#: Confusing. But not, because it's nothing.
#Person1#: Where'd you meet him?
#Person2#: Oh, listen, I can't even remember. Ok, on my birthday, I wandered into over 30 rooms, for a joke, sort of and he was there, and we started chatting. . .
#Person1#: About what?
#Person2#: Oh, books, and music, how much we both love New York. Harmless, harmless, meaningless. Bouquets of sharpened pencils. Oh.
#Person1#: Excuse me?
#Person2#: Forget it. We don't talk about anything personal, so I don't know his name or what he does or where he lives exactly. So it'll be really easy for me to stop seeing him, because I'm not. . . | #Person1# asks #Person2# to stop seeing the man that #Person2# met on #Person2#'s birthday when #Person2# wandered into 30 rooms and saw him then they started chatting about non-personal things. |
train_5576 | #Person1#: The performance is amazing. I'm curious about how they did it. I mean the way they sing.
#Person2#: They must have practiced a lot. The perseverance has made them they are today.
#Person1#: So cool. Someone gave me this flier at the exit. What's it about?
#Person2#: Let me have a look. Well, it lists some shows that will be on next week.
#Person1#: Oh, tell me about it. Anything interesting?
#Person2#: Hmm. . . Oh, this one, 'The Drunken Beauty'. This is a real classic.
#Person1#: 'The Drunken Beauty'? It's funny that we have'Sleeping Beauty'in my country. Anyway, what's it about? Is the beauty a drunkard?
#Person2#: Of course not. She was said to be the most beautiful woman in her time and that made her become the queen. They play was famous for its singing and dancing.
#Person1#: Sure, people do that when they are drunk. What about the actress?
#Person2#: She is an opera star in China. Her teacher's teacher is Mei Landfang.
#Person1#: Oh, I've heard about him before. He even created a special dance of sleeve shaking.
#Person2#: You are such an expert on it. I don't know that.
#Person1#: You know, interest is the best teacher.
#Person2#: So, want me to book the tickets again?
#Person1#: Please do that. I can't wait to come back again. The performance must be really amazing.
#Person2#: We can do that if you like. Maybe next weekend.
#Person1#: That will be great. | #Person1# thinks the performance is amazing and #Person2# recommends 'The Drunken Beauty', which will be performed by a Chinese opera star whose teacher is Mei Lanfang. #Person1# knows Mei Lanfang and his special dance of sleeve shaking. #Person2# will book the tickets. |
train_5577 | #Person1#: Hi, happy new year!
#Person2#: Hey, the same to you!
#Person1#: Time flies! One year has already been a history!
#Person2#: Definitely, it's time to say bye-bye to the last year and to say hello to the new year!
#Person1#: Yeah. Have you made any good resolutions for this new year?
#Person2#: Some resolutions? That's a wonderful idea, but I have no idea yet. How about you?
#Person1#: I want to be healthier this year, so I think I should take more exercise.
#Person2#: That will be a good one! Anything else?
#Person1#: Maybe I should make a plan about learning my biochemistry, which is a mess!
#Person2#: Sounds great! | #Person1# wants to be healthier and do more exercise in the new year, #Person2# may make a plan about learning biochemistry. |
train_5578 | #Person1#: Excuse me, Professor, is there a time when I could meet with you?
#Person2#: I could meet with you tomorrow anywhere from two until four ; what time works out best?
#Person1#: I would like to come in at three o'clock.
#Person2#: I am glad that that works out ; can you find my office?
#Person1#: Yes, I can.
#Person2#: Just follow the walkway to the outside and climb the stairs to the third floor.
#Person1#: I got it.
#Person2#: If you do get lost, just ask someone in the building to point the way.
#Person1#: Thank you, I'll be there.
#Person2#: If you need to cancel your appointment, please give me a call! | #Person1# makes an appointment with the Professor at 3 tomorrow. #Person1# knows the way to the office. |
train_5579 | #Person1#: The police need our help finding a robber.
#Person2#: How do you know?
#Person1#: The TV news is reporting a bank robbery.
#Person2#: Do they know what the robber looks like?
#Person1#: Yes, he's 6 feet tall, 200 pounds, black hair, and about 30 years old.
#Person2#: What race is he?
#Person1#: They didn't say.
#Person2#: The TV news doesn't tell us the race anymore.
#Person1#: Of course not. That would be racist.
#Person2#: But how can we identify someone if we don't know their race?
#Person1#: Don't ask me.
#Person2#: Then they also shouldn't tell us if the robber is male or female, because that is sexist. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the police needs help in finding a bank robber without saying the race or gender. |
train_5580 | #Person1#: Excuse me. My name is David Walker. Haven't we met before?
#Person2#: Well, let me see. . . Do you work at IBM Corporation?
#Person1#: Yes, I do.
#Person2#: Now I remember. We met at a conference in Tokyo last year. | David and #Person2# met before a conference. |
train_5581 | #Person1#: The road ahead is blocked. There might have been an accident.
#Person2#: Are there many accidents in the city every day?
#Person1#: Not really, but they are on the rise.
#Person2#: Please drive slowly, we've got lots of time. Safety first. | #Person1# and #Person2# got stuck in a blocked road. |
train_5582 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to change some money to cover my expenses here. What's today's rate of US dollar against the RMB yuan?
#Person1#: Let me see, the buying rate is RMB 808 per $ 100. How much would you like to change?
#Person2#: $ 200 altogether.
#Person1#: Would you mind showing me your passport?
#Person2#: Here it is. And how much RMB shall I get?
#Person1#: Let me see. $ 200 makes RMB 1, 616. Here is the cash and exchange memo. Please check it.
#Person2#: That's correct. Thank you very much. | #Person1# assists #Person2# in changing $200 into RMB with a buying rate of 808 RMB per $100. |
train_5583 | #Person1#: You say your products are aimed at the green consumer. In what ways are they environmentally-friendly?
#Person2#: We produce household cleaning products - detergents and so on. They are all phosphate-free, which minimises damage to the environment.
#Person1#: What about the packaging?
#Person2#: We try to use as little packaging as possible. Also, all our bottles are made of recyclable plastic and we use recycled fibre in our boxes. That's what our customers want. | #Person2# tells #Person1# they produce phosphate-free household cleaning product and use minimal packaging. |
train_5584 | #Person1#: It's so earlier this morning, Mr. Li! You just came back yesterday, you should have rest much more.
#Person2#: I'd like to have rest, but I have many things to do.
#Person1#: How about this post-trip?
#Person2#: It's very good, and the result isn't too bad.
#Person1#: Really?
#Person2#: Of course. I will write a report about this post-trip, and then you'd better type it at the moment, OK?
#Person1#: OK, it's no problem.
#Person2#: ( Afternoon ) Miss Liu. Are you typing my report?
#Person1#: Yes, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: Nothing. I just tell you take care of it when you type, especially the address and telephone number of those new guests. You should make sure that it's no mistaken.
#Person1#: OK, please don't worry about it. You should set your mind at rest.
#Person2#: Ha, I know you are great secretary.
#Person1#: Thanks your flatter. | Mr Li tells Miss Liu the result of the post-trip is good. Mr. Li asks Miss Liu to be very careful while typing the report without mistake, Miss Liu asks him not to worry about it. |
train_5585 | #Person1#: Pam, where's the closest ATM?
#Person2#: It's not that far. Do you see that Yellow building over there?
#Person1#: The big one or the small one?
#Person2#: The big one.
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: It's right next to it, on the right.
#Person1#: Do you know if there's a convenience store around here?
#Person2#: I don't think there's one around here. The closest one is on 3rd street, but that's probably closed now.
#Person1#: I really need to get some things before I leave.
#Person2#: Well, you could go down to 22nd street. There are lot of stores down there that are open 24 hours a day.
#Person1#: Can I take the subway to get there?
#Person2#: Yes, but that'll probably take about half an hour. You should just take a cab.
#Person1#: Won't that be expensive?
