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train_7359 | #Person1#: Hi, Bill. It's Marsha Black at MPPD Ltd. How are you?
#Person2#: Hello, Marsha, I haven't heard from you in a long time. I'm great, and you?
#Person1#: Not too bad at all. Do you have a minute?
#Person2#: Sure, what can I do for you?
#Person1#: We're getting ready to place our Christmas orders and we need to know about how much it's going to run this year. You know, so we can have the funds put aside.
#Person2#: I'm really busy right now. I got a lot on my plate. So this isn't an actual bid you want but just a ballpark figure?
#Person1#: Right, a ballpark figure is fine, and slant it a little high if you have to.
#Person2#: Well, I can give you those figures now over the phone, is that okay? Or do you need them in writing?
#Person1#: It's going to be shown to the Board so I need it in writing. Make all the prices subject to confirmation so you can't be held to them. How soon can I have it?
#Person2#: Is this another rush, dear? Did you forget and wait until the last minute again?
#Person1#: Yeah, I'm afraid so. I really need your help here.
#Person2#: Well, just because it's you. Tomorrow, say around noon. | Marsha Black is getting ready to place the Christmas orders and needs to know about how much it's going to run this year. Bill will give her a ballpark figure in writing tomorrow around noon. |
train_7360 | #Person1#: I beg your pardon for being late.
#Person2#: Better late than never.
#Person1#: So sorry, I don't mean to be.
#Person2#: That's perfectly all right.
#Person1#: Thanks for your forgiving.
#Person2#: It's really of nothing.
#Person1#: I'll work hard.
#Person2#: That's quite all right. | #Person1# asks #Person2#'s forgiveness of #Person1#'s being late. |
train_7361 | #Person1#: Where are you going to play this weekend?
#Person2#: I have not given it much thought. Do you have any good suggestions?
#Person1#: I want to spend two days in the mountains with friends. The city is too noisy. Do you know Tangle Temple?
#Person2#: I have been there. It is in the middle of the mountains. It is not noisy there and you have to be a vegetarian.
#Person1#: Do you want to climb the mountain with us?
#Person2#: Does it have enough lodging?
#Person1#: No problem. The temple is quite large.
#Person2#: There are many ancient pine trees there. It is especially quiet at night. It is wonderful to listen to the monks chanting while listening to the soothing sound of the winds in the pine trees.
#Person1#: I'm getting a little excited now. What clothes should I wear?
#Person2#: Take some thick clothes with you. It is rather cold there at night. If you wear the T-shirt you're wearing now, you will become a'popsicle'.
#Person1#: Anything else I should bring?
#Person2#: If you like taking pictures, you may bring a camera with you.
#Person1#: Needless to say. | #Person1# is going to spend two days in the mountains with friends and invites #Person2# to climb with them. #Person2# is excited about it and asks #Person1# what to wear and what to bring. |
train_7362 | #Person1#: What do you think about all the different diets that people go on?
#Person2#: I don't think dieting is good for you. It's much better to eat a balanced diet and to never get overweight to begin with!
#Person1#: But what do you think about people who are obese? What should they do to lose weight?
#Person2#: They need to eat healthy foods, but they also have to increase the amount of physical exercise every day. They don't have to cut out fattening foods altogether, though.
#Person1#: So you think it's OK for people who are dieting to eat chocolate, don't you?
#Person2#: Sure, they can eat some chocolate. As long as they are exercising and eating mostly healthy foods, there's nothing wrong with having a small dessert.
#Person1#: How about drinking soda?
#Person2#: Many people gain weight by drinking far too much soda. Soda should be treated seriously ; there's simply no nutritional value in it whatsoever.
#Person1#: And have you ever tried taking vitamins?
#Person2#: I used to take vitamins every day, but I don't take them anymore. Vitamins are good as a supplement, but they don't do much good if you don't have a well-balanced diet to start.
#Person1#: How do you know so much about food and dieting?
#Person2#: You might not believe this, but I used to be twice the size that I am now! | #Person1# asks #Person2# what obese people should do to lose weight. #Person2# says they need to eat healthy foods with the increase of physical exercise. #Person2# knows much about food and eating because #Person2# used to be twice the size that #Person2#'s now. |
train_7363 | #Person1#: Ali! What's the matter? Can't you wake up this morning?
#Person2#: I was up late last night. My friend had a party. I only slept about four hours.
#Person1#: Why didn't you stay in bed this morning?
#Person2#: I have to meet my study group at the library. We have a big text next week.
#Person1#: A big text? Why didn't you study last night instead of going to the party?
#Person2#: Oh, it's OK. I studied a lot before the party.
#Person1#: Maybe that's not a good idea. I read a report. It said that if you don't get enough sleep after you study, you may forget 30% of what you've studied! | Ali was up late last night and has to meet the study group this morning, so Ali doesn't get enough sleep. |
train_7364 | #Person1#: According to Professor Thompson, language slowly but constantly develops from all forms into newer ones.
#Person2#: That's my opinion, too. We can easily find new words and new expressions in English.
#Person1#: Perhaps that's why new dictionaries are published about every five years. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the development of language. |
train_7365 | #Person1#: Oh, Dick. You are wearing a black jacket but yellow trousers. It's the strangest combination I've ever seen.
#Person2#: I know. I got up late and dressed in a hurry. I didn't realize my mistake until I entered the office. | #Person1# finds Dick's wearing is strange. |
train_7366 | #Person1#: I'm home!
#Person2#: Hi sweetie. Welcome home. Are you ready to eat?
#Person1#: Well, ... uh ...
#Person2#: Uh, we're having fish and seasoned rice and carrots for the main course.
#Person1#: Really? Um .. Yeah.
#Person2#: What? What?
#Person1#: Oh, that sounds great.
#Person2#: Are you sure?
#Person1#: Sure.
#Person2#: Hm. Well, before that, I have a delicious seafood salad with shrimp.
#Person1#: Oh.
#Person2#: And, for desert, I made apple pie.
#Person1#: Oooh.
#Person2#: Honey. It took me three hours to make.
#Person1#: Oh ... well ... yeah ... um ... yeah.
#Person2#: Hmm. What's wrong? Don't you like ... don't you like what I made?
#Person1#: Well, to be honest, I just had a hamburger, fries, and a chocolate shake.
#Person2#: You're kidding. Really?
#Person1#: Yeah. I'm sorry. I didn't know that you were making ...
#Person2#: Honey. I told you this morning that I was making you something nice.
#Person1#: Yeah, but I forgot. You ... you know how work is. Wait, wow, WAIT!! What are you doing? Why are you putting the food in my shoes?
#Person2#: So you can enjoy it as you walk to work tomorrow.
#Person1#: Ah! | #Person2# makes #Person1# something nice to eat, including the main course, starter, and dessert, but #Person1# forgot about it and has already had something after work. So #Person2# puts the food in #Person1#'s shoes to punish #Person1#. |
train_7367 | #Person1#: Dad, Dad! Can I have some money to buy a Game Boy?
#Person2#: A Game Boy? Those are too expensive.
#Person1#: No, they're not. There only twenty-five dollars. I've got forty-two dollars before, but Mom didn't let me buy one.
#Person2#: Well, let's look. Let's think of some ways so that ... Hmm. Well, maybe we can come up with some ways that you can earn money.
#Person1#: Let's see ... allowance.
#Person2#: Okay, well allowance. So, how much money can you make a week with allowance? What did Mom tell you?
#Person1#: She said that if, umm, you get your work done on time, you can get $1.25.
#Person2#: Okay, so if you get your work done, you get $1.25. Okay, and what are some other ways that you can earn a little bit more money?
#Person1#: Umm, let's see. I could work for people.
#Person2#: Okay, well, maybe you could come up with some odd jobs. What are a couple of things that you could do to earn some money, maybe around here, in the neighborhood?
#Person1#: Umm.
#Person2#: What about opening up a lemonade stand?
#Person1#: I can try that. That'll be fun.
#Person2#: Okay. What else can you do?
#Person1#: Hmmm. Most the kids on our block like candy, so I can start one of those.
#Person2#: Okay, so maybe selling some candy. [Yeah.] And, what else?
#Person1#: Umm. I could ... umm ... take out the trash everyday.
#Person2#: Well, I think you have some ideas, so I guess if you save long, you'll be able to earn enough money to buy something you want. Sound good?
#Person1#: Like a Game Boy?
#Person2#: Uh, something you need, let's say.
#Person1#: Uh! (Great surprise and disgust)
#Person2#: [Laughing] | #Person1# wants to buy a Game Boy, but #Person1#'s mom disagreed. #Person1#'s dad suggests coming up with some ways that #Person1# can earn money to buy it. #Person2# puts up many ideas of earning money, and #Person1#'s dad says if #Person1# saves long, #Person1# can earn enough money. |
train_7368 | #Person1#: Hey, how are you doing?
#Person2#: Uh, I guess okay ... kind of.
#Person1#: Yeah, Mom said Daniel isn't doing so well. What's going on?
#Person2#: Well, uh, for some reason I always thought raising kids would be a lot easier than it is.
#Person1#: Yeah, I know. Tell me about it. What's, what's the problem?
#Person2#: Well, for about six months, he's been really down, and sometimes, I can't get him out of bed in the morning to go to school. He just seems so depressed. I just can't figure it out.
#Person1#: So, this has been going on like half a year?
#Person2#: Yeah, kind of on and off, but I don't know. I ... I just thought it would just kind of go away, and I just thought things would just get, I don't know, get better.
#Person1#: Yeah, that's not, that's pretty worrrisome. Um, I mean, I've noticed he's not hanging out with Jared very much anymore. You know, is he ... what's he doing when he's up?
#Person2#: Well, uh, a lot of the time he's not up. He just kind of uh, stays in bed. [ Really? ] I just can't figure it out. I don't know.
#Person1#: Yeah, that's, that's a big problem. I can see why you're really worried about him. Have you considered taken him to see a therapist, or a psychologist, or anybody?
#Person2#: Ah, no. I, I ... It's probably just a phase or something. I think some kids were picking on him at school, but I think that's stopped. He doesn't talk about it anymore, so I guess that's over.
#Person1#: So, you're saying that he was like being bullied and stuff?
#Person2#: Yes, yeah. But he didn't talk about it a lot. I thought it was just, you know, having some problems, and it just kind of would go away.
#Person1#: Well, you know, I don't know about that with the bullying or whatever, but you know, this has been going on for a long time. You really need to seriously address it.
#Person2#: I don't know. Uh, and well, his girlfriend just broke up with him, so I guess maybe that's had an impact on him.
