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train_6059 | #Person1#: Hi, Jack. Long time no see!
#Person2#: Yeah. How's everything going?
#Person1#: Not bad. At least I am still alive.
#Person2#: Just alive? I guess you are some lucky guy. I heard you are going out with Jane.
#Person1#: Where did you get that idea?
#Person2#: Oh, come on. Jane is a very nice girl, someone you meet only once till lifetime.
#Person1#: You are right. I am not boasting, but she is really as beautiful as she is intelligent.
#Person2#: Well, I really envy you for finding such a nice girl. | Jack envies that #Person1# should date with Jane who is a nice girl. |
train_6060 | #Person1#: I'm glad we live in a small town.
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: Because the houses look so nice at Christmas time.
#Person2#: Yes, they do. Do you have a Christmas tree this year?
#Person1#: Yes, we have a big tree this year. I bought the decorations at the five-and-tencent store yesterday. Do you want to come and see it?
#Person2#: I can't now because I have to buy a present for my mother.
#Person1#: When can you come?
#Person2#: I don't know when I can come. I'll let you know later. | #Person1# wants #Person2# to see decorations #Person1# bought for the Christmas tree, but #Person2# has to buy a gift for her mother. |
train_6061 | #Person1#: Graham, why are you always on the phone with Jane?
#Person2#: Because we are partners in our science lab. Why are you so jealous?
#Person1#: The other night when you came home there was lipstick on your right cheek. How do you explain that?
#Person2#: My aunt Mary just flew in from Cleveland and she laid one right on my right cheek.
#Person1#: Are you sure?
#Person2#: Of course I am. I only love you, Amy.
#Person1#: Okay, I'm sorry. I believe you.
#Person2#: Why do you always accuse me like that?
#Person1#: Because you are the most handsome boy at the university and I love you so much! I guess I just go crazy sometimes. That's all.
#Person2#: Oh, Amy. I am the luckiest guy in the world.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: Because I am loved by the most beautiful girl in the world!
#Person1#: Oh. Graham. I love you so much and I really believe in our love. | Amy is so jealous because Graham is always on the phone with Jane and there was lipstick on his right cheek yesterday. Graham promises that he only loves Amy. |
train_6062 | #Person1#: Do I need a visa?
#Person2#: No, I shouldn't think so. But you must take your passport of course.
#Person1#: Yes, I know. I must get my traveler's check and some foreign currency.
#Person2#: Yes, you need the traveler's check but you needn't get any foreign currency. You can have my US Dollars, I don't need them.
#Person1#: Really? That's very good of you, Helen. But I must get a new suitcase, my old one needs repairing.
#Person2#: You needn't buy one. You can have mine.
#Person1#: That's very kind of you, Helen. I hope you don't mind my leaving you like this. I need a holiday. It won't be long.
#Person2#: Don't be silly, John. I'm going with you. It's necessary for me to have a holiday too. | Helen tells John that he can use her foreign currency and suitcase during the holiday and she will have a holiday with him. |
train_6063 | #Person1#: When you are in a restaurant you want the waiter to bring the bill, what do you do to attract his attention?
#Person2#: I just make eye contact with him and nod my head. Then I tell him when he comes over to the table. Why do you ask?
#Person1#: I went out with my girlfriend to a nice restaurant last night and I noticed that many people shouted for the bill.
#Person2#: That seems a little impolite in such a restaurant.
#Person1#: That's what I thought. I just thought I'd ask you and see what you thought of it. Anyway, what did you do yesterday evening?
#Person2#: Well, it was a warm evening, so I stretched my legs. I walked along the canal for a couple of miles. Actually, several other people had the same idea. I saw Bill.
#Person1#: Did you? How is he these days?
#Person2#: He seemed ok. We didn't stop and chat because we were on opposite banks of the canal. We just waved at each other.
#Person1#: I need to move some furniture. Could you help me to lift it?
#Person2#: Of course. What do you want to move first?
#Person1#: Let's move the sofa. Can you get a grip on the bottom at that end? I'll lift this end. I want to move it sideways in that direction. | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss the way to ask the waiter to bring the bill in a restaurant because #Person1# found impolite behaviour last night. #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# walked along the canal yesterday evening. #Person1# asks #Person2# to help with moving some furniture. |
train_6064 | #Person1#: good afternoon! Can I help you?
#Person2#: could you show me where the Chinese-style clothing is located? I want to buy a silk coat.
#Person1#: this way, please. Here they are. They're all handmade.
#Person2#: oh, they look nice. May I try that back one on?
#Person1#: of course. The fitting room is right over there.
#Person2#: do you have a medium in the same color? This one is a little tight.
#Person1#: I'm sorry. All the back of that size are sold out. Would you like a red one?
#Person2#: ok, let me try it on. what do you think?
#Person1#: oh, that suits you very well. Besides it is believed in China that the red color brings happiness and good luck.
#Person2#: really? I'll take it, and I'm leaving here tomorrow. Is it possible for you to send one in black to me by mail when you gte it in?
#Person1#: our pleasure. Please fill out this form, leaving your address and telephone number.
#Person2#: thanks. Who much would that come to?
#Person1#: let me see. . . | #Person1# is assisting #Person2# in buying silk coats. #Person2# buys a red one and asks #Person1# to send one in black by mail when #Person1# gets it in. |
train_6065 | #Person1#: Nice to meet you.
#Person2#: Nice to meet you, too.
#Person1#: You are a graduate, right?
#Person2#: I recently graduated from college as an English major.
#Person1#: So you don't have much related work experience.
#Person2#: Admittedly, I don't. But I still beg you to give me an opportunity, and I'm willing to learn with my best effort.
#Person1#: Well, did you get any honors or rewards in college?
#Person2#: I have got a Business English Certificate and a Certificate of TEM 8.
#Person1#: What about your computer skills?
#Person2#: I got professional training in this field, and I believe I can fit the position well.
#Person1#: And anything else?
#Person2#: I have taken some courses in college, such as translation, business English, and so on. So I have a good mastery of both spoken and written English
#Person1#: I see.
#Person2#: Your approval would be my honor. | #Person2#, who is a graduate student without work experience, wants to get a job and shows #Person2#'s honors, skills, and determination to #Person1#. |
train_6066 | #Person1#: Did you have a good weekend?
#Person2#: Well I wanted to go for a picnic but it rained too much.
#Person1#: Oh I see. So what did you do then?
#Person2#: I washed my car instead.
#Person1#: Ahh. And how about on Sunday? Did you watch the football?
#Person2#: No I didn't. I worked in the morning then I played tennis with my husband. | #Person2# washed the car on the weekend and played tennis with #Person2#'s husband on Sunday. |
train_6067 | #Person1#: You see, the bungee participants take a deep breath when they stand at the starting spot and then, like diving, their heads are over heels and they jump off into the realm of the combination of heaven and earth The wind roars at their ears and their bodies rapidly descend. They do not even have enough time to do several gymnastic movements and they are rebounded to the upper air by the cord.
#Person2#: Entrusting life to the care of a rope indeed requires infinite courage.
#Person1#: A young French fellow recalled his first bungee experience and said, When I fastened the cord and walked to the platform, I was extremely nervous. When I looked down, I was nervous even more. If the cord had broken, I would be knocked to bake meat. However, I knew my worries were unwanted. I was afraid if I retreated others might say something about me. I had to harden my heart and impose my head downward. I only felt wind wiring at my ears. My body rapidly descended. I thought that after only seven or eight seconds I was rebounded to upper air by the cord. In fact it was 30 seconds. Maybe because of my nervousness, I only felt seven or eight seconds. When rebounding to the high altitude, I felt a sudden sense of relief. I did not feel nervous very much, but very comfortable.
#Person2#: It is hard to come by in life that you experience this kind of comfortable! | #Person1# shares the first bungee experience of a young French fellow with #Person2#. #Person2# says entrusting life to the care of a rope requires courage and the comfort brought by extreme sports is hard to come by in life. |
train_6068 | #Person1#: Can I order something from the kitchen?
#Person2#: Just tell me what you'd like, please.
#Person1#: A bottle of champagne, lobster tail, and filet mignon, medium rare would hit the spot.
#Person2#: I hate to tell you this, but we have no more filet mignon. May I suggest the porterhouse instead?
#Person1#: Sure! Right now, I would even eat hamburger!
#Person2#: Have you ever tried chocolate-covered strawberries with champagne?
#Person1#: Thank you, but I just finished eating some chocolate-covered cherries.
#Person2#: That'll be a bottle of champagne, lobster tail, and porterhouse, all charged to your amenities account.
#Person1#: Not a problem.
#Person2#: Please call if you have any other requests. Your food will be delivered promptly. | #Person2# helps #Person1# order a bottle of champagne, lobster tail, and porterhouse which all charge to #Person1# amenities account. |
train_6069 | #Person1#: Which language do you speak?
#Person2#: Well, I studied French at school, but I'Ve forgotten most of it. I learnt some Russian while I was studying there and now I study Spanish in evening classes. Do you speak Japanese at home with your parents?
#Person1#: Yes, I do. I'm learning Chinese now on the internet.
#Person2#: How do you find studying a language on the internet?
#Person1#: It's not easy, particularly with listening and speaking, because sometimes the connection isn't too good.
#Person2#: I bet you find the character difficult to write!
#Person1#: Actually, many of the characters are the same or very similar in both Chinese and Japanese, so they're easy for me.
#Person2#: So, you can read and write much better than you speak and understand other speakers, right?
#Person1#: Yes. How are the Spanish classes going?
#Person2#: In a way, it's similar to your experience of learning Chinese. Some Spanish words are very similar to English ones. But I need to practise listening to native speakers and saying the words myself. | #Person1# shares the experience of studying Chinese on the Internet with #Person2# and #Person2# has a similar experience of learning Spanish with #Person1#. |
train_6070 | #Person1#: When would you like me to send those plans over to your office, Mr. Montgomery?
#Person2#: It would be good if you could get them to me by Thursday afternoon, Ms. Barkley.
#Person1#: That shouldn't be a problem. What is the exact address, again?
#Person2#: 7880 Crofton Avenue, Building 40A, Room 304. | Mr. Montgomery wants Ms. Barkley to send plans over to his office by Thursday afternoon. |
train_6071 | #Person1#: I can't believe my eyes, Bill. Are you having a salad for lunch? No hamburger?
#Person2#: Get used to it, Mary. I'm off hamburgers for good health. Most fast food is loaded with sodium.
#Person1#: I know. But why are you suddenly interested in lessening your salt intake?
#Person2#: My doctor says I should cut back on sodium-rich foods to lower my blood pressure.
#Person1#: Do you have hypertension? I would have thought you were too young.
#Person2#: Actually, my blood pressure isn't that high yet, but they say it increases with age.
#Person1#: Well, I'm glad you're starting to pay more attention to your diet.
#Person2#: I want to lower my risk of heart attack and stroke, too.