#Person2#: No, from here I think it's only about 5 dollars. | Pam tells #Person1# the closet ATM is at the big yellow building and #Person1# can go to the convenience store at 22nd street by taxi. |
train_5586 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Do you know where I can find a pay phone?
#Person2#: There is one around the corner.
#Person1#: Can I make an international call from that pay phone?
#Person2#: Yes, but you have to get a phone card first.
#Person1#: Where can I get a phone card?
#Person2#: You can get one in the grocery store over there.
#Person1#: Oh, I see it. Thank you. | #Person1# can make an international phone call by the payphone with phone cards. |
train_5587 | #Person1#: Fred, can you tell me how I can open my QQ Zone?
#Person2#: Click your right key of mouse and choose QQ Zone.
#Person1#: Well, I have to provide some of my information, right?
#Person2#: Yep! The nick name for your zone, address, gender and so on. Some of them are privacy, so you have the right to keep secret here.
#Person1#: All information is filled in and now I can design my zone.
#Person2#: You can choose one type to make it as your background, and then find a music player and put your favorite songs into it, so your visitors can enjoy the music after entering into your zone.
#Person1#: Now everything is OK. I can write my blog, right?
#Person2#: Certainly.
#Person1#: ( Half an hour, Janice begins shouting excitedly. ) What's the matter with you?
#Person2#: Look! David gives his following-comment on my first blog. He is my first visitor. | Fred teacher Janice open her QQ zone, help her filled in all information and teaches her to design her zone. Janice is excited after David left comments on her first blog. |
train_5588 | #Person1#: I have never bought a house before and don't know how to make an offer.
#Person2#: The process of actually making the offer is something that I will take care of for you. What price were you considering offering?
#Person1#: I love this house and would be willing to pay the full asking price of three hundred and fifty thousand dollars.
#Person2#: Let's leave some room on this offer. I think that three hundred and twenty thousand dollars is a fair offer in this housing market.
#Person1#: We could try that, but I really want this house!
#Person2#: It is common practice to offer and then have a counter-offer.
#Person1#: How long will it take to find out if they are going to accept the offer?
#Person2#: The sellers are usually fairly quick to respond. They want to get things moving.
#Person1#: Should I tell my bank that I have made an offer?
#Person2#: There really isn't anything else to do right now except wait. You are already pre-qualified for your loan. | #Person1# loves the house and is willing to pay $350,000. #Person2# suggests make it $320,000. #Person2# tells #Person1# the seller usually responds quickly and now #Person1# just needs to wait. |
train_5589 | #Person1#: What do you think of this flat?
#Person2#: It's not really all that good. The bedroom is a little small for us.
#Person1#: Small, but it should be enough for our needs. I think.
#Person2#: But there's no hot water after 10 at night. Sometimes I like to have a hot shower before bed. especially in the winter. It feels good.
#Person1#: That's true. But I love the living room ; it's huge and filled with sunshine.
#Person2#: True, and I like the kitchen. It's new and well equipped.
#Person1#: It has a great balcony with an incredible view of the park.
#Person2#: You're right. The view is spectacular. But that bedroom is so small. We'd never be able to fit all of our stuff in there.
#Person1#: Maybe we could get some new furniture. Better stuff.
#Person2#: I haven't thought of that. | #Person1# and #Person2# think the flat has a good view, a huge living room and a well-equipped kitchen but with some drawbacks as well. |
train_5590 | #Person1#: What's the rate for a station wagon?
#Person2#: The daily rate is $ 22 per mile.
#Person1#: Good. I'll take it right now, if possible.
#Person2#: Can I see your license, please?
#Person1#: Of course. I have my own license and an international license.
#Person2#: That's fine. Fill out this form and let me see your credit card, please. | #Person2# assists #Person1# in taking a station wagon. |
train_5591 | #Person1#: Did you call me?
#Person2#: Thank you for returning my call.
#Person1#: What was your call about?
#Person2#: I wanted to have a talk with you about your son.
#Person1#: What did he do?
#Person2#: He was messing around last week in class.
#Person1#: Exactly what did he do?
#Person2#: Even though I asked him not to, he kept speaking out in class.
#Person1#: I don't know what his problem is.
#Person2#: I need you to talk to him, if you don't mind.
#Person1#: That won't happen again, I'm sorry.
#Person2#: Thank you. Hopefully I won't have to call about him again. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1#'s son was messing around in class and #Person2# needs #Person1# to talk to him. |
train_5592 | #Person1#: Did you hear the news?
#Person2#: What happened?
#Person1#: Our cousin went into labor and had her baby last week.
#Person2#: She did? Why didn't anyone tell me?
#Person1#: I would've thought that somebody would have told you.
#Person2#: No, I had no idea.
#Person1#: Well, she did, her baby was 8 pounds 6 ounces.
#Person2#: Oh my God, that's great!
#Person1#: Are you going to go and visit her and the baby?
#Person2#: I think that I might.
#Person1#: Good! I just thought I'd let you know.
#Person2#: Thanks for telling me. | #Person1# tells #Person2# their cousin had a baby and they are going to visit her and the baby. |
train_5593 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Good morning. I want to deposit a sum of money into my account.
#Person1#: OK! How much do you want to deposit?
#Person2#: Well, I want to deposit 2, 000 yuan into my account.
#Person1#: Would you please fill in a deposit form first? Please write down your name, your account number and the amount you want to put in.
#Person2#: OK. I wonder about the rate of interest of the account.
#Person1#: Interest is paid at the rate of 1 % per annum at present. And it is added to your account every year.
#Person2#: Thank you very much.
#Person1#: My pleasure. | #Person1# assists #Person2# in depositing 2000 yuan and tells #Person2# the interest rate of the account is 1%. |
train_5594 | #Person1#: I want to register for this mathematics course.
#Person2#: I'm sorry registration has closed.
#Person1#: Closed? The clerk told me I could come back and register any time during the first week of classes.
#Person2#: Well, that's not possible. The computer's official student account has already been sent to the state. And that's what our budget is best on. Who told you that anyway?
#Person1#: Some woman here when I tried to register three weeks ago. She said I just had to pay a late fee.
#Person2#: She must have been a temporary worker. They don't have much training. Why didn't you register then?
#Person1#: She said I couldn't until I had my birth certificate. Here it is.
#Person2#: Your birth certificate?
#Person1#: Well, I'm a new part-time student. So she ask for identification. I don't drive so I don't have a driver's license.
#Person2#: Huh. That's no reason to demand a birth certificate. We only need to establish residency: a phone bill with your name and address on it would've been fine.
#Person1#: Really? Only prove of my address?
#Person2#: Yes. I'm afraid she gave you the wrong information. Still you'll have to wait and take your math's class next semester.
#Person1#: But that's no fair.
#Person2#: Well, I sympathize with your problem, but frankly, I don't think there is anything anyone can do for you. You were trapped in the system. If you want to you can talk in the director. She will help you if she can.
#Person1#: Great.
#Person2#: Don't get your hopes up. | #Person1# missed the registration for the mathematics course because the temporary worker told #Person1# the wrong information and asked #Person1# for the birth certificate which is not needed. #Person2# sympathizes with #Person2#'s problem but cannot do anything for #Person1# so #Person2# asks #Person1# to talk to the director. |
train_5595 | #Person1#: Do you realize it's November already? Before you know it, Thanksgiving will be here.
#Person2#: Gee, you're right. It's time we decided what we are going to do this year. Do you feel like inviting your sister and her family over?
#Person1#: Sure. After all, they had us over last year.
#Person2#: Good. That's settled. Why don't you give them a call and see if they can come?
#Person1#: Sure. Say, Randy, can you help me with the shopping? We need to get a turkey.
#Person2#: Right. Let's get a nice big one, so we'll have plenty of leftover to make sandwiches with. | Randy wants to invites #Person1#'s sister and her family for Thanksgiving and #Person1# agrees. They are going to buy a turkey. |
train_5596 | #Person1#: You're not going to make the call, are you? Aren't you going to wait until dawn? I don't think it is a right moment for you to pick up the phone.
