id
stringlengths 1
11
| dialogue
stringlengths 29
49.6k
⌀ | summary
stringlengths 3
21.1k
|
|---|---|---|
train_7659 | #Person1#: You look kind of green.
#Person2#: I don't feel so good. I am feeling sick to my stomach.
#Person1#: Have you had anything to eat lately?
#Person2#: I had fried shrimp and clams for lunch.
#Person1#: Perhaps the food was bad.
#Person2#: Perhaps, but I haven't felt well for a few days now.
#Person1#: Has anything been upsetting you lately?
#Person2#: My stress level is pretty much what is usually is.
#Person1#: Do you think that maybe you are getting the flu?
#Person2#: It seems to me like I may have caught a bug. | #Person2# is feeling sick and #Person1# consults #Person2#. They think #Person2# might get the flu. |
train_7660 | #Person1#: Okay, now I'd like to find out more about your last job. I see you spent almost four years at the London Weekly, is that right?
#Person2#: Yes, that's right. To be honest, the first year was quite tough for me. I was really just treated more like an intern. I didn't have many responsibilities and I found it quite frustrating.
#Person1#: So, what changed?
#Person2#: Well slowly but surely I proved myself, and the new editor liked me so he promoted me to features writer.
#Person1#: Wow, a real step up!
#Person2#: Yes, I was responsible for restaurant and food reviews mostly. I spent restaurant years in that position, but to be honest it wasn't an area of journalism I wanted to stay in long-term.
#Person1#: I see, so why did you decide to leave finally?
#Person2#: I just felt that the paper couldn't offer me any new opportunities. I really needed a more challenging role to be honest. | #Person2# talks about #Person2#'s last job that #Person2# was treated like an intern at first and then a new editor promoted #Person2# to features writer. #Person2# left because #Person2# needed a more challenging role. |
train_7661 | #Person1#: John, did you have a dream when you was a little boy?
#Person2#: Of course I did. I dreamed to be a pilot when I grow up. But unfortunately, I didn't realize it.
#Person1#: I had the same experience with you. When I was a little boy I dreamed to be a great scientist. But now you see, I'm just a common office clerk.
#Person2#: Okay, forget about that. So, do you have some practical dreams at present?
#Person1#: I do. And now I'm working hard to learn English, and I want to be an interpreter some day.
#Person2#: You're promising. Just follow your dream and never give up.
#Person1#: Thanks, I will. | John dreamed to be a pilot and #Person1# dreamed to be a scientist. Then they talk about the practical dream at present. |
train_7662 | #Person1#: Hi. Hi Sweetie. I'm home. Um, I'm home!
#Person2#: Oh, hi honey. Welcome home. How was you day?
#Person1#: Well ...
#Person2#: That's good.
#Person1#: It was terrible. The company is going to lay off about 50 people, and I might be one of them.
#Person2#: Oh, that's nice.
#Person1#: That's nice? You're not even listening.
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: So, what did I tell you?
#Person2#: Um, you said that the company ... something about 60 employees, um ... and you might be one of them ... or something like that.
#Person1#: No, that's not what I said.
#Person2#: Oh?
#Person1#: The problem is you never listen. Never! So look. I bought you this book. Here. Read it.
#Person2#: What? Now what? Big Egos, Little Ears: Getting Your Husband Out of the Clouds. What's this? What? And you paid $35 dollars for it?
#Person1#: No. YOU did. I used YOUR credit card.
#Person2#: Oh, whatever. Um, so, what great secrets does the book contain that I don't know already?
#Person1#: Okay. First of all ....
#Person2#: Okay. I know, I know. I know what you're going to say.
#Person1#: No, you DON'T know. The first thing is not to interrupt and think you know what I'm going to say. Hold your tongue for once and give me a chance to share my feelings before you come up with some witty response.
#Person2#: Okay. I got it ... I think.
#Person1#: I hope. Number two. Show me that you're listening. Stop checking Facebook while I'm talking to you, turn off the TV, look me in the eyes. Anything to show me that you're paying attention.
#Person2#: Right. Uh, so what's for dinner?
#Person1#: See ... see!
#Person2#: Hahah. I'm sorry. I'm just joking.
#Person1#: It's not funny. It's not funny!! So QUIT LAUGHING!! And don't tell me what to do to fix my problems either. Most of the time, I don't need solutions. I just need you to listen to my feelings.
#Person2#: Okay. I guess I haven't listened enough.
#Person1#: No. You don't listen very much.
#Person2#: And I haven't shown much empathy. I am sorry.
#Person1#: No.
#Person2#: And, well, I should have been better. How about if I read a couple of chapters and then we talk about it? Is that okay?
#Person1#: Yeah. That would be nice. Thank you. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# might be laid off but #Person2# is not listening at all. #Person1# asks #Person2# to let #Person1# share #Person1# feelings and listen to #Person1#. But #Person2# is still joking after hearing that which makes #Person1# very angry. #Person2# then understands #Person2#'s problems and apologize for it. |
train_7663 | #Person1#: It's ten o'clock. I'm going to have to be leaving.
#Person2#: Leaving? Already?
#Person1#: Yes. I've got to get up early tomorrow morning.
#Person2#: OK. Stop over again sometime.
#Person1#: Sure. Thank you very much for your dinner. See you then.
