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train_5759 | #Person1#: Bob!
#Person2#: Anne! I haven't seen you for ages. How ' Ve you been?
#Person1#: Fine, just fine. And you?
#Person2#: Not bad. It really is great to see you again. Where have you been?
#Person1#: Guangzhou. I've got a cousin there. | Bob and Anne who haven't seen each other for ages greet each other. |
train_5760 | #Person1#: Hello, is this the ABC company?
#Person2#: Yes, may I help you?
#Person1#: We have just arrived from Tokyo only... looking for a reserve car of your company. All of above, we cannot find it.
#Person2#: What is your reservation number?
#Person1#: Our reservation number is J - 221.
#Person2#: Let me see. Oh, yes, we have your reservation number.
#Person1#: You mean you haven ' t arranged any car?
#Person2#: I ' m sorry to say no.
#Person1#: Here I ' ll take taxi instead, how do you refund us? | #Person1# reserved a car from ABC company but #Person2# hasn't arranged any car. #Person1# asks for a refund. |
train_5761 | #Person1#: What do you do in your spare times?
#Person2#: I have many hobbies. I like almost all kind of sports, and I also like to listen to classical musics.
#Person1#: What sports do you like best?
#Person2#: Football. It's a very exciting game, because it keeps you alert, and I also enjoying the team spirit of football.
#Person1#: Do you like reading books?
#Person2#: Yes. I enjoying reading biographs, especially those of well-known statesmen, militarists and artists, I can learn a lot from their life histories.
#Person1#: Who are you favourite authors?
#Person2#: I like the novels of Inches very much, I have reading almost all of them in Chinese translation, I wish i can reading them in the original. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# likes listening to classical music, playing football, and reading biographies and the novels of Inches. |
train_5762 | #Person1#: Tom, aren't you a little too old to be trick-or - treating?
#Person2#: What are you talking about? Where is your Halloween spirit? Didn't you ever dress up in a costume and go around the neighborhood trick-or-treating with your friends?
#Person1#: Of course, I did, but when I was ten! Trick - or-treating is for kids, plus, I'm sure people will think you're a kidnapper or something, running around with kids NCP at night.
#Person2#: Whatever, I'm going next door I heard Mrs. Robinson is giving out big bags of M & Ms! | #Person1# thinks Tom is too old to be trick-or-treating but Tom insists on doing it. |
train_5763 | #Person1#: Do you have to leave soon?
#Person2#: No. Actually I can stay longer. Dave called to say that there is a beautiful Chinese girl who's going to pick me up at the school gate tonight at ten thirty instead of eight thirty.
#Person1#: Oh, that's better. So you don't have to rush.
#Person2#: Yeah. You know what Dave just said?
#Person1#: What?
#Person2#: He said I should put on something very nice, because this girl will be my next target.
#Person1#: He knows you very well.
#Person2#: He always makes fun of me. He always says things like that. You know the new coming teacher, a Chinese Canadian. He said she would really be my chance.
#Person1#: I'm sure you have chances everywhere. You're handsome, talkative, and got a sense of humor. You must be very popular.
#Person2#: No, you're kidding. I'm not taking it seriously. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that Dave told him a beautiful girl who might be his next target will pick him up tonight. #Person1# admires #Person2# and thinks #Person2# must be very popular. |
train_5764 | #Person1#: Isn't this lovely weather? Will you help me water the flowers, Jack?
#Person2#: Well, do you think I have to?
#Person1#: I do. We haven't watered them for quite a few days.
#Person2#: Please look at the sky. Don't you see the dark clouds? It's going to rain soon.
#Person1#: Good. So we don't have to work. How nice!
#Person2#: But I don't think it's so nice.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: The weather report says it's going to rain for a whole week.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm afraid all the flowers will die in the rain. | #Person1# requests Jack to water the flowers but Jack says they don't have to because it'll rain for a whole week. |
train_5765 | #Person1#: I wonder if it is possible that we organize a dinner party for all the colleagues in our departments. They are working very hard these days. Maybe it is time for everybody to relax a little.
#Person2#: That is a good idea, I love it. What time do you think is convenient?
#Person1#: Well, what about this Thursday evening after we finish the weekly meeting?
#Person2#: Ok, I will inform everybody when they come back from lunch. It has been a long time since we had the department dinner last time. I am sure they don't want to miss it.
#Person1#: I hope so. Let me know how many will come. Then I will book the restaurant. | #Person1# suggests organizing a department dinner party since it's time for everyone to relax a little. #Person2# will inform all the colleagues. |
train_5766 | #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#'s late because #Person2#'s watch stopped. |
train_5767 | #Person1#: What courses are you taking?
#Person2#: Chinese, maths, English, chemistry, physics, biology and so on.
#Person1#: What do you think about the teachers?
#Person2#: To be honest, I like most of them, except for my Chinese teacher. She is quite young, but her class is too boring!
#Person1#: That's too bad. Do you have any foreign teachers?
#Person2#: Yes, my oral English teacher is an American. He is from a small town in California.
#Person1#: What is he like?
#Person2#: He is great. He always tells us not to study for exams, and to pay more attention to communication rather than just memorizing.
#Person1#: Are you able to follow him?
#Person2#: Not everything, but nearly. He speaks very clearly.
#Person1#: Oh, that's good! He sounds like a good teacher.
#Person2#: Absolutely! If you come to our class, I am sure you will like him. | #Person2# doesn't like #Person2#'s Chinese teacher because her class is too boring. #Person2# likes the oral English teacher and thinks he is great. |
train_5768 | #Person1#: May, we are fools to hang out at noon. It's dying hot today. My skin is too weak to be exposed under the summer sun.
#Person2#: Do you have any sunscreen lotion?
#Person1#: You know, honey, I used it all on the way over.
#Person2#: I think I'm getting a heart stroke.
#Person1#: The heat is driving crazy and I hate my new hat.
#Person2#: Why? It's brand new, and it's perfect on you.
#Person1#: But I bought it to get rid of the heat. Now it does nothing but burning my head.
#Person2#: Beauty costs, honey.
#Person1#: Laugh all you want, whatever. We need to get out of the heat.
#Person2#: Walking under the sun is certainly not the way.
#Person1#: Give me a break. It's not funny.
#Person2#: Right. Sorry. Anyway, the radio said that it'll rain later today.
#Person1#: Hope so! Good thing is that autumn is just around the corner. | #Person1#'s complaining as the heat is unbearable and #Person1#'s new hat cannot get rid of the heat but burns #Person1#'s head. May comforts #Person1# that it'll rain later. |
train_5769 | #Person1#: Mom, I'm starving.
#Person2#: Here are some biscuits. Why are you back so early today?
#Person1#: My teacher had a sudden stomachache, so the class was cut shot. You?
#Person2#: Me what?
#Person1#: You are cooking at least two hours earlier than the usual.
#Person2#: It's not for us.
#Person1#: Then it's for Dad, isn't it? It's so unfair!
#Person2#: Don't be a smarty-pants. It's for Grandma Wang.
#Person1#: What was that again?
#Person2#: It's for Grandma Wang. She is sick and her only daughter went abroad weeks ago. So she needs our help.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, I didn't know that. But I wanna help.
#Person2#: Umm, let me think for a moment. We can meet her together after I finish cooking.
#Person1#: I'll get knee to knee with her.
#Person2#: Good boy. I can only imagine how happy she will be to see you. | #Person1#'s back early because #Person1#'s teacher had a sudden stomachache. Mum's cooking for Grandma Wang because she's sick and her only daughter went abroad. #Person1# offers to help. |
train_5770 | #Person1#: Hello, Lucy, I heard you did a good deal in interview.
#Person2#: It's OK.
#Person1#: What did you do in the interview?
#Person2#: I observed the interviewer's manner, mien and gesture carefully besides paying attention to mine.
#Person1#: Are all these helpful for the interview?
#Person2#: Of course. The manner of shaking hands can show a man's character. For example, the interviewer who shakes your hand lightly, is a easygoing man although he looks cool.
#Person1#: Anything else?
#Person2#: You can discover interviewer's eyes because they can show his thoughts, and can judge whether he is interested in your words by his gesture and mien. | Lucy did well in an interview and tells #Person1# it's helpful to observe the interviewer's manner and discover his eyes to figure out his character and thoughts. |
train_5771 | #Person1#: I'm really glad I got a chance to talk to you before you left, Mary. Have a safe trip!
#Person2#: Thanks. Try not to work too hard while I'm away!
#Person1#: Yeah, I'll try not to! See you after Christmas.
#Person2#: Okay-bye! Have a nice Christmas. | #Person1# says goodbye to Mary for her Christmas leave. |
train_5772 | #Person1#: Come in, please.
#Person2#: Good afternoon, Mrs. Smith.
#Person1#: Good afternoon. Have a seat, please. You are Mr. Sun?
#Person2#: Thank you. Yes, I am Dunlin.
#Person1#: I have read your resume. I know you have worked for 3 years. Why did you choose to major in mechanical engineering?
#Person2#: Many factors led me to major in mechanical engineering. The most important factor is I like tinkering with machines.
#Person1#: What are you primarily interested in about mechanical engineering?
#Person2#: I like designing products, and one of my designs received an award. Moreover, I am familiar with CAD. But I can do any mechanic well if I am employed.
#Person1#: Why did you decide to apply for this position?
#Person2#: Your company has a very good reputation, and I am very interested in the field your company is in.
#Person1#: What do you think determines an employee's progress in a company such as ours?
#Person2#: Interpersonal and technical skills.
#Person1#: We have several applicants for this position. Why do you think you are the person we should choose?