#Person2#: I should wait until then, but I simply can't. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# can't wait for the dawn to make the call. |
train_5597 | #Person1#: Look, Sandra. I got this really nice postcard from my aunt.
#Person2#: Oh, what a pretty village and it's right by a river. Is it in the mountains?
#Person1#: Yes. But you can't see them in the picture.
#Person2#: Perhaps they're behind those tall trees. | #Person1# shows Sandra the beautiful postcard from #Person2#'s aunt. |
train_5598 | #Person1#: The Spring Festival is coming. Danny. How do you want to celebrate it?
#Person2#: I don't know. We have no Spring Festival in our country.
#Person1#: But the Spring Festival is the biggest holiday of the year in our country. People are busy shopping and preparing presents for their relatives and friends before the, New Year's Eve.
#Person2#: That sounds exciting.
#Person1#: Children usually put on their new clothes on the first day of the Lunar New Year. And they also can get some money given by the elders as a Lunar New Year gift on the New Year's Eve.
#Person2#: It's really quite interesting.
#Person1#: And all the family members must come back home on the New Year's Eve no matter how far they are away from home. We call it 'get--together'. What are you going to do on the New Year's Eve?
#Person2#: My teacher, Professor Wang and his wife have invited me to have dinner together.
#Person1#: Sounds great. | #Person1# tells Danny in #Person1#'s country, children put on new clothes and can get some money from elders and families do' get-together' to celebrate the Spring festival. |
train_5599 | #Person1#: Waiter, show me the menu, please.
#Person2#: Yes, here you are. Would you care to order now, Sir?
#Person1#: I'll have the baked salmon.
#Person2#: Any vegetable?
#Person1#: I'd rather have broccoli.
#Person2#: OK. Can I serve you anything else?
#Person1#: Yes, I'd like another cup of coffee.
#Person2#: All right. | #Person1# helps #Person2# order the baked salmon, broccoli and coffee. |
train_5600 | #Person1#: Hi Jane, can you let me know the best way to get to your house this evening?
#Person2#: Certainly, where will you be coming from?
#Person1#: I need to be in the city centre this afternoon so I will be coming straight from there.
#Person2#: Ok. Take the Underground (the Circle line) to High Street Kensington. Make sure you take the High Street Kensington exit.
#Person1#: Got that.
#Person2#: Ok - when you leave the Underground, cross the road and you should see Hornton Street. WAk up that street to the crossroads. As you wAk you should see a fast food place on your right.
#Person1#: Hold on, I am looking at the map now. Ok, I can see Hornton Road. Do I go straight at the intersection?
#Person2#: No, you need to turn left into Philimore WAk and take the next right.
#Person1#: Ok, I can see that road.
#Person2#: That's fine. You will not miss it because it's just next to the Kensington CentrA Library.
#Person1#: Good, I can see the library on the map.
#Person2#: Ok, we live in the third building on your left. Will we see you around 7 pm?
#Person1#: That's great, see you at seven. | Jane tells #Person1# the best way to get to her house by 7 pm from the city centre by underground, her place is in the third building on the left after turning right next to the Kensington Centre library. |
train_5601 | #Person1#: Can you believe that Susan got married?
#Person2#: Really? I remember she said if she would remain single. Is the man very rich?
#Person1#: No. That's what is surprising me.
#Person2#: You means she didn't marry a rich man.
#Person1#: He's a postman.
#Person2#: I thought she would marry a fortune. | #Person1# and #Person2# are surprised that Susan married a postman. |
train_5602 | #Person1#: Is everything ready for Billy's birthday party?
#Person2#: Yes. I've finished making the birthday cake and I've put all the things on the table. Did you find the party hats?
#Person1#: Yes, I did. I've put one on the table for each child. I put up the big 'happy birthday' sign too.
#Person2#: Thanks. Do you think we have enough for the kids to eat and drink?
#Person1#: I'm sure of that. There's enough food here to feed an army!
#Person2#: That birthday cake looks wonderful, but you haven't put any candles on it yet.
#Person1#: Thanks for reminding me. I've prepared some party games for the children too.
#Person2#: I've brought a tape with lots of children's songs on it.
#Person1#: Hopefully, that will keep everyone happy. | #Person1# and #Person2# has got everything ready for Billy's birthday party, including a cake, food, hats and children's games and songs. |
train_5603 | #Person1#: How often do you use the internet?
#Person2#: I use it almost every day, but I usually only use it to check my email. I don't often surf the net. You use the internet a lot, don't you?
#Person1#: Yes. I use it to find products and components at the lowest price for my company. It can be frustrating when the connection is poor.
#Person2#: So , you're online eight hours a day.
#Person1#: Yes, I like the job though. Sometimes, I help other people in the office if they're having trouble online.
#Person2#: How useful do you think the internet is as a source of information?
#Person1#: I think it's fairly useful, but there are two big problems. First, a lot of the information you find online is false. Second, when you buy something online, you don't see it until you actually get it.
#Person2#: How do you solve the website problems when you're buying something online?
#Person1#: What I do is find the website of shops. Then someone from our company visits the shop and buys when they're seen that the products are genuine and suitable. | #Person1# uses the internet every day for checking emails, #Person2# uses it to find products and components for #Person2#'s company. #Person2# thinks the internet is useful and #Person2# solves the online shopping problem by visiting the shop. |
train_5604 | #Person1#: Do you have any experience working with a computer?
#Person2#: Yes. I have been a data entry operator for three years.
#Person1#: What kind of software can you use?
#Person2#: I have working knowledge of Windows and Dos. Actually, I'm quite familiar with both Java and C Programming Languages.
#Person1#: Do you have any other computer qualifications?
#Person2#: I have an NCRE certificate, GRADE 2.
#Person1#: Do you know how to use a PC to process the management information?
#Person2#: I'm sorry to say I'm not familar with processing management information, but I'm sure I could learn quite quickly. It can't be too difficult, and I've got a quick mind. I can handle any problem you give me. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# has an experience working with computer and an NCRE certificate but not familiar with processing management information. |
train_5605 | #Person1#: Hi, my name is Lvan, and I'm from Russia.
#Person2#: Nice to meet you, Lvan. My name is Akiko. I'm from Japan.
#Person1#: To me English is a difficult language.
#Person2#: A second language is always difficult.
#Person1#: True, but English is harder than most. It's a crazy language.
#Person2#: A crazy language? Why do you say that?
#Person1#: One letter can have several pronunciations and one word can have several meanings.
#Person2#: No wonder you say English is a crazy language. | Akiko from Japan tells Lvan from America that English is hard. Lvan says English is crazy. |
train_5606 | #Person1#: Hello Ralph, it's mom.
#Person2#: Oh, morning, mom!
#Person1#: Ah, it's 1:45. It's not the morning at all. What are you doing anyway?
#Person2#: Well, I'm going to make breakfast and check my email to see if anyone has responded to my advertisement for a new roommate.
#Person1#: Right?
#Person2#: What do you mean by 'right'?
#Person1#: Listen, who's willing to live with you? You cannot even take care of yourself.
#Person2#: What are you talking about? I get up early every morning at 6 o'clock AM?
#Person1#: Add about 6 hours to that.
#Person2#: I always make nutritious meals.
#Person1#: I don't think McDonald's big Macs and fries count.
#Person2#: I keep my room very tidy.
#Person1#: Ah, I think I saw some old dishes, empty pizza boxes and some real dirty socks under your bed.
#Person2#: And I do go to bed at a very early hour.
#Person1#: Do you call midnight early? Listen, give it up! Unless you make some major changes in your life, your only companion will be your pet fish. | Ralph's mom calls up and tells him he is not taking care of himself, not getting up or sleeping early, eating junk food and not keeping the room tidy and he needs to change it. |
train_5607 | #Person1#: Let me help you to some more fish.