#Person2#: See you then. | #Person1# has to get up early so #Person1# says goodbye to #Person2#. |
train_7664 | #Person1#: I read the instructions, but I'm still not sure how to use my cell phone.
#Person2#: Actually, it's pretty easy. First of all, don't forget to turn it on.
#Person1#: Got it!
#Person2#: Then dial the number. And remember to press the 'send' button.
#Person1#: That's all?
#Person2#: Pretty much. Just make sure to recharge the batteries every few weeks. And try not to drop it. It's fragile.
#Person1#: Good advice.
#Person2#: And one more thing: Be sure to pay the phone bill every month! | #Person2# teaches #Person1# to use cell phones and reminds #Person1# of paying the phone bill. |
train_7665 | #Person1#: Did you have a busy week?
#Person2#: Emm, well, no. I mean I didn't do a lot, but I bought a computer.
#Person1#: You did? Thank godness. Now you don't need to borrow mine. You had it for two weeks last time.
#Person2#: Yeah, so sorry about that. I wrote my history paper on it. Thanks again, by the way.
#Person1#: Sure, no problem. So how do you like your computer?
#Person2#: Oh, it's really cool. I use it everyday.
#Person1#: Really? Are you using it for class? I mean you're working on the paper now, right?
#Person2#: Emm, yeah, yeah, but I don't use it for class.
#Person1#: So what do you use it for?
#Person2#: Emm, actually, I just watch DVDs on it all week. | #Person2# bought a computer and thanks #Person1# for lending #Person1#'s computer to #Person2#. #Person2# uses #Person2#'s computer to watch DVDs. |
train_7666 | #Person1#: Dad, can I go to a movie this week with Shannon?
#Person2#: Let me look at the calendar here. Hmm. When are you thinking about going to a movie?
#Person1#: Uh, we're thinking about seeing a movie on Wednesday after school.
#Person2#: Well, that's not going to work. You haven't practiced your piano at all for an entire week, so you have to catch up on that.
#Person1#: What about Friday?
#Person2#: Uh uh. Forget that idea.
#Person1#: And Saturday?
#Person2#: Well, you have to take an English class in the morning. And then, we have to clean out the garage. You said you'd help. Well, that should only take a couple of hours. And then, after that, you can go to the movie.
#Person1#: Yeah. Can I go and see the nine o'clock showing?
#Person2#: The five o'clock showing!
#Person1#: How about the seven o'clock showing?
#Person2#: And why are you so concerned about the show time?
#Person1#: Well, I don't know if I'll get all of my homework done before then.
#Person2#: Sorry, but I want you to get to bed early that night, and so, I can drop you off at the movie theatre about 4:30, so you'll have time to get tickets.
#Person1#: Okay. Thanks, Dad. | #Person2# allows #Person1# to see a movie when #Person1# finished the English class and cleaning out the garage on Saturday. #Person1# is concerned about the showtime. #Person2# will drop #Person1# off at the movie theatre at about 4:30. |
train_7667 | #Person1#: Good morning, Hillton Hotel. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning. My name is William Woods. I'd like to book a single room with bath.
#Person1#: I'm afraid the single room has booked out, what about the double room with bath?
#Person2#: That's OK. By the way, how much is the fee per night?
#Person1#: $ 65. When will you be arriving and leaving, Sir?
#Person2#: From Monday, August 23rd to Saturday, August 28th.
#Person1#: Quite all right, Sir. Mr. William Woods, double room with bath, six nights. Is it right?
#Person2#: Yes, that's it. Thank you very much.
#Person1#: You're welcome. | William Woods books a double room with a bath from Monday to Saturday for $ 65 per night. |
train_7668 | #Person1#: Did you see the large crowd on the street corner when you came to school this morning?
#Person2#: Yes, I did. What was that all about?
#Person1#: A serious accident happened. A drunk driver hit a bus full of passengers.
#Person2#: Oh dear! A lot of people must have been hurt or even killed?
#Person1#: You are right! All the injured people were taken to the hospital immediately.
#Person2#: I hope so. Drivers must be careful, especially during rush hour.
#Person1#: I agree with you. We will all be safe if everyone obeys the traffic rules. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that a drunk driver hit a bus and it caused a large crowd on the street corner. |
train_7669 | #Person1#: Dr. Smith, you were a political journalist in America and I was told that you've chosen to live here, a mountain village like this in the Himalayan Community. Could you please tell me why you came to India and settled down here?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. I came to India a year ago to have a better understanding of the country. After I arrived, I had to find a place where I could live and write. Of course there were many places for me to choose. But after some months I settled down happily in this village because I like the countryside better and it is a little cooler than those in the plains.
#Person1#: Have you ever thought of a typical village as a better choice?
#Person2#: Yes, I have. Yet no such thing exists. In fact I wasted a lot of time looking for the typical village. Conditions vary too widely. But the villages I stayed in had much in common- poverty, dirt, and ignorance.
#Person1#: But in spite of all this, you still feel very happy. Is the experience in this country so important to you that you came all the way from the United States?
#Person2#: Well, that's also the question that the villagers ask me. They think that I'm crazy to give up my comfortable life in the United States and isolate myself from the outside world in this remote village, like a retired old man Why have I come? I've put aside my work as a political journalist because my ideas have changed. I've come to believe that what is happening in the Third World is more important than anything else. But to understand how three-quarters of the world's people live, and how their future might affect the rest of the world, I feel that I first have to try and share their way of life.