#Person1#: Yeah, it has. Uh, that explains a lot. Um, have you looked at his Facebook page lately? [ What? ] He posted some stuff, well, he was posting some stuff, I think it was last night around midnight, um, yeah, talking about how much life sucks, wishing he could just disappear. [ Oh! ] Um, you know, I can't remember exactly the words he said, but I know that it really, really worried me. Some of the things he wrote are signs of, they might be thinking about suicide.
#Person2#: Ah, I, I, I just can't figure that out. I mean, kids sometimes just talk like that. I, I, I thought. I thought that was kind of natural.
#Person1#: Yes, sometimes they do that. That's what makes it hard. Sometimes, kids just talk like that, but some of them are serious, and some of them end up talking their own lives. Some of them really do kill themselves. You know, you need to take this seriously. Six months (of being depressed) isn't normal. Six months isn't just to act like this isn't just a phase. It's, there's something going on.
#Person2#: So, any ideas? I mean, what should I do? I'm just kind of at a loss here.
#Person1#: Oh, you know. I was talking to a woman the other day about her daughter. Um, there are crisis numbers you can call. Also, you could go to the hospital; you can do to the emergency room, and they do assessments there. Psychological assessments. [ Okay. ] Um, you know, it might be kind of hard to get him out to the hospital, to get him out to go with you if you can't get him out to go to school, but you need to take this seriously. [ Yeah ... ] You could take him down to the hospital, down to the emergency room, so ...
#Person2#: I don't know.
#Person1#: You know, it's really important because you've got to get on top of it. He needs you; he needs to know that you really love him, that you're not just kind of ignoring this.
#Person2#: You know, I recently noticed that that I just saw some marks on his arms the other day, and I didn't know. I asked him about it. Kind of looked like some scratches, or something, and ...
#Person1#: I saw those too, and those aren't scratches. They're too deep to be scratches. He's doing self-harm, too.
#Person2#: Oh, man.
#Person1#: You know, um, these are really serious things, and he's crying out for help. He doesn't know how to handle what is going on in his life. He's really struggling.
#Person2#: You know, about a month ago, there was another boy in school, I think it (he) was about his age that, uh, took his own life, and I am wondering if that's had an impact on him.
#Person1#: Umm, don't you think it would have?
#Person2#: Probably. I don't know how well he knew the boy, but uh, I don't know.
#Person1#: Yeah, things like that do have an impact on kids, and you just can't run the risk. He might be mad at you for hauling him down to to the hospital, but you need help to find out what's going on, so that you can support him, and so you can make sure you are getting him all the help that he can have. These things are serious, and you don't want to look back later and say I wish I had done that.
#Person2#: Right. Well, yeah, send me that information, and uh, I'll start looking at it.
#Person1#: Alright, thanks. Man: Thanks. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s kid Daniel has been down for six months and sometimes #Person2# can't get him out of bed to go to school. #Person2# can't figure it out and suspects that Daniel was like being bulled and stuff. #Person1# says the stuff Daniel posted on his Facebook page might be signs of suicide, but #Person2# thought it was kind of natural for kids just talk like that. #Person1# advises #Person2# to take it seriously and take Daniel down to the hospital or the emergency room. #Person2# tells #Person1# about the suicide of another boy in school, which may have an impact on Daniel. #Person1# thinks Daniel is struggling and advises #Person2# to support Daniel and get him all the help that he can have. |
train_7369 | #Person1#: Mary, I hope you're packed and ready to leave.
#Person2#: Yes, I'm packed, but not quite ready. I can't find my passport.
#Person1#: Your passport? That's the one thing you mustn't leave behind.
#Person2#: I know. I haven't lost it. I've packed it, but I can't remember which bag it's in.
#Person1#: Well, you have to find it at the airport. Come on, the taxi is waiting.
#Person2#: Did you say taxi? I thought we were going in your car.
#Person1#: Yes, well, I have planned to, but I'll explain later. You've got to be there in an hour.
#Person2#: The plane doesn't leave for two hours. Anyway, I'm ready to go now.
#Person1#: Now, you're taking just one case, is that right?
#Person2#: No, there is one in the hall as well.
#Person1#: Gosh, what a lot of stuff! You're taking enough for a month instead of a week.
#Person2#: Well, you can't depend on the weather. It might be cold.
#Person1#: It's never cold in Rome. Certainly not in May. Come on, we really must go.
#Person2#: Right, we're ready. We've got the bags. I'm sure there's no need to rush.
#Person1#: There is. I asked the taxi driver to wait two minutes, not twenty.
#Person2#: Look, I'm supposed to be going away to relax. You're making me nervous.
#Person1#: Well, I want you to relax on holiday, but you can't relax yet.
#Person2#: OK, I promise not to relax, at least not until we get to the airport and I find my passport. | Mary has packed the passport but can't find it. #Person1# tells her the taxi is waiting and should hurry up, however, #Person1# finds Mary take a lot of stuff. Mary says there's no need to rush, and #Person1# makes her nervous. |
train_7370 | #Person1#: Have you seen the job in the newspaper?
#Person2#: Do you mean the one in Manchester?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: I saw it just now.
#Person1#: What do you think of it?
#Person2#: I think I'm not the type of man to do it.
#Person1#: Why do you think so?
#Person2#: They need an engineer to take care of the machine and I don't even know anything about that kind of machine.
#Person1#: I know you are always quick to learn. I believe when you use it you will get to know it well.
#Person2#: Are you serious about that?
#Person1#: Sure I am. You should have a try.
#Person2#: Mm...maybe I should have a try. | #Person1# advises #Person2# to try the job in Manchester as an engineer because #Person2#'s quick to learn. #Person2# may have a try. |
train_7371 | #Person1#: How come Jime lost his job?
#Person2#: I didn't say he had lost it. All I said was if he didn't get out and start selling a few cars instead of idling around all day, he might find himself looking for a new job. | #Person1# misunderstands #Person2#'s words and thought Jime lost his job. |
train_7372 | #Person1#: Do you have special plans for the weekend?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm going to a live play on Saturday evening.
#Person1#: And what about Sunday?
#Person2#: Well, on Sunday I'm going to the art exhibition with David. There're some new paintings about Mexico. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s plans for the weekend. |
train_7373 | #Person1#: May, we are fools to hang out at noon. It's dying hot today. My skin is too weak to be exposed under the summer sun.
#Person2#: Do you have any sunscreen lotion?
#Person1#: You know, honey, I used it all on the way over.
#Person2#: I think I'm getting a heart stroke.
#Person1#: The heat is driving crazy and I hate my new hat.
#Person2#: Why? It's brand new, and it's perfect on you.
#Person1#: But I bought it to get rid of the heat. Now it does nothing but burning my head.
#Person2#: Beauty costs, honey.
#Person1#: Laugh all you want, whatever. We need to get out of the heat.
#Person2#: Walking under the sun is certainly not the way.
#Person1#: Give me a break. It's not funny.
#Person2#: Right. Sorry. Anyway, the radio said that it'll rain later today.
#Person1#: Hope so! Good thing is that autumn is just around the corner. | #Person1# and May are hanging out, but it's dying hot today. #Person1# suggests getting out of the heat, and #Person2# says it'll rain later today. |
train_7374 | #Person1#: There are two things that you'll need to know.
#Person2#: What are they?
#Person1#: The school has three lunch periods, and the kids are divided into three groups to go to lunch.
#Person2#: Wow!
#Person1#: Furthermore, when you are dismissed in the afternoon, you will be divided into two waves.
#Person2#: Two waves?
#Person1#: The school parking lot is not big enough for all the school buses to come in at one time. So only half the buses come in first to pick up the first wave's students.
#Person2#: And the other half come in later to pick up the second wave. | #Person1# tells #Person2# there are three lunch periods and two waves due to the limited school parking lot. |
train_7375 | #Person1#: Do you know that John isn't going to come back to our school?
#Person2#: Really? Why?
#Person1#: He had moved and held a party on July 1st.
#Person2#: It's a pity that I was traveling around Europe at that time.
#Person1#: Even he's not coming back to school anymore, you still can call him and meet him on weekends.
#Person2#: You're right! I will call him this weekend and meet him. | #Person1# tells #Person2# won't come back to school but can call him. |
train_7376 | #Person1#: What kinds of Tv programes do you enjoy watching?
#Person2#: I like current affairs programes and documentaries, especially wildlife ones. How about you?
#Person1#: I like those kinds of programes too. They're very informative. I think that many people underrate the education value of Tv.
#Person2#: I agree. People often criticize Tv for showing too much sex and violence.
#Person1#: Yeah. And that's so funny because most people prefer watching sex and violence to watching something more educational!
#Person2#: Right. You can't blame the tv stations for showing popular kinds of programes. They need to make money from advertisements shown during and between programes.
#Person1#: In my country, there's a time limit on the advertisements that can be shown. I think it's about six minutes per hour.
#Person2#: That's great idea. But don't the Tv station lose a lot of money because of that?
#Person1#: No. they don't. they simply charge higher prices at peak times. Is there no limit on the amount of advertisements that can be shown on Tv in your country?
#Person2#: Not as far as I know. We have so many advertisements . the interruptions are unbearable sometimes! That's one reason that many people prefer satellite or cable Tv, where you pay a fixed amount each month.
#Person1#: Some people have satellite and cable Tv in my country, but people don't seem to keen to pay for their Tv programes. Besides, the terrestrial channels offer a good range of programes.
#Person2#: Well, there's a wildlife documentary on Tv in a few minutes. Shall we? | #Person1# and #Person2# both like educational programs. #Person1#'s country has a time limit on the advertisements, and people aren't keen to pay for TV programs, while #Person2#'s country doesn't have a limit, but people prefer satellite or cable TV. #Person2# suggests watching a wildlife documentary on TV. |
train_7377 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, Peace Hotel, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: I have made a reservation for this Sunday. My name is Bobby
#Person1#: Yes, that's right. Your room is a single one with a bath.
#Person2#: I am calling to cancel it now. I can't go to your city this week.
#Person1#: Fine, we will cancel it.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person1# in the Peace Hotel helps Bobby to cancel his reservation. |
train_7378 | #Person1#: Hey, Mary, what's up?
#Person2#: Just so so. Last night I met this great guy at the bar and we had such a wonderful time, so we decided to meet again tonight.
#Person1#: Oh, that's exciting. What does this guy look like? Is he hot?
#Person2#: Well, I didn't think so at first. But as we started talking, I found him extremely funny and witty. I couldn't stop laughing at his jokes! And we have so much in common. We like the same team, music, and most amazingly, we both love Chinese food! I have the feeling that we are going to be great friends.
#Person1#: It seems you two are a good match. What qualities do you look for in a friend?
