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train_6859 | #Person1#: Mary, I know you love gardening and you started your gardening business a few years ago. I just wonder how a hobby became a business.
#Person2#: Well, I read an article about a woman who'd lost her job, she used her savings to start her own business. That made me think. My friends often told me I was a good gardener and I thought, why not?
#Person1#: How did you get started?
#Person2#: Oh, doing small jobs for friends and relatives and I soon found myself getting plenty of work. But there was a lot of rain during that first year, so some jobs took longer than planned. But I got nice comments from people when the jobs were finished.
#Person1#: And how are you getting on now?
#Person2#: Very well, I get most of my new customers from people who have recommended me, and I haven't needed to look for work by knocking on doors. I do advertise, but that's just a few notices in shop windows. | Mary was inspired by an article and started the gardening business by doing small jobs. She's getting on well now and gets new customers from people who have recommended her. |
train_6860 | #Person1#: I need to book a flight online. Can you help me?
#Person2#: Sure. I use a website called Kayak.com. That compares the prices of many different airlines. They also have a cool quality where you can look at flights a few days before and a few days after your scheduled dates to find the best price.
#Person1#: Oh, that quality is very useful. But this is for my aunt and uncle, and their dates are fixed. They're coming out here for my sisters wedding. But they have to fly out the day before and leave the day after.
#Person2#: I see. Where are they coming from?
#Person1#: New York City. Oh, it's not a very long flight. Do you think they care more about prize or convenience?
#Person2#: They definitely want a non-stop flight. They had a bad experience changing planes in Philadelphia once. So they only fly non-stop now.
#Person1#: Got it. So 2 adults, flying nonstop from New York to Chicago, leaving May twenty eighth and returning May thirtieth. | #Person2# recommends the flight website which can compare prices of different airlines. #Person1# wants a non-stop flight from New York with a fixed date for #Person1#'s aunt and uncle. |
train_6861 | #Person1#: What's up? Are you still studying?
#Person2#: Yeah, I'll be added all night.
#Person1#: When's the big test?
#Person2#: Not for 3 days but I have too many things to remember before then.
#Person1#: You're taking this Spanish class so seriously. Don't you think you should lighten up a bit?
#Person2#: I can't. Not only do I need to get good grades but I also have to actually learn this stuff. Next year I'm applying to a nursing program and they give special financial help to students who speak 2 languages.
#Person1#: Come on, you'll do fine. You always do fine.
#Person2#: Only when I study hard.
#Person1#: OK, but can't you take a little break? Hey, you should come get some fish with me. You know fish is actually very good for your brain. | #Person2# studies Spanish all night preparing for the test because #Person2# needs good grades to apply for the special financial help from a nursing program. |
train_6862 | #Person1#: What are you looking for?
#Person2#: I need something for work.
#Person1#: Look. You've got plenty of jeans and casual clothes. You need to dress formally for work. What about the blue dress?
#Person2#: It's pretty, but look at the price.
#Person1#: Then, how about the brown one? It's much cheaper.
#Person2#: I don't like brown. I prefer bright colors like the light green over there. Besides, it's 30% off, only $60.
#Person1#: I like it. Do they have your size?
#Person2#: Hmm...size 6. | #Person2# needs something for work. #Person1# recommends the blue and brown dress, but #Person2# prefers bright colors. |
train_6863 | #Person1#: My lease ends next month, so I have to find a new place.
#Person2#: I feel sorry for you. It's a jungle out there.
#Person1#: Do you know any places?
#Person2#: Well. I guess I can ask around to see if anyone's got a room or apartment available.
#Person1#: Thank you. I think I should also have a look at the Internet to see if anyone's got a sublet.
#Person2#: How much do are you looking to spend?
#Person1#: I can only afford about 1, 000 yuan a month.
#Person2#: Looks like you'll have to get a place in the suburbs.
#Person1#: It doesn't matter, but it needs to be close to the subway or on a convenient bus route.
#Person2#: Anything you need to have in the place?
#Person1#: I want a bedroom with full bath, and it'll be better if the bedroom is on the sunny side.
#Person2#: You can also check out university bulletin boards.
#Person1#: Why? Will those be students who are leaving?
#Person2#: Not really, but landlords put up notices to attract students and they often have low rent.
#Person1#: Thank you. I'll be sure to take a look.
#Person2#: Good luck. | #Person1# has to find a new place to live with 1,000 yuan a month. #Person2# suggests #Person1# check out university bulletin boards. |
train_6864 | #Person1#: David, how is your interview?
#Person2#: I was nervous at that time. What about you?
#Person1#: Just fine. I tried to answer every question raised by HR carefully. I found some answering skills are useful. These questions are different from exams.
#Person2#: We can have a rest now after this tough interview.
#Person1#: Don't be rush. It is suggested to write a letter for the Personnel Department of Future Clothes Company.
#Person2#: Sounds like a good idea. And I think this can leave deep impression to HR. How can we write a suitable letter?
#Person1#: Just to show your gratitude to the chance and tell them your impression on the company. And you can mention some details in your own interview to remind them of you.
#Person2#: I am getting to know your meaning. | David was nervous at the interview, while #Person1# feels just fine. They decide to write a letter to the company to leave deep impression to HR. |
train_6865 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning. I'd like to cash this check.
#Person1#: Yes, sir. Can you show you identity?
#Person2#: What about the driving license?
#Person1#: Don't you have any other identification?
#Person2#: I am sorry. I only have my driving license with me.
#Person1#: Ok. Would you please sign your name on the back of the check?
#Person2#: Thank you. Here you are.
#Person1#: How do you want your money?
#Person2#: Would you give me some in twenties and tens?
#Person1#: All right. Please wait for a moment. | #Person1# helps #Person2# cash the check. #Person2# uses #Person2#'s driving license and signs the name. |
train_6866 | #Person1#: Look, Mary! There are so many people over there!
#Person2#: Oh, I remember, there is a job fair in the personnel market.
#Person1#: I have never been to the personnel market.
#Person2#: Really? I have been there several times.
#Person1#: Are there many employers?
#Person2#: Yes. The personnel market is a place specially for job-hunters and employers.
#Person1#: So there will be many large companies in the personnel market, right?
#Person2#: Yes, there are many famous corporations.
#Person1#: When will there be a job fair?
#Person2#: Every Saturday and Sunday
#Person1#: Do I need to pay to go into the personnel market?
#Person2#: No, it's free.
#Person1#: How about going there to have a look now?
#Person2#: OK, let's go. | Mary tells #Person1# there is a free job fair in the personnel market with many famous corporations. They will have a look. |
train_6867 | #Person1#: Have you heard of Paul?
#Person2#: No, what?
#Person1#: He's got a promotion.
#Person2#: You're kidding.
#Person1#: No, they made him vicepresident in charge of sells.
#Person2#: Oh, I don't believe it. He is only being with the company for two years.
#Person1#: Well, it's true. The board man last thirdly and they choice Paul.
#Person2#: Well. Good for him. | #Person1# tells #Person2# Paul's been promoted, which surprises #Person2#. |
train_6868 | #Person1#: I'm so excited, mother. Oh, a new baby!
#Person2#: My first grandchild.
#Person1#: And my first nephew. He looks a lot like you, mum. He does.
#Person2#: Do you think so? Well, I guess. He does look a lot like me. Oh, he's got Richard's eyes though.
#Person1#: Yes, he does have Richard's eyes. The baby even looks like you than Richard does.
#Person2#: Well, children usually resemble their parents.
#Person1#: It's true. Michelle is a lot like Henry in so many ways. And she is shy with new people just like he is.
#Person2#: You often like comparing children with their parents.
#Person1#: You're right. | #Person1# thinks the baby looks like #Person2#. #Person1# and #Person2# agree that children usually resemble their parents. |
train_6869 | #Person1#: Hello, this is the International Student Office. My name is Leah. How may I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like to speak to the Ms. Collins, please.
#Person1#: Ok. Can I ask who is calling, please?
#Person2#: This is Nathaniel Brown.
#Person1#: And what is your call regarding?
#Person2#: I'd like to talk to her about my accommodation situation.
#Person1#: Ok, I'll try and put you through. Please hold.
#Person2#: Ok.
#Person1#: . . . Sorry, her line is busy at the moment. Can I take a message?
#Person2#: Sure. Can you have her call me back on my cell phone number?
#Person1#: Ok. What's your number?
#Person2#: It's 0-7- 7-8- 7-3- 6-7- 6-8- 8.
#Person1#: Let me repeat that back to you. That's zero, double seven, eight, seven, three, six, seven, double six, double eight.
#Person2#: No, there's no double six at the end of the number. It's just zero, double seven, eight, seven, three, six, seven, six, double eight.
#Person1#: I got it. When should I have her call you back?
#Person2#: Anytime before 6 pm tonight.
#Person1#: Ok, Nathaniel. I'll have Ms. Collins call you back sometime tonight before 6 pm.
#Person2#: Thank you!
#Person1#: Bye!
#Person2#: bye! | Nathaniel wants to speak to Ms. Collins but her line is busy. Nathaniel leaves his phone number to Leah who will have her call back later. |
train_6870 | #Person1#: Ikebana, it's an art of flowers and it's quite different from Western style flower arrangement because in Ikebana's theory you can decorate one flower, only with one flower.
#Person2#: What's another Japanese art?
#Person1#: Japanese art? Mm, Ikebana! Tea Ceremony!
#Person2#: Tea Ceremony! Tell me about Tea Ceremony.
#Person1#: Tea Ceremony! It's, there's a certain way you have to make tea, not only make tea, there's a certain way to for example wipe a bowl.
#Person2#: I see.
#Person1#: Yes, with one piece of cloth, and you need to learn how to fold the cloth so that you you use each part of the cloth only once to wipe the bowl
#Person2#: How do you learn that? Is that something that your mother would teach you? How do people learn that?