#Person2#: I have the abilities, qualities and experience that you requested in your job advert, for example I have three years experience in designing products and I got leadership experience while serving the college student union as president.
#Person1#: That sounds very good. How do you see your career development?
#Person2#: After a few years of gaining experience in the company and furthering my professional qualifications I'd like to put my experience and skills to use in management. I want to become a supervisor in your R & D department.
#Person1#: Have you anything to ask about the job?
#Person2#: Yes. Do you offer any opportunities for further study?
#Person1#: Yes. If you undertake additional courses, provided these are approved, and you complete them successfully, you can claim back part, quite a large part, 75 % of the costs you incurred. Not just the fees, - traveling and other expenses too.
#Person2#: That's fine.
#Person1#: Anything else?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: Well, thank you very much, Mr. Sun. I'll let you know the result of the interview as soon as possible. Goodbye.
#Person2#: Thank you, Mrs. Smith. I do hope the answer will be favorable. Goodbye. | Mrs. Smith's interviewing Mr. Sun. Mr. Sun tells her his interests in mechanical engineering, his reasons for applying for the position, and his strengths and experience. He hopes to become a supervisor in a few years. Mrs. Smith tells him the company offers opportunities for further study and he can claim back part if he completes the courses successfully. |
train_5773 | #Person1#: Good morning. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning. I would like to make a reservation to Hong Kong for August 2.
#Person1#: Just a moment, please. I am sorry, sir. There is no ticket available on that day. But we have flights for Hong Kong the next day.
#Person2#: May I inquire about the departure time?
#Person1#: A 9:12 flight in the morning and a 14:00 flight in the afternoon.
#Person2#: When will the plane reach Hong Kong for the morning flight?
#Person1#: At 10:20
#Person2#: OK. I would like to book a ticket for that one.
#Person1#: All right, sir. Please reconfirm your ticket no later than 12 noon two days before the flight ; otherwise, your reservation will automatically be canceled.
#Person2#: Yes, I know. What's the fare?
#Person1#: It's 500 dollars, not including ground transportation fares between the airport and downtown.
#Person2#: I see. Will it be doubled for the round trip?
#Person1#: Right, sir. And please do not forget to bring a valid travel document with you when you buy the tickets.
#Person2#: I won't. | #Person2# wants to make a reservation to Hong Kong for August 2 but there's no ticket available. #Person1# helps #Person2# book a ticket for the next morning and reminds #Person2# to reconfirm the ticket. |
train_5774 | #Person1#: Johnny, have you tidied up your room yet?
#Person2#: Not yet, Mom. Why are you on such a cleanliness kick anyway?
#Person1#: Do I have to remind you that your grandma is arriving tonight?
#Person2#: Oh, my God, I forgot grandma's coming!
#Person1#: Yes, so this place had better be clean. You know Grandma. . .
#Person2#: . . . I know I'll be killed if I pee on the toilet seat.
#Person1#: And Steve is going to look after you until we come back. | Mom asks Johnny to tidy up his room because his grandma is coming. |
train_5775 | #Person1#: I'm really curious. What is it like doing housework all day for a living?
#Person2#: It's a little like being a mom, only I get paid for it!
#Person1#: I still think that it is a bitstrange that you like to do that kind of thing. Most women would rather hire a maid.
#Person2#: That's exactly why my business is doing so well!
#Person1#: How Ay clients do you have already?
#Person2#: Well, I've been in business for one month now and I have ten clients.
#Person1#: Wow. Too bad I don't have a clue about housework.
#Person2#: If you ever need a job, let me know. I can always train you. | #Person1# thinks it strange that #Person2# does housework for a living, but #Person2#'s business is doing well. |
train_5776 | #Person1#: Excuse me, sir, could you please tell me the way to Aidan Bookstore?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. Would you like to walk there or take a bus?
#Person1#: Er. . . Is it far from here?
#Person2#: It's just about ten minutes'walk. Go along this street, on the third cross you'll find it on your left.
#Person1#: Then I'll walk. Many thanks.
#Person2#: Not at all. | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to walk to the Aidan Bookstore. |
train_5777 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Is Ms. April Wang available at the moment?
#Person1#: I'm sorry, Sir. She's currently away at our sub-branch. Is there anything I can help you with?
#Person2#: I hope so. I'm in the process of applying for a credit card with you, and Ms. Wang asked me to drop off these documents.
#Person1#: Let me take a look. . . ID, yes, form completed, yes, well, it looks in order, Sir.
#Person2#: Do you need anything else from me?
#Person1#: We do require a deposit before we can issue you with a personal credit card.
#Person2#: No problem. How much? If I don't have enough on me, I'll pop over to the ATM and draw some.
#Person1#: The minimum deposit is 1, 500 RIB. But you will need to pay some small additional handling charges as well.
#Person2#: I think I can manage that. Let's see. . . yes, here we are. | #Person2# comes to meet Ms. April Wang to drop off some documents for his credit card application. #Person1# tells #Person2# Ms. April Wang isn't available and helps #Person2# with the process. |
train_5778 | #Person1#: Hi Jackie. You don't look too well. What's going on?
#Person2#: It's nothing. I'm just a little stressed out.
#Person1#: Why? What's stressing you out?
#Person2#: School. Since I was working part time, I had a difficult time keeping up with class. Now that we have exams coming up, I'm totally freaking out.
#Person1#: The best thing to do is study as much as you can. I'm sure you'll do alright.
#Person2#: I hope so. I guess I won't be sleeping for the next 3 days. That's what it'll take.
#Person1#: I have to study for an exam too. Why don't we study together. We can encourage each other.
#Person2#: That will be great. | Jackie's stressed out since he had a difficult time keeping up with classes and the exams are coming. #Person1# suggests studying together. |
train_5779 | #Person1#: Hi, Mary, I have decided to look for a job as a salesman.
#Person2#: Good! Have you got the recruitment information on marketing?
#Person1#: Yes. I have found some through different channels.
#Person2#: Really? That's great! Tell me.
#Person1#: OK. The first piece of job information I got was from the Internet, and it is about selling medicines.
#Person2#: What do you think of this job?
#Person1#: I am not familiar with the medicine industry, and I don't think it fits me well.
#Person2#: Then how about the others?
#Person1#: Another is about electronic commerce, and its products are mainly large machinery equipments.
#Person2#: I have heard about electronic commerce, and many people say it has good prospects for development.
#Person1#: I also feel it's nice. I want to give it a try.
#Person2#: Come on! I believe you will succeed.
#Person1#: Thanks. You can also seek job information on the Internet.
#Person2#: Good idea. I will think it over. | #Person1# is looking for a job as a salesman. After gathering the recruitment information from different channels, #Person1# wants to try the one about electronic commerce. |
train_5780 | #Person1#: Hello, is this the ABC Company?
#Person2#: Yes. May I help you?
#Person1#: We have just arrived from Tokyo and we've been looking for our reserved car of your company all over, but we cannot find it.
#Person2#: What is your reservation number?
#Person1#: Our reservation number is J - 221.
#Person2#: Let me see. Oh, yes. We have your reservation number.
#Person1#: You mean you haven't arranged any car.
#Person2#: I'm sorry to say ' No. '
#Person1#: Here, I'll take a taxi instead. How do you refund us? | #Person1# reserved a car from ABC company but #Person2# hasn't arranged any car. #Person1# asks for a refund. |
train_5781 | #Person1#: How do you dispose of the waste in your factory?
#Person2#: We try to recycle as much as we can.
#Person1#: What about the rest? How do you get rid of it?
#Person2#: We have to send it to landfill. It's very expensive because the government recently introduced a landfill tax so we're planning to build a new incineration plant next year to burn our waste.
#Person1#: But doesn't incineration produce carbon monoxide?
#Person2#: Yes, you're right, it does. But we believe it's less harmful to the environment than landfill | #Person2#'s factory recycles the waste as much as possible and plans to burn the rest instead of landfilling, which will be less harmful. |
train_5782 | #Person1#: Ahahah! What is that thing on your couch! It just moved!
#Person2#: Did you think it wasn't real? That's my pet lizard.
#Person1#: You have a pet lizard? Somehow I never would have imagined that.
#Person2#: His name is Grunt. Come closer and I'll properly introduce you.
#Person1#: Does it bite or scratch?
#Person2#: No, he's perfectly harmless. And he's not afraid of strangers either. Here, hold him.
#Person1#: Wow. He's heavy! And his skin feels really cool.
#Person2#: Stick around and you'll get to know him better. He has a very unusual personality. | #Person2# introduces #Person2#'s pet lizard Grunt to #Person1#. #Person2# tells #Person1# that he's harmless and has an unusual personality. |
train_5783 | #Person1#: I'm glad you could make it.
#Person2#: It's my job. What can I help you with?
#Person1#: I think a pipe burst in my apartment.
#Person2#: In what room is this pipe?
#Person1#: You'll find the pipe in my bathroom.
#Person2#: When did the pipe start leaking?
#Person1#: It's been leaking for a couple of days now.
#Person2#: I will need to tear down that wall to fix that pipe.
#Person1#: I understand.
#Person2#: You're fine with that?
#Person1#: I just want the problem taken care of.
#Person2#: Okay. I will begin working on it now, if you'd like. | There's a pipe burst in #Person1#'s bathroom. #Person2# comes to fix it. |
train_5784 | #Person1#: I don't have a good camera. How am I going to take nice pictures of the butterflies? They are so colorful. I want to get in really close so everyone can see the details.
#Person2#: Our photography lab loans cameras to all students enrolled in my class. Don't worry. Just show your student ID and they will give you one.
#Person1#: What if I lose it? Or break it?