#Person2#: There's nothing definite I think. I don't have a list or anything, but when I first meet somebody, I can usually tell whether or not that person is going to be a good friend. It seems I have radar helping me spot new friends.
#Person1#: Well, that's something I've never heard of. But if you ask me what I value most in a friend, I would say honesty.
#Person2#: I agree. You can't expect a close relationship with a dishonest person. Those are the people that will turn their back on you when you are in need.
#Person1#: Yeah, I know. A friend in need is a friend indeed. I don't need fair-weather friends either. | Mary tells #Person1# she met a guy last night and had a wonderful time. She describes the man, and #Person1# thinks they are a good match. Mary doesn't look for specific qualities in a friend, while #Person1# thinks honesty is the most valuable. Mary agrees. |
train_7379 | #Person1#: I just meant that she's got different taste.
#Person2#: What kind of girl is she?
#Person1#: She's pretty conservative.
#Person2#: Is her fiance Taiwanese?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: How old is he?
#Person1#: About 30. He's really outgoing. But why do you ask? | #Person1# tells #Person2# the girl's got different taste. |
train_7380 | #Person1#: Oh, God. It's late. I'm afraid I have to leave.
#Person2#: But you just got here. Can't you stay a little longer and have some tea?
#Person1#: That's very kind of you. But if I don't go now I'll miss the last bus.
#Person2#: That's too bad.
#Person1#: Thank you for your hospitality.
#Person2#: Thanks for coming.
#Person1#: How about next time we meet at my place? And I'll treat you to Chinese food. I know how much you like it. We can order in and watch video too. Anything you like, I promise.
#Person2#: Great idea. I'm looking forward to it. See you then.
#Person1#: Well. I really do have to go.
#Person2#: Good night then.
#Person1#: See you tomorrow. | #Person2# asks #Person1# to stay a little longer, but #Person1# has to leave. #Person1# suggests meeting at #Person1#'s place next time. |
train_7381 | #Person1#: Which season do you like best?
#Person2#: I like spring best. It is neither too cold nor too hot. Freezing days make me lazy and stuffy days make me lazier. How about you?
#Person1#: I prefer summer, especially the summer evenings. When the sun comes down, it is so nice to take a walk and breathe. After a rain shower, the smell of the air is refreshing. It is also a best reason for ice-cream.
#Person2#: How do you get through the stuffy daytime?
#Person1#: Well, I have to hide in the air-conditioned rooms. Anyway, it is all worth, just think about the cool evening time. | #Person2# likes spring best. #Person1# prefers summer, especially the summer evenings. #Person2# wonders how #Person1# gets through the stuffy daytime. |
train_7382 | #Person1#: Room Reservations. Good afternoon.
#Person2#: I'd like to book a double room for December 4th.
#Person1#: That's fine, sir. A double room for December 4th, right?
#Person2#: Yes. What is the rate, please?
#Person3#: The current rate is 35 dollars per night a room.
#Person2#: What services come with that?
#Person1#: You'll have a radio, a color television, a telephone and a newspaper delivered to your room every day.
#Person2#: That sounds not bad. I'll take it.
#Person1#: How long will you be staying?
#Person2#: From the evening of December 4th to the morning of December 7th.
#Person1#: That'll be three nights. Could you tell me your name, please?
#Person2#: Yes, this is Bill.
#Person1#: And what is your telephone number, please?
#Person2#: (0211) 268 4563.
#Person1#: (0211) 2678 4563. Thank you vary much, and we look forward to seeing you on December 4th.
#Person2#: Great. That's all. Goodbye.
#Person1#: Goodbye. | Bill wants to book a double room for December 4th. #Person1# tells Bill the rate and the services. Bill leaves the telephone number and takes it. |
train_7383 | #Person1#: Hello Leo, how is India?
#Person2#: Tiring, our connecting flight from Mumbai was delayed several times.
#Person1#: What caused the delay?
#Person2#: Well, we had to go to a port miles from a big city. And there wasn't a major airport near by, the closest airport was a military base, which is sometimes used by a local airline.
#Person1#: So what time was your flight due to leave?
#Person2#: At 10:30 in the morning, but they told us it would leave at 12:30, then at 2:00, and then left at 3:30 at last.
#Person1#: Perhaps there was a technical problem or a storm.
#Person2#: Perhaps, but the military do not allow civil flights to land after 5, so we had to fly to another airport further away from our destination.
#Person1#: That must have been frustrating.
#Person2#: Yes, it was. | Leo tells #Person1# his flight was delayed several times. #Person1# guesses there was a technical problem or a storm, and Leo says they have to fly to another airport. |
train_7384 | #Person1#: Can you recommend a good tailor?
#Person2#: Yes. Why?
#Person1#: I want a new overcoat for the winter.
#Person2#: Oh, how about the tailor near my school?
#Person1#: I don't think that one is very good. I had a dress made there, but it pulled open under the arms a few days later.
#Person2#: Why don't you go back and reason with the taylor?
#Person1#: I did, but he refused to do anything about it and quarreled with me. In the end, I had to talk to the manager.
#Person2#: What did he say?
#Person1#: He said he would see what he could do.
#Person2#: Well, that's good.
#Person1#: But I don't want to have the same kind of trouble. Do you know any other tailors in town?
#Person2#: Well, there's one next to the sixth Department store. He said to be very good.
#Person1#: Could you take me there someday?
#Person2#: Certainly. How about next Sunday morning?
#Person1#: OK, that's very kind of you. | #Person2# recommends a tailor to #Person1#, but #Person1# has had trouble with the tailor. So #Person2# recommends another one and promises to take #Person1# there next Sunday morning. |
train_7385 | #Person1#: Jack, how have your two sons been doing at school recently?
#Person2#: Don't ask. Mark never start studying and Jason never stop studying.
#Person1#: You are joking. I heard that Jason is likely to be at the top of his class after his exams this year.
#Person2#: Yes, so his teachers say he's been buried in his books every evening for months on end recently. He is hoping to go to Harvard University.
#Person1#: Great. Maybe he'll become a university professor himself in the future.
#Person2#: Maybe, but sometimes I wish he'd go out and enjoy himself for a change.
#Person1#: How about the younger one?
#Person2#: Well, Mark's teachers say he has ability, but he rarely does his best. He does his homework in 10 minutes every day and then rushes out to play football.
#Person1#: But he can make his fortune at football. People can make a lot of money from sports now.
#Person2#: My wife always worries about their future. She wants Mark to study law. I don't believe in forcing them. But I wonder how Mark will progress over the next few years.
#Person1#: Perhaps you, you can have a talk with him now to find out what he's thinking about his studies and future plans.
#Person2#: Good idea. I'll take your advice. | Jack tells #Person1# that Jason never stops studying and is hoping to go to Harvard University. Mark has the ability but rarely does his best. #Person1# advises Jack to have a talk with Mark. |
train_7386 | #Person1#: Excuse me, sir, can you help me? I need to buy a bed for my new apartment.
#Person2#: Of course, what size bed do you need?
#Person1#: It's a small apartment so I don't want anything too big.
#Person2#: Well, you should get a twin bed. That's the smallest size for an adult. It only fits one person. A bigger size bed is a double bed for 2 people. Then there are queen size and king size beds. Those are very large. There are much too big for you.
#Person1#: OK. Thanks so much I'll get the smallest one. | #Person1# needs to buy a bed that isn't too big. #Person2# recommends a twin bed, and #Person1#'ll get the smallest one. |
train_7387 | #Person1#: Do you have any particular conditions that you would like our company to take into consideration?
#Person2#: No, nothing in particular.
#Person1#: All right. If we decide to hire you, we'd pay you two thousand and five hundred yuan a month at the start. You can have Saturdays and Sundays off. Besides, you may have a paid month holiday every year. How do you think about it?
#Person2#: As regards salary, I leave it to you to decide after experience of capacity.
#Person1#: Well, we'll give you our decision in a couple of days. It's a pleasure to talk to you, Mr. Liu.
#Person2#: Thank you, Mr. White. I really appreciate your assistance. | Mr. White tells Mr. Liu his job pay and treatment. Mr. Liu asks Mr. White to decide salary after experience of capacity. |
train_7388 | #Person1#: You look depressed. What's on your mind?
#Person2#: Well, I had a blood test last week. The doctor said that I have high blood pressure and my blood is thick and sticky. I'm very worried.
#Person1#: Take it easy. When we last talked, you promised there would be more exercises in your life. But now you are putting on some weight.
#Person2#: I have to admit it's easier said than done.
#Person1#: Well, I think it's time for you to change your eating habits and develop a healthy lifestyle. Regular exercise will improve your health.
#Person2#: But you know I'm just not into exercises. And I wouldn't have time for exercises, either.
#Person1#: You can do some jogging. It's easy and it doesn't take much time.
#Person2#: Actually, my doctor said the same thing. | #Person2# has high blood pressure. #Person1# suggests regular exercise and developing a healthy lifestyle, but #Person2# isn't into exercises. |
train_7389 | #Person1#: Good morning. Thank you for the interview.
#Person2#: No problem. Now, do you prefer working with others or flying solo?
#Person1#: Actually, I enjoy both.
#Person2#: So, what is most important to you in a job? Do you need job security or professional growth and a chance to advance?
#Person1#: I need job security.
#Person2#: Would you be able to relocate?
#Person1#: I am open to relocating.
#Person2#: What are your annual salary requirements?
#Person1#: I need at least 75, 000 per year.
#Person2#: I ' ll keep that in mind. Thank you for coming in today. We ' ll be in touch. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# enjoys both teamwork and flying solo; can relocate; needs job security and 75,000 per year. |
train_7390 | #Person1#: Thanks for inviting me to work out with you, Joan.
#Person2#: Don't mention it, let's go in.
#Person1#: Yeah, this place looks great. Wow, look at her, she can certainly get down, can't she?
#Person2#: She sure can. Are you jealous, Leslie?
#Person1#: A little, I wish I could do that.
#Person2#: You can! With a little practice.
#Person1#: Look at him, he's buff.
#Person2#: I think he's hot too.
#Person1#: How do they all get in such tiptop shape?
#Person2#: Exercised over and over. Exercise is a key.
#Person1#: That's it. I decided to turn over a new leaf. I'm going to exercise every single day.
#Person2#: Good for you, Leslie! | Leslie sees a flexible woman and a buff man. Joan encourages her to exercise to get in shape, and Leslie'll try. |
train_7391 | #Person1#: Would you like to have a piece of cake?
#Person2#: No, thank you. I'm on a diet.
#Person1#: Why? You're not fat.
#Person2#: I'm considering entering for the beauty contest this summer, so I must have a slender figure.
#Person1#: Women of all shapes would be beautiful if they are self-confident.