#Person1#: There's some professionals for both flower arrangement and tea ceremony. So you need to go to a school, yes, and learn from your teacher and their hierarchy and the organization and you need to pass each test to go, climb up the ladder in the hierarchy. | #Person1# talks about Ikebana and Tea Ceremony to #Person2#. There are professionals for both flower arrangement and tea ceremony. So people need to go to school and learn from teachers and their hierarchy. |
train_6871 | #Person1#: Which countries have you been to?
#Person2#: I'Ve been to most of the countries in Europe, several countries in asia-china, Japan, korea, and Thailand-and to the united states and Canada.
#Person1#: I thought you had been to Australia too.
#Person2#: No, but I'm planning on visiting Australia and new Zealand soon. I'Ve heard that they are beautiful countries. Which is the most beautiful country you'Ve been to?
#Person1#: I think I ' d say norway. It has many picturesque fjords, waterfalls, and mountains.
#Person2#: Isn't it really cold there?
#Person1#: Well, the north of Norway is almost always cold, but further south it can be fairly warm in summer. It's a wet country, so there's snow almost everywhere in winter.
#Person2#: I'Ve been to other Scandinavian countries, but not to Norway. Perhaps I should go and do some winter sports there. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the countries #Person2# has been to. #Person1# thinks Norway is the most beautiful country. #Person2# thinks #Person2# should do some winter sports there. |
train_6872 | #Person1#: Hi, Daisy!
#Person2#: Hi Simon. Nice to meet you again
#Person1#: I hope you are Settling in at school!
#Person2#: I am! I've made lots of friends and I really enjoy my courses.
#Person1#: Good! Me too! By the way. you didn't tell me what you are studying here.
#Person2#: Didn't I? I'm doing business studies.
#Person1#: Really? That's great. You hope to join a company after graduating?
#Person2#: Maybe. My parents moved to Canada the year when I was born. We are living in Toronto. Suppose I might get a job in Toronto when I graduate. It's too soon to say really.
#Person1#: What about your friend Zoe
#Person2#: She's from Australia. She lives in Sydney. Her father runs a hotel business there and she is doing a degree in accountancy.
#Person1#: Accountancy? Really? She must be very good at figures.
#Person2#: I guess so. What about you, Simon?
#Person1#: I'm studying law.
#Person2#: Great! So I'll know who to call if I ever need a lawyer.
#Person1#: Sure, welcome anytime | Daisy and Simon have settled in at school. Daisy studies business and Simon studies law. Daisy's friend Zoe is studying accountancy. Daisy thinks it's too soon to talk about her future job. |
train_6873 | #Person1#: This is going to surprise you, but I'm happy. I think you're making the right move.
#Person2#: You do?
#Person1#: Look, maybe I shouldn't tell you this, but I'v going over to WebTracker, too.
#Person2#: No way! That's great! Then we'll still be together!
#Person1#: Actually, I'm already working for WebTracker. Vince never wanted to give me what I was worth, so I figured, what the heck.
#Person2#: No kidding! I can't believe this. You devil!
#Person1#: It's kind of cool, isn't it? I'm sort of like a secret agent. | #Person1# is going over to WebTracker with #Person2#, which surprises #Person2#. |
train_6874 | #Person1#: Hello. Holiday Inn. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I booked a single room in your hotel for this Friday. But I'm sorry to say that I have to cancel it. My wife is very sick now. I don't think she'll be able to travel by this Friday.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.
#Person2#: Thank you. Can I cancel my reservation?
#Person1#: Certainly. May I have your name, please?
#Person2#: My name is Tom Smith.
#Person1#: Okay. I have canceled your reservation, Mr. Smith.
#Person2#: Thank you very much.
#Person1#: You're welcome. I hope your wife is feeling better soon. | #Person1# helps Tom Smith to cancel his reservation since Tom's wife is very sick. |
train_6875 | #Person1#: I had a busy morning.
#Person2#: What did you do?
#Person1#: I watered all the plants.
#Person2#: You have a lot of plants.
#Person1#: Then I did my laundry.
#Person2#: That takes some time.
#Person1#: I took the dog for a walk.
#Person2#: I'll bet he enjoyed his walk.
#Person1#: I vacuumed the entire house.
#Person2#: That's a lot of work.
#Person1#: And then I made lunch.
#Person2#: I'll bet you were hungry! | #Person1# tells #Person2# about his busy morning. |
train_6876 | #Person1#: You have to finish your dinner before you leave the table.
#Person2#: But, Mom, I can't eat anymore. I'm stuffed.
#Person1#: What's the matter? It doesn't taste good?
#Person2#: It's not that I don't like your cooking, but I ate some cookies before we had dinner. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# can't eat anymore because #Person2# ate some cookies before dinner. |
train_6877 | #Person1#: Are you from America?
#Person2#: No. I am Canadian. Are you Chinese?
#Person1#: Yes. Nice to meet you!
#Person2#: Nice to meet you, too. Let me show you around.
#Person1#: Thanks, I will appreciate it. How long have you been here?
#Person2#: About two years, but it seems as if I got here yesterday. | #Person2# has been here for two years and will show #Person1# around. |
train_6878 | #Person1#: Did you watch the old-fashioned wrestling game last night?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. And I'm amazed the those karate and judo boys were so helpless before the wrestlers.
#Person1#: You bet. The wrestlers had got sound defences and they simply couldn't make it. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the old-fashioned wrestling game. |
train_6879 | #Person1#: Room service. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I would like to have an international call to Paris. Can you tell how to do it?
#Person1#: Yes. In that case, you should connect the operator and he will connect you with the one you want.
#Person2#: Well, what is the operator's number?
#Person1#: 543210.
#Person2#: Fine. Thank you. | #Person1# tells #Person2# to connect the operator to make an international call to Paris. |
train_6880 | #Person1#: How are you doing today? How many in your book today?
#Person2#: Fine, thank you. There be five of us. The rest will be along shortly.
#Person1#: Smoking or non?
#Person2#: Non-smoking is fine, thank you.
#Person1#: Right, this way, please. Something to drink first?
#Person2#: Just water, please.
#Person1#: Wold you like to see menu first or wait for your friends?
#Person2#: I wait, but please bring me some bread. Maybe I'd like to have some appetizer before they get here. Please give me the menu, and let me have a look.
#Person1#: Certainly, sir. If you need anything else, please let me know, and I'll be happy to get it for you right away. | #Person1# helps #Person2# sit in the non-smoking area. #Person2#'d like to have some appetizer before #Person2#'s friends get there. |
train_6881 | #Person1#: What did the boss say?
#Person2#: He asked me if I'd like to be a newspaper salesperson?
#Person1#: You are still student so I don't think you should have time for that.
#Person2#: Don't worry about that. He said I can do that at spare time. Anyway, it's just a part-time job.
#Person1#: Okay, then. What kind of newspaper he wants you to sell?
#Person2#: It's a weekly newspaper named Olympic English. So I need to be here only on Sunday.
#Person1#: Sounds interesting. Especially that we are Olympic Volunteers.
#Person2#: That's exactly what I am thinking about, And also it's a good way to get social experiences.
#Person1#: And a good way to get some pocket money.
#Person2#: Let's do it together.
#Person1#: I'll say yes. Wait a minute. I need an IC card.
#Person2#: For what? You have a telephone at home, don't you?
#Person1#: Yes, but I don't want my Mom to tap my phone when I call Clive. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the boss wants #Person2# to be a newspaper salesperson. #Person1# thinks it is interesting. Finally, they decide to do it together. |
train_6882 | #Person1#: I want to ask you for a favor. I want to rent an apartment here in Beijing, but as a foreigner, I don't know the normal practice. Can you give me some advice?
#Person2#: First, why don't you tell me what you need, such as how big a room, where you want to live, whether you want to live downtown, and what you like to do. Then I can figure out which apartment is most suitable for you.
#Person1#: I am a student and want to live in Haitian, so that I can live close to my school. I like to play soccer and I like a quiet apartment so I can study.
#Person2#: I think that an apartment with two rooms and a kitchen would suit your needs. I can introduce you to a place for rent near your school. The apartment is on the 7th floor, so it is very quiet and suitable for studying.
#Person1#: That sounds great!
#Person2#: You can also go to the school's sports field to play soccer, and if you're lucky you might make some Chinese friends there. It is right near the market and has comfortable facilities.
#Person1#: Thank you so much. That's very kind of you. | #Person1# wants to rent a quiet apartment in Haitian. #Person2# suggests an apartment near #Person2#'s school where #Person2# can play soccer in the school's sports field and make some Chinese friends. |
train_6883 | #Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I would like to cancel one of my accounts.
#Person1#: Is there a problem with your account?
#Person2#: I only need one.
#Person1#: What about all your money in that account?
#Person2#: Could you please transfer that money to my remaining account?
#Person1#: That's fine.
#Person2#: I appreciate it.
#Person1#: Would you like to make a withdrawal?
#Person2#: That's all for today.
#Person1#: I'll just cancel your account right now.
#Person2#: I greatly appreciate your help. | #Person1# helps #Person2# transfer the money to #Person2#'s and cancel #Person2#'s account. |
train_6884 | #Person1#: Those are the headlines for today, and now for the international weather report with Mike Sanderson.
#Person2#: Thank you, Bob! This past week has been the beginning of Armageddon for many, a series of unprecedented meteorological events occurred around the world. In Switzerland, a major avalanche was reported in the Alps. Fortunately, no one was injured. Due to to the extreme cold this winter, a blizzard has struck the US Midwest, causing classes in schools and universities to be temporarily canceled.
#Person1#: Moving to to Latin American, Ecuador has suffered a six month drought that has not only affected farming, but has also forced the closure of the hydroelectric power plant that provides electricity for the entire country. In Chile, a major earthquake that registered seven point five on the Richter scale struck the southern region. Losses are reported to be in the billions. Authorities have not yet released an official statement.
#Person2#: Not a great week for the world! Any good news?