#Person1#: So do I. That's why I've been trying to lower my cholesterol level.
#Person2#: I've noticed you've been munching away on lots of fruits and vegetables recently.
#Person1#: That's right. I could stand to lose a few pounds, too. | Bill and Mary eat some healthy food because they all want to lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and high blood pressure. |
train_6072 | #Person1#: Great! This supermarket has everything. I hope these will come to under 75 dollars. Because I don't have much money left.
#Person2#: That comes to 75 dollars and 5 cents.
#Person1#: I knew it. I knew I'd be short of money.
#Person2#: Well, don't worry about the 5 cents. 75 dollars is OK! Have a nice day! Well, thank you. See you again! | #Person2# only asks #Person1# to pay 75 dollars for goods #Person1# bought. |
train_6073 | #Person1#: Hi, David. I haven't seen you for ages. How are you getting along with your work?
#Person2#: Hi, Susan. Not so well as to be expected. I've left my position. I can't bear the rudeness of my boss any longer.
#Person1#: What are you going to do then?
#Person2#: No idea. Anyway, I've got to think about it seriously. And you?
#Person1#: I've been very successful as a dancer. I like this kind of life. It is so exciting.
#Person2#: You can't do that forever.
#Person1#: No. But I've decided to open a dance school once I've moved to the top. A lot of young dancers need better training.
#Person2#: That's a wonderful idea. | David has resigned because he can't bear the rudeness of his boss and Susan decides to open a dance school once she has moved to the top. |
train_6074 | #Person1#: I'm here with Margaret Seabrook, the CEO of Creative Toys. In today's show, we're going to discuss the hottest new toy of 2018: the Super Spinner. Margaret, welcome!
#Person2#: Thank you, Brian. It's great to be here.
#Person1#: OK, so tell us about this new toy.
#Person2#: Well, it's similar to a relaxation ball in its function, but it's useful for anyone who has problems focusing.
#Person1#: So, how does it work?
#Person2#: It's about the size of a cookie, and it has three small round parts that can move in any direction. Basically, you just hold it in between your thumb and middle finger and spin it. That's it.
#Person1#: That's it?
#Person2#: Yeah. It's very popular not only with children, but with adults as well.
#Person1#: A professor at MIT by the name of Jill Meanley has publicly stated there is no scientific or medical evidence for your claims about its benefits. Many schools also have banned the toy, saying it leads to a lack of focus in the classroom.
#Person2#: Well, that professor is allowed to have her opinion.
#Person1#: Fair enough. And who invented it?
#Person2#: Catherine Hettinger, a chemical engineer, was first believed to be its creator, but then we found that an IT professional named Scott McCoskery was the actual inventor.
#Person1#: It's time for a commercial break. More with Margaret Seabrook in a moment. | Margaret Seabrook and Brain discuss the function, usage, and the inventor of the hottest new toy of 2018, the Super Spinner, in a show. They also discuss Jill Meanley's opinion of the toy. |
train_6075 | #Person1#: Robert, you play the guitar, don't you?
#Person2#: I used to. But I haven't played it for quite some time. I don't really have time these days with all my studies. Why do you ask?
#Person1#: I'm trying to organize a group to play at some parties on weekends. We still need a guitar player.
#Person2#: Well, I don't know. But your idea sounds fun to me.
#Person1#: Oh, it will be. I'm more or less in charge of things, so if you want to give it a try, you're in. It's as easy as that. Besides, it's a great chance to get out to meet people.
#Person2#: But I told you I haven't practiced for a long time. I don't know if I remember any songs I used to play.
#Person1#: Don't worry about it. I just thought I'd ask you to try and join us sometime when we were practicing. We'll be practicing for a few months before we give performances.
#Person2#: OK, I'll have a try.
#Person1#: I'm sure you can do it. And it will be fun, too. | #Person2# invites Robert to join #Person2#'s group as a guitar player to play at parties on the weekend. Robert says he hasn't practiced for a long time and #Person1# tells him don't worry. |
train_6076 | #Person1#: The volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Saint Helens certainly caused a lot of damage, didn't it?
#Person2#: It did, but not as much as experts have predicted. It seems to have had a beneficial effect as well.
#Person1#: Really? But were crop losses great?
#Person2#: Yes, However, since the weather following the eruption was unexpectedly good, some crop yields remained steady or even increased beyond normal expectancy levels.
#Person1#: I'm glad to hear that. But what was the beneficial effect you mentioned?
#Person2#: A mass destruction of various insect populations.
#Person1#: How could the ash kill insects without effecting people too?
#Person2#: It's highly abrasive and quickly wears away the outer wax layer, protecting insects bodies. Removal of that layer causes the insects to lose body moisture by evaporation, the result is usually lethal.
#Person1#: How about that? Sounds like an effective yet natural insecticide. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that the volcanic ash didn't cause much damage. Instead, it makes crop yields remain steady or increase and destroys various insect populations. |
train_6077 | #Person1#: This book says that in some parts of Africa, men used to think that very fat women were beautiful. Before a woman married the chief, his servants used to keep her in a special house. Then they fed her all through the day and night for weeks before the wedding.
#Person2#: Why did the women have this treatment?
#Person1#: I don't know. The book says they used to consider it an honor to be the wife of the chief. The women used to become so fat that they could not walk. They used to crawl on their hands and knees instead.
#Person2#: How terrible! I'm sure they wouldn't live for many years. Those women used to suffer a lot because of that custom. I'm glad that they don't do it now. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that a book says that men used to like fat women and women used to suffer a lot in some parts of Africa. |
train_6078 | #Person1#: So you are green with envy at your neighbor?
#Person2#: Well, he's really lucky. It seems that he could win the bet at every turn.
#Person1#: But I don't envy those who are filthy with dough. That's not the whole life.
#Person2#: I know what you mean. I'm not only after bucks. There's something more in life. | #Person2# isn't only after bucks because there's something more in life. |
train_6079 | #Person1#: I'm really fed up with Larry! He's the biggest airhead I've ever met. He always makes careless mistakes, and he's a pain to work with.
#Person2#: You shouldn't be so negative. You'll always have some co-workers that are harder to work with than others. But if you are negative and start name-calling in the office, it will make a bad working environment for everybody.
#Person1#: You only say that because you don't have to work with him. The people in your department seem so capable and nice to be around. Take Mary for example. She's smart and enthusiastic. I've never met anyone as cheery as she is.
#Person2#: Everybody has their strengths and weaknesses. Even Larry. He might be a pain to be around, but he's also very good at staying in budget on projects. Mary, on the other hand, spends our project money like there's no tomorrow. Also, she's never willing to stay a little later at the office. She always leaves at 5pm sharp.
#Person1#: Isn't there anyone in the office that is a perfect co-worker? What about Bob? Everybody loves Bob. Even though he's flesh out of college and still a bit green, he is a great co-worker.
#Person2#: You're right. He's a hard worker, easy to get along with, honest, and he never steals the credit on projects. The only thing he's lacking in is experience.
#Person1#: Maybe that's why he's so nice! | #Person1# complains to #Person2# about Larry's work because Larry always makes careless mistakes. #Person2# thinks #Person1# shouldn't be so negative because everybody has their strengths and weaknesses and #Person2# lists examples like Mary and Bob. #Person2# points out that Larry is good at staying budget on projects. |
train_6080 | #Person1#: Where should I park?
#Person2#: Do you have a car or motorbike?
#Person1#: I drive a scooter
#Person2#: In that case, you can park either in a student lot or on the street. Are you aware of the marked handicapped spots?
#Person1#: No, I haven't seen those spots.
#Person2#: The handicapped logo with blue means that you are not to park there unless you have a handicapped permit. Will you mostly be parking during the day or the night?
#Person1#: I park in the daytime.
#Person2#: Make sure you pay special attention to the street signs with time limits. Have you noticed those signs?
#Person1#: No, I have not seen the signs.
#Person2#: Pay attention to what the signs tell you in terms of time limits and what days you can park there. Do you know what the curb colors mean?
#Person1#: No, I don't know what the curb colors mean.
#Person2#: Just remember that red means absolutely no parking and white means loading and unloading only. I think you'll be good to go! | #Person2# tells #Person1# where to park and where #Person1# can't park. #Person2# asks #Person1# to pay attention to the limitation of parking time and tells #Person1# the meaning of curb colors. |
train_6081 | #Person1#: could we possibly discuss my salary some time?
#Person2#: sure.
#Person1#: first of all, I want you to know that I really like working for this company. Do you think I'm doing a good job here?
#Person2#: well, you are a very hard-worker.
#Person1#: I try very hard. The problem is, my salary just isn't enough to live on. Now that I have a wife and a child to support, we hardly have enough money for food and rent.
#Person2#: there are trying times for everyone. What do you propose?
#Person1#: I could really use a 5% rise.
#Person2#: that's quite a bit. If I give you a raise, I'm going to have to give everyone a raise.
#Person1#: listen, if you give me a raise, I'll take on extra responsibilities.
#Person2#: that sounds reasonable. How about this, from now on, you can be responsible for scheduling. That means that if you can't find someone to cover a shift, then you'll have to do it.
#Person1#: that's fine. Do I get over-time for any extra hours that I work?
#Person2#: of course. It's be against the law if we didn't.
#Person1#: that sounds good to me. I really appreciate it.
#Person2#: you are welcome. Come in early tomorrow and I'll show you how to do the scheduling. | #Person1# asks for a pay rise. #Person2# agrees to give #Person1# a 5% rise and #Person1# needs to be responsible for scheduling. It means that if no one covers a shift, #Person1# has to do it. #Person1# will be paid for over-time. |
train_6082 | #Person1#: Miss Wang, would you mind my asking you a personal question?
#Person2#: No , not at all. Go ahead.
#Person1#: Are you married?
#Person2#: Yes. Is that so important?
#Person1#: Frankly yes. We like to employ married people. By the way, do you have any children?
#Person2#: Yes, I have a three-year-old son. | Miss Wang is married and #Person1# likes employing married people. |
train_6083 | #Person1#: Great! I landed on Classic Movies.
#Person2#: I didn't know you liked old movies.
#Person1#: I love them, especially the all-time greats like Gone With the Wind.
#Person2#: You're so right! Today's movies are just too commercial!
#Person1#: Sometimes I think Oscars are only awarded to movies that make a lot of money. | #Person1# and #Person2# like old movies. They think today's movies are too commercial. |
train_6084 | #Person1#: Excuse me, what material is it?
#Person2#: Rhaki. Do you want some?
#Person1#: No, where are the cotton cloths?
#Person2#: I will show you.
#Person1#: What is the shrink rate after washing?
#Person2#: Less than 5%. It's quite durable. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the cotton clothes are durable. |
train_6085 | #Person1#: Excuse me, sir, your steamed crabs is coming.
#Person2#: It looks delicious. Can you tell me how to enjoy it? It's my first time to eat it.