#Person2#: I'm afraid the judges do not think so. All the beauty contests are for slim girls only.
#Person1#: Well. There's a beauty contest in Thailand just for fat beauties.
#Person2#: How much do they weigh?
#Person1#: All the beauties who entered the contest were over 80kg.
#Person2#: But I'm not fat enough to enter that contest. | #Person2#'s on a diet for a beauty contest. But #Person1# thinks women of all shapes would be beautiful if they're self-confident. |
train_7392 | #Person1#: What's your city like?
#Person2#: It's quite an interesting place to live. The best thing to do in my city is go shopping. There are several indoor and outdoor markets, department stores and shopping malls.
#Person1#: Is the traffic bad in the city centre?
#Person2#: Not really. Cars are not permitted in several parts of city centre, especially in the main shopping areas. The public transport system is pretty good.
#Person1#: What about restaurants and entertainment?
#Person2#: There are restaurants with food from all over the world. We have a small china-town near the city centre. There are many Indian, thai, and Italian restaurants all over the city centre. There are many s
#Person1#: Is there a lot of nightlife in your city?
#Person2#: There are several good clubs near the city centre. Many people in my city prefer something more cultural, so we several theatres and venues for classical music concerts and operas.
#Person1#: It sounds like a really exciting city to live in.
#Person2#: It is. I hope you'll have time to come for a visit soon. You really should come during the summer, when the weather is better and there's more happening outdoors. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s city is interesting. The best thing is to go shopping and the public transport system is good. There are restaurants with food from all over the world. #Person2# hopes #Person1# to come for a visit. |
train_7393 | #Person1#: Steven, would you like to go dance with us tonight?
#Person2#: John, I am just not in the mood for this.
#Person1#: You look so upset. What's going on?
#Person2#: I lost the table tennis game yesterday.
#Person1#: Oh, what a pity!
#Person2#: I just don't want to play table tennis any more.
#Person1#: Is it that bad? It's nothing more than a game.
#Person2#: My opponent bowled me with the very first ball. I was wondering if it's appropriate for me to play table tennis.
#Person1#: Oh, come on! Failure is the mother of success. Don't lose heart. I'm sure you'll succeed.
#Person2#: Perhaps you are right. But I still need some time to recover from the failure.
#Person1#: I understand. | Steven lost the table tennis game and wonders if he's appropriate to play it. John encourages him not to lose heart. |
train_7394 | #Person1#: I want take shell on a date, but I don't have much money.
#Person2#: What does she like to do?
#Person1#: She likes to golf, dance and eat foreign food.
#Person2#: Sounds like she has pretty pricy tastes.
#Person1#: Well, I really like being with her.
#Person2#: Have you thought about going in Dutch?
#Person1#: Dutch, where is that?
#Person2#: Not where, what. Dutch means you both pay your own way.
#Person1#: Oh, I wonder if she'll go for that. | #Person1# wants to date but doesn't have much money. #Person2# suggests going in Dutch. |
train_7395 | #Person1#: So, Fred, what are your plans for after graduation?
#Person2#: Well, I've already got a job waiting for me back in my hometown.
#Person1#: That's cool. Have you already found an apartment to live in?
#Person2#: I'm planning on living with my parents. Won't you?
#Person1#: I couldn't even if I wanted to. My parents told me that if I went home, then I'd have to find my own place.
#Person2#: You mean they're kicking you out?
#Person1#: Not really, they just don't want me living at home. My older sister did that, and she lived at home for seven years. Once she started living at home, it got harder and harder for her to move out.
#Person2#: Well, it's not like my parents want me to live at home the rest of my life. They said that it's ok if I move back home to begin with, but they want me to find a place of my own after a year or so.
#Person1#: My parents just didn't handle my older sister very well, and because of that, they want me to be more independent. They think that it's important that I should learn how to live on my own.
#Person2#: I know I need to learn that myself, but I just don't have the money for it at the moment. Living at home allows me to save up some money before I started finding a place. | Fred has found a job in his hometown and will live with his parents. #Person1#'s parents let #Person1# find #Person1#'s own place because they want #Person1# to be more independent. Fred thinks living at home allows him to save some money. |
train_7396 | #Person1#: You seem really ticked off. What's up?
#Person2#: Just get out of my face, would you?
#Person1#: Chill out! What's eating you, anyway?
#Person2#: Sorry. I'm just that I think I blew the final and now my parents are going to get all bent out of shape. I like totally drew a blank on everything!
#Person1#: Well, now you're really going to freak out when I tell you who aced it. . . what's-her-face. . . the one who always kisses up to the teacher.
#Person2#: Jennifer Davies? Give me a break! I can't stand her. She's such a dweeb! How could she possibly ace it when she keeps cutting class all the time?
#Person1#: She's the teacher's pet, that's why. Besides, he's so laid back he lets her get away with it. She just really rubs me the wrong way. And you know what? I think she's got the hots for him, too.
#Person2#: Get out of here!
#Person1#: I'm dead serious. Yesterday, before class starts, she walks up to Mr. - Edward's desk and goes, ' Good morning, Jim. '
#Person2#: Oh, gag me! She's totally gross! | #Person2# thinks #Person2# blew the final, so #Person2# feels annoyed. #Person1# tells #Person2# Jennifer aced the exam because she's the teacher's pet. #Person2# feels Jennifer is gross. |
train_7397 | #Person1#: Car trouble center. How may I help you?
#Person2#: My car won't start! Stupid old car!
#Person1#: Hold on, before you kick your car let's go through some possible problems.
#Person2#: Fine.
#Person1#: OK, first of all, can you turn the key in the ignition?
#Person2#: Yeah! I am here with my friend and he thinks it may be the spark plug or the starter motor.
#Person1#: Those are possible problems, but tell me, when you turn the key, do you hear the starter motor crank?
#Person2#: Yeah, it sounds like it usually does when I start the car, but nothing else happens. The engine won't start. Should I maybe press the accelerator?
#Person1#: No. If you step on the accelerator pedal you can flood the carburetor and your car will never start.
#Person2#: So what do you think it is?
#Person1#: I know this may seem like a silly question, but does your car have gasoline?
#Person2#: Umm. yeah! Right! I got the car started! Thanks for your help! I told you to fill the tank! | #Person2#'s car won't start. #Person1# asks #Person2# some questions to go through possible problems, and it turns out that #Person2#'s car has no gasoline. Eventually, #Person2# gets the car started. |
train_7398 | #Person1#: Hey Michael. Where are you going?
#Person2#: No where special. I was just taking a walk.
#Person1#: What for?
#Person2#: To get a little exercise. I'm so out of shape.
#Person1#: Hey, I play basketball with a bunch of friends twice a week. It's great exercise and it's fun too. Why don't you come out and play with us?
#Person2#: That sounds great. Give me a call next time you guys play. | Michael's taking a walk to get exercise. #Person1# invites him to play basketball. |
train_7399 | #Person1#: Good evening, madam. Did you ring for service? Who can I do for you?
#Person2#: Yes. The light in this room is too dim. Please get me a brighter one.
#Person1#: Certainly, madam. I'll be back right away. Do you mind if I move your things?
#Person2#: Oh, no. Go ahead.
#Person1#: Thank you. How is the light now?
#Person2#: It's much better now. Thank you.
#Person1#: You're welcome. And if you need any other things, please let us know.
#Person2#: Ah, yes, the room is too cold for me. I feel rather cold when I sleep. Can you turn off the air-conditioning?
#Person1#: The air-conditioning is already off, madam.
#Person2#: Maybe I'm getting a cold.
#Person1#: Would you like an extra blanket?
#Person2#: OK. And would you please get me some hot water, too? I think I need to take some medicine.
#Person1#: Certainly, madam. I'll be right back. Here is a blanket and hot water for you. Anything else?
#Person2#: No, thanks.
#Person1#: Good night, madam. | #Person1# helps #Person2# get a brighter light and turn off the air-conditioning. #Person2# feels cold, so #Person1# brings #Person2# an extra blanket and some hot water. |
train_7400 | #Person1#: Good morning, madam. Can I help you?
#Person2#: I want to buy some cleansing milk. What would you recommend?
#Person1#: Your complexion is on the oily side. I suggest you use cleansing gel.
#Person2#: Anything that can keep my skin clean will do.
#Person1#: How do you prefer this one? It cleans thoroughly without striping your natural protective oil. The gentle formula keeps skin soft and healthy.
#Person2#: Hm. . . the smell is too strong, I can't stand it. I'm very sensitive to fragrance.
#Person1#: We've also got a fragrance-free one, specially designed for sensitive skin. I'm sure you'll like it.
#Person2#: I'll try that. Do you have facial cream to go with that?
#Person1#: Yes, sure. This line of products is fragrance-free. We have a facial mask, moisturizing lotion, eye cream and tonic.
#Person2#: I'll buy the moisturizing lotion and cleansing gel first. If they suit me, I'll come back for the others later.
#Person1#: Thank you very much, madam. Here are some samples of our products. Do try them out. | #Person2# wants to buy cleansing milk and #Person1# recommends a fragrance-free cleansing gel. #Person2# buys the fragrance-free cleansing gel and moisturizing lotion, and #Person1# gives her some products' samples. |
train_7401 | #Person1#: Tom and Helen got married at last.
#Person2#: How did you know that? I heart Tom's father didn't agree with that.
#Person1#: I was invited to attend their wedding.
#Person2#: It's great. Although his father didn't agree with that, Tom went through with it.
#Person1#: How moving love is. | Tom and Helen got married, even Tom's father disagreed. |
train_7402 | #Person1#: I'm thinking about redecorating my bedroom. I bought this magazine in order to get some ideas. What do you think of this?
#Person2#: That looks good. The room in the picture is bigger than your bedroom, so you wouldn't be able to put all the furniture in your room.
#Person1#: I'd like to have the bad and the wardrobe.
#Person2#: You would fit both of them in your bedroom. Perhaps you could also get the dressing table. I think that one would look good in your bedroom.
#Person1#: Yes, it would. It's very expensive though.
#Person2#: Everything in this magazine seems expensive. You could probably find something similar in a discount furniture store.
#Person1#: Yes. I'm sure I could find something similar at one. I'd also like to get a new carpet for my bedroom.
#Person2#: You can get cheap carpets easily. Another idea is to buy a rug. That would cover a lot of the carpet and you wouldn't have to replace the carpet. It would save you a lot of work.
#Person1#: That's a good idea. I'm really looking forward to redoing my bedroom. | #Person1# wants to redecorate the bedroom and bought a magazine to get some ideas. #Person2# thinks everything in the magazine is expensive, so #Person1# should go to a discount furniture store to find similar things. |
train_7403 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I want to buy a ticket to Sydney tomorrow.