#Person2#: Just be as careful with the camera as you are with your own one. We trust you. Plus, you need to pay a deposit of $500, just in case something does happen.
#Person1#: I think I'm better off buying my own. I bet I can get one for $60. Even if I get a used one, it's better than having to owe the school $500. | #Person1# doesn't have a good camera. #Person2# suggests borrowing one from the photography lab with a deposit of $500. #Person1# thinks it's better to buy one. |
train_5785 | #Person1#: How would you like to come to New York with me over the spring break, Julia?
#Person2#: I'd love to, John, but where would we stay?
#Person1#: At a friend's house. I always stay with him and there's room for you too.
#Person2#: OK. He won't mind?
#Person1#: Of course not. He's looking forward to meeting you.
#Person2#: Will we drive to New York?
#Person1#: Yes, it takes about six hours. We can leave about noon and get there by suppertime.
#Person2#: What's the climate like?
#Person1#: It may be cold and rainy. Better bring a jacket and good walking shoes.
#Person2#: Well, when do we leave?
#Person1#: How about Thursday? Can you be ready by noon?
#Person2#: No problem. | John invites Julia to go to New York over the spring break. Julia agrees and they plan the details. |
train_5786 | #Person1#: Hey, Susan. You're good at remembering things, aren't you?
#Person2#: Yeah, I guess so. Why?
#Person1#: I'm always forgetting things. Last week I went to the bank for some money, and I forgot to take it out of the machine. When I remembered and went back, the money was gone. Besides, I couldn't remember where I parked my car.
#Person2#: That's pretty bad.
#Person1#: Can you give me some advice on ways to improve my memory?
#Person2#: Not really. You'd better just let me drive you to the bank next time. | #Person1# tells Susan about #Person1#'s experience of forgetting things and asks Susan for advice. |
train_5787 | #Person1#: Thank heavens! You're back safe and sound. Everyone was worried on hearing about the air crash. And I had so many sleepless nights!
#Person2#: Yes, I know your feeling, dear! Even I myself don't know how I escaped it. I was the only lucky guy. | #Person1#'s grateful that #Person2#'s back safe and sound as the only survivor. |
train_5788 | #Person1#: Hello. Good evening.
#Person2#: Hello, may I please speak to George Hatton?
#Person1#: To whom, did you say?
#Person2#: George Hatton.
#Person1#: I'm sorry but no one of that name lives here. What number are you calling?
#Person2#: 123-4567.
#Person1#: That's our number all right but no Mr. Hatton lives here. This is the Smith residence.
#Person2#: Oh, I must have the wrong number. I'm terribly sorry.
#Person1#: That's all right. I hope you find Mr. Hatton. Good-bye.
#Person2#: Good-bye and thank you. | #Person2# tries to phone George Hatton but finds the number is wrong. |
train_5789 | #Person1#: Lots of elderly people want peace and quiet in their old age, but young people want an unconstrained life.
#Person2#: It would be good for both if they lived separately. My parents want to live apart from us.
#Person1#: What if old people are in poor health and need to be looked after?
#Person2#: Young people ought to carry out their responsibilities. If it's needed, they would live with their parents.
#Person1#: When I'm old, I'll also be like that.
#Person2#: You need a child first, and that's your duty, too.
#Person1#: I know that's what I must do. | #Person2# thinks young people should live with their parents if needed, though they may have different lifestyles. |
train_5790 | #Person1#: Sue? Do you want to join the softball team? We need another player.
#Person2#: I haven't played softball since I was in high school!
#Person1#: Come on! It'll be fun. We play every other Saturday afternoon from May until August.
#Person2#: Okay. I guess I could give it a try. | #Person1# invites Sue to join the softball team. Sue will try. |
train_5791 | #Person1#: Good morning Mike!
#Person2#: Morning Sally! What's up? you seem in a hurry!
#Person1#: I am having an exam at nine, It's already eight thirty.
#Person2#: Don't worry, I'll drive you.
#Person1#: Thank you very much!
#Person2#: How are your cases coming along?
#Person1#: Very well, thanks , I will probably finish next week, but this is still a lot of work , I have been worked on in for six months, and i 'm so closed to end. I can feel it.
#Person2#: Wow, Good for you. It sounds like a lot of work. I'm proud of you! Is this the right building?
#Person1#: Yes , It's only eight forty. Thanks so much!
#Person2#: You're welcome. Good luck, bye!
#Person1#: Have a nice day, bye! | Sally's in a hurry for an exam. Mike offers to drive her. Sally tells Mike her cases will be finished soon. |
train_5792 | #Person1#: I don't know whether or not to believe him.
#Person2#: You can trust him. He always tells the truth.
#Person1#: But it's really too important to me.
#Person2#: I said you can trust him. You just have to believe it. | #Person1# doesn't know whether to believe a man or not. #Person2# asks #Person1# to trust him. |
train_5793 | #Person1#: Where are you feeling the pain?
#Person2#: I can't stand up! My stomach is killing me!
#Person1#: Can you put your hand where it hurts the most?
#Person2#: It hurts smack in the middle of my gut!
#Person1#: Did this just come on suddenly?
#Person2#: I felt OK until an hour or so ago, and then I just doubled over.
#Person1#: Have you exercised strenuously or played sports recently?
#Person2#: No, and I don't usually get a lot of stomachaches.
#Person1#: We need to get you to an emergency room to see what the problem is.
#Person2#: I think that that is the best way to figure out what is causing this. Thank you. | #Person2# can't bear with the stomachache. #Person1# will get #Person2# to an emergency room to check the problem. |
train_5794 | #Person1#: Honey, we still have some extra money after buying the TV set last week. If you want to buy something else, you can.
#Person2#: Well, I need a bike. I don't want to go to work by bus anymore. There are so many people on the bus sometimes that I just can't get on it.
#Person1#: What do you think of walking to work for exercise? I actually think you need a new computer. Your old one is pretty slow.
#Person2#: Yes, I do need a computer. Then I will give up on the bike idea. Then I could have $400 to buy a new computer.
#Person1#: Not just $400. I can give you $100 more than that. If you're going to buy a computer, you should buy a good one. | #Person2# wants to use the extra money to buy a bike. #Person1# thinks #Person2# needs a new computer instead. #Person2# decides to buy a computer. |
train_5795 | #Person1#: Come in, Bob. Did you have trouble getting here?
#Person2#: No, I just followed the directions on my phone. Hey, this is a nice place.
#Person1#: Thanks. I'm enjoying it, coffee?
#Person2#: Sure, thanks. So are you ok, Sylvia? You look upset.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm ok. I was up all night long working on my Chinese.
#Person2#: That's too bad, you know, I found a new way to learn Chinese and it's fun.
#Person1#: You did? Please tell me, I've spent months trying to learn Chinese like you. But it seems I've never made any progress.
#Person2#: I'm learning Chinese by singing songs.
#Person1#: How do you learn the words?
#Person2#: I found a website 2 weeks ago that has all the words in Chinese characters, and in Pinyin, that has helped me a lot.
#Person1#: I guess that would be a start, but can you actually speak Chinese now?
#Person2#: No, but I'm making progress and I'm not studying all night like you, would you like to try?
#Person1#: Sure.
#Person2#: Yesterday, I downloaded a new song to learn, and I have the words here on my iPad. | Sylvia's upset because she was up all night long working on Chinese. Bob suggests she learn Chinese by singing songs and recommends a website. Sylvia will have a try. |
train_5796 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, Royal Bank. How may I help you?
#Person2#: Hello. I have an account with your bank and I'd like to have a copy of my bank statement. I tried to reach you this morning but the lines were all busy. Can I request a statement over the phone?
#Person1#: Unluckily you can't. However you can get it on the bank's website but to use the website, you need to register as a member.
#Person2#: Alright. I'll just check the website. Can you give me the website address?
#Person1#: OK. | #Person1# from Royal Bank tells #Person2# #Person2# can't request a statement over the phone but can get it on the website. |
train_5797 | #Person1#: Jonas, have you finished the report yet?
#Person2#: I'm afraid I'm still reading through all these papers. Do you need it right now?
#Person1#: I don't, but Mr. Steadman will be asking about it soon. You know, he always starts to get anxious about the weekly report about this time of the day.
#Person2#: But it's only Thursday morning. We have a day and a half left before he needs it. And what if something big happens today?
#Person1#: I know. The report should include everything from the week, but he just likes to know that we're not finishing it off at the last minute.
#Person2#: When have I ever done that?
#Person1#: Of course, you never would. But last month, we had a lot of trouble getting the reports in on time.
#Person2#: Well, good thing he hired me. | Jonas hasn't finished the weekly report and #Person1# reminds her that Mr. Steadman will be asking about it soon. Jonas is confident to finish it on time. |
train_5798 | #Person1#: Father sent me to the school to pick you up this afternoon. But you were not there. What were you guys doing, William?
#Person2#: Our music club held an activity in the shopping center then.
#Person1#: What activity? You didn't tell us anything about it.
#Person2#: So sorry. I should have told mom and dad and you last night. But I was afraid I would be too nervous to play well if they went there. Mrs. Smith took us there. She has been preparing us for this free performance for a month.
#Person1#: It's OK? What did you do then?
#Person2#: In the beginning, we all walked in the shopping center like we were shopping there. A few minutes later, one of our members began to play the violin in the center on the first floor. With that music, we all quickly gathered there one by one and joined to play.
#Person1#: You mean you held the performance among passers-by?
#Person2#: Yes, we played 4 pieces of music in total. So many people stood around us and recorded it with their cameras and cell phones.