#Person1#: Mix a little soya sauce, vinegar and sliced ginger on this plate and dip the meat in it before eating.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot. | #Person1# teaches #Person2# how to eat steamed crabs. |
train_6086 | #Person1#: Steven, do you have any friend in London?
#Person2#: Yes, my old friend, Hanson, lives there working as a lawyer.
#Person1#: Are you close?
#Person2#: Yes, he's one of my best friends. Our friendship formed at college when we were volunteers at a club. Why did you ask that?
#Person1#: I'm going to London on business next week, but I know nothing about it.
#Person2#: I get it. You want to find a guide, don't you?
#Person1#: Yes, Steven. You always know what I want.
#Person2#: Don't worry. I will call Hanson and ask him to help you.
#Person1#: Thank you. | Steven understands that #Person1# needs a guide in London and he will ask his friend, Hallson, to help #Person1#. |
train_6087 | #Person1#: Hi how are you doing?
#Person2#: I've been good. I'm in school right now.
#Person1#: What school do you go to?
#Person2#: I go to a cooking school. I will spend one year there.
#Person1#: Really? I know you love drawing and designing most. How do you like cooking so far?
#Person2#: I like it so far, my classes are pretty good, and I plan to have my own restaurant in the future. | #Person2# will spend one year in a cooking school and plans to have a restaurant in the future. |
train_6088 | #Person1#: Good morning, Powernet Software. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Hi, I've been trying to order some of your software from the website, but there seems to be a problem, because my order didn't go through.
#Person1#: Oh. I'm sorry about that, Sir. There was a problem with the site this morning. That's probably why you had some difficulty.
#Person2#: Would it be possible for me to place my order through you now? I don't want to wait until tomorrow as I'll be out seeing customers.
#Person1#: OK, now then. What would you like to order from us?
#Person2#: Your site had a great sale on something called Viva Voce. The price was $180.25 percent off the normal price.
#Person1#: Well, I'm afraid that price is only available for those of our customers who order through our site, you'd pay $240.
#Person2#: I just tried to order through your site, and as I told you, the sale wouldn't go through. Can't you give me that discount anyway?
#Person1#: Yeah, I think that would be alright.
#Person2#: I have ordered through you before, and my customer number is 794791. You should have my information and credit card number on file.
#Person1#: Let's see. Oh, yes.
#Person2#: How long will the delivery take?
#Person1#: You should have this by Wednesday, that is the day after tomorrow.
#Person2#: Great. | #Person2# places his order of some software through #Person1# with a discount because there is a problem with the website and he doesn't want to wait until tomorrow as he'll be out seeing customers. #Person2# should have his order by Wednesday. |
train_6089 | #Person1#: Let's go to McDonald's this evening. I'll treat you to dinner.
#Person2#: For what?
#Person1#: Good news! I won First Prize in the singing competition.
#Person2#: First prize! Congratulations!
#Person1#: So I have invited some friends to share my happiness.
#Person2#: What time shall we go there?
#Person1#: Now, it's 5:30. Let's go in an hour OK?
#Person2#: Alright. I will drive over there.
#Person1#: Please come to my house and pick me up. My car is being repaired, you know.
#Person2#: OK, See you this evening. | #Person1# will treat #Person2# to McDonald's because #Person1# won First Prize in the singing competition. #Person2#'ll pick #Person1# up this evening. |
train_6090 | #Person1#: I'd like to open a savings account.
#Person2#: Fine. I'll need some information to fill out an application for you. Name?
#Person1#: Alice. Alice.
#Person2#: Social Security number?
#Person1#: 900900999.
#Person2#: OK, home address?
#Person1#: 8818 Tavistock Square apartment 9C.
#Person2#: Home and work phone numbers?
#Person1#: My home number is 4445244, my office number is 4441616.
#Person2#: OK, do you want to open a regular or temporary account?
#Person1#: A temporary account.
#Person2#: How much would you like to deposit to open the account?
#Person1#: $5500.
#Person2#: Alright, let's go over to the teller and will get you a passbook. | Alice tells #Person2# her Social Security number, home address, phone number, and deposits $5500 to open a temporary savings account. |
train_6091 | #Person1#: Well, I see you've got your books, George. But are you reading? Looks like you're just coloring.
#Person2#: I'm marking the important parts of the book. The colors are for different things.
#Person1#: Like what?
#Person2#: Main ideas are yellow. Important details to remember are pink and the light green is for difficult ideas.
#Person1#: This seems like a lot of activities. Aren't you wasting your time?
#Person2#: I don't think so, mom. I'll read it all tonight. I'll listen to it tomorrow. And then when it's time to study, I will already know most of the information.
#Person1#: In my day, we just read the book and tried to remember the information.
#Person2#: The teacher told us the importance of active reading. And it's the best way to learn at whatever speed you choose.
#Person1#: I see. And what's this notebook for?
#Person2#: That's for taking notes. What kind of things do you write down?
#Person1#: Sometimes I write a summary. On this page I write down questions. And of course I have another page where I write down the new words. | George tells his mother that marking the important parts of the book in different colors is his way of learning. He also takes notes on the notebook and sometimes writes a summary. |
train_6092 | #Person1#: I really need to find a job now.
#Person2#: So do I. Do you see anything good listed?
#Person1#: How about this telephone sales job? You call people and try to sell them magazines.
#Person2#: That sounds boring and anyway I'm not good at selling.
#Person1#: Well, I am. I might check that one out. Oh, here's one for you, an entertainment director assistant on a ship.
#Person2#: That sounds fun. I love traveling and I've never been on a ship.
#Person1#: It says here you have to work everyday while the ship is at sea. That'll be tiring.
#Person2#: That's OK. I don't mind working long hours if the pay is good. I think I'll apply for it. | #Person1# might check a telephone sales job out. #Person2# will apply for an entertainment director assistant on a ship. |
train_6093 | #Person1#: I've brought this dress back to exchange it.
#Person2#: That's not a problem. Leave it with me, and find something that you like.
#Person1#: I was hoping you'd have something on sale today.
#Person2#: We have nothing on sale today. But we're having a big sale next weekend.
#Person1#: Is the sale going to include dresses?
#Person2#: Everything you can see will be on sale.
#Person1#: I like the sound of that. I'll just come back next weekend.
#Person2#: The savings will be worth the short wait. See you next weekend. | #Person1# wants to exchange a dress. #Person2# tells #Person1# there will be a big sale next weekend, so #Person1# will come back next weekend. |
train_6094 | #Person1#: Hello! I'm sorry to bother you. This is a complimentary fruit tray. Your food will be ready soon.
#Person2#: Wow! It's a fruit sculpture! Your chef is a real artist!
#Person1#: Actually, uh, I made it myself...
#Person2#: You did? Wow! Where did you learn...
#Person1#: Sorry, but I've gotta run. Enjoy your food, and ring the service button if you need anything else! | #Person1# brings #Person2# a complimentary fruit tray. #Person2# appreciates it very much. |
train_6095 | #Person1#: Flowers for my favorite girl.
#Person2#: How did you know that I love red roses?
#Person1#: That's a secret. Here, let me help you with your coat, and we'll be on our way.
#Person2#: ( at the dance ) That band is playing good music. Shall we dance?
#Person1#: Fine, what do you call this?
#Person2#: Foxtrot. Oh. you're a good dancer.
#Person1#: Really? Thank you. I am thinking the same thing about you.
#Person2#: I prefer the old style of dance because I enjoy holding a pretty girl like you closely. | #Person1# gives red roses to #Person2# and admires her dance when they are dancing. |
train_6096 | #Person1#: How can I lose weight, doctor? I seem to get fatter even when I just look at food?
#Person2#: Well, Jim. It is a combination of how much you eat, the type of food you eat, and when you eat your meals.
#Person1#: I never eat breakfast though.
#Person2#: That's a big mistake, you should always have a good breakfast. You will not run your car without fuel, and yet you won't expect your body to work without food.
#Person1#: I never thought about it that way.
#Person2#: I bet you eat a large evening meal, then sit and watch TV or read a book. Then instead of burning off your energy, your body stores it as fat.
#Person1#: Oh doctor, I feel so foolish.
#Person2#: Well control is really using common sense when you plan your eating habits.
#Person1#: I know doctor, thank you so much. | Jim asks the doctor how to lose weight. The doctor suggests that he change his eating habits. |
train_6097 | #Person1#: Who's singing in your home, Jim?
#Person2#: It's Ellie and her friends.
#Person1#: Who's Ellie?
#Person2#: She's my little niece. It's her birthday. They're singing ' Happy Birthday '.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. how old is she?
#Person2#: She's ten.
#Person1#: I suppose they're playing games.
#Person2#: Oh, yes. Ellie was playing games all day yesterday. By the way, Alice, when's your birthday?
#Person1#: Today.
#Person2#: Today?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: Well, imagine that! How old are you?
#Person1#: Eighteen. Some friends are having a birthday party for me tonight. Do you want to come?
#Person2#: Very much. What time?
#Person1#: About 6.
#Person2#: I'll be at your house at about five thirty. Happy birthday. | Jim tells Alice that it's his little niece Ellie who's singing at his house. Alice tells Jim that today is her birthday and invites Jim to her birthday party tonight. |
train_6098 | #Person1#: What would you like to drink? Tea or coffee?
#Person2#: Coffee, please.
#Person1#: So, you also like Coffee?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. I can't go through a day without coffee in the morning.
#Person1#: Me too, but I think we shouldn't drink too much of it, as it's not very healthy.
#Person2#: I totally disagree. The other day I read in a book that a number of recent studies suggest that it can be a highly beneficial drink. Researchers have found strong evidence that coffee reduces the risk of several serious aimed 3'including diabetes, heart disease and cirrhosis of the liver.
#Person1#: But I also heard that coffee and its caffeine content, serve as a drug on the human body that negatively affects the central nervous system, as well as other organs, and leads to addiction
#Person2#: I don't think so. Coffee helps me wake up, keep alert, and improve my short term memory.
#Person1#: Well, I adjust going to have to disagree with you. A healthy body wakes up without caffeine!
#Person2#: Maybe you are right to some extent.
#Person1#: You may try to have some alternatives and see how you feel.
#Person2#: Maybe I could have a try. | Both #Person1# and #Person2# like drinking coffee. #Person1# thinks they shouldn't drink too much coffee because it's not healthy while #Person2# thinks coffee is beneficial. #Person2# is finally persuaded to try alternatives some time. |
train_6099 | #Person1#: What are your plans for this weekend?
#Person2#: I'd like to hire a bike. I think it would be a good idea to do some cycling on Sunday.
#Person1#: If the weather's fine.
#Person2#: I am sure it will be. It's been good so far this weekend.
#Person1#: I know a good place to hire bikes if you want.
#Person2#: Thanks. That would be really helpful.