#Person1#: I must say I find your view on this issue very convincing. I'm sure when you go back to your own country you'll find your stay here very rewarding. | Dr. Smith wanted to find a place to live and write in India and he settled down happily in the village. Dr. Smith believes that what is happening in the Third World is more important than anything else so he gave up his comfortable life and came to this village to try and share their way of life. |
train_7670 | #Person1#: are you still coming to my place for dinner tomorrow night?
#Person2#: of course. Is the dinner still on?
#Person1#: yes, I was just wondering how you and your roommate were planning on coming to my place.
#Person2#: we were planning on walking both ways since the weather is still nice.
#Person1#: that's what I thought you would do. Listen, I live in a bit of a rough neighborhood. It's just down the street from all the bars. You probably don't want to be walking around after dark.
#Person2#: it can't be that bad.
#Person1#: I wish it wasn't, but there is actually a lot of crime and prostitution around here.
#Person2#: really? I never would have guessed. The criminals must only come out in the evenings, because I've never noticed anything strange when I've been at your house in the daytime.
#Person1#: do me a favor, and take a taxi. It'd make me feel a lot better.
#Person2#: ok, we will. How do you get around in the evenings?
#Person1#: when I first moved in, I walked everywhere. But within a week, I had my purse stolen, just a block away from the police station! Now, I always take public transportation.
#Person2#: has anything else happened to you?
#Person1#: nothing else has happened to me, but I have seen quite a few fights on the streets after the bars close.
#Person2#: well, we'll be careful. Thanks for letting me know. | #Person2# and #Person2#'s roommates planned on walking to #Person1#'s place for dinner, but #Person1# advises #Person2# to take a taxi because the house is in a high crime area. #Person1# also tells #Person2# that #Person1#'s purse was stolen when #Person1# first moved in. |
train_7671 | #Person1#: Do you have any shoes like these?
#Person2#: What size?
#Person1#: Size five.
#Person2#: What colour?
#Person1#: Black.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. We don't haven any.
#Person1#: But my sister bought this pair last month.
#Person2#: Did she buy them here?
#Person1#: No, she bought them in the U. S.
#Person2#: We had some shoes like those a month ago, but we don't have any now.
#Person1#: Can you get a pair for me please?
#Person2#: I'm afraid that I can't. They were in fashion last year and the year before last. But they're not in fashion this year. These shoes are in fashion now.
#Person1#: They look very uncomfortable.
#Person2#: They are very uncomfortable. But women always wear uncomfortable shoes! | #Person2# tells #Person1# they don't have the kind of shoes of #Person1#'s interest because they are not in fashion this year. |
train_7672 | #Person1#: Dick, I've decided not to rent that house.
#Person2#: But yesterday you said you would rent it.
#Person1#: I've changed my mind.
#Person2#: Why is that?
#Person1#: Well, I think maybe I should find a house that is closer to where I work.
#Person2#: Maybe you're right. | #Person1# has decided not to rent a house and find another one closer to #Person1#'s workplace. |
train_7673 | #Person1#: Have you heard about Anlesen David?
#Person2#: No, have they have another fight?
#Person1#: No, they got engageed.
#Person2#: You must be joking. Those two.
#Person1#: Well, my dear. I didn't believe either. But got it straight form the horse's mouth. Davi called me this morning.
#Person2#: So when did this happen?
#Person1#: Last weekend , while they were on the sik trip.
#Person2#: Well, I believe it now, and when are they are getting marry?
#Person1#: Next june.
#Person2#: I can hardly believe it. | #Person1# says David got engaged and will get married next June. #Person2# is really surprised. |
train_7674 | #Person1#: What do you think of smoking?
#Person2#: It's harmful not only for yourself but for others.
#Person1#: What in your opinion can be done to stop smoking?
#Person2#: Stop producing cigarettes.
#Person1#: But that'll affect the national economy.
#Person2#: That's right. But I don't think there are better ways.
#Person1#: How about painting a warning on each cigarette packet?
#Person2#: Maybe it can take effect. | #Person2# thinks smoking is harmful and discusses ways to stop smoking with #Person1#. |
train_7675 | #Person1#: What are you doing here, Tom?
#Person2#: I am organizing my fishing equipment.
#Person1#: What for?
#Person2#: I'm going fishing with my best friend.
#Person1#: So you really like fishing huh?
#Person2#: Yeah, I do.
#Person1#: When did you first become interested in fishing?
#Person2#: Long ago. You know my father really likes fishing. When I was a child, he took my brother and me to the riverside to go fishing. It was around that time that I started to get into it.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. | Tom is going fishing and he has been interested in it since he was a child. |
train_7676 | #Person1#: Hi, John. What are your plans for the weekend?
#Person2#: Huh? My plans? Nothing really. Probably read some books or play on my computer. Why?
#Person1#: Well, I want to invite you to my home for dinner. So we can get to know each other better.
#Person2#: You want to invite me to dinner? But we've been in the same class for the past 2 years and you've never even spoken to me before.
#Person1#: Yes, I know. We seldom have the chance to talk. I'm always playing with my friends and having fun, while you always have your face in a book.