#Person2#: The fish is delicious. But I've had enough now. I'd like to have some soup.
#Person1#: Here it is. Help yourself.
#Person2#: Thanks. I didn't know you were so good at cooking. If my wife were here, she would be surprised as I am.
#Person1#: Well, bring your wife if you come here next time. I haven't seen her for quite some time.
#Person2#: Sure, I will. My wife will be very happy to see you, too. Thank you for your wonderful meal.
#Person1#: I'm glad you enjoyed it. | #Person2# enjoyed the meal and is surprised that #Person1# is good at cooking. #Person1# asks #Person2# to bring his wife. |
train_5608 | #Person1#: Good morning, Swim Shop, Kevin speaking. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello, I'd like some information. I have got your order brochure here. Can you give me some prices?
#Person1#: Of course, please tell me the page number you're looking at.
#Person2#: OK. The first thing is on page 14. It the maru swimming cap. The red and blue one.
#Person1#: OK. The small and medium sizes are 22 pounds 65, and the large one is 26 pounds 40.
#Person2#: Right, I'd like to order that, please. Size small.
#Person1#: Fine, have you got any more things to order?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like some pool shoes and swimming suits for water sports. They're on page 77. How much are the blue shoes and yellow suits?
#Person1#: Well, the suits have been sold out. But we do have some blue shoes left in stock. They were 16 pounds 50, but they're on sale now for only 9 pounds 50. We don't have any left in small sizes though. What shoe size are you?
#Person2#: I'm a 39.
#Person1#: Let me check. Yes, we've got a pair in that size.
#Person2#: Great. | #Person2# calls #Person1# to inquiry about the price of a maru swimming cap, the blue shoes and yellow suits. #Person1# orders the small-cap and the shoes in 39. |
train_5609 | #Person1#: Hello. How are you today?
#Person2#: Not so good. I have awful pains in my leg and a toothache.
#Person1#: Oh dear I've got a toothache too, in the dentist says he simply can't see me until next week. But what worries me is my headache.
#Person2#: I know what you mean, but at least you can do some gardening. I can't even do that with my back. The doctor says I mustn't lift or bend.
#Person1#: You poor thing. There's nothing worse than back trouble, but I don't do much in the garden now because I've hurt my arm, it's really painful.
#Person2#: Like my ankle, it hurts. | #Person1# has awful pains in #Person1#'s leg and a toothache and #Person2# has a toothache, a headache and back troubles. |
train_5610 | #Person1#: Oh, Bob what happened to you? I hope it's nothing serious.
#Person2#: Just because I breathed a little more smoke.
#Person1#: How did that happen?
#Person2#: I had to go into a house that was on fire there was someone inside.
#Person1#: Did you get the person out?
#Person2#: Yes, it was a little girl and I got her out at last.
#Person1#: Was there a lot of smoke in the house then?
#Person2#: Yes, I had much trouble in breathing so they sent me here for the doctors to take a look at me.
#Person1#: You'd better stay in hospital for another day.
#Person2#: But I hope I can go back to work soon. | Bob tells #Person2# he breathed smokes and had trouble in breathing while he was rescuing a little girl from a fire. |
train_5611 | #Person1#: Good evening and Welcome to tonight's addition of legendary lives our subject this evening is James Dean actor in hero for the young people of his time. Edward Murray is the author of a new biography of Dean. Good evening, Edward.
#Person2#: Hello, Tina.
#Person1#: Edward, tell us about what you know about Dean's early life.
#Person2#: He was born in Indiana in nineteen thirty one, but his parents moved to California when he was 5. He wasn't there long, though, because his mother passed away just 4 years later. Jimmy's father sent him back to Indiana after that, to live with his aunt.
#Person1#: So how did he get into acting?
#Person2#: Well, first, he acted in plays at high school. Then he went to College in California, where he got seriously interacting. In nineteen fifty one, he moved to New York to do more stage acting.
#Person1#: Then when did his movie career really start?
#Person2#: Nineteen fifty five. His first starring role was in east of Eden. It was fabulous. Dean became a huge success. But the movie that really made him famous was his second one. Rebel without a Cause. That was about teenagers who felt like they didn't fit into society.
#Person1#: So how many more movies did he made?
#Person2#: Just one more. Then he died in that car crash in Californian in nineteen fifty five.
#Person1#: What a tragedy! He only made 3 movies. So what made him the legend, he still is today.
#Person2#: Well, I guess his looks, his acting ability, his short life and maybe the type of character he played in his movies. \Many young People saw him as a symbol of American youths. | Edward tells Tina Dean was born in 1931 in Indiana and was lived in California and Indiana. He got seriously interacting with acting in college and in 1951, he moved to New York to do more stage acting. Dean died in 1955 and only made 3 movies which made him a legend. |
train_5612 | #Person1#: I need some new clothes for the new school year. Can you help me?
#Person2#: Of course. What do you like to wear?
#Person1#: Well, I attend college in California and it's always warm there. So I need a lot of shorts and T shirts. I also like to go to the beach when I'm not in class, so I need bathing suits and beach shoes.
#Person2#: OK, follow me over here. We have some new summer clothes. Do you like bright colors? Here are some nice blue, green and yellow shirts.
#Person1#: Those are too bright for me. I like those white and gray ones.
#Person2#: OK, I'll grab some different sizes and you can try them all on. | #Person2# assists #Person1# in buying shorts, T-shirt and bathing suits whose colour are white and grey for the new school year. |
train_5613 | #Person1#: I really need to start eating healthier.
#Person2#: I have to start eating better too.
#Person1#: What kind of food do you usually eat?
#Person2#: I try my best to eat only fruits, vegetables, and chicken.
#Person1#: Is that really all that you eat?
#Person2#: That's basically it.
#Person1#: How do you stick to only those foods?
#Person2#: Actually, fruits and veggies are really good for you.
#Person1#: Yeah, I know, but what about the chicken?
#Person2#: I mainly eat baked chicken, because there's not a lot of fat.
#Person1#: That does sound pretty good.
#Person2#: I know it does, and that's because it is. | #Person1# and #Person2# decide to start eating healthier. #Person2# shares #Person2#'s diet mainly consisted of fruits, vegetables, and chicken. |
train_5614 | #Person1#: pompous. How may I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to reserve a table for dinner.
#Person1#: How large a group are you expecting?
#Person2#: Six couples.
#Person1#: Would you like to reserve a private dining room?
#Person2#: That sounds like a good idea.
#Person1#: All right. May I have your name, Sir?
#Person2#: My name is Ron Kollwitz. | #Person1# helps Ron Kollwitz reserving a private dining room for six couples. |
train_5615 | #Person1#: In foreign trade, exporters have to adjust their product in a timely manner.
#Person2#: How to adjust?
#Person1#: Exporters must ensure that their product satisfies customers ' needs, wants and likes.
#Person2#: Ah, some products are successful at home, but not be popular overseas.
#Person1#: That's because the fashion, taste and social customs and so on vary considerably.
#Person2#: Yes, sometimes the differences are great.
#Person1#: Well, we should be in accordance with national conditions and adjust the product.
#Person2#: We have to ensure that the product should be attractive to guarantee sales. | #Person1# tells #Person2# exporters should ensure their products satisfies customers' needs, wants, and likes as they agree national conditions can be very different. |
train_5616 | #Person1#: Hi, there. Look at these. I have collected some ads here. There is a special promotion for Mother's Day this weekend.
#Person2#: Oh, yes. Mother's Day is coming. Do you plan to buy anything?
#Person1#: Of course. I want to buy some night cream for my mom, and some masques for myself.
#Person2#: Hmm. In Carrefour, Clinique will be promoting their visible skin renewed cream.
#Person1#: How much is it?
#Person2#: 180 yuan, and you can get a free 8 piece gift package.
#Person1#: What's included in the gift package?
#Person2#: Some black mascara, moisturizing orion, eye cream crystal lipstick, a two color eye shadow pack, styling hairspray, and a cosmetics bag.