#Person1#: I'm afraid not, Bob. One of the major volcanoes in Mexico has erupted, causing major floods and landslides in the region. Meanwhile, Mexico's coast has been hit by hurricane Liliana and officials say that all the seismic activity leads them to believe that a tsunami may hit Central America, affecting Honduras, Guatemala and Panama. That's all the news we have for today, but stay tuned for updates on the six o'clock news. Back to you Bob. | Mike Sanderson tells the audience that a series of unprecedented meteorological events occurred around the world and reports weather events in Switzerland, the US Midwest, and Mexico. Bob reports that of Latin American. All of them are bad news. |
train_6885 | #Person1#: Well, we didn't ask for this room service maybe someone else ask it, I'm sure.
#Person2#: Oh, is it? Let me check.
#Person1#: Yes, please.
#Person2#: I'm sorry to say this room charge is yours.
#Person1#: We paid for the room service already in our room.
#Person2#: Do you have any evidences?
#Person1#: No, we got no receipt, and we pay it on the spot! | #Person2# asks #Person1# to pay for the room service but #Person1# says #Person1#'s already paid. |
train_6886 | #Person1#: Hello. Where are you heading today?
#Person2#: I'm off to Barcelona for a week.
#Person1#: Do you have your passport with you?
#Person2#: Yes, here you are. I don't need a visa to go to Spain, do I?
#Person1#: Fortunately for you, you don't. Would you like a window seat or an aisle seat?
#Person2#: Are there any seat available by the emergency exits?
#Person1#: Let me see here ...Yes, there's one left.
#Person2#: OK. I'll take that one then.
#Person1#: Alright. How many pieces of luggage are you checking in?
#Person2#: I like to travel light so I just have this one.
#Person1#: If that's your only piece of luggage, it is small enough to carry on with you.
#Person2#: That's a fantastic idea. Which gate do I need to go to?
#Person1#: You're here a bit early, so check the departure screens in the waiting area in about half an hour. Here's your boarding pass. Enjoy your flight! | #Person1# helps #Person2# check in and select a seat by the emergency exits. #Person2# has a piece of luggage that is small enough to carry on. |
train_6887 | #Person1#: How do you like your new job?
#Person2#: I like it very much. This is a nice company to work for.
#Person1#: You worked for a large company before, didn't you?
#Person2#: Yes, I did. But I prefer a small company.
#Person1#: Is it really different?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. It's much different. I like a small company because it's more exciting.
#Person1#: You mean a large company is boring to work for?
#Person2#: No, it's not boring. But a large company has too many people and because it is so big that two or three people couldn't possibly make all the important decisions.
#Person1#: You see, small businesses have a common problem: only the two or three people who run it can make decisions, and the employees may not be very happy because they can't make decisions.
#Person2#: But large companies also have a common problem, so many people are making decisions that sometimes it is a waste of time and money.
#Person1#: Well, I guess there are problems everywhere.
#Person2#: Yeah, but I still prefer working for a small company. It's more interesting and I'll keep more opportunities. | Though there are common problems in small and large companies, #Person2# thinks it's more interesting and #Person2#'ll keep more opportunities in a small company. |
train_6888 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to see the manager. Here's my card.
#Person1#: Thank you, Mr. Wang. Do you have an appointment?
#Person2#: No, I'm afraid I don't. Is it possible for me to see him now?
#Person1#: I'm afraid Mr. Li is engaged at the moment. Would you mind waiting?
#Person2#: Well, how long will it be?
#Person1#: About half an hour.
#Person2#: That's too bad. I can't wait that long. I have another appointment at ten.
#Person1#: Can the assistant manager meet you instead?
#Person2#: No, I have discussed the details about the sales of our new equipment with manager on the telephone yesterday.
#Person1#: Do you want to make another appointment?
#Person2#: Yes, I suppose that's the best thing I can do for now. I'll be here on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Is that all right?
#Person1#: Yes, I'll make a note of that and ask Mr. Li to confirm. | #Person1# tells Mr. Wang he could not see Mr. Li because he is engaged at the moment. #Person1# helps Mr. Wang make another appointment. |
train_6889 | #Person1#: This meal you prepared is delicious, Mrs. Parks. Please share the recipe with me so that I can make it in the future.
#Person2#: Thank you very much, Donald. I always enjoy cooking for my family, and I am very pleased that you will be my son-in-law soon.
#Person1#: I am going to help Mary cook dinner for our family every night when we are married. I don't want her to have to be in the kitchen too much.
#Person2#: That's wonderful! Her father never helps me cook, but that is probably for the best. He can't even boil water!
#Person1#: I really enjoy cooking - probably more than Mary!
#Person2#: That's probably true, isn't it, Mary? You're more like your father in that way. You are both more comfortable outdoors. I've never had to cut the grass or take out the garbage!
#Person1#: Yes, we are the cooks in this group, Mrs. Parks. But we know who to ask to make reservations for a campground! | Donald asks Mrs. Parks to share the recipe and says he'll help Mary cook dinner when they are married. Mrs. Parks says Mary and her father are more outdoors. |
train_6890 | #Person1#: Dear audience, this evening we'll talk with a scholar who has been doing research into Mark Twain's works for 12 years. Welcome, Mr. Waton.
#Person2#: Hi, everyone! Good evening!
#Person1#: What would you like to talk about the great writer? Maybe some details that we don't quite know.
#Person2#: OK, Mark Twain, who traveled quite a lot, often because circumstances, usually financial circumstances forced him to. He was born in Florida Missouri in 1835, and moved to Hannibal, Missouri with his family when he was about four years old. Most people think he was born in Hannibal, but that isn't true.
#Person1#: Yes, I didn't know it if you don't tell us this evening.
#Person2#: Well, after his father died when he was about twelve, Twain worked in Hannibal for a while and then left so he could earn more money. He worked for a while as a typesetter on various newspapers, and then got a job as a river pilot on the Mississippi.
#Person1#: Did Twain like that job?
#Person2#: He loved this job, and many of his books show it. The river job didn't last however, because of the outbreak of the Civil War. To avoid joining the army, he went west-California. Twain worked as a gold digger without much luck.
#Person1#: That's interesting!
#Person2#: But he did succeed as a writer, once that happened, Twain traveled around the country giving lectures and earning enough money to go to Europe. Twain didn't travel much the last ten years of his life, and he didn't publish much either. Somehow his travel inspired his writings. Like many other popular writers, Twain derived much of the materials for his writing from the wealth and diversity of his own experience. | #Person1# introduces Mr.Waton. Waton tells the audience that Mark Twain traveled a lot forced by financial circumstances. He worked for a while as a typesetter and then got a job as a river pilot. Like many other popular writers, Twain derived much of the materials for his writing from his own experience. |
train_6891 | #Person1#: What shall we do this weekend?
#Person2#: Let's go for a walk.
#Person1#: Where to go, then?
#Person2#: Let's go to the new forest. We haven't been there too long.
#Person1#: That's a good idea. I'll pick you up at about ten. Is that all right?
#Person2#: That's wonderful. See you then. Bye! | #Person2# suggests #Person1# go to the new forest together. |
train_6892 | #Person1#: Michel, I heard your jazz band is going to play at the student center. I'm just calling to let you know I'll be there.
#Person2#: Oh, thanks, but I am not in the band any more. In fact I'm not in the group at all right now.
#Person1#: That's too bad. You're such an amateur musician. Why did you leave the group?
#Person2#: I just couldn't be a full-time student and still practice with the band every night. I also missed a couple of performances during my midterm exams. And I thought I'd better quit before the band leader fired me.
#Person1#: Hey, you know my friend Charlie, don't you? He plays the piano. He and some of his friends are getting a band together. And they need a good singer.
#Person2#: I wouldn't have time for that either.
#Person1#: Oh, I don't think they'll practise very often. Charlie and his friends are all students, too. I'll give you his number and you can get in touch with him. | Michel tells #Person1# he has left the band because he couldn't be a full-time student and still practice with the band every night. #Person1# invites Michel to join a new band of #Person1#'s friend. |
train_6893 | #Person1#: Where are you going to take your vacation?
#Person2#: Hawaii.
#Person1#: That sounds like a great place to visit. Is your family going?
#Person2#: Yes. We plan to go mountain climbing, fishing, swimming, and windsurfing. But most of all, we're planning to relax. My wife is taking a whole bunch of books to read.
#Person1#: Your children must all be excited about it.
#Person2#: Yes, they are. They're counting the days. Are you going to Europe again this summer?
#Person1#: No, not this time. We're going to visit some old friends in Egypt. | #Person2# plans to go to Hawaii to relax and #Person1# is going to Egypt. |
train_6894 | #Person1#: Have you heard about the new Iphone?
#Person2#: Yes, I heard it's supposed to come out in June. Are you thinking about getting one?
#Person1#: I'd like to. It's not only a cell phone, but a camera, PDA and MP3 player all in one. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# is thinking about getting the new iPhone. |
train_6895 | #Person1#: Look what's on tomorrow, mother. That's the program you like about animals. It's before dinner. Let's watch it together.
#Person2#: OK. You want to watch the space film at 7 o'clock, don't you?
#Person1#: No, we can't. We're going to grandma's after dinner.
#Person2#: Oh, yes, that's right. | #Person1# and #Person2# will watch a program about animals and go to grandma's. |
train_6896 | #Person1#: you don't look too well. Maybe you should take the day off from work.
#Person2#: I couldn't do that. I have an important meeting to go to today.
#Person1#: do you feel ok?
#Person2#: not really. After a 12-hour flight, I've got jetlag, and on top of that, I think I've also got the flu.
#Person1#: why don't you call your secretary and tell her to reschedule the meeting? You should really get some seat or you'll end up feeling even worse than you do now.
#Person2#: could you feel my forehead and check to see if I have a fever?
#Person1#: you're really hot. Let me get you some Tylenol to bring the fever down.
#Person2#: ok. I'll stay home this morning and rest, but if I feel better in the afternoon, I'm going to the meeting.
#Person1#: zach, what's that on your arm?
#Person2#: I don't know. It looks a bit red, but I'm sure it's nothing.
#Person1#: it looks like you have a red rash all over you! Are you allergic to anything?
#Person2#: just cats, but I don't think I was near any cats in the last couple of weeks.
#Person1#: I completely forgot about your cat allergy. I took care of a cat for my friend here a few days ago. Oh no. we'd better go to the doctor to get some medicine. Let's go.