#Person1#: You did well. Your performance is very meaningful. | William tells #Person1# that his music club held a music performance among passers-by. William didn't tell the family about it because William was afraid he would be nervous if they went there. |
train_5799 | #Person1#: How was your trip?
#Person2#: Great. I went all over the world. I started out in Germany and then made my way to Spain and France. After Europe, I went to Egypt and Turkey, then over to India and China. From China, I traveled to Thailand and Indonesia. Then spent some time in Australia. I was planning on going to South America, but I ran out of money.
#Person1#: How long were you gone for? It felt like years.
#Person2#: Almost half a year. I was gone for 5 months. It was amazing and I learned so much about myself and the world around me.
#Person1#: A few years ago, I spent 2 weeks in England and Ireland, but that's it. I almost went to Brazil for work last year. But my boss changed his mind. What are you up to now that you're back home?
#Person2#: I have to find a place to live. Right now, I'm staying with my parents. I also have to find a job.
#Person1#: What kind of job are you looking for?
#Person2#: Anything in the food business.
#Person1#: I have a friend who works at a nice restaurant. I can introduce you to him.
#Person2#: Great. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s 5-month tour around the world. #Person2# is looking for a place to live and a job in the food business. #Person1# will introduce #Person2# to #Person1#'s friend working at a restaurant. |
train_5800 | #Person1#: Hi, Ted. I have some good news for you.
#Person2#: What is it?
#Person1#: There will be a writing competition in our school next week. Since you are good at writing, you might be interested.
#Person2#: What is the topic for this competition?
#Person1#: My ideal city. You can write about a city that you want it to be.
#Person2#: That's great. I've thought about this for a long time. I want my ideal city to be neither too big nor too small. I hope it's a green city.
#Person1#: What do you mean by a green city? Do you want to plant a lot of trees in the city?
#Person2#: Green here means environmentally friendly. I want people in the city to use clean energy.
#Person1#: Now I see. Do you know what the prize for this year's competition is? You may not believe it.
#Person2#: Is it a big sum of money?
#Person1#: No, it's a two week holiday to some European countries.
#Person2#: Oh, I prefer to go to Asia. I've traveled to Europe many times. | #Person1# tells Ted about the writing competition next week, the topic of which is 'my ideal city'. Ted wants his ideal city to be a medium-sized green city. #Person1# also tells Ted about the prize. |
train_5801 | #Person1#: Hey, Jane.
#Person2#: Oh Hi John, nice to see you. I'm doing a presentation for my company at your hotel today.
#Person1#: Oh nice. You sure did bring a lot of things with you. What's it all for?
#Person2#: I need to show people all of our new game products, so I brought all of our games with me.
#Person1#: All the games? I never knew that your company made so many games.
#Person2#: Yes, and I'll be giving it all away to people who come to my presentation.
#Person1#: Sounds like fun, do you need a hand taking things inside?
#Person2#: That would be great.
#Person1#: OK, just wait here for a minute. I'll be right back with a luggage cart. | Jane is doing a presentation for her company at John's hotel. She'll give new game products away to people. John'll help her take things inside. |
train_5802 | #Person1#: Can I talk to you for a minute, Professor Smith?
#Person2#: Sure, David. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I didn't get to copy down all the terms you mentioned in today's lecture and I know they were important.
#Person2#: Do you remember what parts of the lecture you had trouble with?
#Person1#: Not really.
#Person2#: Can I take a look at your note?
#Person1#: Sure.
#Person2#: Interesting.
#Person1#: What?
#Person2#: David, just by looking through your notes from today and from last week's classes, I can tell that you've been missing a lot of important information from my lectures. Your notes are rather incomplete.
#Person1#: What's wrong? I thought I took good notes.
#Person2#: Not exactly. I think your note taking skills need some improvement.
#Person1#: No.
#Person2#: What I suggest is that you copy down the key points that I put on the board at the start of each class. That way you can follow along and keep up with the main ideas of the lecture.
#Person1#: OK.
#Person2#: Second, use the key points to help you fill in the details that develop each main point. Don't worry about writing down everything I say word for word. It looks like you are trying to do that. Focus on understanding the organization of the lecture. That will help you find the most important information you should write down.
#Person1#: All right. Thanks, Professor Smith.
#Person2#: Oh, and one more thing, you might find it useful to shorten words and use special marks. That can save you a lot of time. | David tells Prof. Smith that he missed some parts of the lecture. Prof. Smith looks at his notes and suggests him copy down the key points, use them to help fill in the details, shorten words, and use special marks. |
train_5803 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, Lexington Software. Angelina Dawson, how can I help?
#Person2#: Hello, this is Quinn from IBA.
#Person1#: Ah, hello Quinn. Oh dear, you are calling to tell me there is a problem, aren't you?
#Person2#: I'm afraid so, yes.
#Person1#: Hmm... well, it was my first attempt! Is it a very big mistake, or can we just alter it?
#Person2#: Unfortunately it's rather a big mistake.
#Person1#: What do you recommend we do?
#Person2#: I would recommend we scrap this one and you bring in another set as soon as possible.
#Person1#: I trust your judgement. Thank you, Quinn. I'll be back tomorrow with a new set. Bye for now. | Quinn calls Angelina to inform Angelina of a big mistake and recommends Angelina to bring in another set as soon as possible. |
train_5804 | #Person1#: Hello Mr. Jones, please have a seat. Thank you for coming in today. I have read your resume. You completed University in England?
#Person2#: Yes, I went to Cambridge. After graduation, I started right away into the advertising industry. Later, I made a bit of a switch to focus on marketing research.
#Person1#: So, what experience do you have?
#Person2#: I have ten years marketing experience. This includes both entry level and management positions. In my last position, I worked my way up to being director of the marking department.
#Person1#: I can see that from your resume.Your last position was marketing director for a pharmaceutical company, is that right? Later, why did you decide to leave your former post?
#Person2#: I felt after five years in one place, I was ready for something new. I would like to have a job that is challenging, something that I can see and do new things every day. I loved many things about my former job, and I left with amiable feelings on both sides. I was just ready for something new.
#Person1#: I see. Do you want to work full-time or part-time?
#Person2#: I would rather work full-time.
#Person1#: I'll make note of that. Now, what are your salary expectations?
#Person2#: I am willing to negotiate, but I expect at least $ 40, 000 a year. | #Person1# interviews Mr. Jones. Mr. Jones introduces his educational background and previous career experience and tells #Person1# why he left his former post and his salary expectations. |
train_5805 | #Person1#: Hello, could I speak to Allison, please?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, he's out at the moment.
#Person1#: When do you expect him back?
#Person2#: I think he'll be back in about an hour at least.
#Person1#: Well, may I leave a message?
#Person2#: Yes, of course.
#Person1#: Would you please ask him to call Chris when he gets back?
#Person2#: Ok. Does he know your number?
#Person1#: I'm afraid he doesn't. My mobile is 139- 2477 - 4026.
#Person2#: 13924774026. All right. Thanks for calling. Oh, hang on, someone's at the door that may be him, please hold on. | Chris wants to speak to Allison but #Person2# says Allison is out. When Chris is leaving a message, #Person2# asks Chris to hold on and goes to check if the person at the door is Allison. |
train_5806 | #Person1#: I need to get my high speed internet installed.
#Person2#: You'll need to make an appointment.
#Person1#: Could I do that right now, please?
#Person2#: What day would you like us to do the installation?
#Person1#: Is Friday good?
#Person2#: We're only available at 3
#Person1#: You can't come any earlier than that?
#Person2#: I'm sorry. That's the only available time.
#Person1#: Are you available this Saturday?
#Person2#: Yes. Anytime on Saturday will be fine.
#Person1#: How does 11
#Person2#: We can do it. See you then. | #Person2# helps #Person1# make an appointment to have #Person1#'s high speed internet installed on Saturday. |
train_5807 | #Person1#: Next, please.
#Person2#: Could I purchase Euro with RMB here? I have to stay here for months.
#Person1#: Yes, the rate for cash purchases is listed on the electronica screen, so you have seen the rate of exchange.
#Person2#: Yes, I have known of it.
#Person1#: How much do you like to exchange?
#Person2#: 20, 000 RIB.
#Person1#: In what denominations?
#Person2#: It doesn't matter, but leave me some small changes, that will be convenient in daily life.
#Person1#: Right, I will exchange for you now. Please sign the exchange form giving the name and telephone.
#Person2#: Well, could you change them too? The dollars, I want to change them into Swiss francs.
#Person1#: OK, wait for a moment. Well, I am sorry, but we are not authorized to exchange coins because it is low and we do not have enough foreign coins. In this case, you'd better change 2, 000 $ to Swiss francs.
#Person2#: It doesn't matter.
#Person1#: Please sign the memo on the bottom and keep your money and memo.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot. Good-bye. | #Person1# helps #Person2# to purchase Euro with RMB and leaves #Person2# some small changes for daily life. #Person1# says they cannot exchange coins and helps #Person2# change 2000 dollars to Swiss francs. |
train_5808 | #Person1#: Let's play chess.
#Person2#: I haven't played chess for a long time.
#Person1#: That's all right, I'm a beginner. I've just learnt how to play.
#Person2#: Look, there's a chessboard. Those two men have already finished playing.
#Person1#: You're a very good player
#Person2#: Not really, but once I won a prize.
#Person1#: So did I. I won a prize last week but it was a prize for beginners.
#Person2#: My prize was for the best player in the country. Now let's start playing chess seriously. | #Person1#, a chess beginner, and #Person2#, who is good at chess but hasn't played it for a long time, plays chess. |
train_5809 | #Person1#: Excuse me? How can I get to the nearest branch of the national bank?