#Person1#: But remember, be careful when you ride a bike. The traffic in Beijing can be dangerous. | #Person2# is planning to do some cycling on Sunday. #Person1# recommends a place to hire bikes and reminds #Person2# to be cautious. |
train_6100 | #Person1#: I'm so glad that the spring festival is near at hand.
#Person2#: Me too! I like the festival best of all.
#Person1#: Think of the big face down the eve, hmm.
#Person2#: And special TV programs, fire crackers and the games to play.
#Person1#: Hey, do you know any mystery belief serve the festival?
#Person2#: Such as. . .
#Person1#: You know why fire crackers are set off in festival.
#Person2#: Why? to welcome the new year of course.
#Person1#: And also to frighten away evil spirits.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: And my parents say the whole year will be as good or as bad as new year day itself and bad or rude words on the day will bring a bad year.
#Person2#: Oh, that's why my parents never scold me that day. they always try to avoid tears and quarrels. | #Person1# and #Person2# are looking forward to the Spring Festival. #Person1# tells #Person2# about the function of firecrackers in the festival and a traditional belief of the new year day. |
train_6101 | #Person1#: I've been so stressed these days.
#Person2#: What's the matter? Are you OK?
#Person1#: I don't know where to go for college, and what to major in.
#Person2#: Don't worry. You have plenty of time to decide.
#Person1#: And I also want to get scholarships to help me pay for the tuition. I want to get the burden off my family.
#Person2#: You always worry too much about everything. Take it easy, honey. You are good enough. You can go to the ideal college.
#Person1#: OK, OK. I'm so sorry. By the way, for you, is it more important to make money or to enjoy your work?
#Person2#: In a perfect world, I would enjoy my work if I do not have to do much, and make lots of money!
#Person1#: OK, honey, stop dreaming. You should face the reality.
#Person2#: That's only a joke. To be honest, I have to improve my English, because my English is not good enough. I still get confused about some simple grammars. Since you are quite good at it, do you have any suggestions?
#Person1#: En, first you should be concentrated on what the teacher said in class. Second, I suggest you to take an additional course in some training center.
#Person2#: Is the training center helpful?
#Person1#: I think so. Because I've taken one to improve my oral English during summer vacation. | #Person1# has been stressed worrying about the college entrance and major choice. #Person2# tells #Person1# to take it easy. #Person2# wants to improve English. #Person1# suggests #Person2# concentrate on what the teacher said in class and take an additional course in some training centre. |
train_6102 | #Person1#: Does anyone need a drink?
#Person2#: I'll take one. How's the cooler situation?
#Person1#: It's still stocked, and there's plenty of ice. Here you are-cheers!
#Person2#: Cheers. You guys didn't drive, did you?
#Person1#: No, we walked. Why, do you need us to carry some stuff home later?
#Person2#: No, it's just that it's a holiday. With everyone out partying, there's a lot of drunk driving. | #Person1# and #Person2# are drinking happily at a party. |
train_6103 | #Person1#: So Peter, do you have a favorite comedy?
#Person2#: Well, that's hard to say because there are so many good ones. I don't think I could pick a favorite.
#Person1#: You know what comedy I really like? ' Ace Ventura, Pet Detective. ' I think Jim Carry is really funny.
#Person2#: Oh yeah, that's one of my favorite flicks. I think Jim Carry is one of the funniest comedians ever.
#Person1#: I agree. But even though I like comedies, I usually prefer more serious films. My favorite movie is ' Titanic. ' | Peter and #Person1# talk about their favourite comedies. They both like the comedian Jim Carry. |
train_6104 | #Person1#: Hey, David. Would you like some drinks?
#Person2#: OK. Shall we go to a bar?
#Person1#: Good idea. I like hanging out in bars at night.
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: For killing time and making new friends.
#Person2#: Don't you think it's too noisy here? The rock music! I can hardly bear it.
#Person1#: Calm down! My little guy! You'll get used to that after you come here several times.
#Person2#: Well, I'll try. Then what would you like to drink? It's on me.
#Person1#: I'd like a gin and tonic. | #Person1# tells David #Person1# likes going to the bar for killing time and making new friends. David will try to enjoy being in bars. |
train_6105 | #Person1#: I could get along fine without all the office politics.
#Person2#: What's going on?
#Person1#: There is a position I've had my eye on for several months now and I had good reason to believe that it was mine for the asking.
#Person2#: So what happened?
#Person1#: We were awarded government funding last year and in order to keep it we have to hire so Ay new employees.
#Person2#: So what does that have to do with this position?
#Person1#: Someone in the main office has a nephew who he thinks can slide right into the Management position I wanted.
#Person2#: All under the precept of keeping the funding? That stinks. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that the management position #Person1# was originally available for was taken by the nephew of someone in the main office. #Person2# thinks it stinks. |
train_6106 | #Person1#: Hey, you have been promoted to president of the department.
#Person2#: All this is thanks to the efforts of my superiors and colleagues.
#Person1#: You are so smart. Your efforts in the success of the plan were outstanding.
#Person2#: I just did what I should have done.
#Person1#: You have got a great personality.
#Person2#: Thank you for your compliments. I will try even harder to repay the company and your support.
#Person1#: I believe you will. I'm very pleased with your work. Your promotion will contribute to the development of the company.
#Person2#: Thanks for saying so. | #Person1# congratulates #Person2# on #Person2#'s promotion and admires #Person2#'s efforts in the plan. #Person2#'s grateful. |
train_6107 | #Person1#: I need some flowers for my wife. It's her birthday.
#Person2#: Very well. We have some fresh red roses.
#Person1#: How much are the roses?
#Person2#: $ 20 per dozen.
#Person1#: That sounds like a good deal.
#Person2#: Yes, they're on sale today.
#Person1#: I'll take a dozen.
#Person2#: Splendid. Will there be anything else?
#Person1#: No, the roses will be fine.
#Person2#: I'm sure your wife will love them. | #Person1# gets some red roses for his wife's birthday with #Person2#'s assistance. |
train_6108 | #Person1#: Hi Steve, it's nice to meet you. I hear that you're looking for an apartment, and I just rented a two-bedroom downtown. I'm looking for a compatible roommate.
#Person2#: Great, I'm looking for a place right in that area. Your apartment sounds ideal.
#Person1#: Alright. So tell me, how would you describe yourself?
#Person2#: I'm pretty social and outgoing, and I like making new friends. But I'm not a party animal, and I like to keep the apartment clean.
#Person1#: I'm like that too. I like to invite friends over sometimes, but I don't want to have lots of crazy parties at the apartment. | Steve's looking for an apartment and #Person1#'s looking for a roommate. They're learning about each other. |
train_6109 | #Person1#: So, Lauren, I just wanted to talk to you quickly about our new customer support representative, Jason Huntley.
#Person2#: Sure, what's up?
#Person1#: Basically, I've got a few concerns about him, and the bottom line is, I don't think he's a good fit for our company.
#Person2#: Okay. . . what makes you say that? I thought you were pleased with his overall performance. Didn't you just tell me last week how impressed you were with his attitude?
#Person1#: Yeah, his attitude is great, but he's really unreliable. Sometimes he's really productive, but then other times. . . take last Tuesday for instance, he was forty-five minutes late for our morning meeting!
#Person2#: Well, I'm sure he had a perfectly good reason. . .
#Person1#: But that's not the only thing. . . you know, he really doesn't have the best work ethic, I'm constantly catching him on MSN and Facebook or Twitter when he should be talking to clients.
#Person2#: Yeah, but come on, Geoff, as if you don't check Facebook at work. Look, you hired this guy, we have invested a lot of time and money in his training, so now it's up to you to coach him. Make it work, Geoff!
#Person1#: Make it work, Geoff. You would say that, wouldn't you, he is your cousin. what a jerk, make me hire your stupid, useless, cousin. | Geoff complains about the new customer support representative, Jason Huntley, to Lauren. Geoff thinks Jason is unreliable and doesn't have the best work ethic, although Jason's attitude is great. Lauren asks Geoff to coach him by saying the company has invested a lot on Jason but Geoff thinks it's because Jason is Lauren's cousin. |
train_6110 | #Person1#: Alice, it really was great. I think it was the most interesting thing here. You really should go in.
#Person2#: No, I don't want to.
#Person1#: Really. The special effects are fantastic. You shouldn't be scared. You would really enjoy it.
#Person2#: Sam, I never like Haunted Houses. When I was a kid, I didn't like them. when I was in high school, I didn't like them. when I was in college, I didn't like them as well. So why should I like them now?
#Person1#: But this is maybe one of the best Haunted Houses in North America! It's different.
#Person2#: Why don't we go to the Epcot Center instead? They have displays from many cultures around the world.
#Person1#: I saw that in the guide. It looks like they have different restaurants and different kinds of architecture. Do you want to go?
#Person2#: Yes. That is something I will enjoy.
#Person1#: Alright, let's go then. How many tickets do we have left?
#Person2#: We still have most of the tickets we bought. We can go on a lot of different rides if you like.
#Person1#: I was only interested in the Haunted House and the roller coaster rides. The other rides are for kids.
#Person2#: Let's start walking to the Epcot Center then. According to this map, it is up this pathway here.
#Person1#: Alright, let's go. | Sam wants Alice to go to Haunted Houses with him, but Alice doesn't like Haunted Houses at all. Alice persuades Sam into going to the Epcot Center then. |
train_6111 | #Person1#: This is the route I thought we could take on our hike on Saturday afternoon.
#Person2#: How long is it altogether?
#Person1#: It's about six or seven miles. That's about ten kilometers.
#Person2#: That sounds OK. So, we start here at the car park and walk along the path to the waterfall.
#Person1#: Right. Then we turn left and walk up this small hill. The view from the top of the hill is worth the climb. We can eat a snack there.
#Person2#: Then we will follow this path down the hill to the old church.
#Person1#: We can spend a few minutes looking around the church. Then, we turn right and walk along this path.
#Person2#: This path leads to the cave. Can we look inside the cave?
#Person1#: Yes, we can, but it isn't very interesting.
#Person2#: Then we turn south and come back to the car park along this path.
#Person1#: That's right.
#Person2#: How long do you think it will take us to complete the walk?
#Person1#: I think it will take about four hours, including breaks.
#Person2#: That's fine. Are there signposts along the way, in case we get lost?
#Person1#: Yes, there are. They tell use which way to go and how far we have to walk. | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing the route they'll take on their hike on Saturday afternoon. It may take about four hours to complete the walk, including breaks. |
train_6112 | #Person1#: Honey, the house is such a mess! I need you to help me tidy up a bit. My boss and her husband are coming over for dinner and the house needs to be spotless!
#Person2#: I'm in the middle of something right now. I'll be there in a second.
#Person1#: This can't wait! I need your help now!
#Person2#: Alright, alright. I'm coming.
#Person1#: Ok, here's a list of chores we need to get done. I'll do the dishes and get all the groceries for tonight. You can sweep and mop the floors. Oh, and the furniture needs to be dusted.