#Person2#: Yeah. Well, I guess I can come. Thanks. Actually, I do feel like relaxing. I have been working all week on science project.
#Person1#: Really? I haven't even started it yet. Science is so boring.
#Person2#: You haven't started it yet? Listen, maybe you should spend this weekend doing the project. It really is a lot of work. We can have dinner next weekend.
#Person1#: No, no. It has to be this weekend. Hey, I know, you're good at science and have already done the project. So after dinner, maybe you can do my project.
#Person2#: Do your project?
#Person1#: I... I mean, help me do my project. Just bring your books and the project plan. It shouldn't take you...Ah... I mean us, long to finish.
#Person2#: Us? Yeah, I see. Listen, Mary, I've just remembered. I'm busy this weekend, so I won't be able to make it to dinner. | Mary invites John to her home for dinner. But then John finds the fact is that Mary wants John to help her with her science project. So John makes an excuse and declines her invitation. |
train_7677 | #Person1#: How was your dinner party last Sunday?
#Person2#: I think it went pretty well, all of the 10 guests really seemed to enjoy themselves.
#Person1#: That's nice.
#Person2#: But we shouldn't have invited my boss again. We can never get him to leave.
#Person1#: Really? How late did he stay this time? Until midnight?
#Person2#: Later than that. He stayed till 2:00 o'clock in the morning, and we both had to get up early.
#Person1#: You should have just asked him to leave earlier.
#Person2#: Well, it's pretty difficult to do that to one's boss. | #Person2# thinks the party was good but they shouldn't have invited #Person2#'s boss because he stayed too late. |
train_7678 | #Person1#: I missed the TV news last night. What was the lead story on the news?
#Person2#: Some actress was in court for driving without a license.
#Person1#: What was the second story?
#Person2#: Some actor married a woman young enough to be his daughter.
#Person1#: What was the third story?
#Person2#: A bull chased a man in a supermarket?
#Person1#: Oh, those are all silly news stories. | #Person2# shares three silly yesterday's TV news stories with #Person1#. |
train_7679 | #Person1#: Do a lot of people do mountain running?
#Person2#: Yes, the runs take place in the countryside. The areas like the Lake District in the Highlands of Scotland are very popular. But this doesn't stop people from the city taking part. For example, I drive to my club for my city apartment.
#Person1#: Can you tell me the history of mountain running?
#Person2#: Well, there are records of people doing this going back nearly 1000 years. It was always been connected with country fairs and festivals. Overtime it became official, and nowadays a run is operated usually on its own.
#Person1#: Hmm, what are the tougher courses like?
#Person2#: There is a race called the Dragons Back, which takes place over 5 days and over a distance of 200 miles. But before you sign up for it, I should point out that only people with lots of experience are allowed to enter.
#Person1#: How can you get started in the sport?
#Person2#: Well, you start with something easy and work your way up to more challenging runs. If you want to enter races, you'll find their graded in terms of distance and height. But just as people who do road running won't necessarily run a marathon, you don't have to enter mountain running races. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the mountain running takes place in the countryside and introduces its history. #Person2# tells that Dragons Back is only for experienced people and people should start with something easy and work their way up to more challenging runs. |
train_7680 | #Person1#: What kind of music do you like listening to?
#Person2#: I like music that has a fast beat and it's lively, like dance music which is sometimes too loud, though. You prefer classical music, don't you?
#Person1#: Yes, I do. I find it very relaxing. I often listen to Mozart or bach in the evening after a hard day at work.
#Person2#: I must admit that I like several pieces of classical music.
#Person1#: Classical music is supposed to be good for your brain, research suggests that it makes your brain more active, students who listen to classical music while studying perform better.
#Person2#: Really? Perhaps I should listen to classical music often. I heard that listening to classical music is helpful in reducing stress.
#Person1#: Yes, that's why I listen to it in the evenings. I usually play it as background music while I'm cooking or doing other housework. But in the early morning when I get up, I prefer to listen to folk music which is more traditional. | #Person2# likes lively music that has a fast beat, while #Person1# prefers classical ones. #Person1# says classical music is good for people's brain and #Person1# usually listens to it in the evenings to relax. |
train_7681 | #Person1#: I am waiting for a fax but just now I found there ' s something wrong with the fax machine.
#Person2#: What ' s wrong with the fax machine? Is it urgent?
#Person1#: Yes, very urgent. And there is no other fax machine around. And the office of our boss is closed, so I can not use his machine either. And his secretary is out. Do you have any suggestion?
#Person2#: Either call this extension number 0085 or ask them to send the fax to you as e-mail, you print it out. | #Person1# needs to use the fax machine urgently but it's not working properly. #Person2# suggests #Person1# call an extension number for help. |
train_7682 | #Person1#: Oh, my God! I've been cheated!
#Person2#: What? What did you buy?
#Person1#: It's a brick! I can't believe how stupid I was. Damn it!
#Person2#: What is it? Why did you buy a brick?
#Person1#: There was a guy on the sidewalk.He had three new boxes, Panasonic video camera boxes.He said he had to get rid of them quick.
#Person2#: And?
#Person1#: So he said he'd sell me one for twenty dollars. A four-hundred-dollar camera for twenty bucks.
#Person2#: And it's a brick?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: I can't believe how stupid you are. Why didn't you open the box?