#Person2#: There's branch on new street. Walk up this street until you get to the first set of traffic lights. Then turn right at the traffic lights.
#Person1#: How far up the street are the traffic lights?
#Person2#: Now far. About 150 meters perhaps.
#Person1#: Ok. So I turn right at the traffic lights. Then?
#Person2#: Then keep walking until you reach the war memorial. It's a big statue of a soldier. You can't miss it.
#Person1#: Ok. Where do I go then?
#Person2#: You'll see the national bank near the war memorial. It's a big building and you'll see a big sign on the front of the building.
#Person1#: God it. Thans very much. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the way to the nearest branch of the national bank. |
train_5810 | #Person1#: how's it going?
#Person2#: I'm in a really good mood, actually. How about you?
#Person1#: to be honest, I'm a bit fed up.
#Person2#: what's wrong?
#Person1#: well, my boyfriend was supposed to call me last night, but he never did.
#Person2#: that's too bad. I'm sure there's a logical explanation for it. Don't be too upset about it.
#Person1#: the thing is, this isn't the first time he's promised to do something and then didn't.
#Person2#: I see how that can get a bit annoying.
#Person1#: a bit? I'm extremely annoyed that he didn't phone me when he promised me that he would! He's such a liar.
#Person2#: so what are you going to do about it?
#Person1#: I don't know. I've got mixed feelings about it. On the one hand, I really want to end it with him, but on the other hand, I don't want to be without him.
#Person2#: what do you think would make you happier?
#Person1#: in the long run, I think breaking up with him would make me much happier, but I know that I'll be depressed about it for a few weeks first.
#Person2#: relationships can be confusing sometimes.
#Person1#: what would you do if you were me?
#Person2#: I'd call him and dump him now! You deserve better than him! | #Person1# is annoyed and complains to #Person2# that #Person1#'s boyfriend has promised to call last night but he didn't. #Person2# thinks the relationships can be confusing and #Person1# deserves a better man. |
train_5811 | #Person1#: David, have you watched the 82nd Oscar Awards Ceremony? Avatar got the Award of Visual Effect. The movie sounds great!
#Person2#: You are so old-fashioned. I have already watched it last week in cinema.
#Person1#: How was it?
#Person2#: Its 3D animation is attractive and its colorful scenes are also unforgettable.
#Person1#: It is said that The Hurt Locker got the Award of Best Picture. What do you think about this?
#Person2#: Well, its theme is moving and profound, so from the academic aspect, this is its advantage to win the award. | #Person1# and David are talking about the 82nd Oscar Awards Ceremony and some awarded films. |
train_5812 | #Person1#: Did you hear what's going on downtown today? All the orders from the factory are staging a demonstration in the streets. Not one of the two thousand employees showed up for work today, and they have gathered outside the city hall to demand better working conditions for all factory employees.
#Person2#: Wow, sounds chaotic. . . two thousand people in the streets carrying picket signs and shouting slogans. What gave them the motivation to finally organize and call management on the substandard working conditions?
#Person1#: I think they gained courage after the mayor's speech last week on equality and opportunity for all town citizens. Anyway, the sentiments have been brewing for quite some time. I mean, we all know the working conditions at the factory are quite horrendous.
#Person2#: So what kind of demands do they have? What are they asking for specifically?
#Person1#: They want raises and medical insurance, and I think they want to clean up the factory's safety hazards. That's probably the most important issue. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the factory workers' demonstration in downtown today. #Person1# says the workers demand raises and medical insurance and they want to clean up the factory's safety hazards. |
train_5813 | #Person1#: Do you want to go to the beach tonight?
#Person2#: Sure, which beach are we going to?
#Person1#: I wanted to go to Malibu beach.
#Person2#: I like Santa Monica.
#Person1#: The water there looks so dirty.
#Person2#: I just like the pier they have at Santa Monica.
#Person1#: I like the pier too, because it's beautiful at night.
#Person2#: Is Malibu beach nice?
#Person1#: It's a lot nicer, and I really like it better.
#Person2#: So you want to go to Malibu?
#Person1#: If that's okay with you.
#Person2#: Sure, let's go to Malibu. | #Person1# and #Person2# have different ideas at first but decide to go to the Malibu beach tonight. |
train_5814 | #Person1#: Where did you get your mobile? It's really cute.
#Person2#: Oh, this? I got it in Singapore. Here, do you want to take a look?
#Person1#: Thanks. Gee, it's really light!
#Person2#: Yes, it is, isn't it? A bit too light, really. What make have you got?
#Person1#: I've got an old Ericsson. Here. Take a look.
#Person2#: Wow, that's really old.
#Person1#: Yes, I like collecting antiques.
#Person2#: Why don't you get a new one?
#Person1#: I don't know. I like this one, and I don't have any need for all the bells and whistles you get on the new ones.
#Person2#: Really, what makes you say that?
#Person1#: Well, I just need to make and receive calls, and it's quite reliable. I find that the more fancy stuff they put into these things, the more likely they are to break bown or go wrong, you know? I mean, this camera function, for instance-how often do you use it?
#Person2#: Sometimes, but I guess not very often. It's more for fun. Sometimes when I'm on a trip, for example, I can take a picture and send it to my kids. Or I can send a picture of a sample back to my office and get it costed up immediately.
#Person1#: Well, that's nice I guess. So how many kids do you have?
#Person2#: Three. Two boys and a girl. | #Person1# and #Person2# share their attitudes towards mobile phones. #Person1# likes collecting antiques and still uses an old phone with only a few functions, while #Person2# sometimes takes pictures by phone. |
train_5815 | #Person1#: What's your favorite sport?
#Person2#: It's hard to say. Perhaps swimming is my favorite. I like swimming because it helps improve my lung capacity. In the scorching summer days, there's nothing like a cool swim. Currently, I go to the pool twice every week.
#Person1#: Is the entrance charge expensive?
#Person2#: Well, it costs an arm and a leg, 30 yuan per person. What a costly sport! That is why I have to refrain from even thinking about it. And I find jogging a very agreeable substitute.
#Person1#: Haha, jogging? Perhaps it might be a bit too boring?
#Person2#: You know what? You won't get a rush from it until you fully understand it. It is a simple sport and doesn't require skills of any sort. This leaves room for me to enjoy the beautiful suburban scenery while jogging. Fresh air caresses my face and blows into my chest, which translates into inspirations. Inspirations are really good stuff for a writer like me. Sometimes, I even come up with a verse or two.
#Person1#: You are really a man who knows how to enjoy being alone. | #Person2#'s favorite sport is probably swimming but it's costly. #Person2# finds jogging an agreeable substitute. #Person2# tells #Person1# how #Person2# enjoys jogging and #Person1# thinks #Person2# knows how to enjoy being alone. |
train_5816 | #Person1#: Joe, how are you doing?
#Person2#: Pretty good. Mary, I was wondering if you would like to come to a party on Friday night?
#Person1#: I am free that night, and a party sounds good.
#Person2#: Fine. It will be at my house. Do you know how to get there?
#Person1#: I kind of know where you live, but could you e-mail me your address?
#Person2#: I can do that. Do you have anyone that you would like to bring with you to the party?
#Person1#: I would really like to bring my friend Jake, if that would be OK.
#Person2#: Oh yeah, I remember Jake. That would be fine.
#Person1#: Would you like some help with the food?
#Person2#: Just bring along whatever it is that you and Jake would like to drink. | Joe invites Mary to a party on Friday night. Mary will bring Jake together. Joe will email Mary the address and Mary will bring some drinks. |
train_5817 | #Person1#: Julia, will you be my wife?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, Steven.
#Person1#: Please, Julia, I have made proposal to you five times. I really want to share the rest of my life with you.
#Person2#: I know. But I'm not ready for married life yet.
#Person1#: Julia, I really love you. I hope I can stay with you no matter you are happy or sad in future.
#Person2#: Your way does touch my heart.
#Person1#: So, will you marry me?
#Person2#: I want to think of it for some time. | Steven proposed to Julia. Julia is touched but still wants to think of it more. |
train_5818 | #Person1#: I heard you are going out with John?
#Person2#: Yes. To be frank, I really love him to death.
#Person1#: You are so lucky.
#Person2#: Why do you say that?
#Person1#: Why? Are you kidding me? A guy like that is hard to find. Few boys are so caring, so patient, and did I mention he is hottie?
#Person2#: You really think so?
#Person1#: Totally. I am saying it from the bottom of my heart! And it's obvious that he's head over heels in love with you, too.
#Person2#: I sure hope so. | #Person2# loves John. #Person1# thinks #Person2# is lucky to have such a good boyfriend and explains the reasons. |
train_5819 | #Person1#: Beautiful weather, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. Are you here on business?
#Person1#: No, I'm on a vacation to see the famous Three Gorges.
#Person2#: I'm going there for a tour, too. Is this your first trip to China?
#Person1#: Yes, it is.
#Person2#: Why don't we go together? I can show you around. I think you'll have a better time.
#Person1#: I couldn't agree more.
#Person2#: Great, let's go! | It's #Person1#'s first trip to China and #Person2# invites #Person1# to go around together. |
train_5820 | #Person1#: What's your schedule like this year?
#Person2#: Pretty busy. I have to pick up a lot of credits this year.
#Person1#: What's your major?
#Person2#: I'm majoring in French literature.
#Person1#: Oh, don't you have to take that class on 18th century poetry? It's really difficult. I hear the students in that class have to write a paper a hundred pages long.
#Person2#: That's right. We got the assignment last week.
#Person1#: When is it due?
#Person2#: Next Monday.
#Person1#: Remind me never to sign up for that course. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about #Person2#'s schedule and a course. #Person2# got an assignment to write a paper a hundred pages long for that course. |
train_5821 | #Person1#: When can you get the finished product to me?