#Person2#: You know what, I have to pick something up at the mall, so why don't you clean the floors and I'll go to the supermarket and get all the groceries.
#Person1#: Sure that's fine. Here is the list of all the things you need to get. Don't forget anything! And can you pick up a bottle of wine on your way home?
#Person2#: Hey, honey I'm back. Wow, the house looks really good!
#Person1#: Great! Can you set the table?
#Person2#: Just a sec I'm just gonna vacuum this rug real fast.
#Person1#: Wait! Don't turn it on. . . | #Person1# asks #Person2# to help clean the house as #Person1#'s boss and her husband are coming for dinner. #Person1# does the dishes and cleans the floors while #Person2# goes to the supermarket to get all the groceries. |
train_6113 | #Person1#: This is a very beautiful statue. What's it called?
#Person2#: It's called 'Endless Love'. It was a gift from a sister city in Australia for the 100th anniversary of the city.
#Person1#: 100th anniversary? When was that?
#Person2#: Just two months ago. There were very big celebrations and there was a spectacular fireworks display. I took part in the great parade myself.
#Person1#: Sounds real good. It's a pity that I missed that.
#Person2#: Yes. We all loved the celebration of our city's birthday. It made the people feel so proud of our city. | #Person2# introduces to #Person1# that the statue was a gift from a sister city in Australia for the 100th anniversary of the city. |
train_6114 | #Person1#: Hello?
#Person2#: Hello, Mary?
#Person1#: Hello, George.
#Person2#: What are you doing on Tuesday night? There's a great show at the Varsity Theater.
#Person1#: Tuesday night? Oh, sorry, I'm planning to finish my term paper. It has to be in on Wednesday morning.
#Person2#: Oh, well, never mind. Look, Wednesday, why don't we go out for dinner. We could go to that little restaurant you like so much.
#Person1#: That sounds like a great idea, but I think I might have to help my roommate clean the apartment. You see, we are having some people over on Thursday night, so we want the place to look really nice.
#Person2#: Well, that means you're going to be busy Wednesday night too?
#Person1#: I'm afraid so.
#Person2#: Well, how about Friday night? There's going to be a basketball championship at school. How about we go and root for the old Blues?
#Person1#: Yes, I was planning to see that, but you know what's come up -- it's Daddy's birthday, so we are taking him out for dinner.
#Person2#: Well, what about Saturday night? | George wants to invite Mary out, but Mary will be busy on the nights of Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Then George asks about Saturday night. |
train_6115 | #Person1#: Hi, Sue, how's it going?
#Person2#: Oh, Frank. Just fine. How are your classes?
#Person1#: Pretty good. I'm glad this is my last term here, though.
#Person2#: Why is that? I thought you were enjoying school.
#Person1#: I was, but now I'm getting tired of it. I'm ready for the real world.
#Person2#: What are you planning to do when you graduate?
#Person1#: First I want to travel a little, and then get a good job as a computer expert.
#Person2#: Sounds good. I still have three terms to go before I graduate.
#Person1#: You'll make it! Well, see you later. | Frank's going to travel a little and get a job after graduation while Sue still has three terms to go. |
train_6116 | #Person1#: Hi, Mr. Bridges. How are you this morning?
#Person2#: Terrible. I'll have a cup of coffee and some toast, please. I do not want sugar in my coffee.
#Person1#: All right. I'm sorry to hear you're not in a good mood. What happened?
#Person2#: Well, my car won't start. I'm already late to work. My dog ran away this morning, and I had to find him. Also, it's raining and my hat is wet. But you know me, I always have bad Mondays. I had a great weekend, but this morning is awful!
#Person1#: I'm going to give you your coffee for free today. You have had such a bad morning!
#Person2#: Wow, thanks! I feel a little bit better already. Are you sure you can give me free coffee?
#Person1#: Yes, it's no problem. We have extra coffee. You come into this coffee shop every day! I hope your day gets better. | Mr. Bridges orders coffee and some toast and tells #Person1# about his bad morning. #Person1# gives Mr. Bridges the coffee for free to cheer him up. |
train_6117 | #Person1#: Hi, Steve!
#Person2#: Hi, Jan. I'm planning to go to London by train. Do you want to come with me?
#Person1#: But it'd be cheaper by bus.
#Person2#: I've got a student travel card. You can get cheap train tickets with it.
#Person1#: That sounds good. How much does it cost?
#Person2#: A card for six months is sixteen pounds.
#Person1#: So how do I get one? You need two photographs, one for the card and one for the form.
#Person2#: There's a photo machine in the post office. It gives you four photos for three pounds.
#Person1#: So does the one in the library. But I went to a photographer's studio. It was cheaper.
#Person2#: I don't have to show my passport or my driving licence, do I?
#Person1#: No, Jan, you only need a letter from your college.
#Person2#: OK, I'll ask my teacher for one.
#Person1#: And then you take everything to the tourist office and ask the travel agent.
#Person2#: Great, next time you go to London, I'm coming too! | Steve invites Jan to go to London by train but Jan thinks it's expensive. Steve tells her how to get a student travel card so that she can buy cheap train tickets. |
train_6118 | #Person1#: Good morning, Madam. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Eh... Yes, I hope so. I want to go to Edinburgh for the festival, and I'm not too sure of the best way to get there. I've got a car, but it's not in a very good condition. And I was just wondering if you could tell me how long you think it'll take me to drive up there.
#Person1#: Well, if you go there on the motorway, I suppose it's about 8 hours.
#Person2#: 8 hours, It's a long way. And considering the patrol prices, it'll be a little too expensive, I suppose.
#Person1#: Well, yes, it probably costs you about 70 pounds depending on your car.
#Person2#: The car is the trouble. Now, what about the coach? I've been told that's fairly reasonable.
#Person1#: Oh, it is. It costs twenty pounds in fact from London to Edinburgh.
#Person2#: Hmm, that's not too bad.
#Person1#: But it takes about ten hours.
#Person2#: Oh, no. What about the train then?
#Person1#: Let me see. It takes five hours ill fact from London to Edinburgh. It costs 62 pounds for a single.
#Person2#: 62 pounds for a single ticket. Wow, that's a lot of money. You see, what I'd really like to do is to go by plane. Can you tell me about that?
#Person1#: Yes, of course. Let me see, 78 pounds for a single. But it takes just over an hour.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: Yes, you're there in no time.
#Person2#: Wonderful. That'll be a wonderful start to the holiday.
#Person1#: Shall I book a ticket?
#Person2#: Well, look. I really ought to think about it. Thank you very much for your help. See you later.
#Person1#: See you. | #Person2# wants to go to Edinburgh from London for a festival but she is not sure of the best way to get there. #Person1# tells her the hours and money that would be spent by car, by coach, by train, and by air. #Person2#'ll think about it. |
train_6119 | #Person1#: Okay. May I see your driver's license please?
#Person2#: What? Did I do anything wrong?
#Person1#: License, please. And your car registration.
#Person2#: Oh, yeah. It's here somewhere in the glove compartment. Yeah, here it is.
#Person1#: Sir, did you realize you were speeding in a school zone?
#Person2#: What? No, I didn't, but that's probably because my odometer is broken, I mean, malfunctioning.
#Person1#: Yes, you were going 50 miles per hour in a 20 miles per hour zone. And [What?] AND, you failed to come to a complete stop at the intersection back there.
#Person2#: Rolling stops don't count?
#Person1#: And, one of your break lights is out, [Huh?], you're not wearing a seat belt, AND your driver's license expired six months ago.
#Person2#: And your name is .... Officer Smith? Hey, are you related to the Smiths in town? My wife's cousin's husband (I think his name is Fred) works for the police department here. Or was that the fire department. Anyway, I thought you might be good pals, and you know ...
#Person1#: Hey, are you trying to influence an officer? I could have this car impounded right now because of these infractions.
#Person2#: No, of course not.
#Person1#: Okay, then. Here's your ticket. You can either appear in court to pay the fine or mail it in. Have a nice day.
#Person2#: Do you take cash? | Officer Smith wants to see #Person2#'s driver's license and car registration because Officer Smith finds him violating several traffic rules. #Person2# tries to influence the officer. Finally, Officer Smith gives him a ticket. |
train_6120 | #Person1#: Today, I'm interviewing nine-year-old Alex about her feelings on how people can help save the environment. So, Alex, how can we save the environment?
#Person2#: By saving water.
#Person1#: Well, how can we do that?
#Person2#: By not using too much water when we wash dishes, take a bath, and when we do other things, like watering the plants outside.
#Person1#: Oh, I think I can do that. What else?
#Person2#: When drinking or eating something outside, you should keep the garbage until you find a trashcan to put it in because littering makes our planet dirty. Do you like seeing trash all over the ground?
#Person1#: No, I don't. Do you have any final suggestions?
#Person2#: Yes. We shouldn't waste paper because trees are being cut down to make the paper. By recycling paper, we save the forests where animals live.
#Person1#: So, how can children recycle paper, I mean, everyday?
#Person2#: Well, for example, when I was in kindergarten, I used to save the newspapers so that I could make things make out of them, like paper trees, instead of just throwing them away. Now, the children in our neighborhood collect newspapers once a month to take them to a recycling center.
#Person1#: That's great. Well thanks Alex for your ideas. | #Person1# interviews Alex about her feelings on how to save the environment. Alex gives suggestions on saving water, keeping the environment clean, and recycling paper. |
train_6121 | #Person1#: Hi Jane, please come in and take a seat.
#Person2#: Well, you would like to check the progress of the website-design, right?
#Person1#: Yes, but it seems that we've got some problems with the BBS. The part-time web designer was not as good as what we had thought before. She informed us just now that she could not complete this task.
#Person2#: Well, didn't you talk with her about what she should do at the beginning?
#Person1#: Not really. She was recommended by Sampson and from what he told me, she sounded to be pretty qualified to do the job. I'm not asking for a terrific web design but to build up a structure with all the basic elements of web design.
#Person2#: Did you ask her why she wasn't frank with you in the beginning if she couldn't do the BBS?
#Person1#: I did. But she said it was a communication problem.
#Person2#: So now what do you plan to do since she got the job half done?
#Person1#: On one side, I will not pay her full fees since she wasn't honest with me in the beginning. On the other side, I have to search around for another guy to complete the job.
#Person2#: I agree. That should also teach her a lesson. For us, I think we had better turn to our Part-time Job Center for help. There, we can get a professional to work at it. | #Person1# asks Jane about the progress of the website design. Jane complains that the part-time web designer wasn't qualified to do the job, but the designer said it was a communication problem. They agree it's better to get a professional designer. |
train_6122 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. We'd like some information, please.
#Person1#: Ok, where do you plan to go?
#Person2#: Yes, we've agreed on Italy. How much is the air fare to Italy?
#Person1#: When are you going there?
#Person2#: We don't really know. June, or maybe July.