#Person1#: I wanted to. But he said, no, the box is still in its plastic wrap from the store.If it's opened, other people won't believe it's new.
#Person2#: So he had the boxes wrapped in plastic.
#Person1#: Yes, it was the kind of perfect plastic wrap that comes with new products.Look, it even had a bar-code price sticker on it! It looked brand new.
#Person2#: But why would a guy be selling new video cameras for twenty dollars?
#Person1#: He said he had to get rid of them. They were stolen.
#Person2#: Aha! Now I understand.You were trying to buy stolen goods on the sidewalk.So, what I think is, you deserve to get cheated!
#Person1#: C'mon, don't blame me! I thought it was a new camera. We could use it.We were even thinking about buying a camera. I don't understand how he could have such a perfect-looking box.
#Person2#: That's no problem.He just has a friend who works in a shop that can do plastic wrap. That's easy.And probably it's the same shop he got the boxes from.Maybe his friend works in an electronics store. They sell video cameras there.Probably they had a couple video camera boxes lying around.So they get the idea of wrapping bricks to sell to fools like you.Twenty dollars a brick. That's a good profit if they can sell enough bricks.
#Person1#: You're right, Sarah. I was a fool. I can't believe it. How could I fall for such a trick? | #Person1# tells Sarah that #Person1# was cheated into buying a brick as a camera for twenty dollars as the guy claimed that he had to get rid of these stolen cameras. Sarah blames #Person1# for trying to buy stolen goods. |
train_7683 | #Person1#: Just as the saying goes, every potter praises his own pot. You should pay special attention to selling yourself properly in the interview.
#Person2#: It is especially important for the graduates who step into the job market for the first time.
#Person1#: You'd better prepare what you are going to say in advance, in order to have a good performance in the interview.
#Person2#: The contents should be mainly descriptions of your background. And the length depends on the particular situation.
#Person1#: Only when you are aware of what the interviewer will be interested in, can you make a targeted preparation.
#Person2#: To sell yourself successfully, you should leave the interviewer a deep impression.
#Person1#: Selling yourself should go straight to the point, and the statement should be clear and brief.
#Person2#: It should also be truthful and realistic. Do not blindly blow your own horn.
#Person1#: You should particularly state your strong points which are closely related to the position you are applying for.
#Person2#: While you should not omit your weak points, they need to be described appropriately
#Person1#: Time permitted, you could add certain examples to your description.
#Person2#: Besides, in the interview, it is best that you make corresponding adjustments to apply your prepared contents flexibly. | #Person1# and #Person2# are introducing to the audience some job interview skills. Interviewees, especially graduates, need to sell themselves by preparing in advance, being truthful and realistic, and making corresponding adjustments to leave a deep impression. |
train_7684 | #Person1#: Billy, you are late again.
#Person2#: I'm sorry I'm late. I overslept. Is the manager here today?
#Person1#: Yes he ' s in his office.
#Person2#: Oh, I hope he didn't notice me.
#Person1#: Don't take any chances. It'd be best if you told him and promised not to be late again. He's already mad at you for last 2 times. Any more and he might fire you.
#Person2#: You said it. It won't happen again. Do you really think he'd fire me?
#Person1#: I think he might. You'd better go to his office.
#Person2#: You are probably right. I'll go right now and apologize. I try hard not to be late but it is difficult with Beijing traffic.
#Person1#: Good luck! | Bill's late again because of oversleeping. #Person1# warns that Billy might be fired by the manager and suggest Billy apologize. |
train_7685 | #Person1#: Hi, could we have two orange juice smoothies?
#Person2#: Would you like those with yogurt?
#Person1#: Sure, why not?
#Person2#: What else would you like to add? We highly recommend caterpillar fungus.
#Person1#: Caterpillar fungus?! What the heck is that?
#Person2#: It ' s a special kind of Chinese herb. It ' s good for you! | #Person1# wants two orange juice smoothies with yogurt and #Person2# recommends caterpillar fungus. |
train_7686 | #Person1#: Wow, Amy, look at that number.
#Person2#: What's so great about it?
#Person1#: What do you mean? It's a scrim.
#Person2#: Not to me, I wouldn't be caught dead in that.
#Person1#: I love that kind of stuff.
#Person2#: Yeah, you seem to like those styles.
#Person1#: Sure do. I get a kick out of looking punk.
#Person2#: This one looks really expensive though.
#Person1#: I don't care how much it costs. I'm rolling in it.
#Person2#: Lucky you! I can't buy anything else. I'm flat broke.
#Person1#: I got a replace my party outfit, I trashed it last week.
#Person2#: Why did you drag me into this? I've spent a week salary.
#Person1#: Are you on the level? You're the one who called me, remember?
#Person2#: Just joking, Tonia. I've got some wonderful clothes. Let's go and have a close look at your outfit. | Tonia and Amy are window-shopping. Tonia has trashed her party outfit. Amy has got some wonderful clothes and will help with Tonia's outfit. |
train_7687 | #Person1#: Hello, Pauline's Furniture Store, Faye speaking. How may I help you?
#Person2#: Hello, I ordered a dining table last week. The order arrived today, but there are several scratches on the surface of the table. I would like to exchange it.
#Person1#: I'm terribly sorry about that. We could take it back and deliver a new one to you early next week. Would that suit you?