#Person2#: shouldn't we make an appointment first?
#Person1#: we sould, but let's just go and see if there's an opening now before it gets worse.
#Person2#: whatever you say. I just want to get to my meeting! | #Person1# finds #Person2# is not well and advises #Person2# not to go to the meeting. #Person1# finds #Person2# has a fever and a red rash because #Person2# is allergic to cats. #Person1# took care of a cat for #Person1#'s friend a few days ago. They decide to see a doctor. |
train_6897 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like the double cheese burger meal, please.
#Person1#: What kind of drink would you like with that?
#Person2#: Just coke will be fine.
#Person1#: Would you like a super size meal? Only 2 RMB more, you'll get large coke and fries instead of medium. And today we are offering free toys all the meal boxes.
#Person2#: That sounds good, thanks, I'd like that. Actually I'd like sprite instead of coke, thanks.
#Person1#: That's not a problem, Miss. Will that be it?
#Person2#: Yes, that's all.
#Person1#: That will be 25RMB, please
#Person2#: You got it. | #Person2#'d like the double cheese burger meal and sprite instead of coke, although #Person1# recommends a super size meal. |
train_6898 | #Person1#: Excuse me, but do you have this T-shirt in size L?
#Person2#: Sorry. We're out of size L's.
#Person1#: Too bad. I really like it.
#Person2#: Why don't you try this other T-shirt? I think it would look nice on you.
#Person1#: Do you have it in size L?
#Person2#: Yes, we do.
#Person1#: Where is the fitting room?
#Person2#: It's on your right hand side at the end of this hallway.
#Person1#: Thanks. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the T-shirt #Person1# wants is sold out and recommends another T-shirt. |
train_6899 | #Person1#: Have you got some nice apples in stock today?
#Person2#: What about these? They are very fresh and exceptionally juicy.
#Person1#: Are they sweet?
#Person2#: Very sweet.
#Person1#: How much are they?
#Person2#: These are a dollar each and those are 75 cents each.
#Person1#: All right, I'll have a dozen of the dollar ones.
#Person2#: OK. Anything else?
#Person1#: Do you have any tangerines? I'd like to have two kilograms.
#Person2#: Yes, we've just had some wonderful tangerines in from Tailand. Here they are.
#Person1#: How much is it in all?
#Person2#: Thirty dollars. | #Person1# bought a dozen of apples and two kilograms of tangerines from #Person2#. |
train_6900 | #Person1#: I heard that your previous manager was very capable, he is a good manger.
#Person2#: That's a matter of opinion.
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: I worked with him for two years. That was the worst time in my career. | #Person1# thinks #Person2#'s previous manager was capable, but #Person2# disagrees. |
train_6901 | #Person1#: hello, Deva, how are you?
#Person2#: can't complain. What about you?
#Person1#: not bad. Have you heard Wendy divorced her husband?
#Person2#: I've heard. She looks quite depressed.
#Person1#: Yes. They used to be joined at the hip.
#Person2#: I heard they were just married for 5 months.
#Person1#: yes, she said they couldn't communicate well with each other and they often argued over trivial things.
#Person2#: yeah. Mixed marriage is tempting but crisis-ridden.
#Person1#: you said it. You know, they fall in love at first sight and quickly jumped into marriage.
#Person2#: maybe they were just attracted to each other but too different to be married.
#Person1#: yeah. We Chinese have quite different lifestyles and values from foreigners.
#Person2#: definitely. That's why many cross-cultural marriages end in divorce.
#Person1#: we've heard so much about Chinese film stars divorcing foreigners.
#Person2#: that's true. Just hope Wendy can recover from the pain of divorce soon. | #Person1# and Deva are talking about Wendy's divorce and mixed marriage problems. They think the Chinese have quite different lifestyles and values from foreigners, which is why many cross-cultural marriages end in divorce. |
train_6902 | #Person1#: How did you get around over there? Did you rent cars?
#Person2#: No, that would be too expensive. We used the train system. We bought a special pass called a Eurail pass. It lets people use the train wherever they want, as often as they want.
#Person1#: I've heard about Eurail passes. So those Europeans really depend on trains a lot.
#Person2#: Yes, they do. I wish we Americans had a better train system.
#Person1#: I know. Our train system is lousy. And besides, Americans love their cars too much.
#Person2#: I agree. And probably the automobile companies are too powerful. They never allowed the government to develop trains.
#Person1#: It's too bad for the environment. So much pollution from cars.
#Person2#: Americans love cars for different reasons, I think. One reason is that we are very individualistic. And cars are a very individual way of getting around. Americans like the freedom of driving around by themselves. They don't want to ride in a train or bus with a group of people.
#Person1#: Yes, I agree. I think it is a cultural characteristic. It would be very hard to get us Americans to change this. But you know what? Probably, in the future, Americans will have to change.
#Person2#: Why do you say 'have to'?
#Person1#: Because the earth's environment can't tolerate cars forever. I think cars are already causing global warming. When the problem gets more serious, world governments will have to start limiting car use.
#Person2#: Maybe you're right. They will have to develop alternative transportation. But it will be hard in America. Too many people are used to cars. Even in our movies cars are very important.
#Person1#: Wow! I didn't notice the time. It's almost noon. I have to get home.
#Person2#: Do you want me to give you a ride?
#Person1#: No, no problem. I have my car in the parking ramp around the corner.
#Person2#: Alright. Well, I'll stay here and have another coffee. Nice running into you.
#Person1#: See you around. | #Person1# says that Europeans always travel by train, while #Person2# says Americans often travel by car because Americans are very individualistic. #Person1# thinks Americans will have to change because cars are causing global warming and world governments will have to start limiting car use. #Person1# will have to go home and #Person2# will stay and have another coffee. |
train_6903 | #Person1#: How long have you been in Taiwan?
#Person2#: About 3 years, so I came here 2000.
#Person1#: So, where did you grow up?
#Person2#: Providence , Rhode Island. do you know it?
#Person1#: I am not sure, where exactly is it?
#Person2#: Well, not so far from New York. So what about you? Did you grow up here?
#Person1#: No, I was born in Gaoxiong, I only moved to Taibei after I graduated. | #Person2# grew up in Providence, while #Person1# was born in Gaoxiong. |
train_6904 | #Person1#: What is your technical title?
#Person2#: I am an Assistant Electronics Engineer.
#Person1#: Why do you choose this field as your career?
#Person2#: I've wanted to be involved in engineering ever since I was little. And my study has equipped me with a career as a mechanical engineer. | #Person2# tells #Person1# why #Person2# is an Assistant Electronics Engineer. |
train_6905 | #Person1#: Belinda, I'm going to a party tonight. What shall I wear?
#Person2#: Is it formal or informal?
#Person1#: I guess it's formal.
#Person2#: Then, you should dress well.
#Person1#: That's right.
#Person2#: I think a white shirt with a blue tie looks nice on you.
#Person1#: You are smart.
#Person2#: Of course, the sports shoes don't go with the formal occasions.
#Person1#: You are right. What kind of shoes should I wear?
#Person2#: The brown leather shoes go well with your trousers.
#Person1#: Good idea. Oh, by the way, would you please pick me up after the party, honey?
#Person2#: It'll be too late; you'd better take a taxi.
#Person1#: OK. | #Person1# asks Belinda what to wear for a formal party. Belinda suggests a white shirt with a blue tie and brown leather shoes. |
train_6906 | #Person1#: It was a crazy crowd at the baseball game today! Why was everyone so upset?
#Person2#: Well, the home team played terribly and most of the fans paid a lot of money to see that game.
#Person1#: I can understand that I guess. But there were people throwing garbage on to the field and yelling at the players.
#Person2#: If you think that's bad you should go watch a soccer match in England. Europeans are very aggressive during games. A lot of times fights break out in the stands.
#Person1#: Really! Wow, that seems a little unnecessary. It's just a game after all.
#Person2#: I agree. I find it unfair to blame it on the athletes. They're all trying their best. | #Person2# tells #Person1# everyone was so upset because the home team played terribly. #Person2# suggests #Person1# watch a soccer match in England. |
train_6907 | #Person1#: I failed my exam.
#Person2#: What did you get?
#Person1#: B.
#Person2#: That's not bad.
#Person1#: But I should have done better. I mean, I finished the paper so quickly thinking it's a piece of cake, but when I knew my result, I was like, what? That can't be true!
#Person2#: Listen, John, I understand you are such an excellent student and I know you must have lots of stress. Forget about school and exams, then go to bed and have a good sleep.
#Person1#: I guess that's what I need. | #Person1# thinks #Person1# deserves a good grade, but #Person1# only got a B. #Person2# suggests #Person1# have a good rest. |
train_6908 | #Person1#: So what kind of career would you like to have?
#Person2#: Well, I'm not sure exactly. Being a writer could be interesting.
#Person1#: I guess so, though I'm sure I wouldn't like it, because it would require spending a lot of time alone and always sitting down.
#Person2#: What do you want to do then?
#Person1#: Well, I'd love to work as a sports coach. I really like staying in shape.
#Person2#: Yeah, I'd like to be able to keep fit while I work. You know, I'd love to be a university professor. Teaching college students would be really worthwhile.
#Person1#: Sure, but don't you think it would be kind of boring?
#Person2#: No, I think it would be an exciting career. | #Person2# says #Person2# would like to be a university professor. #Person1# would love to work as a sports coach. |
train_6909 | #Person1#: So what are you going to do over the holidays, Merry? Are you going anywhere?
#Person2#: I really wanted to go somewhere. You know, swim, walk on the beach. But I doubt we'll be able to do those now. We're going to be here over the break.
#Person1#: How come?
#Person2#: Justin's got to work. Just yesterday, his boss called him in and told him he had to work. Then he found out the reason was his boss was going on vacation. So Justin's got to cover for him. Well, anyway, I'm going to find something to do with the kids while he is at work. | Merry tells #Person1# she wanted to go somewhere on the holiday but Justin had to work, so she is going to find something to do with the kids |
train_6910 | #Person1#: Hi, Albert. You know, John won first place during the chess competition and we've been asked to organize a party for him.