#Person1#: Right now fight BW159 is the only one available, it is a non-direct one.
#Person2#: What's the exact information?
#Person1#: It departs at 4:40 pm tomorrow and arrives in Sydney at 10:20 am. the next morning by way of Melboume.
#Person2#: How long is the layover in Melboume?
#Person1#: About 1 hour. Would you buy it?
#Person2#: Yes. I want a first class single ticket. | #Person1# helps #Person2# buy a first-class single ticket of flight BW159 to Sydney. |
train_7404 | #Person1#: Now, Miss Childs passed on your resume to me and I'Ve had the chance to look it over and I must say I'm quite impressed.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. I'Ve tried to keep it short and clear. If there's any questions please feel free to ask me.
#Person1#: Well yes, I do have a number of questions, but perhaps first you could give me a brief overview I'd like to get a little bit of an idea of your background.
#Person2#: Yes, of course. Well as you can see from the resume I'm 27 and grew up in Brooklyn, New York, although our family moved to London when I was quite young, at around 16.
#Person1#: Ah I see, so you were actually educated in Europe?
#Person2#: Yes precisely. Although I was born in the US, I would definitely call London home. But as you see I'Ve actually spent a lot of my life moving from country to country. My Father was in the oil business
#Person1#: Very interesting. So it seems you had quite an adventurous childhood.
#Person2#: Absolutely! We were never still for too long. But now I'm really looking to settle down.
#Person1#: I see. Okay, well let's move on to discuss your education shall we?
#Person2#: Sure. | #Person1#'s impressed by #Person2#'s resume and asks #Person2# to give a brief overview. #Person2# was born in America but educated in Europe. #Person2# was moving from country to country but wants to settle down now. |
train_7405 | #Person1#: Hello! Is your taxi engaged?
#Person2#: No, this taxi is free.
#Person1#: Please take me to the Honging Hotel.
#Person2#: OK. Please get in. I'm glad to serve you.
#Person1#: Could you get there in twenty minutes?
#Person2#: It will take half an hour to get to the hotel.
#Person1#: I am in a hurry. Please take a shortcut. I have a friend waiting for me.
#Person2#: OK, I promise we'll get there in twenty minutes.
#Person1#: Thanks. | #Person2# promises to drive #Person1# to the Honging Hotel in twenty minutes. |
train_7406 | #Person1#: Tomorrow I will be the new owner of all dad's assets.
#Person2#: It still feels really strange to me.
#Person1#: I know. I miss him terribly.
#Person2#: How does it feel to be in charge of so much money?
#Person1#: I thought I would feel like I was in the lap of Luxury.
#Person2#: I guess you could choose that if you wanted.
#Person1#: No, I think I will run things much the same way that Dad did.
#Person2#: Dad really knew what he was doing when he chose you to take over for him when he was gone! | #Person1#'ll have all Dad's assets and tells #Person2# #Person1#'ll run things the same way that Dad did. |
train_7407 | #Person1#: Our supervisor Lester does. Actually, Lester is kind of like the kitchen god.
#Person2#: The kitchen god? What does he do?
#Person1#: He just stays in the kitchen and watches you. Before the Chinese New Year, the kitchen god tells his boss whether you were good or bad this year. Just like Lester does!
#Person2#: Oh, no! I did a lot of bad things this year. I hope the kitchen god isn't like Lester--he blabs my mistakes to everybody!
#Person1#: Actually, there's a way to keep the kitchen god from telling the bad things you did.
#Person2#: What is it? Tell me! Will it work for Lester, too?
#Person1#: I think so! Just serve a lot of sweet dishes next week. That will make the kitchen god say sweet things about you!
#Person2#: Hmm. Are you sure that will work? I already tried giving chocolate to Lester.
#Person1#: And what happened?
#Person2#: His face broke out and he said it was my fault! | #Person1# tells #Person2# Lester's like the kitchen god who watches everyone and tells the boss whether they're good or bad. #Person2#'s afraid. #Person1# suggests serving sweet dishes, but #Person2# doesn't think it works. |
train_7408 | #Person1#: How do you usually part your hair?
#Person2#: To the right.
#Person1#: ( The hair stylist cuts the customer's hair. ) Almost done. I just have to even things up a bit. ( She shows the customer the results. ) Will that do?
#Person2#: Looks good.
#Person1#: Would you like a shave?
#Person2#: No, thanks.
#Person1#: Okay, let me brush you off. Thank you very much for coming.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person1# cuts #Person2#'s hair and even things up. #Person2#'s satisfied with the results. |
train_7409 | #Person1#: How does the political system work in your country?
#Person2#: We have hundreds of constituencies and the votes in each one elect a member of parliament. Most people call them mp's.
#Person1#: Each mp belongs to a political party, right?
#Person2#: Almost all of them do. A few are independent. That means that they do not belong to a party. If one party more than half of the mp's. they form a government. That means that they choose a prime minister can cabinet members.
#Person1#: What's a cabinet?
#Person2#: This is a small group of people-perhaps 25 mp's who are usually ministers. They make all the big decision and discuss laws and policy.
#Person1#: Can any mp make a law?
#Person2#: Any mp can present a law to parliament. The proposed law is debated and voted on. If it is accepted, it becomes law.
#Person1#: I suppose a proposed a law needs the support of the big political parties.
#Person2#: Yes, it does, because they have most of the mp's. most mp's vote the way their party wants them to.
#Person1#: How do people choose which party or candidate to vote for?
#Person2#: They produce manifesto. These documents which states their policies. Some people just vote for the same party every time there is an election. Votes who often change the party they vote for are called floating voters. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s country has many constituencies. If a party has more mps, they form a government and choose a prime minister. Any mp can present law to parliament. The proposed law needs the support of the big political parties. |
train_7410 | #Person1#: Excuse me, driver, you have kept us waiting for 15 minutes. Can't we start the tour right now?
#Person2#: I am sorry, sir, there are still 5 minutes remaining. . . OK, it's time. We will take a roll call before starting the fantasy sightseeing.
#Person1#: Finally. How long does the tour last?
#Person2#: For about 3 hours. Enjoy your trip. | #Person2# let #Person1# wait for 20 minutes before the tour. |
train_7411 | #Person1#: Thanks for coming to see me today.
#Person2#: It's no problem. I was really missing you anyway.
#Person1#: I missed you too.
#Person2#: Why haven't you tried to come see me then?
#Person1#: I've been really busy.
#Person2#: Doing what?
#Person1#: Working.
#Person2#: I would've come to see you sooner, but I've been busy too.
#Person1#: What have you been doing?
#Person2#: I've been working too.
#Person1#: Well regardless, I'm very happy that you came to see me.
#Person2#: I am too. | #Person1# and #Person2# are both busy working. #Person1#'s happy that #Person2# came to visit #Person1#. |
train_7412 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I would like to check in.
#Person1#: Do you have a reservation?
#Person2#: Yes, my name is Steven Smith. I have a reservation from October 2nd to October 6th. I called last week.
#Person1#: Wait a moment, please. Oh, yes, Steven Smith. It's for a single room with a bath. Is that right?
#Person2#: Yes, that's right.
#Person1#: Now, Mr. Smith, could you fill out this registration form, please?
#Person2#: OK. By the way, where is the restaurant?
#Person1#: The restaurant is on the second floor. Here is the key to your room. It's on the 6th floor, room 609. The elevator is over there. And we also have a cafeteria on the top floor, if you would like something to drink, you can also call room service.
#Person2#: Thank you. | Steven Smith has reserved a single room with a bath. #Person1# helps him check in. Smith asks the restaurant's location, and #Person1# tells him. |
train_7413 | #Person1#: Good morning. My name's Pat Green.
#Person2#: Good morning. Mr. Green. My name is Helen. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I read in the poster that you're looking for a student to work as a language assistant.
#Person2#: Yes. Are you interested in the job?
#Person1#: I think so. But before I apply, could you tell me more about the work?
#Person2#: Have you eve worked with tape recorders before?
#Person1#: I used cassette recorders a lot when I studied English in high school.
#Person2#: Good. There are many different kind of language labs, but ours is a small one. If you decide to take the job, I'll explain how to operate the system, Are you sure?
#Person1#: How many hours would I work a day and what's the pay?
#Person2#: Ten hours a week. From Monday to Friday, from 4 to 6 P. m. , and $ 150 a week.
#Person1#: OK, I'll take it.
#Person2#: Fine. Please fill out the application form. | Before Pat Green applying for the position as a language assistant, he asked Helen to tell him more about the work. Then Pat decides to take it. |
train_7414 | #Person1#: Julia, the apartment I looked at today is pretty decent-around 120 square meters.
#Person2#: Great. Where is it?
#Person1#: A new two-bedroom apartment, around 100 to 120 square meters, in the Sanlitun area.
#Person2#: What about the surrounding area?
#Person1#: Very quiet and safe. And it's got a lot of trees and plants.
#Person2#: That's good. Is the location easily accessible?
#Person1#: Yeah, it's near a bus stop.
#Person2#: Hmm. . . well, maybe we can buy this one then. | #Person2# tells Julia the apartment in Sanlitun is big, quiet, and convenient. They'll consider buying it. |
train_7415 | #Person1#: Sally, were you able to get that report all typed up?
#Person2#: Not yet, Mr. Black. Mrs. Farnsworth asked me to type some letters for her. They'll be finish pretty quick and then I'll start on that.
#Person1#: Don't forget I need it in the morning. I have to take it along to Chicago to the regional meeting.
#Person2#: Don't worry, I'll get it done. My husband's on a business trip, too. He's in Detroit today, and tomorrow he'll be in Boston. So I'm planning to stay late. After it's typed up, I'll leave it on your desk. I must finish it by 8:00.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to make you so late.
#Person2#: It's all right, Mr. Black. Really, I don't mind at all. Besides, I can make a little extra money. My husband's birthday is next month. I want to buy him a new watch.
#Person1#: What kind are you going to get for him, a Bulova?
#Person2#: No, I thought I'd get a Rolex or an Elgin. I don't really know much about watches.
#Person1#: I've got one of those Seiko digitals. I really like it.
#Person2#: Do you think my husband would like one like that?
#Person1#: I'm sure he would. The only problem is that they're a little bit heavy.
#Person2#: If they're that good, I think I'll go ahead and get him one.
#Person1#: Well, at least he won't get a tie. That's what I usually get.
#Person2#: Remember, it's the thought that counts. | Sally'll work late to type Mr. Black's report up. Mr. Black feels sorry but Sally'd love that because she wants to make some extra money to buy a watch for her husband as a birthday present. Mr. Black thinks the thought that counts. |
train_7416 | #Person1#: David. have you ever placed an ad in the Campus Daily?