#Person1#: I see. Well, in May and June, the fare is $480. But it's much less in March and April.
#Person2#: Much less? How much is it then?
#Person1#: It's only $410.
#Person2#: That's really a good price. But my husband hates the cold weather there. So let me talk with him first.
#Person1#: No problem. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the airfare to Italy. #Person2#'ll discuss it with her husband first. |
train_6123 | #Person1#: What's your apartment like?
#Person2#: It's a furnished two-bedroom flat in a three-story building on campus.
#Person1#: What is it like living in the campus housing?
#Person2#: It's not so bad as I thought it would be. The freshmen that live nearby are really noisy, especially on weekends. But, the rent is much cheaper than private housing, so it's worth it.
#Person1#: Do you have to pay fees on top of your monthly rent?
#Person2#: No, they're all included. Besides, students don't have to pay state tax, so we're saving quite a bit of money living here.
#Person1#: How long is your contract for?
#Person2#: That's the bad thing-the contract ends in June, so we'll have to find a new apartment soon.
#Person1#: Have you started looking again yet?
#Person2#: Not yet. I'm hoping we'll be able to find something cheap once all the students leave the city for the summer. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s apartment on campus. #Person2#'s generally satisfied with the apartment but the contract ends in June so #Person2# will have to start looking again. |
train_6124 | #Person1#: Good news, I'm not going to have surgery after all. The doctor says I can start working out again soon and maybe play football like before in a few weeks.
#Person2#: That's terrific. It would be great if you could get back in shape in time for the World Cup. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that he doesn't have to have surgery. #Person2#'s happy to hear that. |
train_6125 | #Person1#: Are you busy tomorrow night? I'm going over to the Workers Club for volleyball if you'd like to come along.
#Person2#: Isn't that far away?
#Person1#: Not really. If you take the No. 3 bus, you can get there in ten minutes. And if volleyball doesn't interest you, they've got a huge indoor swimming pool, a weight room, and indoor tracks. It's a great place to meet people. Would you like to go with me?
#Person2#: Now that you mentioned it, it would be nice to get away from the computer center for a change, and I really should get some more exercise. Working up a sweat in a ball game or the weight room would be nice. I've got so fat.
#Person1#: Just look at me! You're not the only one. In high school I had a lot more time to do sports activities. Now what little spare time you have must be used in doing exercise. At least the club is open until 12 pm.
#Person2#: I guess it's worth a visit. Did you say you're going tomorrow night?
#Person1#: Yeah.
#Person2#: OK, I'll come, too. How about meeting me in front of the cinema at eight, and we'll catch the bus there.
#Person1#: Sure, see you then. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to go over to the Workers Club for volleyball tomorrow night. #Person2# agrees. They think they have been getting too fat and decide to do more sports. |
train_6126 | #Person1#: Where do you want to go, Madam?
#Person2#: Hilton Hotel, please. Brrr! It's cold, eh? I'm freezing.
#Person1#: Come in. San Francisco is usually cold in winter, you know. It's often very rainy, which makes the weather colder and it sometimes....
#Person2#: Well, it gets very hot in summer, doesn't it?
#Person1#: Not really. It gets warm in July and August. That's the best time to visit the city. Uh, oh. Here comes the rain!
#Person2#: It's raining hard. By the way, how long does it take to reach the hotel, do you think?
#Person1#: About half an hour if there is no traffic jam. Would you like to listen to some light music?
#Person2#: That would be lovely. | #Person1# drives #Person2# to Hilton Hotel. They talk about the weather in San Francisco. #Person1# tells #Person2# it takes about half an hour to reach the hotel. |
train_6127 | #Person1#: Lin Yang. It's twelve already. What about having some thing to eat?
#Person2#: Are you hungry?
#Person1#: Well, I am a bit. Aren't you?
#Person2#: Not very. But I don't mind going somewhere for a light meal.
#Person1#: Where shall we go? What about McDonald's?
#Person2#: I'm fed up with French fries and hamburgers. I think we'd better go to the restaurant around the corner. It's a family-type. It serves good food at very reasonable prices.
#Person1#: OK, let's go. | #Person1# suggests going to McDonald's for lunch together. Lin Yang prefers the family-type restaurant around the corner. |
train_6128 | #Person1#: It's raining outside, Catherine, it's too bad. What's the weather like in your hometown?
#Person2#: It's very hot, the temperature is often over 40 degree.
#Person1#: Do you like the weather in Seattle?
#Person2#: Not really. But I like it in spring and fall. I don't like it in winter.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: The winter is very rainy, I don't like the rainy day.
#Person1#: What about the weather in Boston?
#Person2#: I lived there for three years. I like summer but I don't like winter.
#Person1#: Is it very cold in winter?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. But it's nice in spring and fall. | Catherine tells #Person1# about her opinions about the weather in Seattle and Boston. |
train_6129 | #Person1#: Hey, Mark, long time no see.
#Person2#: Julie! It's good to see you again. How have you been?
#Person1#: Great. I just got back from a week's vacation in Thailand.
#Person2#: Really? How was it?
#Person1#: Fantastic! I didn't want to come back.
#Person2#: I hear the beaches in Thailand are beautiful.
#Person1#: They are. And not only that the people are friendly, but also the food is delicious, not to mention cheap.
#Person2#: I do like Thai food. Did you see much of Bangkok?
#Person1#: Not much. I've go enough city life in Beijing.
#Person2#: I know what you mean. I could use a vacation myself.
#Person1#: Hey, wouldn't it be great if we could go to Thailand together sometime?
#Person2#: Yeah, it sure would. | Julie tells Mark about her vacation in Thailand. Mark's interested. Julie suggests going to Thailand together sometime. |
train_6130 | #Person1#: The company is selecting three employees to attend the marketing seminar next month. Did you put your name in for it?
#Person2#: No, I don't really care too much for seminars... I find them to be either boring or useless. I mean, how much can you really learn in one afternoon seminar?
#Person1#: It's not just about the things that you learn, you know. . . seminars are a really great opportunity to mingle and network with professionals in our industry from all over the nation. You can learn a few things, but more importantly, you rub shoulders with the business leaders and make contacts that could lead to potential sales or patnerships in the future. The social mixers are always more important than the seminars anyway.
#Person2#: I'm still not too jazzed about going... I feel kind of awkward in those cocktail party situations.
#Person1#: Well, what if I told you the seminar is going to be held in Hawaii? Does that perk your interest?
#Person2#: Now you're talking something I am interested in. | Although #Person1# tells #Person2# about the benefits of seminars, #Person2# is not interested in the marketing seminar next month until hearing it will be held in Hawaii. |
train_6131 | #Person1#: Honey, do you have a second?
#Person2#: Sure! Are you okay? You seem a bit worried. What's on your mind?
#Person1#: We need to talk.
#Person2#: Okay. . .
#Person1#: I've been thinking, and well, I think we need to start seeing other people.
#Person2#: What? Why? I mean, we've had our ups and downs, and we have the occasional disagreement, but we're happy together, aren't we?
#Person1#: That's just it, I'm not happy anymore, Tim. It's not you, it's me. I know that I can be hard to deal with, and you are a great guy! You are the type of guy that any woman would kill for!
#Person2#: So, what are you saying? You're breaking up with me because I'm perfect?
#Person1#: Tim, you are too good for me. You deserve someone who can make you smile and make you happy the way that you made me happy. Oh, I could say that I'll be all you need, but that would be a lie. I know I'd only hurt you, I know I'd only make you cry.
#Person2#: Baby, come on. Don't do this to me! Whatever it is, we can work it out. Just give me another chance! I know that we can get through this, but we gotta stick together! Don't leave me.
#Person1#: I can't, Tim. I hope someday you can find some way to understand I'm only doing this for you. I don't really wanna go but, deep in my heart I know this is the kindest thing to do.
#Person2#: Laura. . .
#Person1#: Here are your keys. I'll send my sister to pick up the rest of my things next week. I'm sorry, Tim. I wish you all the best, and I hope that one day we can meet again. I'll always love you. Goodbye. | Laura tells Tim she wants to break up with him because she thinks he deserves someone better. Tim feels sad and tries to reverse Laura's mind, but Laura leaves determinedly. |
train_6132 | #Person1#: if you can choose, will you marry a foreigner or a Chinese?
#Person2#: why? Did tom pop the question?
#Person1#: not yet. But I wonder if I can get my parents' consent.
#Person2#: let me guess, your parents want you to marry a Chinese man, right?
#Person1#: you are right. It is giving me a real headache. I feel like I'm between a rock and a hard place.
#Person2#: I used to have the same problem when I was with my ex.
#Person1#: oh, how did you deal with it?
#Person2#: I just let it go and continued dating with my Korean boyfriend. But finally we broke up.
#Person1#: oh, it's a pity. What was the matter?
#Person2#: simple. We had personality clashes and there were too many cultural differences.
#Person1#: like what?
#Person2#: he hoped to live in the Korean way and asked me to give up working and stay at home to take care of the family.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. In their culture women should put family first.
#Person2#: yes, he said it would be batter for me and for the whole family. But I simply can not quit working.
#Person1#: so that's why it's hard to have a happy marriage with a foreigner.
#Person2#: not really. There are many successful mixed marriage around us. | #Person1#'s hesitating between marrying a foreigner or a Chinese as #Person1# is worried about her parents' opinions. #Person2# tells #Person1# her own experience of breaking up with her ex who's a foreigner. The cultural differences exist between a couple from different cultures. |
train_6133 | #Person1#: Where is some fresh produce that's on sale?
#Person2#: Well, I think you'll like the mangoes.
#Person1#: I've never had a mango.
#Person2#: It's a fruit. It has a big stone in it.
#Person1#: Can you eat the stone?
#Person2#: No. You would break all your teeth on it.
#Person1#: How much are these mangoes?
#Person2#: The sale price today is $1 each.
#Person1#: Can you describe their taste?
#Person2#: They usually taste sweet, but they remind me of an orange.
#Person1#: How can I tell if they're ripe?
#Person2#: Don't cut into them until you can feel that they're soft on the outside.
#Person1#: What country produces them?
#Person2#: They come from tropical countries. | #Person1#'s looking for some fresh produce on sale. #Person2# recommends mangoes which #Person1#'s never had and tells #Person1# about its price and the taste. |
train_6134 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. How may I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning! Do you have any rooms available at the moment?
#Person1#: Yes, we do. What kind of room would you like?
#Person2#: I'd like a suite for four nights.
#Person1#: Please wait a moment while I check availability. Ah, I'm sorry, sir. We only have a double room available now.
#Person2#: That's all right. How much do they cost?
#Person1#: Each night costs 320 RMB, but for a four night stay, we can offer a discount of 15% .
#Person2#: How much in total?
#Person1#: 1088 RMB.
#Person2#: Is breakfast included?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. You also have free use of the leisure facilities here.
#Person2#: That's fine. I'll get it.