#Person2#: Well, I'm hosting a dinner party this weekend. Couldn't you make it any sooner?
#Person1#: Please hold on, I'll just check with the delivery department.
#Person2#: OK, thank you. | #Person2# wants to exchange the scratched table ordered last week and wants #Person1# to deliver the new one sooner because #Person1#'ll hold a dinner party this weekend. |
train_7688 | #Person1#: Have you met the new girl?
#Person2#: No. Have you?
#Person1#: She's one of the prettiest girls at the school.
#Person2#: What does she look like?
#Person1#: Well, she's quite short.
#Person2#: How tall would you say that she is?
#Person1#: I would say she's only 5 feet.
#Person2#: What about her facial features?
#Person1#: She has light brown eyes, absolutely beautiful.
#Person2#: I think I know who you're talking about.
#Person1#: Have you seen her?
#Person2#: I think that I have. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the new girl at the school and describes her appearance. |
train_7689 | #Person1#: Order in the court!
#Person2#: I would like to make my plea.
#Person1#: What is it?
#Person2#: I would like to plead not guilty.
#Person1#: You do realize that all the evidence points to you?
#Person2#: I know. But I did not do it.
#Person1#: How do you figure that?
#Person2#: I didn't commit the crime.
#Person1#: Do you know who did?
#Person2#: If I tell you who did, will you release me?
#Person1#: I'm sure we can work out some kind of deal.
#Person2#: I'll tell you all you need to know. | #Person2# pleads not guilty and will tell #Person1# everything if #Person1# releases #Person2#. |
train_7690 | #Person1#: Good morning, Madam. How can I be of service?
#Person2#: I'd like to pay this cash into my account please. I usually do it at the machine, but the queue is very long today.
#Person1#: Yes, I'm sorry about that. One of our Atms is down and we are waiting for it to be repaired, but it should be up and running again very soon.
#Person2#: I see. Here's my Bank Book.
#Person1#: You need to fill out the deposit slip as well. Here you go, Madam.
#Person2#: Thanks. | #Person2# pays some cash into her account with #Person1#'s assistance since one of the ATMs is down. |
train_7691 | #Person1#: It's a beautiful day here in New Zealand at the Men's Volleyball world championship. My name is Rick Fields and I'm joined by the man with the plan, Bob Copeland.
#Person2#: Thank you, Rick. We'Ve got a very exciting encounter ahead of us today as two powerhouse teams, Brazil and China, face off against each other and try to qualify for the next round. Without a doubt, both teams are in top shape and this will prove to be a competitive match.
#Person1#: The ref signals the start of the game and here we go. Ribero serves and China quickly receives the ball. Chen bumps it to the setter, and. . . a very nice set by Chen!
#Person2#: Xu spikes it! Wow, what a great hit! The Brazilian blockers anticipated the play and tried to block him but he managed to get the ball in!
#Person1#: It's China's service now. What a superb jump serve by Li, oh, and we have a let serve. The ball was coming in fast and almost made it over the net.
#Person2#: Brazil calls for a time out and we'll be right back, after a short commercial break. | Rick Fields and Bob Copeland are commentating on the match of Men's Volleyball between China and Brazil. |
train_7692 | #Person1#: Do you mind if we call on you this evening?
#Person2#: Of course not, we'd be happy if you could come. What time will you be able to come?
#Person1#: How about seven o'clock?
#Person2#: Fine. We'll be expecting you. | #Person1# wants to call on #Person2# at 7. #Person2# agrees. |
train_7693 | #Person1#: Steve, you look pale. What happened?
#Person2#: I didn't sleep a wink last night.
#Person1#: Did you have something on your mind? You look so concerned. Maybe I can help you.
#Person2#: Well, I am under a lot of pressure. My boss is very pushy. He assigned me three projects. Now the deadlines are near, and I still have not finished all of my projects.
#Person1#: Is there anything I can do to help you?
#Person2#: Well, I guess no one can help me but myself. For the moment, I just need someone to talk to, so that I can relieve my stress. | Steve tells #Person1# he's stressed because he hasn't finished all the projects his boss assigned to him. |
train_7694 | #Person1#: I am not certain, but I think I might ask to be considered for the new job.
#Person2#: Why are you considering trying for it?
#Person1#: I think that I might like it, but I am still thinking about it.
#Person2#: What is it about this job that appeals to you?
#Person1#: I think that I would enjoy the position but there isn't a lot of creativity involved.
#Person2#: Yes, you could be right. There is a lot to consider.
#Person1#: I am also wondering about the pay.
#Person2#: Would a slight decrease in pay be worth it for a new opportunity for growth?
#Person1#: I am thinking that might be the case.
#Person2#: I think you should give it a shot. What do you have to lose? You can always change your mind. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# is considering the new job. #Person1# thinks #Person1# might enjoy the job but there isn't much creativity involved, and a slight decrease in pay might be worth the growth. |
train_7695 | #Person1#: I want to try something different today.
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: I want a different hair style.
#Person2#: What style do you want?
#Person1#: Can you make my hair short?
#Person2#: Exactly how short do you want it?
#Person1#: Make it a few inches long.
#Person2#: Are you sure you want me to cut it that short?
#Person1#: I've been thinking about this for a while now.