#Person2#: Yes. I once did that to sell my bike I no longer needed.
#Person1#: When was that?
#Person2#: Last May. I think. Why do you ask?
#Person1#: I'm thinking of selling my old book since I am going to graduate.
#Person2#: Are they in good condition?
#Person1#: Pretty good.
#Person2#: Well. you can call Berne Li. He is the head of the advertising department of the paper.
#Person1#: Do you know what rates they charge?
#Person2#: Last May it was 10 yuan for the first 30 words and 50 fen for each word added.
#Person1#: 10 yuan for the first 30 words. That is not too bad.
#Person2#: Yeah. it's reasonable.
#Person1#: Do they charge extra for pictures?
#Person2#: No. that's free. But they do charge you more if you Want to put in a bow or something.
#Person1#: I see. Thanks. That's very helpful.
#Person2#: It's a pleasure. | #Person1# wants to place an ad to sell old books. David advises #Person1# to call Berne Li. #Person1# asks David the rates and thinks it is acceptable. |
train_7417 | #Person1#: Jenny, remember this: a job worth doing at all is worth doing well.
#Person2#: Oh, yes, I certainly won't forget it. But don't expect me to stick to the job just because it pays a few more bucks. A life of continuous exploration is a life worth living. | #Person1# and Jenny talk about the worth of a job. |
train_7418 | #Person1#: Hey, hey, neighbor. What are you doing with my trees? My wife planted that tree 25 years ago. Get off that ladder.
#Person2#: Listen. Even though the trees are in your yard, some of the branches hang over into mine, and I am getting sick and tired of raking up your leaves and picking up all the branches that fall off during storms throughout the year. And the walnuts off this tree ... they litter my yard and damage my lawnmower when I cut the grass. And my dog eats them, and he ends up with terrible diarrhea.
#Person1#: Still. You can't cut off those branches.
#Person2#: Watch me. It's completely legal. I check the city code and law regarding this issue, and I am well within my rights.
#Person1#: I'm not sure about that. Anyway, It's just not right. You didn't say anything to us about it ...
#Person2#: I don't have to.
#Person1#: Yeah, but you could have said something. Anything! I mean I want to stay on friendly terms with you, but the basic courtesy of informing your neighbors is the least you could have done.
#Person2#: Okay. I'm cutting down your branches. You've been informed ... now, stand back!
#Person1#: Hey. Don't expect an invitation to our next barbecue or book club!
#Person2#: See if I care. Hey, what are you doing? Stop shaking the ladder. You're acting juvenile now. Help! | Some branches of #Person1#'s tree hang over to #Person2#'s yard, and the walnuts off the tree damages #Person2#'s lawnmower. #Person2# wants to cut them off, but #Person1# disagree. #Person2# insists that it's legal, but #Person1# thinks #Person1# should be informed first. |
train_7419 | #Person1#: Hello, this is the 911 emergency operator.
#Person2#: Help! Help! Please, help me!
#Person1#: Sir, please calm down and explain exactly what is happening.
#Person2#: Calm down? My car broke down on the freeway! I have a woman passenger and she's about to have a baby!
#Person1#: Relax, sir, and explain exactly where you are.
#Person2#: I'm in the southward lane of the Lincoln freeway, about 15 miles from the Washington tunnel.
#Person1#: Okay. Now, what's the nearest landmark to your location?
#Person2#: Um, I see a Starbucks...
#Person1#: Is there anyone else with you?
#Person2#: No, no one will stop to help us! I need an ambulance. I feel like I'm about to have a heart attack myself!
#Person1#: I just sent an ambulance to your location. They should be there soon. | #Person2# calls 911 because #Person2#'s car broke down and the woman passenger is about to have a baby. #Person1# sends an ambulance to #Person2#'s location. |
train_7420 | #Person1#: Say, Rason, what are you watching?
#Person2#: An old Japanese film. I wonder if I'm going to spend all my next year there, I'd better start familiarizing myself with the culture.
#Person1#: You mean you are accepted into the program?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: That's wonderful. You must be excited.
#Person2#: Excited and nervous. You know I owe a lot to Professor Mercheno. He wrote a letter of recommendation for me and he bought me a set of practice tapes and a book which goes with them. Just so I can work on my basic conversation skills.
#Person1#: How much Japanese can you understand?
#Person2#: Not a lot at present. But I signed up for intensive Japanese this semester.
#Person1#: I Wish I were as talented as you are in foreign languages. I'd like to study abroad.
#Person2#: Then why don't you? The university has lots of overseas programs that don't require mastery of a foreign language. The tuition is about the same. You just have to be the kind of person who is receptive to new ways of looking at things and willing to adjust to a different kind of life style.
#Person1#: I had assumed that all programs require you to know a foreign language. I might check into this.
#Person2#: You won't regret it. | Rason'll spend a year in Japan and is practicing basic conversation skills. Rason advises #Person1# to attend an overseas program as well because some programs don't require language mastery. #Person1#'ll try. |
train_7421 | #Person1#: So what do you usually do in your free time?
#Person2#: At the moment, I'm spending most of my free time learning German. I also enjoy playing the violin. How about you?
#Person1#: I go to the sports club and do some exercise once a week. | #Person2# learns German when free, while #Person1# does exercises. |
train_7422 | #Person1#: Did you get a present for Molly's birthday?
#Person2#: Yes, she loves to listen to Johnny Holden's music. And she's got all his CDs. Then I saw this book that introduces Johnny Holden's life, so I got her this.
#Person1#: Great idea! | #Person2# got Molly a book about Holden as a present. |
train_7423 | #Person1#: are you good at cooking?
#Person2#: no, but I'm pretty good at eating!
#Person1#: do you prefer chinese food or Western food?
#Person2#: well, to be honest with you, Chinese food is really different from western food.
#Person1#: are you used to the food here?
#Person2#: I'm not really used to it yet.
#Person1#: what's your favorite Chinese dish?
#Person2#: like most foreigners, I really like Sweet and Sour Pork and Kung Pao Chicken. I eat them almost every day.
#Person1#: have you tried traditional Chinese dumplings yet?
#Person2#: I tried once, but they are quite difficult to eat with chopsticks.
#Person1#: you know, foreigners are not expected to use chopsticks proficiently. If you do, you'll give your Chinese friends quite an impression.
#Person2#: that's good to know. I'd like to try more Chinese food, but since I can't read any of the menus in the restaurants near my home, it's difficult to try new food.
#Person1#: if you want, I can introduce you to some typical Chinese dishes.
#Person2#: that would be great. I really only want to taste real Chinese food, not just the food that foreigners like to eat!
#Person1#: if you haven't tried Beijing duck yet, I'd like to treat you to a meal at a famous duck restaurant near Qianmen. It would be a pity if you left without tasting it! | #Person2# thinks Chinese food and Western food are different. #Person2# likes Sweet and Sour Pork and Kung Pao Chicken. It's hard for #Person2# to try new Chinese dishes because #Person2# can't read the menu. #Person1# wants to treat #Person2# Beijing duck. |
train_7424 | #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 better 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. | That #Person1#'s parents want #Person1# to marry a Chinese man makes #Person1# headache. #Person2# used to have the problem when with a Korean boyfriend but broke up. #Person1# thinks it's hard to have a mixed marriage but #Person2# says there're many successful examples. |
train_7425 | #Person1#: You should have been at home and enjoyed a big meal.
#Person2#: Yes. I should have gone to buy the ticket in advance. But now. . .
#Person1#: But now you can stay with friends and enjoy a holiday too.
#Person2#: Right. Let's go and find some fun. | #Person1# suggests #Person2# stay with friends and enjoy a holiday. |
train_7426 | #Person1#: Wow, it all looks so good. I'm not sure what to choose.
#Person2#: I can recommend the spare ribs. They are very tasty here.
#Person1#: Actually, I ate too much pork yesterday. I fancy a change.
#Person2#: Ok why don't you order the braised fish then?
#Person1#: That sounds like a good idea. It looks very big though.
#Person2#: Don't worry. I'll help you eat it. | #Person2# recommends spare ribs but #Person1# fancy a change. #Person2# suggests eating braised fish. |
train_7427 | #Person1#: He's honest, hardworking and responsible. I simply can't find any shortcoming of his as an employee.
#Person2#: I rather doubt it. You're cheated by his appearance, I think.
#Person1#: Don't be so jealous. He never speaks ill of you before me. | #Person1# thinks #Person2#'s cheated by his appearance. |
train_7428 | #Person1#: Happy birthday, Tom, This is for you.
#Person2#: Thanks, Ms. Wang.
#Person1#: You know, in china, we usually don't open presents until the guests have gone.
#Person2#: Really? I've already opened this one. Say! This is swell! Look, Mom, a billfold.
#Person3#: It's very nice. You really shouldn't have done it, though, Ms. Wang.
#Person2#: Ms. Wang, it's a custom to bring a birthday gift as you have done. Is it the same in China?
#Person1#: Yes, it is.
#Person2#: Well, dinner is ready. Please come to the dining room.
#Person1#: Oh, they all went out! Did you make a wish?
#Person2#: Yes , but I doubt if I get it, I haven't yet.
#Person1#: Where did that custom come from?
#Person2#: I've no idea.
#Person1#: You cut the cake and pass it around while I go get the ice cream.
#Person2#: Would you like some more coffee, Ms. Wang?
#Person1#: Than you. But I'll take it black this time. | Ms. Wang gives Tom a billfold as a birthday present and tells him in China people don't open it right away. Tom makes a wish and will cut the cake. |
train_7429 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, thank you. I want to get a handbag.
#Person1#: Do you want it for yourself or for your girlfriend?
#Person2#: No, I have no girlfriend.
#Person1#: Please excuse me for what I said just now. What do you think of this one?
#Person2#: I am afraid it is too big.
#Person1#: Sorry. It is the smallest size we have.
#Person2#: Too bad. But, is there any other leather store nearby?
#Person1#: Oh, yes. There is a big one at the right corner of the street. Perhaps you will get one there.
#Person2#: I hope so. Thanks. | The smallest handbag in #Person1#'s store is too big for #Person2#. #Person2#'ll go to another leather store. |
train_7430 | #Person1#: So, Emily, you're ready for the trip, right?
#Person2#: Yes, I am.
#Person1#: But you seem to be a little bit nervous.
#Person2#: Yes, I am a little nervous. But I think it'll be a great experience and hopefully my English will improve a lot.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm sure it will. My English improved a lot when I went to Australia last year. England is a great place to visit. And you'll be in London, right?
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: Well, take care of yourself and have a good trip.