#Person1#: OK. Please fill out this form with your details.
#Person2#: I would like to pay by cash. Do I need to pay a deposit?
#Person1#: Yes, you do. There is a 300 RMB deposit, which we will refund when you check out. So, in total, you need to pay 1388 RMB.
#Person2#: Fine. Here you are.
#Person1#: Thank you. Here's your key and receipt. Your room number is 408. A porter will take your luggage to your room. The elevator is just around the corner.
#Person2#: Thank you very much.
#Person1#: It is my pleasure, sir. I wish you a pleasant stay here. Goodbye!
#Person2#: Bye-bye! | #Person2# would like to book a suite for four nights. #Person2# tells him there is only a double room available now, so #Person1# books one with #Person2#'s assistance. |
train_6135 | #Person1#: I'm going to go shopping for groceries in a little bit.
#Person2#: Why, do we need groceries?
#Person1#: I believe we are all out of food.
#Person2#: Do you know what to get?
#Person1#: I don't know what we need.
#Person2#: Why don't you go and check the refrigerator?
#Person1#: I would appreciate it if you would do that for me.
#Person2#: Why don't you just get the basics?
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: Eggs, milk, bread. Things like that.
#Person1#: Go make that list.
#Person2#: Sure, no problem. | #Person1#'s going shopping for groceries but doesn't know what to buy. #Person2# suggests getting the basics. |
train_6136 | #Person1#: I went to look at those new houses near the Sports Center this afternoon.
#Person2#: Oh, yes?
#Person1#: They're really nice. There is a lot of space and each house has got 3 bedrooms and a separate shower room.
#Person2#: Hmm...
#Person1#: And there is a garden at the back. John, will you put down your book? Aren't you interested?
#Person2#: Not especially.
#Person1#: But why I thought you wanted to move?
#Person2#: You are the one who wants to move.
#Person1#: But you said the last time your brother stayed. It is impossible to live without an extra bedroom.
#Person2#: I didn't say that. I like this flat. I can walk to work.
#Person1#: You could still walk to work if we move.
#Person2#: It is farther away and it is being far more noisy near the Sports Center.
#Person1#: But it is not exactly quiet living on this main road. It is simply that we need more space. John, will you at least come and have a look at the new houses?
#Person2#: Very well then. But do not expect to change my mind.
#Person1#: OK, we will just look. | #Person1# tells John #Person1# went to see the houses near the Sports Centre this afternoon. John isn't interested because he doesn't want to move. Finally, John agrees to look at the house but he thinks he won't change his mind. |
train_6137 | #Person1#: Is there anything wrong?
#Person2#: I am worried about my daughter. She hasn't made a decision about college.
#Person1#: Don't worry, that's just part of being a teenager.
#Person2#: I don't actually mind that. But she disagrees with me about everything.
#Person1#: You should encourage her to make up her mind by herself instead of trying to tell her what to do and what not to do.
#Person2#: But I just want to give her some tips.
#Person1#: She can make her own decision. Believe her!
#Person2#: I guess you're right.
#Person1#: Take it easy. Everything will be OK.
#Person2#: I hope so. | #Person2#'s worried about #Person2#'s daughter who hasn't decided on the college. #Person1# suggests #Person2# take it easy and let her make her own decision. |
train_6138 | #Person1#: Mary, where are you?
#Person2#: I'm still in Edinburgh. The flights have been delayed.
#Person1#: You caught me just in time. We were about to leave for the airport.
#Person2#: I know, Janet said so. I'm glad I found. You have had a long wait otherwise.
#Person1#: When will you be leaving do you think?
#Person2#: No, not for an hour at least. Look, don't bother to come out to the airport.
#Person1#: It's no trouble. We'll meet you.
#Person2#: No, I'd rather you didn't, honestly.
#Person1#: No, don't be silly, Mary. We'll collect you.
#Person2#: No, Bruce. I'd rather get a taxi.
#Person1#: We will be there, Mary. See you later. | Mary tells Bruce her flight has been delayed and asks Bruce don't bother to collect her at the airport, but he insists on doing so. |
train_6139 | #Person1#: Helen, I want to have a word with you.
#Person2#: Is it about the appointment yesterday evening? Forget it. It doesn't really matter.
#Person1#: But I must say sorry to you. I didn't mean to break my word. I was about to leave home when my mother suddenly passed out. I took her to the hospital and looked after her all night. It was not until this morning that I remembered my date with you.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. Is she OK now?
#Person1#: She's alright, but I'm terribly sorry to have kept you waiting last night.
#Person2#: I quite understand it's not your fault, but don't forget to call me up next time if you can't come. | #Person1# apologizes to Helen for missing the appointment yesterday evening because #Person1# had to look after #Person1#'s mother who suddenly passed out. Helen understands it. |
train_6140 | #Person1#: I'd like to buy some meat.
#Person2#: What kind would you like today?
#Person1#: I'd like a pound of roast beef. That's my son's favorite sandwich meat.
#Person2#: Really? My daughter likes it, too. OK, that's going to be $5.50.
#Person1#: Perfect.
#Person2#: Anything else? Perhaps some pork?
#Person1#: No, but I do need 3 pounds of chicken breast. My husband wants it for the soup he likes to make.
#Person2#: That costs $4.00 a pound.
#Person1#: Oh, that's expensive. I think he can make the soup with 2 pounds of chicken. I'll make some salad tonight. So we won't need so much food. | #Person1# buys a pound of roast beef and 2 pounds of chicken breast with #Person2#'s assistance. |
train_6141 | #Person1#: Robert, I know you have special feelings about the media.
#Person2#: I do. I've never had a television in my life. I grew up before television was really common and I just don't have time for it. I think you have to look at the trade-off for whatever you do.
#Person1#: What do you mean by trade-off?
#Person2#: What it cause not only money but in terms of whether it does good to your life. I have no real machines in my apartment. Well, I do have an FM radio.
#Person1#: Yeah, what do you listen to?
#Person2#: Oh, weather reports, good music. And I have a telephone now, but I lived for 8 years without one.
#Person1#: Eight years without a telephone?
#Person2#: Well, I discovered there were telephones on every street corner and I really didn't need one for anything.
#Person1#: Do you have a computer?
#Person2#: I do not own a computer. Because when I go on the Internet, I'm always disappointed. You see, I think more than technology destroys all the beauty and meaning in life. That's not the way I want to live my life.
#Person1#: Aren't there any good things that the modern media bring us?
#Person2#: Well, the only modern form of media I really like is the jet plane. I mean I know it's not the media. But I really considered it to be a form of communication. It is allowed me to travel all over the world. I get great enjoyment out of traveling. I link up with people from foreign countries. I meet them. I talked to them. And so in that way, the jet plane has improved international communication, much more than fax or email will ever do.
#Person1#: What an interesting idea! Thank you, Robert. | #Person1# interviews Robert about his special feelings about the media. Robert tells #Person1# he never has a television and lived without a telephone for 8 years. He also doesn't own a computer because he's always disappointed when searching the Internet. Robert thinks the jet plane is the only good thing that technology brings. |
train_6142 | #Person1#: I hope you can help. I've got a bit of a problem with your ATM.
#Person2#: Of course, that's my job. Oh, dear. What's happened?
#Person1#: Well, it's eaten my card! It won't give it back!
#Person2#: I see... calm down, don't worry. May I ask what were you doing when it took your card?
#Person1#: Yes. I was only entering my PIN. I'm terrible at remembering it, I'm so forgetful, you see.
#Person2#: Mmmm... and exactly how many times did you enter it, please?
#Person1#: Maybe three times. As I said, I always forget it.
#Person2#: Ah! Don't worry ; it's just a security measure. If someone uses a card and cannot get the right PIN after three attempts, the bank keeps the card in case it's stolen. Just contact the bank and we'll get it back to you.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. So if I call my branch they can sort everything out for me?
#Person2#: Yes, they'll be happy to help. Believe me, it happens to many people.
#Person1#: I'd better try harder to memorise my PIN in future. Thanks. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s card was eaten because #Person1# didn't get the right PIN after three attempts. #Person2# advises #Person1# to contact the bank so they'll give it back to #Person1#. |
train_6143 | #Person1#: Hmm. Let me try something.Wait. I have a reservation for someone named Sang here. But it's spelled J - A - N - G. It's not spelled J - I - A - N - G. It's for a Mr. C Sang.
#Person2#: Oh, that must be me! Probably they typed the name wrong.My husband's English isn't so good.
#Person1#: Yes, sometimes it happens, Ma'am. That's why it is always good to carry your confirmation number. I'm sorry about the inconvenience.
#Person2#: It's okay. It's probably my husband's fault.Is there a pool in this hotel?
#Person1#: Yes, of course.The pool is open until 10:00 p. m. So you still have about 45 minutes.
#Person2#: Good.
#Person1#: Here is your key. Your room is 379.You can find the elevators just around that corner there, down the hall.Enjoy your stay, Ma'am.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person1# finds #Person2#'s reservation is under the wrong name. #Person2# explains it's because of her husband's poor English. #Person1# then helps #Person2# to check in. |
train_6144 | #Person1#: Good morning, young lady. You can call me Ma. Do you see anything you like?
#Person2#: Yes. Many things! I especially love this beautiful quilt.
#Person1#: That quilt was passed down to me from my ma in Holland.
#Person2#: It sounds like a special quilt. Why do you want to sell it?
#Person1#: Well, this home is too big for me now, so I'm moving to an apartment that is much smaller. Therefore, I need to part with a few things.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. Umm, how much do you want for the quilt?
#Person1#: Is fifteen dollars OK? | Ma tells #Person2# Ma wants to sell the quilt because Ma is moving to a smaller apartment. |
train_6145 | #Person1#: What kind of personality do you think you have?
#Person2#: I'm quite active and energetic. I approach things enthusiastically and I don't like to leave things half-done.
#Person1#: Do you think you are introverted or extroverted?
#Person2#: I'm quite outgoing i think. I enjoy mixing and doing things with others.
#Person1#: What do you think is the most important thing for you to be happy?
#Person2#: I maintain that the most important thing is having good friends. A person can't live all by himself I think. A friend in need is a friend in deed. The more really close friends I have, the better.
#Person1#: What kind of people do you like to work with?
#Person2#: People who are honest, dedicated to their work and having integrity. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is active, energetic, and outgoing. #Person2# values friendship and likes working with honest people. |
train_6146 | #Person1#: Can we choose a time to look at houses together?
#Person2#: Can you do that in the mornings, or would the afternoons be best?
#Person1#: Either way is good for me.
#Person2#: There are a number of open houses this weekend in your area. Would that okay with you?
#Person1#: I can take a little time off of work, or I can go on a weekend, also.
#Person2#: We could meet at the real estate office, or I could pick you up at your home.
#Person1#: I am leaving from work, so maybe I could just meet you at the first house that we will look at.
#Person2#: I can think of five houses that we should look at. It will take most of the day.