#Person2#: Okay. I'll do it if you're positive that this is what you want.
#Person1#: I honestly want my hair that short.
#Person2#: All right, then let's begin. | #Person1# wants to cut #Person1#'s hair short and #Person2#'ll make it for #Person1#. |
train_7696 | #Person1#: Joseph, who is that woman?
#Person2#: That's Susan.
#Person1#: What does she do for work?
#Person2#: She's a lawyer.
#Person1#: Is she American?
#Person2#: No, but she speaks English fluently.
#Person1#: She's really tall. Do you know her?
#Person2#: Yes, I know her. We're friends.
#Person1#: Who's that man standing next to her?
#Person2#: Which man?
#Person1#: That short guy on her right. What's his name?
#Person2#: Oh, that's Matt.
#Person1#: He's really good looking.
#Person2#: Yeah.
#Person1#: Do you know him?
#Person2#: I don't know him, but I think my sister does.
#Person1#: Is he married?
#Person2#: Yes, he's married.
#Person1#: I remember now. I met him before. | #Person1# asks Joseph about the woman and the man standing next to her. Joseph tells #Person1# their names and other information. |
train_7697 | #Person1#: Julie, what's on the tube?
#Person2#: nothing but bench of commercials. These days the amount of commercials is amazing.
#Person1#: yeah. Maybe we can change to another channel. what about the sports channel? Let's see if there's a game on.
#Person2#: okay. Nope, it's a replay of yesterday's soccer match between Brazil and Spain.
#Person1#: it was a good game, but not good enough to watch again. Keep surfing.
#Person2#: alright. Hmm, this movie is a rerun. . . I don't know how many times I've seen this show. . . Commercial again. . . and a replay of the talk show. . . oh no, this show is terrible, you don't wanna watch it.
#Person1#: oh, what is it?
#Person2#: it's a total rip-off of an American reality show, but the imitation is unbearably clumsy.
#Person1#: oh, I know this kind of shows. Sometimes they really piss me off. If I wanted reality, I'd go outside.
#Person2#: yeah. . . it seems what we have on TV now are either repeats, or commercials, or low-quality shows. There's really nothing to watch.
#Person1#: I don't get it. We have more than 100 channels and there's still nothing good on! Maybe we should just turn off the TV, get outside, and do something real.
#Person2#: cool. | Julie tells #Person1# that there are only replays of the games or commercials, or low-quality shows on TV. #Person1# gets disappointed and suggests going outside and doing something real. |
train_7698 | #Person1#: Is this watch yours?
#Person2#: No, it isn't mine. I blundered upon it under the sofa. Do youknow whose watch it is?
#Person1#: Let me have a look. It's mine. I have been looking for it, but just cannot find it. It's present from my father.
#Person2#: Well, here you are. Remember to put it in a proper place. | #Person2# blundered up a watch under the sofa and #Person1# tells #Person2# it's #Person1#'s watch. |
train_7699 | #Person1#: I'd like to have these shirts washed and ironed.
#Person2#: Ok, do you want us to use starch?
#Person1#: Yes, heavy starch in the collar, please.
#Person2#: Yes, sir. Your shirts will be ready by Thursday morning. Anything else?
#Person1#: I also have a suit to be dry-cleaned. Can I fetch it the day after tomorrow? It's urgent.
#Person2#: No problem, sir.
#Person1#: Could you please tell me when your laundry opens and closes?
#Person2#: We remain open from 9am till 8p m.
#Person1#: I see.
#Person2#: Here is your laundry ticket, sir.
#Person1#: Thank you. I'd like to get my laundry.
#Person2#: Yes, sir. May I have your laundry ticket, please?
#Person1#: Here you are.
#Person2#: Yes, they are ready to go.
#Person1#: Can you sew on these buttons?
#Person2#: No problem.
#Person1#: How much for the shirts?
#Person2#: 10 dollars.
#Person1#: Here is the money, keep the change.
#Person2#: Thank you, bye. | #Person1# wants to have his shirts washed and ironed. #Person1# then asks for an urgent dry-cleaning of a suit the day after tomorrow with #Person2#'s assistance. |
train_7700 | #Person1#: You are in the pink recently. How do you make it?
#Person2#: Well, I attend an aerobic class three times a week.
#Person1#: Are you tired after class?
#Person2#: No. And on the contrary, I feel young, fresh and energetic. | #Person2#'s been pink recently because #Person2# takes an aerobic class regularly. |
train_7701 | #Person1#: Has my package arrived?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. What does it look like?
#Person1#: It's quite a delicate piece of equipment, so I hope it was well-packed. It's oblong-shaped, about 50 cm long. It's made of metal.
#Person2#: There's a large wooden crate in the corner which I haven't unpacked yet. It might be in there. | #Person1# inquires about #Person1#'s package. #Person2# tells #Person1# to find it in a large wooden crate in the corner. |
train_7702 | #Person1#: Verry sorry to have kept you waiting so long. What do you want, Madam?
#Person2#: I want haircut and perm.
#Person1#: How long would you like your haircut today?
#Person2#: Just cut a little off.
#Person1#: You wanna tight, medium or naturally curly perm?
#Person2#: I'd like to have medium.
#Person1#: How about you hair style?
#Person2#: Can you tell me my choices?