#Person2#: Yeah, sure. It's about time we started to prepare it.
#Person1#: Exactly. And when is the best time to hold it?
#Person2#: Well, John will leave for Boston next Tuesday.
#Person1#: So what about 2 days before he leaves on May thirteenth? That's a Sunday.
#Person2#: Sounds nice.
#Person1#: What about the place, at school or at a restaurant?
#Person2#: I think it'll be expensive if we hold it at a restaurant. John said his grandparents welcome us to their big house.
#Person1#: Great. And then, we ought to be thinking about invitations. Who must we invite?
#Person2#: Well, John's chess coach.
#Person1#: And John's parents?
#Person2#: Yes. Besides, we'll invite at least 5 teachers and 20 students.
#Person1#: OK. By the way, what gift will you give John?
#Person2#: A book or a pen. What about you?
#Person1#: Well, I will buy a dictionary for him. I heard him say that he needed a good one.
#Person2#: Yeah, that's a good idea. | #Person1# and Albert will organize a party for John for his winning first place during the chess competition. They are going to invite some people to John's grandparent's house to celebrate it. |
train_6911 | #Person1#: Hi, Iris, what are you still doing here? I thought you were working a half day, so you could prepare for your trip to the beach.
#Person2#: That was my plan, but the weather report is calling for rain this weekend. It supposed to be nicer next weekend.
#Person1#: So will you go next weekend instead?
#Person2#: Yeah. I think I'll stay at home this weekend and work a half day next Friday. I'd rather go when the weather is better. | Iris tells #Person1# she is going to the beach next week because of the bad weather this week. |
train_6912 | #Person1#: Here is the fish counter. Look at the lobsters and crabs. Shall we have some?
#Person2#: I'm allergic to these things, you know.
#Person1#: Sorry, I forgot. I don ' t like seafood, neither.
#Person2#: Let ' s go over there and get some milk, a couple dozen eggs and some orange juice.
#Person1#: Let's get frozen juice. It is really good. We ' Ve got enough food. Let ' s go over to the check-out stand.
#Person2#: OK. But just let me pick up a bottle of cooking wine and oil as we go by. | #Person2# is allergic to seafood, so #Person1# and #Person2# get some milk, eggs, some orange juice, a bottle of cooking wine, and oil. |
train_6913 | #Person1#: Our benefits usually include medical insurance, public accumulation fund and allowances.
#Person2#: What are the allowances?
#Person1#: If you go on a business trip, you will enjoy the allowance. It is 200 yuan per day.
#Person2#: Well, I see. And what about the vacation in our company?
#Person1#: As a new-comer, you usually have five days of annual vacation. And remember you have to fill out a request form, if you want to ask for leave.
#Person2#: Will our company have some recreational activities?
#Person1#: Of course. In spring and autumn, we will hold some sports actives. And in movie seasons, we bulk purchase film tickets. | #Person1# is introducing to #Person2# the benefits of their company, including medical insurance, public accumulation fund, allowances, vacations, and recreational activities. |
train_6914 | #Person1#: Hello, Nancy, nice to see you.
#Person2#: Nice to see you, too. I heard you are a staff of Nokia company.
#Person1#: Yes, I ' m satisfied with this job.
#Person2#: Congratulations. What did you do during the interview?
#Person1#: Pay more attention to the external expressions, because they are important for the first impression. Good manner and style of conversation can let other feel your good self-cultivation. Good gestures and mien can let other feel very comfortable.
#Person2#: How can I have the good external expressions?
#Person1#: Don ' t worry about that. You just pay more attention to the details of people ' s action in life, and you will know how to transfer information by their body language. | Nancy tells #Person1# to pay more attention to the details of people's actions in life in order to have good external expressions during the interview. |
train_6915 | #Person1#: Hey Sandra, what's wrong? You look furious!
#Person2#: I've had it with Tim! I think I'm going to quit!
#Person1#: But Sandra... you love your job! You spent months trying to get this position. It's perfect for you!
#Person2#: Yeah... I know. But I'm sick and tired of all the office power struggles!
#Person1#: What kind of power struggles are you talking about?
#Person2#: Basically, I think Tim is threatened by me. I'm doing a better job than he is so he's trying to sabotage my career!
#Person1#: So he talks about you behind your back?
#Person2#: Yes. He's all nice and friendly to my face. But the second I turn around he stabs me in the back!
#Person1#: I had a worker like that once. She was always taking credit for my ideas.
#Person2#: I should keep a better record of my correspondence with the clients so if necessary I can prove it was my effort.
#Person1#: My co-worker had a whole bunch of bad office habits. She liked to name-drop... we would be in a meeting and she would say, yesterday I was chatting with Tom. She meant Tom Solomon... our CEO. | Sandra looks furious because she is sick and tired of all the office power struggles. She thinks that Tim is trying to sabotage her career because she is doing a better job than he is. |
train_6916 | #Person1#: Loans Department, how can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello. Could you give me some details about your Personal Pledge Loans, please?
#Person1#: Certainly, Sir. I'd be happy to. The Personal Pledge Loan is a loan secured by undue certificates, Time Deposits, for example, or Visible Treasury Bonds.
#Person2#: So, as long as I have one of those, I can apply for a Personal Pledge Loan?
#Person1#: That's correct, Sir. The bank will issue receipt to you and also take care of all the pledged securities.
#Person2#: Mmmm. . . how about the period of repayment?
#Person1#: The maximum maturity period is a year, but it also cannot exceed the maturity on the certificates used as collateral.
#Person2#: And the maximum loan amount?
#Person1#: The initial amount is just 2, 000 RIB, but we can go up to 100, 000 RIB. But remember, it cannot exceed the amount on the certificates you are using as collateral.
#Person2#: OK. I'll have a look at what I've got exactly in certificates and get back to you. Thanks for your help. Bye.
#Person1#: My pleasure, Sir. Bye. | #Person2# wants #Person1# to give him some details about the Personal Pledge Loans, such as the period of repayment and the maximum loan amount, and will get back to #Person1# after looking at what he's got exactly in certificates. |
train_6917 | #Person1#: My goodness. She is thirty seconds faster than the world records in five thousand meters race.
#Person2#: Excuse me. What did you say?
#Person1#: A chinese girl has broken the world record in the Olympic Games
#Person2#: That's incredible. I cann't believe it.
#Person1#: You have to. It's sure.
#Person2#: How amazing! | #Person1# and #Person2# think it is incredible that a Chinese girl has broken the world record. |
train_6918 | #Person1#: That looks like an interesting book.
#Person2#: It is. It's got pictures of interesting building from all over the world, with brief descriptions of how they were build, their purpose, and so on.
#Person1#: There are the pymeids. It's easy to see how they got that name! they don't have smooth sides though.
#Person2#: They don't now, but most of them did originally. There's picture of the pentagon in the United States. It's very distinctive with its five sides.
#Person1#: Look at that cylindrical office building. I'Ve never been seen one that shape before.
#Person2#: Yes. Usually only towers are cylindrical in shape.
#Person1#: Tv towers are usually thicker at the bottom than at the top. They're not perfectly cylindrical.
#Person2#: This is the world's largest sports stadium. It's a massive oval.
#Person1#: What sports do they play there?
#Person2#: It says here that it's mainly used for big football matches and athletics meetings.
#Person1#: Is that building a perfect cube?
#Person2#: According to the book, it is. I'Ve never seen a building that is a perfect cube. Look at the building. From the air, it looks like a square with a semi-circle attached to each of its four sides. What kind of building is it?
#Person1#: Is says here that it's a war memorial. Now, there's a distinctive structure-the stomium in Brussels. See? It consists of several connected by cylinders. I believe you can go up and down inside it. | #Person1# and #Person2# are reading an interesting book that contains pictures of interesting buildings from all over the world, with brief descriptions of how they were built, their purposes, and so on. They discuss the shapes of the buildings. |
train_6919 | #Person1#: At the Beijing Olympics, all four table tennis events were all-Chinese finals. A clean sweep again!
#Person2#: Yes. All international ping-pong tournaments have become a demonstration of Chinese supremacy in the sport.
#Person1#: Do you know any secrets to China's success?
#Person2#: In the first place, I think the whole nation is just fond of the game. It is well grounded with the mass. With huge numbers of people playing ping-pong, we can always spot a handful of potential world champions.
#Person1#: So, the national ping-pong team must be a highly competitive membership.
#Person2#: Sure. There is a careful mechanism for selecting players from provincial teams, and those lucky dogs have to observe strict rules.
#Person1#: For example?
#Person2#: They are subject to hard training. And you know what, for a player on the national team, personal affairs are supposed to take a back seat to training and competitions. They are not even allowed to talk relationships with each other.
#Person1#: Oh, dear! It's an encroachment on individual rights!
#Person2#: Well, ping-pong is our national sport, and we just have to keep winning one honor after another. That's why many people think such rules acceptable. After all, they are funded out of taxpayers'money. | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing that all four table tennis events were all-Chinese finals at the Beijing Olympics. #Person2# thinks the secrets to China's success are the fondness for the game, a careful selecting mechanism and hard training. |
train_6920 | #Person1#: I heard that Kevin got divorced. Is that true?
#Person2#: Not so bad, but Kevin does have problems with his wife.
#Person1#: What?
#Person2#: His wife always complained that Kevin's salary was too low and got no promotion.
#Person1#: Poor Kevin, we should do something for him. He is a nice guy and does his job well.
#Person2#: Yeah, I agree with you. But you know, it's just one of those things. | Kevin got divorced because his wife always complained that his salary was too low and got no promotion. |
train_6921 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Where is Q-Duck? I remember it was around the second intersection of this street.
#Person2#: Q-Duck? Do you mean the famous roast-duck store?
#Person1#: Yes, definitely.
#Person2#: They have moved to some other places long time ago.
#Person1#: Wow, this place is quite different from ten years ago when I first came to China.
#Person2#: Yeah, a lot of changes have happened here.
#Person1#: This street used to have few stores. But now, you can see supermarkets, shopping malls and department stores everywhere.