#Person2#: Thanks. I'm sure I will. | Emily tells #Person1# she's nervous about the trip, and she hopes she can improve her English in London. |
train_7431 | #Person1#: Excuse me, where can I get the 7:30 flight to Chicago?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, but the 7:30 flight to Chicago has just left.
#Person1#: Oh, no, I missed the flight.
#Person2#: I'm afraid so.
#Person1#: I don't believe it. I have to get to my brother's wedding. When is the next flight?
#Person2#: Let me see. It's at 9:00.
#Person1#: Not until 9:00? Are you sure?
#Person2#: Yes. Would you like to book a ticket?
#Person1#: I guess so. Tell me, when will the flight arrive?
#Person2#: At 11:00.
#Person1#: I hope so. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# missed the 7:30 flight. #Person1# will book a ticket for the next flight. |
train_7432 | #Person1#: Hi, Jesse, I thought you'd be on your way to work by now, are you taking the day off?
#Person2#: No no. I don't have to leave home so early, since I started traveling by subway.
#Person1#: Oh, is that so?
#Person2#: Yes, I can spend an extra half hour in bed. Have breakfast at home and still be on time for work. It's really very good. I mean, this subway.
#Person1#: Isn't it expensive?
#Person2#: Well, yes, a bit, but it's so convenient. My office is not far from the station there.
#Person1#: You seem to be completely sold on the subway.
#Person2#: You'd feel the same as I do if you had to wait in line in all kinds of weather for buses and taxis, sometimes.
#Person1#: I suppose so. | Jessie tells #Person1# Jessie starts going to work by subway so Jessie doesn't have to leave home early. It's a bit expensive but so convenient. |
train_7433 | #Person1#: Let's plan the dinner for the end of the year.
#Person2#: I've been talking to some of the other kids in the class and quite a few of them want to go to a pizza restaurant.
#Person1#: Hmm, I think I've had enough of pizza. I eat it at least twice a week. It'd be good to have something different.
#Person2#: Well, there's that Chinese restaurant, the Bamboo House.
#Person1#: It's closing next week for a month to go into build a new kitchen or something. I remember going to someplace with a singer and guitarist. And it was great.
#Person2#: But there'll be at least 20 of us. We'll be so noisy that we won't hear the music.
#Person1#: You're right. Hey, we haven't thought about the cost.
#Person2#: Some people will want to go to a cheap place and others can afford somewhere more expensive.
#Person1#: Why don't we fix the amount first and ask a restaurant to provide a meal for that price.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. And we can make a list of the places we think are best and get the rest of the class to choose one. | #Person2# says many kids want to go to a pizza restaurant, but #Person1# has had enough of pizza. #Person2# considers a Chinese restaurant, but it'll be closed. #Person1# suggests they fix the cost first. |
train_7434 | #Person1#: Hi, Rachel, how are you?
#Person2#: Don't ask. I've had a terrible morning.
#Person1#: Oh no, what happened?
#Person2#: It's my car. I came out of the house this morning and found that the back window had been broken into pieces.
#Person1#: Oh no, that's awful. What were they after? The car's MP3 player?
#Person2#: Yeah, I guess that might have been it. Because they did take that. It would have been OK if that had been all they got. But they got away with my handbag, too. I'd somehow stupidly managed to leave it on the back seat.
#Person1#: Oh, no. Was there much in it?
#Person2#: No, not really, but there was a spare set of keys in there and my home address. Fortunately, I took my new iPhone with me.
#Person1#: Oh, that's terrible. That wasn't a very sensible place to leave your handbag.
#Person2#: I know. I know. I was so worried that they'd come round and rob my flat that I called in a repairman and got my locks changed this morning. It cost me a fortune.
#Person1#: I bet it did. No wonder you came to work late. I bet you won't be making that mistake again, will you? | Rachel tells #Person1# her car has been robbed. The robbers took the MP3 player and her handbag where there are keys and her home address. So Rachel changed her home locks, which cost a fortune. |
train_7435 | #Person1#: Mary, when we get out of the elevator, could you call the repair shop to ask if my car has been repaired? I'm going into a meeting right away, so I don't have time to call them.
#Person2#: Sure, Mr. Walters. By the way, if your car is still being repaired, how are you going to get to work tomorrow? Is your wife going to take you?
#Person1#: No, she goes in a different direction.
#Person2#: I can call a taxi for you if you want.
#Person1#: No, thanks. I'm considering taking the bus.
#Person2#: That might be a good idea. You could get off right in front of our building and you wouldn't have to worry about parking. | Mr. Walters asks Mary to call the repair shop to see whether his car is ready. Walters will take the bus to work. |
train_7436 | #Person1#: Okay, well I ' m sure you have a number of questions to ask me regarding the position.
#Person2#: Yes, well Miss Childs did give mean overview of the position over the phone, but there were some details I ' d like to clarify.
#Person1#: Well feel free to ask me anything, and I ' ll try to fill in the details.
#Person2#: Could I first ask about the remuneration package?
#Person1#: Yes, of course. That ' s quite an important point, isn ' t it? As a junior sub editor we offer a starting salary of 150, 000 HK dollars per annum. This doesn ' t include a generous housing allowance also.
#Person2#: I understand. And are there other bonuses included?
#Person1#: Well, apart from full health insurance we do offer a company staff bonus scheme linked to readership numbers. But we could go through all the details of that at a later date.
#Person2#: Well, Mr. Parsons, I am flexible when it comes to salary. The opportunity to work in Hong Kong for you is the most important thing for me.
#Person1#: Excellent. Well, what other questions do you have Rebecca? | Rebecca wants to clarify some details regarding the job. Mr. Parsons tells Rebecca about the remuneration package, bonuses included, and salary. |
train_7437 | #Person1#: Hello, thank you for taking the time to interview me.
#Person2#: Hi there, I ' m Bill Gotcha, the owner of Gotcha Enterprises. Did you find your way here OK?
#Person1#: Your assistant gave wonderful directions.
#Person2#: Why are you switching jobs at this point in your career?
#Person1#: Our Company is moving overseas and I wish to stay in the United States.
#Person2#: What are you best at?
#Person1#: I am good at organizing systems that have been having problems.
#Person2#: What is your biggest challenge in terms of skills?
#Person1#: I don ' t like to sit around and so like to always find things to do to keep myself busy.
#Person2#: That is good to hear! | #Person1# tells Bill Gotcha #Person1# why #Person1#'s switching jobs. #Person1#'s best at organizing problematic systems and #Person1# likes finding things to keep busy. |
train_7438 | #Person1#: Hi! Fiona? I almost didn't recognize you. You are much thinner since I last saw you.
#Person2#: Yes. I have lost about ten kilos.
#Person1#: How did you do it?
#Person2#: I am on a diet. And I do more exercise regularly.
#Person1#: What's the secret then?
#Person2#: It lies in perseverance.
#Person1#: Well. It's hard for me. I can't keep doing exercise.
#Person2#: You should have a try. | Fiona tells #Person1# she's lost about ten kilos by going on a diet. |
train_7439 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. May I see your passport?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. Here it is.
#Person1#: Thank you. Are all these yours?
#Person2#: No, some of them are my friend's. Do you want her passport, too?
#Person1#: Yes, please. Do you have any carry-on items?
#Person2#: Do you want me to put it on the belt, too?
#Person1#: Yes, please. Would you please open this big suitcase?
#Person2#: OK. Just a moment. It's just some clothes and toiletries.
#Person1#: OK. Do you have anything to declare?
#Person2#: I think there is nothing.
#Person1#: Any fresh food, live plants, or animals?
#Person2#: Oh, no. None of that.
#Person1#: Thank you. You may lock up your suitcase. Here are your passports.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot. | #Person1# sees #Person2#'s and #Person2#'s friend's passport and checks their luggage. #Person2# tells #Person1# they've nothing to declare. #Person1# lets them go. |
train_7440 | #Person1#: Do you speak only English in the class, or does your teacher explain everything to you in Spanish?
#Person2#: Oh, we never speak Spanish in class! Miss. Parker speaks to us only in English.
#Person1#: I suppose she's right. Does she speak English very slowly?
#Person2#: Not always. Sometimes we don't understand her. Then she has to repeat what she said.
#Person1#: It must be interesting to study English.
#Person2#: Mario and I are the best students in the class. Miss. Parker says that my pronunciation is very good.
#Person1#: Is English pronunciation easy or difficult?
#Person2#: Sometimes it's difficult. Some words look different from the way one pronounces them. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s teacher speaks only in English in class and students sometimes can't understand. #Person2#'s pronunciation is good though #Person2# thinks it's difficult sometimes. |
train_7441 | #Person1#: Well, I can't believe your uncle and aunt came to stay with us for a week, and they did not even call us in advance.
#Person2#: John, they are old-fashioned people from the Chinese countryside. That's their custom.
#Person1#: I know, but it is hard for me to get used to your relatives coming to visit us, and without warning.
#Person2#: Don't your relatives visit other relatives?
#Person1#: Yes, but Americans never visit without calling in advance, and they almost never stay overnight.
#Person2#: I think that maybe Chinese families are closer than your families.
#Person1#: I think you're right! | John feels it unbearable that #Person1#'s relatives came to stay with them for a week without warning. #Person1# tells John it's the custom of the old-fashioned people from the Chinese countryside. |
train_7442 | #Person1#: Francis, you have done an outstanding work in the past six months. In view of your achievement, I trust you're now indispensable part of our company and you deserve an officer director title.
#Person2#: I am so happy to know that I could make some contribution to our company.
#Person1#: This title does not only give you a raising pay-check, but also increase responsibilities. Congratulations, and hope the best for you.
#Person2#: Thank you, I will be doing my best. | #Person1# informs Francis that he's promoted to the officer director. Francis promises to do his best. |
train_7443 | #Person1#: Morning, Tom.
#Person2#: Hi, Mary.
#Person1#: You seem to be in a hurry.
#Person2#: Yes. I'Ve got a meeting in a minute.
#Person1#: Okay. I won't hold you up then.
#Person2#: Right. I'll see you later.
#Person1#: See you later. | Tom and Mary meet and greet each other. |
train_7444 | #Person1#: . . . Now that we have been over the gory details of our disastrous first quarter, Ed! Give us some good news. How are things looking for us in terms sales this month?
#Person2#: Uh well. . . would you like the bad news first or the really bad news?
#Person1#: What? Ed, don't tell me you only have bad news!
#Person2#: Well sir, our sales have dropped, no plunged, fifty percent in the past month alone. We are currently overstocked and overstaffed and our profits refalling fast. The market is in recession and we have no way of moving our inventory, or getting rid of our staff. If we consider redundancies, it would cost us a fortune because of the new regulations governing compensation packages. It's a real mess.