#Person2#: We should have it put together by the end of next week.
#Person1#: Great! That'll be ahead of schedule! Good work.
#Person2#: Well, as the saying goes, we aim to please! | #Person2# will give #Person1# the finished product next week, which is ahead of schedule. |
train_5822 | #Person1#: Mr. Chandler will be our new partner, so his visit this time will be extremely important for our cooperation in future, because it may decide whether Mr. Chandler sign the trade contract with us or not. Do you have some idea?
#Person2#: I suppose we can bring him to visit our company, as well as our display room. In this way, he can know more about our company and our potential power. In my opinion, visiting the factory will help him learn our manufacturing process very much.
#Person1#: En, you are right, and he will trust us and maybe the contract will be signed soon. But remember to keep some skills of our manufacturing secret. On one hand, show his our best side ; on the other hand, do not show too much to protect our own business secrets.
#Person2#: Well, I understand.
#Person1#: Please make a detailed schedule on the visit this afternoon. | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing how to treat Mr. Chandler and gain his trust in order to sign the contract. |
train_5823 | #Person1#: Have you ever sung with a karaoke?
#Person2#: Yes, I do it quite often.
#Person1#: Karaoke has become a major entertainment. I wonder why.
#Person2#: Simple, it's fun.
#Person1#: How much fun is there in singing in front of other people, especially if you don't sing well?
#Person2#: Ah, that's the biggest fun of all. You see, even though you're not a good singer, people will listen to you.
#Person1#: I wouldn't do that.
#Person2#: But I like the feeling. | #Person1# and #Person2# have different opinions about karaoke as entertainment. |
train_5824 | #Person1#: What's wrong with you?
#Person2#: I have a sore throat and headache.
#Person1#: Do you feel tired?
#Person2#: Yes, my whole body feels weak. And I really feel terrible.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. I'll have to examine you.
#Person2#: Ok, go ahead.
#Person1#: Open your mouth and show me your tongue. Say ah. . . You have a bad cold. So you must stay in bed for a week. | #Person1# examines #Person2# and says #Person2# has a cold. |
train_5825 | #Person1#: Michelle, Can you help me clean things up before we go?
#Person2#: Sure. Where should I put this cup?
#Person1#: Which cup?
#Person2#: The red one.
#Person1#: Put it on the table.
#Person2#: How about this fruit?
#Person1#: Oh, that goes in the refrigerator.
#Person2#: And those pencils? What should I do with them?
#Person1#: Bring those upstairs and put them in the bedroom.
#Person2#: How about this pen?
#Person1#: Give it to me. I need to use it.
#Person2#: What do you want me to do with that paper over there?
#Person1#: You can throw that away. I don't need it anymore.
#Person2#: The trash is full.
#Person1#: Alright, then please put it in a bag and take it outside.
#Person2#: OK. Now what?
#Person1#: I think we're finished. Can you please turn off the lights and shut the door?
#Person2#: Sure. | Michelle helps #Person1# to clean things up before they go. |
train_5826 | #Person1#: Steven, have you got better now?
#Person2#: Yeah, the doctor said that I can leave soon. I really miss home.
#Person1#: I guess you miss your wife and children very much.
#Person2#: Yeah, you are right. But I have to stay for another day for observation.
#Person1#: If necessary, I can stay here to accompany you until you are discharged.
#Person2#: No, thanks. I am very grateful that you can come to the hospital to visit me.
#Person1#: You are my best friend. That's what I should do. Please don't be a stranger. | #Person1# comes to the hospital to visit Steven and volunteers to accompany him. Steven is grateful. |
train_5827 | #Person1#: I would like to buy a ticket to New York please.
#Person2#: When do you plan to travel?
#Person1#: I'd like to pack my bags and leave tonight.
#Person2#: Are you aware that without two weeks advance notice prices will be very high?
#Person1#: Yes I know, but I just got the chance to leave and so I am going to take it no matter what.
#Person2#: I understand. So that's one ticket to New York, and you'll be departing tonight. Will that be one-way or round trip?
#Person1#: I wish I could stay there, but unfortunately it will have to be a round trip ticket.
#Person2#: When would you like to return?
#Person1#: My return date will be the 14th.
#Person2#: OK. I have several seats available. Would you like a window seat or an aisle seat?
#Person1#: Anything but a center seat is fine with me. The middle seat drives me crazy!
#Person2#: OK Mr. Lee. I have you booked on flight 513 leaving on the 5th at 11:00 pm and arriving in New York on the 6th at 6
#Person1#: Will there be any layovers?
#Person2#: No, all flights are direct.
#Person1#: Perfect! I'm afraid to ask, but how much is it?
#Person2#: $ 800 dollars. | #Person2# helps Mr. Lee book a round-trip ticket to New York departing tonight and returning on the 14th. Mr. Lee doesn't want a center seat and asks about the price. |
train_5828 | #Person1#: How have you been feeling lately?
#Person2#: I'Ve been feeling a little light-headed lately.
#Person1#: Has your blood pressure been high before?
#Person2#: If I have high blood pressure, it is news to me.
#Person1#: Usually people with high blood pressure have no symptoms, so we call it the silent killer.
#Person2#: What do you use to check for high blood pressure?
#Person1#: I am going to put a cuff on you to get a reading.
#Person2#: What does the reading tell you?
#Person1#: I get an idea of the pressure in your arteries when your heart is pumping blood versus at rest.
#Person2#: I hope that the test results show me to be really healthy. | #Person1# will put a cuff on #Person2# to read the pressure in #Person2#'s arteries to check for high blood pressure. |
train_5829 | #Person1#: Welcome to our factory. My name is Tiang Had and I'll show you around here. First we'll take a look at the workshop which produces food thermometers. Please, this way.
#Person2#: Has all the work done by men been replaced by automatic computers?
#Person1#: Yes, it has.
#Person2#: Excuse me, what is this?
#Person1#: This is a circuit board.
#Person2#: Are the batteries in it made by your people?
#Person1#: No, they are from other factories.
#Person2#: What kind of battery is it?
#Person1#: It is lithium which can be used for over three years. | Tiang Had shows #Person2# around the factory and answers several questions. |
train_5830 | #Person1#: How was your self-help trip?
#Person2#: Excellent. As soon as we landed, we boarded a bus to Disneyland. I love Mickey Mouse. Janet and I spent the entire first day going on all of the rides.
#Person1#: Didn't you feel any jet lag from the change in time zones?
#Person2#: I felt fine. I must have been too excited to notice.
#Person1#: I've never been to Disneyland. I went to Universal Studios when I was fifteen. My parents took my brother Franco and I to Los Angeles and San Francisco. Wish you and Janet love each other more. | #Person2# shares #Person2#'s experience of self-help trip in Disneyland with #Person1#. |
train_5831 | #Person1#: What are you thinking?
#Person2#: I'm thinking about where we shall spend our vocation.
#Person1#: It's about 7 o'clock. let's have our breakfast first.
#Person2#: Ok, dear. We will be late.
#Person1#: What do you want?
#Person2#: A ham salad sandwich.
#Person1#: Sorry, I didn't prepare this.
#Person2#: Then, I'd like some eggs and bread for breakfast instead.
#Person1#: Ok, I'll have it sent to you immediately. | #Person1# and #Person2# are in a hurry to have breakfast. |
train_5832 | #Person1#: Can I see your passport, please?
#Person2#: Is this line for non-residents?
#Person1#: Yes it is. Residents can queen up in the lines to my right.
#Person2#: Ok. Here's my passport.
#Person1#: What's the expiration date on your passport?
#Person2#: I think it's soon, maybe in a few months. It was renewed in Beijing, so the new expiry date is on the last page.
#Person1#: I see. Yes, you'll need to renew your passport in a few months. Make sure you don't let it expire while you are in the UK.
#Person2#: I won't.
#Person1#: Do you have anything to declare?
#Person2#: No, I don't have anything to declare.
#Person1#: How long will you be staying in the UK?
#Person2#: I'll be here for about a year.
#Person1#: What is the purpose of your stay?
#Person2#: I'll be studying. I'm doing an MBA at Nottingham University.
#Person1#: Where will you be staying?
#Person2#: I have a housing contract with the university. I'll be in a dorm room on campus.
#Person1#: How do you plan on paying for your living costs and tuition fees while you are here?
#Person2#: My father has already paid for that in advance. Here are the receipts.
#Person1#: Ok. Have a good stay. Here's your passport and documents back.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. | #Person1# checks #Person2#'s passport and reminds #Person2# to renew it before the expiration date. #Person1# also asks #Person2# a few questions about #Person2#'s stay in the UK. |
train_5833 | #Person1#: Good Morning, sir. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to change Australian dollars for RIB.
#Person1#: How much do you want to change?
#Person2#: I am not sure. What's the rate today?
#Person1#: It's 1 Australian dollar to 6. 1 Yuan RIB.
#Person2#: What was the rate yesterday?
#Person1#: The rate was 1 Australia dollar to 6. 5 Yuan yesterday.
#Person2#: Oh, the rate goes down.
#Person1#: It does, sir. Do you still want to have it changed now?
#Person2#: Let me think. . . Will the rate still go down tomorrow?
#Person1#: I don't know, sir. But it won't change much.
#Person2#: Well, I want to change 1000 Australian dollars for RIB.
#Person1#: Okay. Please sign here in this form.
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: Here is the 6, 100 RIB.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. | #Person2# realizes the rate between Australian dollars and RMB goes down, but #Person1# says it won't change much tomorrow. #Person1# decides to change 1000 Australian dollars for RIB. |
train_5834 | #Person1#: So how did I do?