#Person2#: Yeah, they are my wife's heaven, but not mine. I always get lost in the supermarket.
#Person1#: Me too! I was lost three times ten years ago. There were no English directions then.
#Person2#: Is that better now?
#Person1#: Yeah, there are many English signs, and wrong spellings as many as them. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that Q-Duck, the famous roast-duck store has moved to other places. #Person1# thinks this place is quite different from ten years ago when #Person1# first came to China. |
train_6922 | #Person1#: Both our countries are quite small. How would you describe the landscape in your country?
#Person2#: My country is well know for being very flat. There are some hills in the southeast of the country.
#Person1#: Is it really completely flat?
#Person2#: Pretty much. The land rises and falls only a few meters. The southeast, the hills rise to a height of a few hundred meters. There are mountains over 1000 meters high in your country.
#Person1#: Yes, there are. They are not very big compared with the mountains in other countries.
#Person2#: The coast of your country is very varied. The coast of my country is just made up of sandy beaches.
#Person1#: That doesn't sound too bad. Great for sunbathing! The coast of my country changes even within a few kilometers. There are cliffs, then sandy beaches. Then rocks. There are lots of caves in the cliffs.
#Person2#: There are many lakes and rivers in your country too. We also have many rivers, but only a few lakes.
#Person1#: We also have waterfalls in the mountains. They make the landscapes look very scenic. The landscape has been shapes by millions of years of erosion, especially by water. | #Person1# and #Person2# are comparing the differences of the landscapes between their countries, including hills, mountains, coast, lakes, and rivers. Both of their countries are quite small. |
train_6923 | #Person1#: I went shopping without my umbrella yesterday morning.
#Person2#: Yesterday morning was beautiful I thought the sunning was going to continue.
#Person1#: So did I. that's why I didn't take my umbrella. I got cold in the rain in the afternoon. It was raining cats and dogs.
#Person2#: I know. I could not believe it when I got hit by that storm. It was pouring with rain all afternoon.
#Person1#: We really have some movable weather sometime. I wish I would live somewhere which were sunning all year round.
#Person2#: If it was sunning all year round there would be drought. You probably would not like it either.
#Person1#: I guess you are right. Maybe I just wish the weather could be a little more predictable.
#Person2#: The weather forecasters are not good at predicting the weather would be like. Our weather is so changeable. | #Person1# and #Person2# were hit by a storm yesterday morning. #Person1# wishes the weather could be a little more predictable, and #Person2# agrees that their weather is very changeable. |
train_6924 | #Person1#: My computer isn't running at the same speed it used to be, it is testing my patience everyday. Can you tell me how to make it run faster?
#Person2#: If you want to speed up your system, you'Ve got to clean it up first.
#Person1#: How?
#Person2#: You need to free your disk space. The simplest way is to use a Disk-Cleanup tool to remove temporary files and in store programs that you no longer use. Things should be fine next time you start. You also need to control what starts up. There is a program calls Start-up Delayer, It can help to set after how much time programs should be loaded after Windows boosts. For example, you can choose to set your Fox Mail program to load 30 seconds after Windows starts up.
#Person1#: Very useful advice, I will try them right now. | #Person2# advises #Person1# to use a Disk-Cleanup tool to remove temporary files and in-store programs that are no longer used and control what starts up in order to speed up the computer system. |
train_6925 | #Person1#: Cathy, I'd like to introduce the new microwave stove of mine to you, because it is easy to use.
#Person2#: OK, it so happened I want to buy one.
#Person1#: This microwave stove has many functions. Let me show you. For example, if you want to cook meat, you just need to put meat in it, and press the button with a picture of meat, that's OK. After several minutes, you can eat the delicious meat.
#Person2#: I think it's good, and it suits me, because I'm not good at cooking. Is it expensive?
#Person1#: Oh, it is not so expensive. It only costs me 280 dollars. | #Person1# is introducing a new microwave stove to Cathy because it is easy to use and has many functions. Cathy thinks it suits her. |
train_6926 | #Person1#: Have you any tour route to Budapest?
#Person2#: Yes, I have, sir. How long are you going on vacation?
#Person1#: About 2 weeks.
#Person2#: I recommend you this route. We call it golden routes for the sightseeing spots.
#Person1#: Well, will you offer me any reduction since it's a out-of-season tour?
#Person2#: Of course, we will, sir. | #Person2# recommends a tour route to #Person1# and agrees to offer reduction. |
train_6927 | #Person1#: Hello, this is my claim tag. Can I get my baggage?
#Person2#: Let me see. En. Here is your baggage.
#Person1#: Thank you. And where can I get a pushcart?
#Person2#: Walk ahead a little further. There are plenty of them. | #Person1# gives #Person2# the claim tag to get #Person1#'s baggage. |
train_6928 | #Person1#: Can you go to the store for me?
#Person2#: Sure, I can go to the store for you. What do you need?
#Person1#: Just a couple things, here's a list.
#Person2#: Is there anything else that you want me to pick up?
#Person1#: No, I think that's all that I need.
#Person2#: Is there any other place you would like me to go to for you?
#Person1#: If you can, could you pick up my prescription for me?
#Person2#: Sure, no problem. Is your prescription ready?
#Person1#: I think so. It should be.
#Person2#: Okay, I'll pick it up for you.
#Person1#: Thank you so much.
#Person2#: You're welcome. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to go to the store to bring a couple of things and pick up the prescription for #Person1#. |
train_6929 | #Person1#: In the past half year, we made some schedules and objectives, do you still remember that?
#Person2#: Of course. I spent the whole week to know the general process for these plans. And since I was employed, I have been working on them. Madam, how am I doing? Are you satisfied with my job?
#Person1#: How do you feel what you have done? Did you meet our goals?
#Person2#: I suppose so. I tried my best to be familiar with all these appliances and office process. Certainly without my colleagues'help, I could not do these things in such a short period.
#Person1#: Yes. And you also overworked in last month, when Steven asked for leave. I have been very satisfied with your performance. And your dependability has been a great asset.
#Person2#: Thanks for your praise, Madam. | #Person1# praises #Person2# because #Person1# has been very satisfied with #Person2#'s performance and thinks #Person2#'s dependability has been a great asset. |
train_6930 | #Person1#: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to tonight's fashion show.
#Person2#: We see you are all dressed to the nines.
#Person1#: How very appropriate, because tonight we have a most dazzling show for you!
#Person2#: Yes, this runway is going to sparkle with glamour and style!
#Person1#: Some of tonight's highlights are dressed in the latest straight from Shanghai.
#Person2#: And others directly from New York.
#Person1#: So, sit back and relax and get your order forms ready.
#Person2#: Because you're going to love this show! | #Person1# and #Person2# are making the opening remarks for tonight's fashion show which includes highlights dressed in the latest straight. |
train_6931 | #Person1#: Maintenance Department. May I come in?
#Person2#: Come in, please.
#Person1#: Did you call us?
#Person2#: Yes. The television is not working properly.
#Person1#: What's the problem?
#Person2#: The remote control doesn't work. I turned on the television, but I can't change the channel.
#Person1#: Let me have a look. I think the batteries should be changed. Let me replace them with new ones. Now, it's working.
#Person2#: That's great.
#Person1#: Is there anything else I can do for you?
#Person2#: No, thanks.
#Person1#: If you have any problems, just call us.
#Person2#: OK. Thank you. | #Person2# called the Maintenance Department because #Person2#'s television is not working properly. #Person1# replaces the batteries and solves the problem. |
train_6932 | #Person1#: I will be accompanying you on your tour today to visit our company. This is the assembly line. These drawings on the wall are process sheets. They describe clearly how each process goes on to the next step.
#Person2#: How many workers are there on the lines?
#Person1#: About 200. They can assemble at least 3, 000 computers every day.
#Person2#: Oh, it's highly efficient.
#Person1#: Yes, since I came to this company, I was told that high efficiency is essential for the further development.
#Person2#: How do you control the quality of the products?
#Person1#: Well, all products have to go through five checks in the whole process. We believe that the quality is the soul of an enterprise. There fore, we always put quality as the first consideration.
#Person2#: Yes, quality is even more than the quantity.
#Person1#: Mr. Chandler, this way please. I will show you a five-minute multivision about the history of our company. | #Person1# is accompanying Mr. Chandler on a visit to #Person1#'s company. #Person1# believes that quality is the soul of an enterprise, so they always put quality as the first consideration. |
train_6933 | #Person1#: R :: Good morning. Room Reservations. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to reserve a room.
#Person1#: R :: Thank you, sir. For which date and how many guests will there be in your party?
#Person2#: From April 16th to 20th. Just my wife and myself.
#Person1#: R :: From April 16th to 20th. And which kind of room would you prefer, sir?
#Person2#: A Twin, please.
#Person1#: Could you hold the line please? I'll check our room availability. ( After a while ) Thank you for waiting, sir. We have a twin room at US $ 180 per night, will that be all right?
#Person2#: Ok, I'll take it.
#Person1#: Thank you, sir. May I have your name and phone number, please?
#Person2#: Sure. May name is Aaron Johnson, and my phone number is 3242-5827.
#Person1#: R :: Mr. Aaron Johnson, phone number is 3242-5827. Excuse me, how do you spell your first name?
#Person2#: It's double A, R, O, N.
#Person1#: Double A, R, O, N. Thank you, Mr. Johnson. May I know your arrival time on April 16th?
#Person2#: Around 9 p. m.
#Person1#: Mr. Johnson, for the unguaranteed reservation, we can only hold the room by 6 p. m. , because it is the peak season now. If you make a guaranteed reservation, we can hold the room overnight. Would you like to make a guaranteed reservation by credit card?
#Person2#: Fine. Do you accept American Express?
#Person1#: Yes. May I know the number?