#Person1#: I would like to see as many as possible.
#Person2#: When I have confirmed the times with the owners, I will e-mail you our plans for the day. | #Person1# wants to choose a time to look at houses and discusses the plan with #Person2#. #Person2# will e-mail #Person1# the plans for the day after confirming the times with the owners. |
train_6147 | #Person1#: Is it your first time to join the sports meeting of Junior High School?
#Person2#: Yes, and it's great. What are the events at the sports meeting?
#Person1#: Long-distance race, dash, hurdle race, relay race, standing long jump, high jump, shotput and so on.
#Person2#: Our neighbor, Bruce, will take part in the relay race. Let's go have a look.
#Person1#: OK, let's go.
#Person2#: The competition will begin in 5 minutes, it's tense here.
#Person1#: Wonderful, Bruce is taking the lead.
#Person2#: Other competitors have almost caught up with him. They are neck and neck.
#Person1#: Come on, Bruce. Come on, Bruce.
#Person2#: Wow, Bruce crossed the line first. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the events at the sports meeting. They go to see their neighbor's relay race together. |
train_6148 | #Person1#: Welcome to McDonald's. Can I take your order?
#Person2#: Please give me this extra value meal, a red bean pie, and one order of vegetable salad.
#Person1#: Would you like something to drink?
#Person2#: A cup of hot orange juice.
#Person1#: Will that be it?
#Person2#: Yes, that's all. | #Person1# helps #Person2# orders food and drink at McDonald's. |
train_6149 | #Person1#: Do you have any other questions?
#Person2#: I want to know about fees.
#Person1#: Which fees?
#Person2#: Overdraft fees.
#Person1#: You will be required to pay a small fee for every time you overdraft.
#Person2#: How much is the fee?
#Person1#: You'll have to pay $ 25 every time you overdraft.
#Person2#: That's a small fee?
#Person1#: It should stop you from overdrafting.
#Person2#: You would think it would, but it most likely won't.
#Person1#: Can I help you with anything else?
#Person2#: That's it for today. Thank you. | #Person1# tells #Person2# there is an overdraft fee of $25 to keep people from overdrafting. |
train_6150 | #Person1#: I'm so sorry to call you on such short notice, but something's come up.
#Person2#: You mean for this afternoon's meeting?
#Person1#: That's right I'm afraid I have to postpone it. Mr. Scott got sick and I have to attend the Speechmaker's Symposium in his place. I'm leaving today, and I won't be back until a week from Friday.
#Person2#: That's quite a while. Let's make it the week after you get back, then.
#Person1#: That will be great. So it's two weeks from tomorrow, same time and place. I'm really sorry to do this to you.
#Person2#: No problem at all. To tell you the truth, I could use the extra time in my schedule to catch up on some paperwork. | #Person1# calls #Person2# to postpone the meeting for two weeks because #Person1# has to attend a symposium. #Person2# is OK with that. |
train_6151 | #Person1#: Hey, your Chinese is coming along!
#Person2#: You think?
#Person1#: Yeah. It's a lot better than mine.
#Person2#: But I still get stuck on the different tones. It drives me crazy.
#Person1#: Hang in there. It'll all come together one of these days. | #Person1# thinks #Person2#'s Chinese is coming along. |
train_6152 | #Person1#: Brooke, are you still mad? Is your mom mad?
#Person2#: No. . . mom said that we'll have the wedding at home on the 2nd. So let's hope your mom is right about that being a lucky day. . .
#Person1#: It will be. And today is, too. I just talked to the airlines. . .
#Person2#: They're going to give us back the seats?
#Person1#: No, they're giving us discount tickets on a honeymoon package in. . .
#Person2#: Hawaii? My dream honeymoon destination?
#Person1#: You got it! We'll fly there directly from Texas.
#Person2#: Oh, Jack! That's wonderful! | Brooke and Jack are talking about the date of their wedding. Jack tells Brooke they are given discount tickets to Hawaii. |
train_6153 | #Person1#: Come in and have some coffee, Anna. The kids have just gone out to the mall to hang out with their friends.
#Person2#: I saw a lot of teenagers when Alan and I were there yesterday.
#Person1#: They spend hours there, especially on weekends.
#Person2#: Speaking of that trip, Alan bought a shirt at a department store, but the sleeves are too long. Do you know a seamstress or tailor who can shorten them?
#Person1#: I know several. But wouldn't it be easier to take the shirt back and exchange it for the right size?
#Person2#: Isn't that complicated?
#Person1#: No, it's easy. We'll just take the shirt back to the men's department and show them the sales slip. They'll exchange it for the correct size or give you a refund.
#Person2#: We? Do you want to go with me?
#Person1#: Sure. I love going to the mall.
#Person2#: What do you do there. . . hang around, like the kids? | Anna wants to find a seamstress or tailor to shorten her husband's new shirt. #Person1# tells her it's easy to exchange it at the mall and offers to go with Anna. |
train_6154 | #Person1#: How is everything going with your girlfriend?
#Person2#: Didn't I tell you? It's over!
#Person1#: Oh, I am sorry to hear that. I did't know that you had split up. What happened?
#Person2#: It was a few things. The first thing that happened was that we were supposed to go out for a romantic dinner for our one year anniversary, but she stood me up!
#Person1#: Really! Did she tell you why she didn't show up?
#Person2#: No, but I ended up finding out later that night when I saw her drinking with another man at a club near my home!
#Person1#: What was she thinking? Did you confront her about it when you saw her?
#Person2#: I wanted to, but I knew that if I spoke to her, I'd just blow up at her, so I decided to just go home. I called her later that the night, but she didn't answer the phone.
#Person1#: I can't believe she would do that to you. It's so dishonest-and rude!
#Person2#: I know. I still haven't heard from her. The good thing is that I'm so angry with her that I don't feel sad about not having her around.
#Person1#: I bet you that she regrets what she's done. You are such a good catch! She really lost out, didn't she?
#Person2#: I guess so.
#Person1#: So I don't think you'll have a problem finding another girlfriend. There are plenty of fish in the sea! | #Person2# split up with his girlfriend because his girlfriend stood him up and drank with another man on their anniversary. #Person1# thinks his girlfriend will regret and #Person2# will find another girlfriend. |
train_6155 | #Person1#: Hello, Anna speaking!
#Person2#: Hey, Anna, this is Jason.
#Person1#: Jason, where have you been hiding lately? You know it's been a long time since your last call. Have you been good?
#Person2#: Yes. How are you, Anna?
#Person1#: I am fine. What have you been doing?
#Person2#: Working. I've been really busy these days. I got a promotion.
#Person1#: That's great, congratulations!
#Person2#: Thanks. I am feeling pretty good about myself too. You know, bigger office, a raise and even an assistant.
#Person1#: That's good. So I guess I'll have to make an appointment to see you.
#Person2#: You are kidding.
#Person1#: How long have you been working there?
#Person2#: A bit over two years. This is a fast-moving company, and seniority isn't the only factor in deciding promotions.
#Person1#: How do you like your new boss?
#Person2#: She is very nice and open-minded.
#Person1#: Much better than the last one, huh?
#Person2#: Yeah. He was a real slave driver. He probably would have loved it if we were robots.
#Person1#: Forget about him. Come over to my house tonight. Let's get drunk.
#Person2#: Good. Tonight 8 o'clock.
#Person1#: 8 it is. See you then.
#Person2#: Bye. | Jason hasn't called Anna for a long time. He calls her to tell her he got a promotion and he feels good about it. Anna invites him to come over to her house tonight to get drunk. |
train_6156 | #Person1#: Have you ever thought about having children, Kaitlyn?
#Person2#: My husband and I have thought about it, but we'Ve decided not to have any. They are just too expensive. Besides, with all the news about global warming on the news lately, who knows what kind of world we'll have in the future. What about you?
#Person1#: Well, I'Ve always wanted to have lots of children. Growing up with only one brother, I always felt a bit lonely. What do you think about families with only one child?
#Person2#: For me, growing up in a big family always made me yearn for attention. I always wanted to be an only child so that I could always do what I wanted and so that I wouldn't ever have to share.
#Person1#: Don't you think you would miss having other people around?
#Person2#: No way! I spent 20 years of my life with relatives around me 24-7. you know, I don't think I'Ve ever actually spent any time by myself in my parents'home. What do you think of the one-child policy in China?
#Person1#: If China didn't have such a policy, can you imagine how many people there would be in China now?
#Person2#: That's true. But as a woman, I'm glad that even though I don't want any children, I at least have a choice in how many children I have. On the other hand, I can't imagine what China would be like if there weren't a one-child policy!
#Person1#: Do you think most families with many children envy or feel sorry for other families with only one child?
#Person2#: I don't know what other people think, but I, for one, envy only children! | Kaitlyn and her husband have decided not to have children. #Person1# has wanted to have lots of children because #Person1# grew up with only one brother. Kaitlyn grew up in a big family and wanted to be an only child. They also talk about the one-child policy in China. |
train_6157 | #Person1#: Now darling, I know that we've bought this house together, but it's just going to be far too expensive to decorate it. I think we should sell it.
#Person2#: Oh, no, Nathan, I. . . I really think we've bought this flat at the right time, you know. Market prices are going to go up, and I think you'll find in a year or two it will be worth a lot more.
#Person1#: But we're going to spend so much money in furnishing and decorating. I think we could get a much cheaper place that's already furnished.
#Person2#: But don't you like this place? I remember when we came to see it we thought it would be lovely.
#Person1#: Well, only you liked it really, darling.
#Person2#: Oh, why didn't you say so then? But I still think we've made a good buy. | Nathan wants to sell the house because it's too expensive to decorate and admits he didn't like it when they saw it but #Person2# still thinks they've made a good buy. |
train_6158 | #Person1#: So Chris, I've heard that you're from a big family. How many people?
#Person2#: Nine total. Seven children and my parents.
#Person1#: Seven children? That's a lot. Why did your parents have so many?
#Person2#: Well, my mother came from a big family, and wanted to have one of her own. My father was an only child, and didn't really care about having a large family, but my mother talked him into it.
#Person1#: Jeez, seven children. That must have a lot of problems. We have four children in my family and my grandparents can never get our names right.
#Person2#: It can be hard, and there are certain sacrifices you have to make.
#Person1#: Like what? I assume that there's no privacy.
#Person2#: That's one. Another is the lack of personal property. Everything you have, from toys to clothes, is used by your brothers and sisters. Especially clothes. Three quarters of my wardrobe are hand-me-downs.
#Person1#: And the age gap is also annoying. There's a ten-year difference between my younger brother and me. We have nothing in common.
#Person2#: Same problem here. There's an 18 - year gap between the oldest and youngest child in my family. The last child was born just as the oldest was going to college. | Chris is from a big family of nine, including seven children. #Person1# thinks they must have a lot of problems. Chris admits they have problems of privacy, personal property and age gap. |
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