#Person1#: Sounds not bad. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about Clinique's promotion of their visible skin cream with a free gift package for Mother's Day. |
train_5617 | #Person1#: Hello, is that Xiaogang Li who applied for the Solar Studio of our college?
#Person2#: Yes, speaking.
#Person1#: I want to know whether you will come to the interview. So have you accepted offers from other companies?
#Person2#: No, I haven't got one by now. I will go to the interview of yours. | Xiaogang Li will go to the interview with #Person1#'s company. |
train_5618 | #Person1#: Thank you for seeing me. Did you look over my letter and resume?
#Person2#: Yes. Quite good. Perhaps you're very interested in the social benefits.
#Person1#: Yes, I think it is possible more important than the salary.
#Person2#: Really? We would like to start you off at 2, 000 yuan a month, excluding bonus and overtime pay.
#Person1#: Good, about the essential living conditions?
#Person2#: Well, we'll supply you with an apartment of a bedroom and a living room.
#Person1#: I see. I'm a female. Are there any special benefits for me?
#Person2#: Yes, in our company, the women have a two-week vacation a year, besides this, if you are a married woman, maternity leave for some months is permitted.
#Person1#: I think it is very necessary for us. I wonder whether I am on holiday with payment every year.
#Person2#: Yes, you have a paid month holiday every year.
#Person1#: Right. How about the unemployment compensation and the retirement pension?
#Person2#: Well, we are only responsible for the retirement pension. About the unemployment compensation, this will be given by the government.
#Person1#: Yes, I see. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1#'s monthly salary will start from 2000 yuan and she is eligible for a two-week vacation and a paid month holiday every year and maternity leave if needed. The company will supply #Person1# with an apartment and be responsible for her retirement pension. |
train_5619 | #Person1#: Shogun Restaurant of Pasadena.
#Person2#: Hi, could you help me? I need to make a dinner reservation.
#Person1#: I can help you if you can just tell me what evening you like the reservation for.
#Person2#: Tuesday night is when we need the reservation for.
#Person1#: What time do you think that you would like to have dinner?
#Person2#: 7
#Person1#: How many diners will be in your group?
#Person2#: We need a reservation for four.
#Person1#: I have a table for four available at 7
#Person2#: My last name is Foster. Thank you for the reservation.
#Person1#: Mr. Foster, we will be expecting you this Tuesday at 7
#Person2#: We will be there! Thanks for the help! | #Person1# helps Mr. Foster reserve a table for four at 7 pm on Tuesday. |
train_5620 | #Person1#: Have you ever played Making?
#Person2#: Not really, but I know it is very popular a traditional Chinese gambling game.
#Person1#: Yes, some friends play it all day, all night, and sometimes a whole weekend. I tried to read about some basic rules online, but it is hard to understand. So I went to watch people play yesterday only to find I was even more confused. I think I have to work hard on those rules and more learning by doing. Practice makes the master.
#Person2#: Typical Francis, whether you are at work, or engaged in leisure time activities, you always show the same eagerness and curiosity to learn something new and improve yourself.
#Person1#: It is important to keep your mind up-to-date and active. | #Person1# thinks #Person1# needs to work hard on rules of Making and practice more. #Person2# thinks #Person1# always shows the same eagerness and curiosity to learn something new. |
train_5621 | #Person1#: Sally, I'm tired of this Western food. I really miss my mother's Sichuan cooking.
#Person2#: I'm sure you do miss that type of cooking. But can't you try to get used to Western food?
#Person1#: I have tried. But Americans like butter, bread, sugar, and cream too much.
#Person2#: I suppose you're right, Lee. Maybe that's why so many Westerners are overweight.
#Person1#: It's interesting that Americans work very hard at their jobs, do not take naps during the day, and yet they can be so heavy.
#Person2#: You see, because we are often busy working, we eat too much fast food, and that food is very fattening. | Lee and Sally think Western food is fattening and that's why Americans get fat, though working hard. |
train_5622 | #Person1#: Hello, Pam.
#Person2#: I'm glad that you can make it.
#Person1#: It looks like there are a lot of people inside.
#Person2#: Yeah. I've invited a lot of friends besides you.
#Person1#: Should I take my shoes off?
#Person2#: We all keep our shoes on indoors.
#Person1#: Where are your parents?
#Person2#: They've gone out so that we could have the house to ourselves.
#Person1#: That's great! | Pam has invited lots of friends including #Person1#. Pam's parents are out so they could have the whole house. |
train_5623 | #Person1#: In my country, we go to school from 8 o'clock in the morning until five in the afternoon.
#Person2#: Five days a week, too?
#Person1#: Actually, five and a half. On Saturday, we have classes only in the morning.
#Person2#: Gosh!
#Person1#: That's too much for us really.
#Person2#: Where are you going now?
#Person1#: I'm going to try to find out where the school is located.
#Person2#: When do you start school?
#Person1#: I'm going to register right now.
#Person2#: That's good. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the school hours in #Person1#'s country. #Person2# is surprised. #Person1# is going to register now. |
train_5624 | #Person1#: Hey. Owen! Have you gone on your family vacation yet?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. I got so tired. My son began to cry the moment we got on the train. It was very embarrassing because we took the over-night train and the noise made it difficult for other people in the cabin to sleep.
#Person1#: Didn't you bring his favorite toy?
#Person2#: Yes, we did. Fortunately we put his Teddy Bear in the bag, and finally he fell asleep at mid-night with it in his arms.
#Person1#: Where did you go? You've got a beautiful tan.
#Person2#: My wife didn't like to go to amusement parks, so we compromised and finally went to the seaside. I think vacation in summer is not good.
#Person1#: You must have had a great time. Most children love to play in the sand on the beach and go swimming.
#Person2#: Yes, he was every excited to see the blue sea and picked up many seashells to give as gift for his classmates in kindergarten.
#Person1#: His friends will be very happy to get the little souvenir.
#Person2#: And I taught him how to swim in the sea. It was fun and made him braver than before. After we returned home, he wasn't afraid to sleep alone in his bedroom. | Owen tells #Person1# he and his family went to the seaside for vacation. Owen was tired from taking care of his crying son on the train, but his son was excited about the sea and picked up seashells as gifts for his classmates. Owen taught him how to swim in the sea. |
train_5625 | #Person1#: You seem to be very hesitant about doing things.
#Person2#: I don't know why I cannot take a step forward.
#Person1#: You are meeting trouble halfway, I guess.
#Person2#: Many things are troubling me. I don't know whether I should come and go.
#Person1#: That's where the shoe pinches. | #Person1# finds #Person2# is hesitant about doing things. |
train_5626 | #Person1#: It's weekend again, I'm glad I can arrange for my personal matters.
#Person2#: What do you mean by that?
#Person1#: Oh, that means I can do whatever I like without few interruptions.
#Person2#: You've been always active and versatile. It seems that you are interested in everything.
#Person1#: Oh, really? I just have lots of hobbies in my spare time ; such as going to the concert, painting, handwriting, reading novels and reading fashion magazines. What about yours?
#Person2#: I have fewer hobbies than yours. That's why I find campus life a bit dull and uninteresting.
#Person1#: Oh, you can't think like that. We young people should try our best to learn new things and accept new ideas. You like taking photos and going to photography shows, why not practise the technique and catch something unforgeable?
#Person2#: That's a good suggestion. It's fine today. Maybe I can take photos on the scenery of the lake at sunset. It must be fantastic.
#Person1#: I quite agree with you. With our hobbies, our life can be more colorful and exciting.
#Person2#: And I can concentrate on my study after the relaxation over the weekend.
#Person1#: Yes, it's a good habit to have a life-long hobby. Those who practise calligraphy and Qigong always live longer. | #Person1# has lots of hobbies while #Person2# has fewer and finds campus life uninteresting. #Person1# knows #Person2# likes taking photos and suggests #Person2# practice the technique. They agree hobbies make their life more colorful and help them concentrate on their studies. |
train_5627 | #Person1#: Rachel? This is John Emory speaking.