#Person2#: It's 134986
#Person1#: Thank you, Mr. Johnson. You'Ve made a guaranteed reservation at the Guangzhou xx Hotel, from April 16th to 20th for 5 nights. If you can't arrive as schedule, please inform us before 6 p. m. on April. hank you for calling and we look forward to serving you | Aaron Johnson calls Room Reservations to reserve a twin room at the Guangzhou xx Hotel from April 16th to 20th for 5 nights for his wife and himself. At #Person1#'s suggestion, Mr. Johnson makes a guaranteed reservation by credit card so they can hold the room overnight for him. |
train_6934 | #Person1#: Mr. Smith. could you give me your quotation for your bicycle A5, FOB Qingdao?
#Person2#: Can You tell me how many you want to buy?
#Person1#: 100 for immediate delivery, and 500 in two months time. that's by the end of July
#Person2#: Well. then, 260 yuan each.
#Person1#: Since this is a sizeable order, I was thinking you might give us a 5 % discount.
#Person2#: I'm afraid we can't go as high as that. You know we usually don't give any discount. but considering the newly established business relationship between us, I could give you 3 % off the list price.
#Person1#: Only 3 %? That's not much. If you could make some concessions, we would probably buy some of your other products.
#Person2#: OK. OK. I don't want to haggle with you. Let's say, how about 3. 5 %?
#Person1#: I think I can accept that. | #Person1# is going to buy bicycle A5, FOB Qingdao from Mr. Smith, and #Person1# asks for a 5 % discount. Finally, they agree on 3. 5 %. |
train_6935 | #Person1#: Where do we get off at?
#Person2#: I think we have a little ways to go.
#Person1#: This bus ride is taking forever.
#Person2#: I know.
#Person1#: Did we miss our stop?
#Person2#: I'm not sure.
#Person1#: Didn't you say you knew where to get off the bus?
#Person2#: I don't know. We may have missed our stop.
#Person1#: Are you serious?
#Person2#: Yeah, we did miss it.
#Person1#: I can't catch the bus with you anymore.
#Person2#: Sorry. | #Person1# and #Person2# are both not sure where to get off, so they missed the stop. |
train_6936 | #Person1#: Bell Captain. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. This is Mr. Wang in Room 1305. Please send up a boy to help me with my luggage.
#Person1#: Certainly, sir. How much luggage do you have?
#Person2#: Well, two big suitcases and two small bags.
#Person1#: I'll send someone up right away. | Mr. Wang asks Bell Captain to send up a boy to help with his luggage. |
train_6937 | #Person1#: I am very interested in a new apartment near the Taxing Plaza, but the price is very high, I really can't afford it.
#Person2#: How much is it for each square meter? How large is the apartment?
#Person1#: It's 7500 yuan per square meter, and I really like the one with three bedrooms and a large living room. Its total area is about 80 square meters.
#Person2#: That surely will cost you a lot of money. Are you going to make a full payment?
#Person1#: Do you think I am rich enough to make it? I am thinking about buying the apartment by installments. The real estate agency says if I pay a 25 % down payment, I can move in at once.
#Person2#: If sounds so tempting. Why not go applying for a loan from the bank? They charge very low interest, so you can choose whether to pay up the balance in 10 or 20 years. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# wants to buy a new apartment near the Taxing Plaza by installments. #Person2# recommends #Person1# to apply for a loan from the bank. |
train_6938 | #Person1#: Hello, welcome to IBA. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Do you offer a safety deposit box rental service here?
#Person1#: We certainly do. May I ask you the purpose of the rental?
#Person2#: I'd like to put some valuables inside, you know, documents and jewellery, things like that.
#Person1#: I see. We have various rental periods. How long would you like to rent it for?
#Person2#: What rental do you offer?
#Person1#: You can choose a short-term or yearly rental.
#Person2#: I'll have to ask my wife how long she'll need it for as it is mainly for her belongings. I'll come back after we have discussed it. Thanks for your help. | #Person1# helps #Person2# choose a safety deposit box rental service at IBA to put some valuables inside. |
train_6939 | #Person1#: Uh, hi there Diane. Nah, okay. Uh ... Hi, what's up, Di? Okay, here we go... [doorbell ringing ]
#Person2#: Uh, hi. It's David, right?
#Person1#: No, Doug. Remember? We met at Gary's party last Friday night.
#Person2#: Oh, yeah. Now I remember. You were standing all alone ... uh, oh, I ... I mean ... I mean, you ... you know. We started talking about school and stuff. [Yeah, yeah.]. Uh, how did you know I lived here?
#Person1#: Well, I just live around the corner, and I asked Gary if he knew how I could contact you, and ...
#Person2#: And?
#Person1#: Well, I was just wondering if you'd like to go out this Thursday night. [Oh.]. Well, there's this real great movie playing downtown at the theater, [Uh ...] and I thought ... Well ... well, we can't use my car 'cause I was in an accident with this wild man driving this BMW, so I've already checked the bus schedule, and ...
#Person2#: Uh-hem [Well], Well, David [No Doug! Remember?] Oh yeah. Doug. I'm sorry, but I have to work that evening.
#Person1#: Oh really? Well, I thought you said before that you quit your job.
#Person2#: Well, I did, but I found a new one.
#Person1#: Uh, well, how about this Friday night? We could have dinner and then see that movie.
#Person2#: A movie? How boring!
#Person1#: Well, well, uh, well. A movie? Yeah, for ... forget a movie.
#Person2#: Anyway, I'm afraid I have to cook dinner for my family, and ...
#Person1#: Hey, I love to cook. We could whip something up together! I mean, it would be great!
#Person2#: I don't think that's a good idea. It's just a family occasion and ...
#Person1#: Well, hey, are you free this Saturday night? I have two tickets to the football game, and I thought ...
#Person2#: Sure. I'd love to go. [Okay!] I've wanted to see a game all year. [Yeah!] My roommate will be so surprised when she finds out I have a ticket for her, and ...
#Person1#: Well, but ...
#Person2#: Oh [car screeching ... ] ... and here's my brother! He's a defensive lineman on the team.
#Person1#: Well, he doesn't look too happy.
#Person2#: Ah, he's a teddy bear, but hasn't been the same since someone ran into his BMW.
#Person1#: Oh. Let me guess. Red, right?
#Person2#: Right. [Oh] And, it's just that he's a little protective of me since I am his baby sister.
#Person1#: Hey, well, it's been really nice talking to you, but I have to run. Hey. Here are the tickets. Have a great time and, by the way, can I go out your back door? | Doug invites Diane to go out this Thursday night to a movie playing downtown at the theater, but Diane refuses because she has to work that evening. Then he invites her to have dinner and watch a movie on Friday night, but she has to cook dinner for her family. At last, she agrees to accept two tickets to the football game on Saturday night, but she plans to go with her roommate instead of Doug. |
train_6940 | #Person1#: I like that picture you put up on the wall yesterday.
#Person2#: Thank you. It's a photo that I took on my vacation last year.
#Person1#: You took it yourself?
#Person2#: I've been taking pictures for years.
#Person1#: Sounds interesting. Can I see some more of your pictures?
#Person2#: Yes, certainly. Some of them are just faces of people who interest me.
#Person1#: Do you let them know that you're taking pictures of them?
#Person2#: I try not to. I like people who are going about their business without knowing the camera is there.
#Person1#: I suppose you need a lot of equipment.
#Person2#: Well, I have a dozen cameras, but I use two of them more than the others. | #Person2# tries not to let people know #Person2# is taking pictures of them because #Person2# likes people who are doing their business without noticing the camera. |
train_6941 | #Person1#: How do you like your new room, Jane?
#Person2#: It's not big; the rent is high. And I'm far away from work. But I enjoy myself very much.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: I am able to get rid of that annoying roommate at last. | Jane's happy that she leaves the annoying roommate. |
train_6942 | #Person1#: Here's Copellini's, my cousin's store.
#Person2#: Sounds like an Italian name with an 'i'at the end.
#Person1#: Admit it. You just think of Mussolini.
#Person2#: No, I'm an art lover, so I think more of Bellini and Botticelli!
#Person1#: Ah, yes. The Italians do love the sensual forms of the human body.
#Person2#: Don't we all. . . hey! Your cousin sells gift items?
#Person1#: Yeah-all from Italy. See all the saints? They're important to Roman Catholics. | #Person1# and #Person2# are at Copellini's. #Person2# thinks that it sounds like an Italian name. |
train_6943 | #Person1#: Steven, have you any friend in London?
#Person2#: Yes, my old friend Hanson lives there
#Person1#: Are you close?
#Person2#: Yes. He's one of my best friends. Our friendship formed at college. 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! | #Person1# is going to London on business and wants to find a guide. #Person2# will call Hanson to help #Person1#. |
train_6944 | #Person1#: How was the movie last night?
#Person2#: I didn't really like it.
#Person1#: Mary said that she was really pleased with the photography.
#Person2#: I found it very disappointing.
#Person1#: She liked the acting, too, because that's what she wanted to see.
#Person2#: I wasn't happy with it.
#Person1#: Nothing is to your satisfaction. | #Person2# didn't like the movie. #Person1# thinks nothing is to #Person2#'s satisfaction. |
train_6945 | #Person1#: Why are you so rude to your wife?
#Person2#: I didn't like her butting in where I didn't want her. She's a chatter box.
#Person1#: But she means to help you, not to trouble you.
#Person2#: I know. But I just can't stand her butting in when I was trying to emphasize a point. | #Person1# can't stand his wife butting in when he was trying to emphasize a point. |
train_6946 | #Person1#: Old Dyson looks as if he maybe kick the bucket any day.
#Person2#: Why do you say that?
#Person1#: I've ever seen a living being looked so thin.
#Person2#: Really? In my eyes it's normal, as an old man, to be thin is better than to be fat.
#Person1#: Maybe you are right. | #Person1# thinks Old Dyson looks too thin. #Person2# thinks it's normal. |
train_6947 | #Person1#: So, what do you think? How do you like New York?
#Person2#: I'm having a great time. I love it. I'm glad we came.
#Person1#: Yeah. I really like the stores and the shopping.
#Person2#: I love the museums, too.
#Person1#: But the traffic is pretty bad.
#Person2#: Yeah. I hate all this traffic. It's really noisy.
#Person1#: Listen, it's almost dinnertime. There are lots of restaurant around here. What do you want to try? Italian? Greek? Japanese? Thai?