#Person2#: Not too good, I'm sorry.
#Person1#: I lost?
#Person2#: It was close. To be honest, you had the lowest price by three cents per hint, but they didn't like your delivery date. Acme promised them almost a full month sooner.
#Person1#: So the price was good?
#Person2#: Yes, they loved the price, the delivery date was the problem. They just didn't want to cut the delivery date that close. If something went wrong and you didn't deliver, we might not be able to get stock in time for Christmas. If you could have been two or three weeks faster on delivery, they might have gone with you.
#Person1#: So I didn't miss by much then.
#Person2#: No. It was very close and they argued over the bid for a long time. Better luck next time.
#Person1#: I knew the delivery was slow but I figured the price would win it for me.
#Person2#: That's possible, Bill. But the price would have to have been a lot lower, like around fifty cents per unit. | #Person2# tells Bill that he has lost the competitive tender because they didn't like his delivery date although the price was good. |
train_5835 | #Person1#: Cathy, this is Mike. I am telephoning because I am going to meet some guests at the airport. So I will be absent for lunch.
#Person2#: That is OK. I will wait for you at supper time.
#Person1#: See you then. | Mike tells Cathy he can't have lunch with her. |
train_5836 | #Person1#: So many books here. Which one do you think Kate would like?
#Person2#: No idea. How about Tasty Fish? It's fifteen pounds and it's got so many color pictures in it.
#Person1#: So does the book Something Fishy. It's also got many instructions for cooking.
#Person2#: It seems to be fairly traditional. How about World Wide Fish?
#Person1#: Oh, it looks more like a reference book than a cook book. A lot of reading, and not many pictures.
#Person2#: It's interesting, though, the way it's organized fish by fish.
#Person1#: That's true. How much is it?
#Person2#: Twelve pounds.
#Person1#: And one I picked up first?
#Person2#: Something Fishy? Oh, here it is. That's seventeen pounds.
#Person1#: Hmm... Well, this one has a nice combination of pictures and instructions. Anyway, we can't spend all day here. I'm going to take this. | #Person1# and #Person2# want to buy a cook book for Kate but have no idea which one to choose. They discuss for a while and #Person1# decides on Something Fishy. |
train_5837 | #Person1#: I'm free this afternoon. Shall we go see a film?
#Person2#: Ok. But I won't go unless there's a film about war.
#Person1#: I'm afraid there's none. Then how about the theater?
#Person2#: Well, most plays are badly written, though they are Very cheap.
#Person1#: Let's go to a concert. You like music very much, don't you?
#Person2#: Yes, but light music only.
#Person1#: What are we going to do then?
#Person2#: Why not go to the library? You like reading as much as I do.
#Person1#: Yes. that's a good choice for you and me. | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing where to go this afternoon and finally decide to go to the library. |
train_5838 | #Person1#: Good morning, Dr. Ellis' Office.
#Person2#: This is Mrs. Jackson. May I speak to the doctor?
#Person1#: Mrs. Jackson, Dr. Ellis is here. How's that new tooth?
#Person2#: Not so good, doctor. That's what I'm calling about. It just doesn't seem to fit right.
#Person1#: Well, that's to be expected during the first few days after it has been put in. Have you been leaving it in as I told you?
#Person2#: Well, it hurts so much, doctor, especially when I eat.
#Person1#: I understand, Mrs. Jackson. It hurts in the beginning, I know. But it's really better to leave it in, except when you clean it of course.
#Person2#: Well, I did at first, doctor, but it hurt so much that I just couldn't stand it any longer.
#Person1#: Well, maybe we can set it a little more.
#Person2#: Set it right?
#Person1#: Yes. When can you come here?
#Person2#: Oh, right away, doctor, if you don't mind.
#Person1#: Let me see, can you get here by 11:00?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, doctor. I can make it. Thank you. See you then. | Mrs. Jackson calls Dr. Ellis because her new tooth hurts so much. Dr. Ellis asks her to come to set it a little more. |
train_5839 | #Person1#: Good evening, sir. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I think I left my digital camera on the train from London earlier today.
#Person1#: Did you, sir? Oh, well, in that case, we'd better fill in a Lost Property Form. Can you tell me your name?
#Person2#: Yes, it's Mark Adams.
#Person1#: OK. Your address?
#Person2#: You mean in Britain or in the States?
#Person1#: How long are you staying?
#Person2#: Oh, I've still got a few months in Britain.
#Person1#: OK, then can you give me your address here?
#Person2#: Right. It's 18 Linden Drive, Laten Essex. Do you want the phone number?
#Person1#: Yes, I'd better have that too.
#Person2#: OK, 0809 45233.
#Person1#: Thanks. And you say it was a digital camera, what make and model?
#Person2#: It's Samsung G302.
#Person1#: OK, got that. Now, you say it was the London train. What time did it arrive in Edinburgh?
#Person2#: At 4:45 this afternoon.
#Person1#: Well then, if we find it, sir, shall we phone you or write to you?
#Person2#: No. I think I will drop in the day after tomorrow to check out.
#Person1#: Right you are, sir. We'll do our best. | Mark Adams lost his digital camera on the train from London. #Person1# asks him to fill a Lost Property Form and promises to help to look for it. |
train_5840 | #Person1#: How was your shopping trip Martin?
#Person2#: Actually it was the most interesting day I've had so far.
#Person1#: Oh really? Did you find any bargains?
#Person2#: I did! I found this lovely teapot. It was the best one I saw in the shops.
#Person1#: And how did you get around town?
#Person2#: I took a taxi. It seemed the easiest thing to do.
#Person1#: Right, so you didn't get lost?
#Person2#: I did actually but I think I met some of the friendliest people in China. They soon showed me the way! | Martin tells #Person1# about his shopping trip during which he got a teapot. |
train_5841 | #Person1#: Are you going to watch the Indy Five Hundred on TV this weekend?
#Person2#: I'm not really into racecar driving.
#Person1#: You were when we were in high school. That, and baseball.
#Person2#: Yeah, well, times change. Look at you-you're a father now. You can't say that you haven't changed.
#Person1#: True, but I still have to watch my baseball. The season's in full swing now.
#Person2#: I mean, I know spring training's over, but I'm just not into all that.
#Person1#: Hello? Is the real Taylor in there? | #Person1# is surprised at Taylor whose hobbies have changed a lot since high school. |
train_5842 | #Person1#: Even if our company didn't have a dress code, I still think people would wear formal clothing to work.
#Person2#: I wouldn't be so sure. . . People want to wear what they feel most comfortable in.
#Person1#: Maybe that's ture for some positions, but I think the marketing and sales staff would definitely not agree. They dress for success! You can't go out on a sales call if you are dressed in jeans. It's just not respectful to you client.
#Person2#: I think what you wear is so overrated. I would rather have a down-to-earth, honest and solid sales person than a painted, patent leather, designer suite salesman.
#Person1#: It's not as simple as that. People judge you by your appearance, whether you like it or not. So dressing professional is being prefessional. The image that you portray to others is so important in business. It's your image and how others perecive you that makes the difference between landing or lossing a sale.
#Person2#: Maybe you're right, but I'll take my sneakers and jeans any day! | #Person1# thinks people should wear formal clothing to work, especially the marketing and sales staff because people judge by appearance. #Person2# thinks #Person1# might be right, but #Person2# prefers wearing comfortably. |
train_5843 | #Person1#: I wonder what he looks like. Oh, I can't wait to see him! His email said he'd be wearing a white hat. oh, there he is.
#Person2#: hey, Isabelle...
#Person1#: Logan! Why on earth are you hiding here? White hat! Come on! Don't tell me you're the guy! It can't be true.
#Person2#: yes, I am the guy. ...
#Person1#: what a bummer! You set me up?
#Person2#: let me explain. I didn't mean to hurt you... | Isabelle is waiting for a man excitedly but becomes disappointed when seeing Logan. |
train_5844 | #Person1#: Excuse me. May I take a picture of you and your little boy?
#Person2#: What's it for?
#Person1#: It's for a book.
#Person2#: Oh, that's a nice idea. Well, it's fine if you take our picture.
#Person1#: Thank you. I appreciate your help. | #Person1# asks to take a picture of #Person2# and #Person2#'s boy for a book. #Person2# agrees. |
train_5845 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I'm looking for a good novel. Can you recommend anything?
#Person2#: Certainly. What kind of novel did you have in mind?
#Person1#: I'm not really sure. I don't like romance novels, but any other genre is okay, as long as the book's good.
#Person2#: Well, let me see. . . This Stephen King novel is a real thriller.
#Person1#: Sorry, I forgot to mention that I don't like horror much, either.
#Person2#: That's okay. Well, let me think. How about a mystery novel?
#Person1#: Hmm. . . I sometimes like mysteries, but I don't think I'm in the mood for one right now.
#Person2#: There are a number of science fiction and fantasy novels I can recommend.
#Person1#: I love science fiction and fantasy, but I've been reading a lot of both lately, so I'd prefer to get something else.
#Person2#: How about a good historical novel? This one set in medieval France is excellent. The story is exciting and the characterization is very well done.
#Person1#: That sounds interesting. Okay, I'll get this one. Thanks for all your help.
#Person2#: Don't mention it. | #Person1# is looking for a good novel. #Person2# recommends several kinds of novels to #Person1# and #Person1# finally chooses a historical fiction. |
train_5846 | #Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: Is this Mrs. Howard Snow?
#Person1#: Yes, it's this. What time is it? You woke me up.
#Person2#: Listen to me, Mrs. Snow. It's about your daughter.