#Person2#: Yes, Mr. Emory?
#Person1#: I'Ve got some bad news. All the plans sent over to the McGrath Corporation have been rejected. We're going to have to start from scratch.
#Person2#: I thought they had already agreed to everything. That's going to take weeks to rework. | John Emory tells Rachel they have to rework their plans since they have been rejected. |
train_5628 | #Person1#: How do you spend your free time?
#Person2#: I read or go swimming, go shopping, usually. I run or play tennis or do something else like those to get some exercises to keep fit.
#Person1#: Are you introverted or extroverted?
#Person2#: I wouldn't call myself extroverted. Sometimes, I enjoy being by myself very much. But other times, I like sharing activities with others too, especially during these last few years.
#Person1#: What kinds of sports do you like?
#Person2#: I like almost all sports, and I enjoy both playing and watching. I especially like tennis and mountain climbing.
#Person1#: What kind of personality do you think you have?
#Person2#: Well, I approach things very enthusiastically, I think, and I don't like to leave something half-done. It makes me nervous-I can't concentrate on something else until the first thing is finished. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about how #Person2# spends #Person2#'s free time, the sports #Person2# likes, and #Person2#'s personality. |
train_5629 | #Person1#: Have you found another job yet, Sally?
#Person2#: No, I haven't, but I've seen several interesting advertisements in the paper.
#Person1#: What kind of job are you looking for?
#Person2#: Either something in the hotel business or something to do with travel.
#Person1#: You haven't had any experience in either of those fields.
#Person2#: I know. But I'd like to try. Look, here are some advertisements that I've cut out. | Sally tells #Person1# she is looking for jobs relating to hotel business or traveling. |
train_5630 | #Person1#: Good morning, Miss Cai. Congratulations! You'Ve passed the interview.
#Person2#: Good morning, Mr. Yang. Thank you very much. Can I work now?
#Person1#: Oh. Take it easy. As I'Ve said in the interview, once you are employed, we'll give you a probation period of three months. And now we need to sign a draft agreement for the probation period.
#Person2#: I am sorry, I am just too excited and forget it. Can I look it through?
#Person1#: Of course, here you are. And you can ask me any question.
#Person2#: Well, I am sorry that I have a question. There is no remuneration item in this agreement. Can you tell me something about it?
#Person1#: Well, according to the principle of our company, employees like you have no remuneration during the probation period.
#Person2#: But you didn't tell me in the interview.
#Person1#: I am sorry, it's not decided by me but by the company.
#Person2#: Okay, I can't decide whether sign or not now. Can you give me some time to think it over?
#Person1#: Okay. Can you give me a reply tomorrow?
#Person2#: Yes. Thank you very much. Mr. Yang. | Mr. Yang wants to sign a draft agreement for the probation period with Miss Cai, but she wants to think it over because she is just told she won't have remuneration during that period. She'll give Mr. Yang a reply tomorrow. |
train_5631 | #Person1#: Hello, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: Hello, I come to pay my water and electricity fees.
#Person1#: Give me your water and electricity bills, please.
#Person2#: Here they are.
#Person1#: You should pay 160 yuan for the electricity fee and 80 yuan for the water fee.
#Person2#: Do you mean that I should pay 240 yuan in total?
#Person1#: Yes. Will you pay by cash or credit card?
#Person2#: Cash, please. Here is the money.
#Person1#: I get 250 yuan from you, and this is the change, 10 yuan.
#Person2#: OK. Thank you. Bye-bye.
#Person1#: Bye. | #Person2# pays #Person2#'s water and electricity fees with #Person1#'s assistance. |
train_5632 | #Person1#: First of all, thank you for accepting this job.
#Person2#: It's my pleasure.
#Person1#: What are your salary expectations?
#Person2#: Would you please tell me about your pay skill first?
#Person1#: We'll offer you a monthly salary to begin with, in addition, we offer one percent commission and all your sales. You also enjoy life insurance and health insurance. What's starting salary would you expect here?
#Person2#: They sum my skills and experience. I'd like to start it with 4000 yuan a month.
#Person1#: That sounds reasonable.
#Person2#: Do I have paid vacation?
#Person1#: Yes, you have 2 weeks paid vacation a year, and you get it additional week after 4 years, and then again, after 9 years if you decide to stay that long, we promote from within based on performance, so there is an excellent chance that you could become a sales manager or even a regional manager. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about how #Person2# will be paid, the paid vacation #Person2# could have, and the promotion chances. #Person1# thinks #Person2#'s salary expectation is reasonable. |
train_5633 | #Person1#: Waiter, show me the menu, please.
#Person2#: Yes, here you are. Would you care to order now, Sir?
#Person1#: I'll have the baked salmon.
#Person2#: Any vegetable?
#Person1#: I'd rather have broccoli.
#Person2#: OK. Can I serve you anything else?
#Person1#: Yes, I'd like another cup of coffee.
#Person2#: All right. | #Person2# helps #Person1# order the baked salmon with broccoli and a cup of coffee. |
train_5634 | #Person1#: Plaza Hotel, good morning. Leo speaking.
#Person2#: Ah yes, I'd like to book two rooms for myself and my father. Could you tell me the cost of a single room per night?
#Person1#: Certainly. A single room is 120 dollars American, per night.
#Person2#: Fine.
#Person1#: And when would you like the rooms?
#Person2#: From the 25th to the 28tri of September.
#Person1#: Arriving the 25th of September and leaving on the 28th? Three nights?
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: Just a minute please.
#Person2#: Yes, we have rooms available then. You require two single rooms?
#Person1#: Yes, thank you.
#Person2#: Can l have your name please?
#Person1#: My name is Mona White.
#Person2#: And your father's name, Ms. White?
#Person1#: Jack Webber.
#Person2#: Could you spell the surname please?
#Person1#: Sure. W-E-double B-E-R.
#Person2#: Double P for Papa?
#Person1#: No, double B for Bravo | Leo helps Mona White book two single rooms for herself and her father for three nights at the Plaza Hotel. |
train_5635 | #Person1#: My god, it's such a lovely lake! The lake has a water surface of 56 square kilometers.
#Person2#: No wonder it looks so huge.
#Person1#: We are now walking on what is in fact an island. Here we get one of the 10 sceneries of the West Lake, Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake.
#Person2#: Why is it called Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake?
#Person1#: It's so named because in the pavilion over there the great poet Bai Buyi of the Tang Dynasty would take a rest after drinking a little too much, and watch the moon over the lake.
#Person2#: Very romantic.
#Person1#: Now let's board the boat and have a ride on the lake.
#Person2#: Sure ( They get on the boat ).
#Person1#: Wang, what's that building over there? It looks like some sort of a huge pavilion.
#Person2#: You are right. That's the Heart of Lake Pavilion, situated on an islet. It was built in 1552 and is the largest pavilion on the West Lake. Oh, here we are at the Little Yingzhou island. Let's get off the boat. Please watch your steps. | #Person1# explains the name of Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake to Wang when they are walking by the West Lake. Then they board a boat and visit the Little Yingzhou island. |
train_5636 | #Person1#: Mary, you have found several companies that are hiring, right?
#Person2#: Yes, I have found three companies.
#Person1#: Have you called to inquire about the positions?
#Person2#: Yes, but the results are not so satisfying.
#Person1#: What's the matter?
#Person2#: I asked the first company about the vacancy, but they had already hired someone.
#Person1#: What a pity!
#Person2#: The second one told me that the job information was released half a year ago, and had been overdue.
#Person1#: It's frustrating!
#Person2#: The last company is still hiring, but not recent graduates.
#Person1#: Wonder why they do that!
#Person2#: I feel terrible now.
#Person1#: Don't be discouraged. Just keep trying and you will find a job eventually.