#Person2#: I can't stand making decisions. You choose!
#Person1#: OK. Let's go American. Where's the nearest McDonald's? | #Person1# and #Person2# both like New York, but they think the traffic is bad. #Person1# suggests eating at McDonald's. |
train_6948 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, sir. You are really a regular customer here. May I ask you why you come here so often?
#Person2#: I'm a newspaper columnist. I write comments for a living. I enjoy working in a coffeehouse.
#Person1#: I see. But isn't it a bit too noisy?
#Person2#: I don't mind. By contrast, I quite like the circumstances, as I can see a variety of people here, who can always give me tremendous inspiration. And the most important thing is coffee as it is my life.
#Person1#: I can see that. Then what is your favorite coffee?
#Person2#: Irish coffee is my favorite. But I can drink any other. I'm not particular on it.
#Person1#: All right. Would you make coffee yourself when you are at home?
#Person2#: Not very often. Making coffee is a bit troublesome. Most of the time, I just buy takeout at Starbucks. And also, I quite like instant coffee.
#Person1#: I think instant coffee is becoming more and more popular. Though its taste is not perfect, it's really cheap and convenient.
#Person2#: Exactly. Nescafe is the world's favorite coffee. People love it all over the world?
#Person1#: Which country makes the best coffee in the world?
#Person2#: Many people think Brazil makes the best coffee. Brazil exports a lot of coffee. But I love Irish coffee. So it's hard to say. Just depends on your taste.
#Person1#: I agree. I heard in the western countries, almost everyone likes coffee. Is that true?
#Person2#: Yes. No doubt about that. For us, coffee is more a living style rather than a simple drink. I heard Chinese people don't drink that much coffee.
#Person1#: No, we don't, especially the old people. But more and more young people fall for coffee.
#Person2#: I suppose so. That's probably why there are so many wonderful coffeehouses in China now. | #Person2# is a regular customer to the coffeehouse because he can see many people there who give him tremendous inspiration as a newspaper columnist. His favorite is Irish coffee. #Person2# thinks that almost everyone likes coffee in western countries because coffee is more a living style rather than a simple drink. #Person1# thinks more and more young Chinese people fall for coffee. |
train_6949 | #Person1#: Most of our customers are foreigners. How many foreign languages can you speak, Elizabeth?
#Person2#: Two, French and Spanish.
#Person1#: And how well can you speak them?
#Person2#: Well, French was my best subject at school. I can read and write it pretty well.
#Person1#: And how about your Spanish?
#Person2#: It's not as good as my French. I can speak it well. But my written Spanish isn't good.
#Person1#: I see, well, we have a lot of Spanish customers. But you don't need to write any Spanish here.
#Person2#: In that case, I'm fit for the position I think. | #Person1# has many Spanish customers. Elizabeth thinks she's fit for the position because she can speak French and Spanish well. |
train_6950 | #Person1#: How was the party last night?
#Person2#: Nice. I had a good time and met some very nice people. But where are you off to in such a hurry?
#Person1#: I've been invited to a cocktail party. It's 6 o'clock now. I'm late.
#Person2#: But you told me that if you're invited to a party, you should plan to arrive a half hour late.
#Person1#: A party yes, but not a cocktail party.
#Person2#: What's a cocktail party like?
#Person1#: A cocktail party is generally held from 5:30 to 7:30. There are drinks and snacks, but no dinner. This cocktail party is being held by my department to celebrate Christmas.
#Person2#: It seems that you know something about American social customs.
#Person1#: I've still got a lot to learn. But American people understand that we're newcomers here and they don't hold it against us if we make a faux pas.
#Person2#: Make a what?
#Person1#: A faux pas is a French word. It means a mistake, especially in the area of social matters.
#Person2#: I see. | #Person1# is off in a hurry to a cocktail party although #Person1# usually arrives a half-hour late for parties. #Person1# tells #Person2# American people understand that they're newcomers and don't hold it against them if they make a faux pas. |
train_6951 | #Person1#: I think the new film that Fitzgerald directed is quite good. The only problem is that it's aimed at teenagers only. It holds no interest for any other age group.
#Person2#: I like the great musical performances in Fitzgerald's film. He's also a gifted violinist and guitarist, isn't he?
#Person1#: Well, I never see him play the violin or the guitar. As far as I know, the piano is the only instrument he likes.
#Person2#: I've heard that quite a few important people dislike him. Do you know anything about this?
#Person1#: Well, Fitzgerald expressed his opinions directly. And that sometimes makes those important people annoyed. You see, he has his own ideas about life. And he doesn't simply take on other peoples because they're famous. Indeed, it is this very aspect of his personality that I find most attractive. I think the only person he admires and respects is Freddie Taylor.
#Person2#: But they have different personalities. Freddy has a warm heart and he is easy to get along with. | Both #Person1# and #Person2# like the new film Fitzgerald directed. The very aspect of his personality that #Person1# finds most attractive is that he expressed his opinions directly and has his own ideas about life. |
train_6952 | #Person1#: Jack, what is your favorite subject?
#Person2#: My favorite subject? Well, I think I prefer science. Yes, science, I find it very interesting. The science teacher makes the subject very exciting. What about you?
#Person1#: I always do very well in the maths tests. I also like geography. I like learning about people and the places where they live. Are there any subjects that you don't like Jack?
#Person2#: I don't like physics very much. It's not easy to understand, most of the children are bored with it. | Jack's favorite subject is science while he doesn't like physics very much. #Person1# likes maths and geography. |
train_6953 | #Person1#: Can you take me to the Opera House, please?
#Person2#: Sure, you're going to see a musical that's playing there?
#Person1#: Yes, but it starts at 6:00, do you think will get there in time?
#Person2#: We are not far from there, I'll get you there in about 10 minutes.
#Person1#: I sure appreciate it.
#Person2#: OK, here you are, Miss. The Opera House 17:25.
#Person1#: OK. Here's a $20 bill, keep the change.
#Person2#: Thank you Madam, enjoy the show. | #Person2# drives #Person1# to the Opera House at 17:25 before a musical starts at 6:00. |
train_6954 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I'm looking for some English textbooks.
#Person2#: They're right over there under the dictionaries on the second shelf from the top.
#Person1#: Do you have any textbooks to help improve students reading skills?
#Person2#: Let's see. These books here focus on grammar and those are mainly for conversation practice. Here you are. This book has short passages for students to read an answer questions about.
#Person1#: Great. That is just the sort of thing that I'm looking for. Thanks a lot.
#Person2#: You're welcome. Your library card please. | #Person2# recommends #Person1# some English textbooks which focus on grammar and conversation practice to help #Person1# improve reading skills. |
train_6955 | #Person1#: Talking about the future. I think there will be huge changes in the way people use cars. Laws will be made about what kind of car you can own and when you can use it.
#Person2#: Maybe they'll just be too many of them on the roads. The air will be so seriously polluted that nobody will be able to breathe normally.
#Person1#: Exactly. People will have to rely on trains.
#Person2#: Why do you say that?
#Person1#: Well, we won't be able to use cars and the airports take too much space. That leaves trains.
#Person2#: Huh, so do you think there'll be better train systems between cities?
#Person1#: Sure, they'll enable people to travel between cities in a matter of hours. There may even be trains going under the oceans to connect the main continents.
#Person2#: Under the oceans? I get nervous enough flying on a plane. | #Person1# thinks that in the future people will have to rely on trains instead of cars and planes, and there'll be better train systems between cities. |
train_6956 | #Person1#: Lisa, did you enjoy your trip to England?
#Person2#: Yes, I did. We met some nice people there and I got to see a lot of famous places.
#Person1#: Where did you go?
#Person2#: We visited Buckingham Palace, Tower of London and the British Museum on the first day. The next day, we went to Hyde Park and London Zoo. Then we went on a boat ride on the Thames River.
#Person1#: Did you enjoy the boat ride?
#Person2#: Unfortunately, it was raining the whole time. We sat inside and had tea. Now I understand why the English like tea so much. | Lisa enjoyed her trip to England except for the boat ride because it was raining the whole time. |
train_6957 | #Person1#: Look, mom has left a note with housework for us to do while she and dad are away this weekend.
#Person2#: Let's see. Tidy up the garage and clean up the backyard.
#Person1#: She doesn't say which we should do first.
#Person2#: Hey, we're not robots. We can make our own plan as long as everything gets done. Read the weather report in the newspaper.
#Person1#: Em, sunny today, cloudy tonight, probably heavy rain tomorrow. Well, that makes it easy. We work outside today and inside tomorrow.
#Person2#: Yep, let's get started. I want to go to the supermarket this afternoon. | #Person1# and #Person2# are reading the notes their mother left with housework for them to do. They decide to work outside today and inside tomorrow. |
train_6958 | #Person1#: Hi, there. On last week's program, we interviewed the man behind the idea of the international camps. So I thought that this week, you'd be interested to hear more about one of the camps which will be held later this year. Over to you, Michael.
#Person2#: Thank you. Yes, to apply for the camp, you don't have to be a student. You don't even have to be employed. But you must be able to speak one foreign language.
#Person1#: OK. What about the camping?
#Person2#: Well, the camp organizers supply tents which sleep up to 4 people, but you are unlikely to know the people who you'll be sharing a tent with. Because you'll be sharing with people who may not even speak your language.
#Person1#: Sounds interesting. Who does the cooking in the camp?
#Person2#: Everybody is expected to help with the running of the camp. That means helping to prepare food, keeping the campsite clean and so on. The camp organizers are looking for people who can get along with others whatever happens.
#Person1#: And is there anything you need to take?
#Person2#: As I've said, tents are provided, but you'll need to bring your own pillow, knife and fork. You're also asked to bring along photographs, postcards, anything that shows some of the changes of your own country. Everything goes into an exhibition at the start of the camp. Together with a huge map of the world, showing the different countries people come from. | #Person1# and Michael are introducing the international camps which will be held later this year. Michael explains that the one who applies for the camp must be able to speak one foreign language and is expected to help with the running of the camp. |
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