#Person1#: My daughter? Lucy? What's the matter is she?
#Person2#: She's alright. We've got her, Mrs. Snow. Do you understand?
#Person1#: You've got her? What do you mean? What do you want to tell me? What is this? A joke?
#Person2#: A joke? No, Mrs. Snow. It isn't a joke.
#Person1#: I don't understand.
#Person2#: Do you understand this? We kidnapped her yesterday. And now we want $1,000,000 for her.
#Person1#: What? You what?
#Person2#: Yeah, I think you're listening now. There's a plane from New York to London at 11:00 o'clock this evening. Get on that plane. Get on it.
#Person1#: And then, what then?
#Person2#: There's a hotel in London called Park Hotel. I think you know it. Stay there and wait.
#Person1#: Wait? Wait for what?
#Person2#: My next phone call at 9:00 o'clock tomorrow evening. That's all for now.
#Person1#: Wait! Stop! Who are you? What's your name? Hello? Hello? | #Person1# calls Mrs. Snow to tell her that her daughter has been kidnapped and demands a ransom. #Person1# also gives Mrs. Snow some instructions. |
train_5847 | #Person1#: Good evening. For today's program, we have invited Sophie, a lady, who worked as a nurse during World War 2.
#Person2#: Good evening. At the beginning of World War 2, the government called on all its citizens 18 years old and over to help out. I started training as a nurse in November 1940. It was 2 months of being taught basic skills in the school of nursing.
#Person1#: What happened to you during the sudden attack, you know when Nazi Germany dropped bombs on Britain?
#Person2#: Manchester was bombed on the twenty-second and twenty-third of December 1940. On December twenty-forthth, I received an order requesting my immediate return from leave for duties of nursing the wounded. Many volunteers in the Manchester social services have taken a week's leave for the Christmas holidays. So the Manchester city rest centers were short of staff. Christmas Day was therefore my first day of nursing. | #Person1# invites Sophie to share her experiences as a nurse during World War 2. |
train_5848 | #Person1#: So Mary, how was your summer vacation with your friends Jenny and David?
#Person2#: Oh, we loved it. My friend Tom also went with us, we all had a great time.
#Person1#: So where did you go?
#Person2#: We first spent a few days in China, then we went to Malaysia. After leaving that country, we went to Thailand and spent a few days there.
#Person1#: Did you go to Singapore?
#Person2#: We had planned to go there, but we ran out of money. | #Person1# asks Mary about her summer vacation. Mary had a great time. |
train_5849 | #Person1#: Mondays are terrible. Our timetable is filled with difficult subjects.
#Person2#: Like what?
#Person1#: Well, like English, French, geography and chemistry in the morning, followed by maths in the afternoon.
#Person2#: What's your favorite day of the week?
#Person1#: Oh, Wednesday without doubt. We have an easy morning. Just art and music, followed by sport all the afternoon.
#Person2#: That sounds nice. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person1#'s timetables on Monday and Wednesday. |
train_5850 | #Person1#: Oxford Travel Agency, how may I help you?
#Person2#: Hello, I'd like to ask about the package tour from Newcastle to London.
#Person1#: Sure, what's your question?
#Person2#: Your website says that the trip starts off every Thursday. Can I join the trip on July thirtieth?
#Person1#: Sorry, I'm afraid it's full. How many people are going?
#Person2#: My husband and our two children will go with me.
#Person1#: 4 people then. There is still enough places on August sixth. Will that do?
#Person2#: That's fine. Any discount for children under 12?
#Person1#: Sorry, the price for children is the same, 700 pounds each person. It's already cheaper than other agencies.
#Person2#: Alright, I'd like to book it. My name is Lisa Garcia and my number is 1-976-344-5829.
#Person1#: OK, Miss Garcia, be sure to pay for it either online or at our agency at least 5 days before departure.
#Person2#: I see, thanks. | Lisa Garcia calls to ask about the package tour from Newcastle to London. #Person1# recommends the trip on August 16th for her family. Lisa books it. |
train_5851 | #Person1#: Would you like a cigarette?
#Person2#: No, thanks. I've decided to give up smoking.
#Person1#: Really? Why?
#Person2#: Well, it's just that I think if you don't enjoy doing something any more, you should stop doing it.
#Person1#: I see. You mean you don't enjoy smoking any more?
#Person2#: That's right. You should give it up, too. It ' s bad for your health.
#Person1#: Stop talking like my mother. That's what she keeps saying.
#Person2#: But it's true. It's a nasty habit. I can't think why I ever started. Anyway, it's obviously got you in its grip!
#Person1#: What do you mean? What are you talking about?
#Person2#: I mean you couldn't give it up! | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# is quitting smoking because #Person2# doesn't enjoy it anymore. And #Person2# thinks #Person1# can't make it. |
train_5852 | #Person1#: Hello, may I speak to you for a few minutes?
#Person2#: About what?
#Person1#: I want to speak to you about this year ' s election.
#Person2#: Oh, really?
#Person1#: Yes, I am a volunteer for the campaign.
#Person2#: I am very impressed.
#Person1#: I feel that history is about to be made, and I want to be a part of it.
#Person2#: That is very nice of you.
#Person1#: Will you be voting?
#Person2#: Yes, I am going to vote.
#Person1#: Make sure you make it to your polling place early on Election Day.
#Person2#: Thank you and good luck. | #Person1# who's working as a volunteer for the campaign reminds #Person2# to vote early on Election Day. |
train_5853 | #Person1#: I like to open up a savings account please.
#Person2#: O. K. We offer a few different kinds.
#Person1#: I want the one with the highest interest rate.
#Person2#: That would be our Saver's Plus account.
#Person1#: 4.5 %, that's good. How much money do I have to keep in it to get that rate?
#Person2#: You have to maintain a balance of $ 10, 000 in the account or the rate drops to 3 %.
#Person1#: All right. I ' ll open one of those.
#Person2#: Just fill out these forms, and I ' ll be with you in one second.
#Person1#: Thanks. | #Person1# wants to open up a savings account with the highest interest rate with #Person2#'s assistance. |
train_5854 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Can I open a postal savings account in your office?
#Person2#: Of course. What kind of postal savings account do you want to open?
#Person1#: Hum.. Can you recommend me one with high interest?
#Person2#: OK. We offer a few different kinds of postal saving services. They have different interest rates.
#Person1#: I want the one with the highest interest rate.
#Person2#: That would be our Savers Plus account. You must pay 10 000 yuan into your deposit account. In this way you can get 5 % dividend at the end of the year.
#Person1#: All right. I'II open this one.
#Person2#: Just fill out these forms, and I ' ll be with you in one second.
#Person1#: Thanks. | #Person1# wants to open up a postal savings account with the highest interest with #Person2#'s help in the postal office. |
train_5855 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. British Airline. Is there any thing I can do for you?
#Person2#: Can I make a reservation for flight FW58 to San Marino?
#Person1#: Sure. When do you want to take the plane?
#Person2#: Next Monday.
#Person1#: Will that be first class or economy seat?
#Person2#: What's the fare for a first class seat?
#Person1#: $ 200.
#Person2#: Oh. I am not a wall streeter. Give me an economy one please. | #Person2# asks #Person1# to book an economy class ticket on the flight FW58 because #Person2# thinks the ticket of first-class is too expensive. |
train_5856 | #Person1#: Hey, son, are you insured?
#Person2#: Not yet, but I'm thinking of it. Have you bought one, Dad?
#Person1#: I took out a life insurance policy and made your mother the beneficiary.
#Person2#: Can you tell me why you want to buy it?
#Person1#: I am a fireman and it is a dangerous job. I have to consider your mother's life.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. Do you advise me to buy one?
#Person1#: You have children now. What if something, God forbid, happens to you?
#Person2#: That's true. Well, how much do you think I should get?
#Person1#: A $ 100 000 policy shouldn't be too expensive. Here, call my agent. He'll give you a good deal. | #Person1# took out a life insurance policy before because of his dangerous job and suggests his son buy one. |
train_5857 | #Person1#: Hello baseball fans, and welcome back to today's game! My name is Rick Fields and of course, I am here, once again, with the man that seals the deal, Bob Copeland. '
#Person2#: It's a beautiful day to see two world class teams face each other and fight for their right to be called champions.
#Person1#: Well, the national anthem has just been sung, and the umpire has started the game. It's time to play ball!
#Person2#: Roger Vargas is up at bat. The pitcher winds up and strike one!
#Person1#: A very nice curve ball by the pitcher. The catcher gives him the sign, he winds up and Vargas gets a line drive!
#Person2#: The players are scrambling to get the ball. Vargas gets to first base and he's still going! The outfielder throws it to second! Vargas slides! He's safe!
#Person1#: Great play!
#Person2#: We have a runner on third and up at bat is Brian Okapi! There's the pitch, he hits it! It's going, going, that ball is gone!
#Person1#: Home run by Okapi! That puts this team ahead by two as we are at the bottom of the fifth inning here at Richie Stadium! | Rick Fields and Bob Copeland are doing the commentary for an exciting baseball match between two world-class teams at Richie Stadium. |
train_5858 | #Person1#: Mr. Carmichael, this is Ellen Bower calling again. You had said I should call this week to schedule an interview with you.
#Person2#: That's right, Ms. Bower. How are you? I'm not sure if I'll be able to fit you in this week, I'm afraid.
#Person1#: I understand, Mr. Carmichael. I'd be glad to make it some time next week.
#Person2#: All right, then. Why don't we say next Tuesday at 11:30 a. m. ? | Ellen Bower calls Mr. Carmichael for the schedule of an interview, and Mr. Carmichael sets it on the next Tuesday. |
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