#Person2#: Thanks for your support and care. | Mary called three companies that are hiring to inquire about the positions but the results are not satisfying. #Person1# encourages Mary to keep trying. |
train_5637 | #Person1#: Can I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm checking out.
#Person1#: Can I have your key and room number, please?
#Person2#: Room 1419. Here's my key.
#Person1#: Here's your bill, sir. Could you please check it?
#Person2#: It's all right. Please charge it to my credit card.
#Person1#: Here you are, sir. You're all set. I hope you enjoyed your stay. And that next time you're in town, you will stay with us again.
#Person2#: I will. Where can I leave my luggage? I really want to leave after lunch.
#Person1#: The bell captain will put it in the storage room. When you're ready to leave, you can claim your luggage from him.
#Person2#: Thanks very much. And good-bye. | #Person1# helps #Person2# checking out and offers #Person2# left-luggage services. |
train_5638 | #Person1#: How about we taking a tour to Hawaii? I have a 2 - weeks'vacation.
#Person2#: That sounds fantabulous. I have dreamed of going there for months.
#Person1#: Me, too. Why don't we get ready now?
#Person2#: Sure. I don't want to waste even a minute. | #Person1# and #Person2# will prepare for a tour to Hawaii. |
train_5639 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Is flight KL638 late?
#Person2#: Yes, I think so. Flight KL638 is still at the airport due to the hurricane.
#Person1#: Oh, my god. If this flight is late. I will for Sydney. What can I do now?
#Person2#: Well if so. you should contact with the office over there. Maybe they will do you some help.
#Person1#: OK. thank you. | #Person1#'s flight is delayed. #Person2# suggests #Person1# contact with an office for help. |
train_5640 | #Person1#: This will be your office here.
#Person2#: Really? Wow, it is great.
#Person1#: We try to get everyone in the upper management team a nice office.
#Person2#: I suppose so. It's great.
#Person1#: I'm glad you like it.
#Person2#: Yes, is there a coffee machine around here?
#Person1#: Yes, we have a coffee machine and some other beverages in the break room.
#Person2#: Where is the break room?
#Person1#: It's just down the hall, the fourth door on your right.
#Person2#: Got it.
#Person1#: You can always call me if you need anything and I will get it for you.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person2# finds #Person2#'s office is great and asks #Person1# about the whereabouts of the coffee machine and the break room. |
train_5641 | #Person1#: I had a big argument with david yesterday. I hope he's not still mad at me.
#Person2#: what did you argue about?
#Person1#: he borrowed some money from me and I needed it back. He said he didn't have the money yet.
#Person2#: well, he should pay you back. It's only fair.
#Person1#: yes, but is got angry with him too quickly. He probably thought that I mistrusted him. I shouldn't have got angry.
#Person2#: did you lend him a lot of money?
#Person1#: not much. I had to pay an unexpected bill, so I needed the money back.
#Person2#: well, talk to him about it next time you see him. He probably feels as bad about it as you do. Close friends sometimes have disagreements. It's nothing unusual. Neither of you said anything r
#Person1#: no, we didn't. I guess you're right. We should patch things up.
#Person2#: of course you should. You wouldn't want a silly argument to ruin a long friendship, would you? | #Person1# feels bad about the argument with David yesterday because of the money. #Person2# suggests #Person1# talk to David and not let a silly argument to ruin a long friendship. |
train_5642 | #Person1#: Take me to this address, please.
#Person2#: Yes, ma'am. Here we are.
#Person1#: How much do I owe you, sir?
#Person2#: 30 dollars, ma'am.
#Person1#: Are you kidding? The meter says 15 dollars, doesn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, but we need some extra charge and some tip, too.
#Person1#: I don't get it. I'll go and have that doorman talk to you then.
#Person2#: OK, ma'am. Calm down, 15 dollars will do. | #Person2# asks for 30 dollars while the meter says 15 dollars. #Person1# gets mad. #Person2# agrees on 15 dollars. |
train_5643 | #Person1#: Well, here is your breakfast!
#Person2#: Thanks so much. Miss, I believe I ordered my eggs scrambled, and these are fried.
#Person1#: Sorry, your friend over there ordered fried eggs, and I gave you his by mistake.
#Person2#: Oh yeah. Here, I will just trade with him.
#Person1#: Here are your pancakes, madam.
#Person2#: But I ordered waffles!
#Person1#: Oh, I am so sorry!
#Person2#: That's OK. I will eat my eggs and bacon, and you can take my pancakes back.
#Person1#: Good, sir. I will take care of that right away.
#Person2#: Thank you so much! | #Person1# serves #Person2# with #Person2#'s friend's breakfast and then serves the pancakes instead of waffles #Person2# ordered. |
train_5644 | #Person1#: Don't throw paper on the floor, Mike.
#Person2#: Where shall I put it, Miss?
#Person1#: Put it in the waste-paper basket, please.
#Person2#: But Tom and Bill put all their paper in the basket a few minutes ago. Now it's full.
#Person1#: Then take the basket outside and empty it.
#Person2#: Yes, Miss.
#Person1#: Where did you empty the basket, Mike?
#Person2#: On the playground, Miss.
#Person1#: That's not right! The dustbin is at the back of the school. Now pick up the paper and put it in the dustbin. | #Person1# asks Mike to empty the basket but Mike empties it on the playground instead of in the dustbin. |
train_5645 | #Person1#: So, you're going back to the United States tomorrow.
#Person2#: Yes, that's correct. I'm flying home.
#Person1#: I'm afraid of flying, are you?
#Person2#: No, flying is fine with me.
#Person1#: That's great. Er, back home, do you fly quite often for your job?
#Person2#: No, I go to the work by bus and drive to different business appointments, but sometimes I take the train to go to the business conferences in other cities or things like that.
#Person1#: I see. So tomorrow you will have a really long flight.
#Person2#: Yes, terribly long.
#Person1#: It's probably 15 or 16 hours, I suppose.
#Person2#: Mmm, from Shanghai to Boston, mmm, let me see, it is about 18 hours in the air.
#Person1#: So how do you pass the time on the plane?
#Person2#: I like to sleep as much as possible.
#Person1#: OK, do you take medicine or just have a beer or...?
#Person2#: No, no, I don't take any medicine. I tend to stay up late the day before, so that I'm tired and I want a sleep on the plane.
#Person1#: That's a good idea. And I hope you have a good flight.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. | #Person2#'s flying home but #Person2# doesn't fly often for #Person2#'s job. #Person2# tells #Person1# it will be a long flight and #Person2# tends to stay up late the day before and sleep on the plane. |
train_5646 | #Person1#: Hi! Welcome to the Service Centre. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Hi, yes. I'm interested in renting a two-bedroom apartment.
#Person1#: Well, I would like to ask you a few questions before I show you what we have available, so that we will be able to match your needs better. First, what price range are you interested in?
#Person2#: Somewhere between $400--$450 a month.
#Person1#: Okay. Do you have a specific location in mind?
#Person2#: Well, I would like to live somewhere near the university. Or at least on a bus line.
#Person1#: And when would you like to move in?
#Person2#: On the first of the month.
#Person1#: Okay. Here are the photos of the apartments that fit your preferences.
#Person2#: Thank you. The one on Broadway Avenue looks nice. I would like you see it. And the one on Main Street.
#Person1#: Sure. Let me get the keys and we will go to look at them. If you choose to rent one of them, we would need some money for possible damage. You will be responsible for everything inside. If you like, we can sign an agreement today.
#Person2#: Great! Thank you. | #Person2# wants to rent a two-bedroom apartment about $400-$450 a month near the university. #Person1# will bring #Person2# to look at some apartments that fit #Person2#'s preference. |
train_5647 | #Person1#: Hello, John. How was your French exam yesterday?
#Person2#: Not too good.
#Person1#: Well, the term exam is always more difficult. Work harder, and you'll certainly do better next time.
#Person2#: I've worked hard enough, I think, but unluckily, I have never done well in the exam.
#Person1#: Well, it's no use worrying about the exam now. Let's talk about the football game tonight. It's much more interesting.