#Person1#: For crying out loud. . . How fast are we losing money?
#Person2#: Um. . . how can I put this? Let's just say that at this pace, we will be filing for Chapter eleven in less than three months.
#Person1#: What! Geez! How could this have happened? So what's the bad news?
#Person2#: Oh, that's the really bad news. Our supplier suffered QC problems and, well, half of our production is faulty. We're going to have to recall all itemssold in the last quarter. And the worst part? We're going to have to shoulder this cost.
#Person1#: Are you joking? Get the supplier on the line now! They have to assume the costs of this mess!
#Person2#: We tried that, sir. The factory has gone under and the owner apparently has fled the country.
#Person1#: We're doomed!
#Person2#: There is some really good news though!
#Person1#: Really? What!
#Person2#: I got offered a new job! | Ed tells #Person1# that the company's sales have plunged fifty percent in the past month and they are overstocked and overstaffed. Their supplier suffered QC problems, so half of their production is faulty, and they have to shoulder the cost. #Person1# despairs while Ed's happy to have been offered a new job. |
train_7445 | #Person1#: Three other people started to bid. One called himself Buddhabuyer, so I knew he meant business. I raised my bid twice, but it kept going up.
#Person2#: How high did the price go?
#Person1#: I don't know. I dropped out at $ 250.
#Person2#: You didn't watch the end of the auction?
#Person1#: No. It wasn't the super bargain I thought it was. | #Person1# raised the bid twice in the auction but dropped out as #Person1# thought it wasn't a super bargain. |
train_7446 | #Person1#: Well, humans could never make something like that.
#Person2#: Those poor Egyptians slaves worked so hard and you want to give aliens all the credit!
#Person1#: Be a little more open-minded, Stu! Don't believe everything you read in your history books!
#Person2#: OK, but don't believe everything you see on The X-files, either!
#Person1#: Speaking of The X-files, it's on right now! | #Person1# thinks it's aliens who built the pyramids while Stu believes it's Egyptians' work. |
train_7447 | #Person1#: Hey, David. Where did you get the sofa? It's so beautiful. Look at the color, I really love this yellow, so bright! It must be very expensive.
#Person2#: Not really. To be honest, it's very cheap. I only spent $ 100.
#Person1#: Are you kidding? $ 100 for this big leather sofa?
#Person2#: Yes. I bought it in Johnson thrift store.
#Person1#: Is it a used one?
#Person2#: Yes, it is.
#Person1#: Oh, I don't think I will buy a used sofa even it looks so attractive. | #Person1# admires David's new sofa. David tells #Person1# it's a cheap used one while #Person1# won't buy a secondhand sofa. |
train_7448 | #Person1#: Is the environment a big issues in your country? It is in mine.
#Person2#: It is in mine too. The biggest issue is water. The climate is dry and so water conservation is very important.
#Person1#: What methods do you use to conserve water?
#Person2#: Water is rationed. We can only use a certain amount each month. It means that we cannot use some modern household items, like washing machines. They use too much water.
#Person1#: I see. I think the biggest environment problem in my country is air pollution.
#Person2#: Yes, I agree. The air here is much more polluted than in my country. Of course, my country is more agricultural and has much less industry.
#Person1#: We have reduced emission of air pollutants in recent years, but cars are still a major source of them. Factories have become cleaner as stricter environment pollution law have been introduced.
#Person2#: The problem is now on a truly global scale. I don't believe that any single country can do anything about it.
#Person1#: I think you're right. There needs to be an international response to this problem. | The biggest issue in #Person2#'s country is water so their water is used in ration. The biggest environmental problem in #Person1#'s country is air pollution. They think there needs to be an international response to this problem. |
train_7449 | #Person1#: What a beautiful view.
#Person2#: It sure is. The Grand Canyon is truly a masterpiece. No man could ever make anything like this.
#Person1#: What is that below?
#Person2#: It is the Colorado River. You can go down the river in a boat if you wish.
#Person1#: No. Thank you. It looks a bit too dangerous for me.
#Person2#: There is a beautiful state park here. I can see why so many people come out here to camp.
#Person1#: Yes, there is beautiful view. You can go fishing, camping and also enjoy this beautiful clean air.
#Person2#: It definitely is a nice change from the polluted and crowded city.
#Person1#: That's true. | #Person1# and #Person2# are enjoying the beautiful view of the Grand Canyon. They think it a nice change from the polluted and crowded city. |
train_7450 | #Person1#: Hi Isabel! You wanted to see me?
#Person2#: Yes Anthony, come on in. Have a seat.
#Person1#: Is everything okay? You seem a bit preoccupied.
#Person2#: Well, Anthony, this is not going to be an easy conversation. The company has made some decisions which will have a direct impact on your employment.
#Person1#: Okay. . .
#Person2#: I don't want to beat around the bush so I'm just gonna come out with it. We are going to have to let you go.
#Person1#: What? Why? I mean. . . just like that? I'm fired?
#Person2#: I'm sorry but, to be honest, you are a terrible employee!
#Person1#: What! I resent that!
#Person2#: Anthony, you were caught making international calls from the office phone, you called in sick in eight times this month and you smell like alcohol! | Isabel informs Anthony that he's fired because he was caught making international calls from the office phone. He called in sick too many times, and he smells like alcohol. |
train_7451 | #Person1#: Have you signed up to join the company's Christmas party?
#Person2#: Sure, I have. Will you join?
#Person1#: I will. You know, as a newcomer, I think it might be a good opportunity to get to know people from the other departments of our company in a more relaxed atmosphere.
#Person2#: You are right. Our company's Christmas party has always been an amazing occasion for everybody to relax and get to know each other better. It is also a time to make new friends and do some networking.
#Person1#: I hope that it is not a formal one when the boss is there.
#Person2#: No, it will not be formal at all. It is a fun time. You will love the game show. Please dress casually. Usually there is an over abandon of drinks, so be careful with that.
#Person1#: Don't worry, I can handle that. And I know if the boss is there, even it is an informal evening, it does not make a good impression to get totally drunk in front of him. | #Person1# will join the company's Christmas party because #Person1#, a newcomer, can know people from the other departments of their company. #Person2# tells #Person1# it's an informal party and #Person1# can dress casually. |
train_7452 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Could I check out this book?
#Person1#: Let me see your library card.
#Person2#: I need to get one.
#Person1#: You can apply for one right now, if you'd like.
#Person2#: Okay. Let me do that right now.
#Person1#: Could you fill out this application?
#Person2#: I'm finished. Here you go.
#Person1#: Could you please sign the back of the card?
#Person2#: All right.
#Person1#: That's it.
#Person2#: Now may I check this book out? | #Person2# applies for a library card with #Person1#'s assistance and wants to check out a book. |
train_7453 | #Person1#: Hi! Ed, what's up?
#Person2#: Nothing.
#Person1#: Doesn't look like it to me.
#Person2#: Just get out of my face!
#Person1#: Woo, easy.
#Person2#: Leave me alone!
#Person1#: What are you so ticked off about?
#Person2#: I don't want to talk about it.
#Person1#: Maybe I can help.
#Person2#: I blew the finally exam.
#Person1#: You've got to be joking.
#Person2#: No, I'm not.
#Person1#: Well, don't get bend on a ship about it. | Ed's upset. Finally, he tells #Person1# it's because he blew the final exam. |
train_7454 | #Person1#: I'm here to open a Current Account with your bank.
#Person2#: That's no problem at all, but could you fill in this and I'll need to see some ID.
#Person1#: Here you go. Is there a minimum amount I need to pay in?
#Person2#: Yes, there needs to be at least 1 RMB paid in to open a new account. Also, you will need to choose a secret identity code to ensure no one else can enter your account.
#Person1#: OK, how long does it need to be? I'm not very good with remembering long numbers.
#Person2#: Just 6 digits. | #Person2# assists #Person1# in opening a Current Account with #Person2#'s bank. |
train_7455 | #Person1#: You must like to dance, right.
#Person2#: I'd love to. Do you often come here to dance?
#Person1#: Yes, I like the old style dance, such as waltz , rumba and so on. They are quite graceful.
#Person2#: You are waltzing quite wonderfully. It's great to dance with a experience and talent partner.
#Person1#: Thank you for saying. I think you are light on your toes too. Oh, the music starts again, would you like to have another dance, miss?
#Person2#: Ok, that would be great. Do you like modern dance? I don't care for it.
#Person1#: Neither do I. I don't like any kind of modern dances all. | #Person1# and #Person2# are dancing. #Person1# likes old-style dance. They both don't like modern dance. |
train_7456 | #Person1#: it's getting cold.
#Person2#: yes. I bought a scarf yesterday. It's really nice and warm. Have a look.
#Person1#: Oh, it's made of wool. I like the striped pattern.
#Person2#: yes, I adore simple fashions. How does it look on me?
#Person1#: it looks great, but you need something to go with it. It's too plain on its own.
#Person2#: how about this blue sweater?
#Person1#: that's a good idea. When did you buy it? Is it a name brand?
#Person2#: yes, but I bought it when it was on sale, 50 % off the original price. OK, what do you think?
#Person1#: that looks lovely. Just one more thing---you need a pair of earrings.
#Person2#: I've got a pair of pearl earrings. Here it is.
#Person1#: perfect!
#Person2#: you have good fashion sense, Karen.
#Person1#: thanks. We should be ourselves. There are so many fashion victims out there.
#Person2#: yes, but with our sense we'll always look good. | #Person2# bought a scarf yesterday. Karen suggests something to go with it and #Person2# already got them. They believe they should stick to their own fashion sense. |
train_7457 | #Person1#: Have you any beef today?
#Person2#: Yes, we've got a very tender new shipment from the mainland. It is a weekend special.
#Person1#: How much is it a pound?
#Person2#: One pound and fifty pence a pound.
#Person1#: Good. I'll get three pounds of it.
#Person2#: Here it is. Four pounds and fifty pence in all. | #Person1# buys three pounds of beef with #Person2#'s assistance. |
train_7458 | #Person1#: Are there pets allowed in this apartment?
#Person2#: No dogs or cats or any other fur type animal, but other pets are allowed.
#Person1#: What about a boa constrictor?
#Person2#: Well. . . is that a pet? Isn't that something from the zoo?
#Person1#: If I had one, could I rent this apartment?
#Person2#: I was more thinking of nice little fish or frogs or turtles or a pet rock.
#Person1#: What about a Gila monster?
#Person2#: I'll tell you what, if your pet can fit in this little box and doesn't have fur, it is welcome here. | #Person1# wants to keep wild animals in the apartment. #Person2# is astonished but tells #Person1# the pet will be allowed if it doesn't have fur and can be kept in a little box. |
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