#Person2#: Is there a football game on TV tonight?
#Person1#: Yes it's between the Chinese team and the Japanese team.
#Person2#: ... Er I'd rather watch some other programmes.
#Person1#: Why? You're so interested in football.
#Person2#: The Chinese team has always played badly in the important match, just as I have done in the important exam. | John tells #Person1# he hasn't done his French exam well and they start talking about the football game tonight, but John doesn't want to watch it. |
train_5648 | #Person1#: Stan, do you have a minute?
#Person2#: Oh, hi, Cathy. Sure. What's up?
#Person1#: Well, I've been meaning to talk to you about the situation in the office.
#Person2#: I'm not in there very often. It's so noisy that I can't work.
#Person1#: That's exactly what I'm getting at. We're supposed to be able to do our preparation in that office, but have you noticed? Jack constantly has students coming in and get help with his course.
#Person2#: We can't really ask him to stop having students come in for help, can we?
#Person1#: No, of course not. But I'm not able to do my work and neither are you. I imagine it's the same for the others in the office.
#Person2#: Hmm, could we ask for a kind of meeting room? When we have to talk to students, we could go to the meeting room.
#Person1#: Good idea. | Both Cathy and Stan think the office is too noisy to work because students come to get help. They want to ask for a kind of meeting room for talking with students. |
train_5649 | #Person1#: Can I help you in any way?
#Person2#: I would like to see your summer suits.
#Person1#: How do you like this pattern? The pink suits you well.
#Person2#: Will it wash well and the color won't fade?
#Person1#: It's of good quality. | #Person1# helps #Person2# picking summer suits. |
train_5650 | #Person1#: Look at this headline, Soo Mi.
#Person2#: Wow! So many people in the United States get divorced!
#Person1#: Is it the same in Korea?
#Person2#: I don't think so. In Korea some marriages break up, but most couples stay together.
#Person1#: Do people get married young?
#Person2#: Not really. Very few people get married beforethe age of 20.
#Person1#: Hmm. Do women usually work after they get married?
#Person2#: No, a lot of women stay home and take care of their families. But some work. | Soo Mi is surprised that many people in the US get divorced and tells #Person1# about the marriages in Korea. |
train_5651 | #Person1#: Excuse me, sir, this is the express check-out lane for people that have fifteen items or fewer. It looks like you have more than fifteen items there.
#Person2#: Oh, come on! I have sixteen items! Cut me some slack, will ya?
#Person1#: Fine! Please place your items on the belt and push your shopping cart through. Do you prefer paper or plastic?
#Person2#: Plastic. I also have a couple of coupons.
#Person1#: No problem, I'll take those. Sir, these coupons expired yesterday.
#Person2#: Darn! Oh, well. I guess it's just not my day. Thanks anyway.
#Person1#: Do you have a club card or will it be cash?
#Person2#: Yeah I got a club card. Here you go.
#Person1#: Will this be debit or credit?
#Person2#: Debit please. Also, could I get cash back? Fifty dollars would be great.
#Person1#: Yeah, sure. Your total is seventy-eight dollars and thirty-three cents. Here is your receipt. Have a nice day. | #Person2# goes to express check-out lane with one item extra and asks #Person1# to bend the rules. #Person2# wants to use the coupons but #Person1# says they expired yesterday. #Person2# then pays with a club card in debit. |
train_5652 | #Person1#: Did you tip the bellboy?
#Person2#: Yes, but I don't think it was enough. He looked disappointed. I gave him three dollars.
#Person1#: That sounds about right to me, fifty cents a bag. If they think you don't know better, they'll try to get more.
#Person2#: It's the same in Kauloon. But I definitely think we over-tipped the cab driver. The fare was twenty dollars, and you gave him a five-dollar tip. That's twenty-five percent of the total! Too much!
#Person1#: I disagree. He was polite and informative, and he drove smoothly. One should reward good service.
#Person2#: I'll sign for dinner and charge it to our room. Let's see. The bill is one hundred dollars. That seems reasonable. How much tip should I leave?
#Person1#: Remember last month when we were in Europe? Maybe Californians use that same system they add the waiter or waitress into the bill, so you don't have to leave anything extra. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# tipped the bellboy $3. #Person2# thinks the tip gave to the cab driver was too much, while #Person1# doesn't think so. #Person1# suggests no tip for the dinner. |
train_5653 | #Person1#: I heard that you went to the concert the day before? How did you like it?
#Person2#: It was terrific. The concert was really a hit. The symphony orchestra was so good that I was completely absorbed in their performance.
#Person1#: Who was the conductor?
#Person2#: Oh, speaking of the conductor , he is indeed a genius. He did a perfect job. His name is Menuhin, a descendent of Russian American immigrants.
#Person1#: Oh, I learned that he is also a legendary violinist.
#Person2#: Absolutely right. He gave a performance of Felix Mendelssohn's violin concerto. That caused a sensation. The audience were stunned by his pure tone.
#Person1#: Obviously you did enjoy the concert.
#Person2#: Yes, I did. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the concert was terrific, the performance of symphony orchestra was so good, and the conductor, Menuhin, is a genius. |
train_5654 | #Person1#: Do you speak only English in the class, or does your teacher explain everything to you in Spanish?
#Person2#: Oh, we never speak Spanish in class! Miss. Parker speaks to us only in English.
#Person1#: I suppose she's right. Does she speak English very slowly?
#Person2#: Not always. Sometimes we don't understand her. Then she has to repeat what she said.
#Person1#: It must be interesting to study English.
#Person2#: Mario and I are the best students in the class. Miss. Parker says that my pronunciation is very good.
#Person1#: Is English pronunciation easy or difficult?
#Person2#: Sometimes it's difficult. Some words look different from the way one pronounces them. | #Person2# tells #Person1# Miss Parker only speaks English in the class and Miss Parker says #Person2#'s pronunciation is very good. |
train_5655 | #Person1#: Here you are at last! You're half an hour late, you know.
#Person2#: I'm awfully sorry to have kept you waiting for so long.
#Person1#: What happened?
#Person2#: My watch stopped and I didn't know. I certainly need to buy a better one. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is late because of #Person2#'s stopped watch. |
train_5656 | #Person1#: Dear Aaron, and how are you?
#Person2#: Quite well, thank you.
#Person1#: I'm celebrating my ninth birthday, the day after tomorrow.
#Person2#: Well, where is the function arranged?
#Person1#: It is arranged in a hotel.
#Person2#: Where is it?
#Person1#: It is just next to my house.
#Person2#: Will your uncle Vince attend the function?
#Person1#: No, but he has sent me a camera as my birthday present. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# will celebrate #Person1#'s birthday in a hotel. #Person1#'s uncle won't come but already sent a present. |
train_5657 | #Person1#: Here is the wine list, Mike.
#Person2#: I would like some wine.
#Person1#: Yes, what will it be?
#Person2#: I'm sorry. I really don't know too much about wine.
#Person1#: May I make a suggestion?
#Person2#: Yes, of course.
#Person1#: Why don't you ask the waiter for advice?
#Person2#: That will be OK as long as it isn't too expensive. | #Person1# suggests Mike ask the waiter for wine advice. |
train_5658 | #Person1#: What were you thinking? You nearly hit me!
#Person2#: What are you talking about? You saw my signal and when I started to turn left, you sped up and blocked me.
#Person1#: You're crazy, lady. I had the right of way and I was just driving through a yellow light.
#Person2#: You're lucky. There were no police around, or you would have gotten a ticket for sure. It's drivers like you that give the rest of us a bad name.
#Person1#: Obviously, you're new to this whole driving thing. I've wasted enough of my day and you already. So if you will kindly move your car, I'll be on my way.
#Person2#: Me? Move my car? You've got some nerve buddy. You're the one who should move. | #Person1# quarrels with #Person2# about the car accident that happened when #Person2# was trying to turn left and #Person1# was driving through a yellow light. |
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