#Person1#: Well, with perm we can do very kinds patterns such as bob, chocolate hairstyle or bang. Which do you prefer?
#Person2#: I want the chocolate one. I want to have it the big waves.
#Person1#: It looks wonderful.
#Person2#: Turn the chair I can see myself in the mirror.
#Person1#: What do you think of it?
#Person2#: Beautifully done, many thanks. | #Person2# tells #Person1# to cut her hair a little off and do a medium chocolate perm. #Person2# likes the haircut very much. |
train_7703 | #Person1#: Hey, Gary, great to see you again. Please have a seat. So tell me, what seems to be the problem?
#Person2#: Thanks, doc. I'Ve got a really bad toothache! I can't eat anything, and look, my face is all swollen. I think it might be my wisdom tooth.
#Person1#: Well, let's have a look. Open wide. Hmm. . . this doesn't look good. Well, it looks like you have a cavity and your crown is loose. We'll need to put in a filling before it gets any worse, and the crown probably needs to be refitted. I'm going to order some x-rays.
#Person2#: Is it gonna hurt?
#Person1#: No, not at all! Just lay back and relax. | There's something wrong with Gray's wisdom tooth. #Person1# will put in a filling and order some x-rays. |
train_7704 | #Person1#: I am really exhausted, you know, I have been working without the weekend for two weeks. My boss always asks us to work overtime.
#Person2#: Does your boss pay you for the over-time work?
#Person1#: No. But he provides free meals and sometimes gives us some small gifts. Many of us get very tired of this, and we'd rather have weekends than stay in the office.
#Person2#: He should know that this is against the Labor Law in our country. Legally, employees should get double pay if asked to do extra work during the weekend or on holidays.
#Person1#: We all know about that, but we have no choice. The chairman of the trade union says he is going to negotiate with the management.
#Person2#: I suggest that you go to the lawyers'office to get some help.
#Person1#: That's a good idea. I think we will soon come to a solution to the problem. | #Person1# complains to #Person2# about being forced to work overtime. #Person2# suggests going to the lawyers'office to get some help. |
train_7705 | #Person1#: Good morning, this is Mary.
#Person2#: Good morning, this is Jane. This is Apple Co. Ltd.
#Person1#: Hello, Jane! Is that the Human Resource Department?
#Person2#: Yes, this is. May I help you?
#Person1#: I had an interview with your company two weeks ago. I am calling to ask about the interview result. I hope you can give me a positive reply.
#Person2#: Oh, the results have come out, and I can tell you. . . Yes, I find your name. You are hired. Congratulations!
#Person1#: Thank you! I am glad to hear that. When would it be convenient for me to start working?
#Person2#: Next Monday morning.
#Person1#: What is the starting salary for me?
#Person2#: Your starting salary is 2500 yuan a month, and after you become a permanent employee, it will be higher.
#Person1#: I appreciate the offer. I will come on time next Monday. See you then!
#Person2#: See you! | Mary phones Jane to inquire about the result of the interview. Jane tells her that she is hired and she can start work next Monday. |
train_7706 | #Person1#: What position have you held before?
#Person2#: I have been a salesman.
#Person1#: Would you tell me the general description of your present job?
#Person2#: I am in charge of the trading department.
#Person1#: What made you decide to change your job?
#Person2#: I'm working in a small company where further promotion is impossible.
#Person1#: Why do you leave your present company?
#Person2#: I never easily give up something that is valuable. Before I decided to quit that position, I had made a thorough analysis of things like what I would gain and what I would lose here in your company. You know, Shanghai is always a fascinating place to me, full of challenges as well as hopes. In addition to this, I have the specialized knowledge and the necessary experience of making a good. Of course, opportunities to work abroad and a higher salary are also important to me. So I believe it's worthwhile to come here to work.
#Person1#: Why did you pick this organization?
#Person2#: I'm very much interested in the position.
#Person1#: What made you decide to join our company?
#Person2#: I believe I would have better opportunities with a small but rapidly expanding company like yours. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about his past working experience as a salesman, the reason he leaves his present company, and the reason he picks #Person1#'s company. |
train_7707 | #Person1#: Well, what's the matter with you?
#Person2#: I've got a sore throat and my chest hurts.
#Person1#: Have you got a headache?
#Person2#: Yes, I ache all over.
#Person1#: Are you coughing much?
#Person2#: A little bit.
#Person1#: Now, let me listen to your chest. Ah, you have a temperature. Breathe deeply. That's right. Well, don't worry, it's only a throat infection. There's nothing wrong with your lungs. And how is your appetite?
#Person2#: It's gone completely.
#Person1#: Show me your tongue, please. All right, stay in bed and keep yourself warm. I'll prescribe some pills for you to take.
#Person2#: Is that all doctor?
#Person1#: Yes. You'll be better in a few days, I'm sure.
#Person2#: Thank you, doctor. Goodbye.
#Person1#: Goodbye. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s symptoms. #Person1# gives #Person2# a physical check and will prescribe some pills for #Person2#. |
train_7708 | #Person1#: Hello, Mary, it's me, Mike. Am I calling at a bad time?
#Person2#: No, not really.
#Person1#: I have invited some of my friends to dinner at my house this evening. I thought maybe you'd like to come, too.
#Person2#: Well, that sounds good, but I'm afraid I've got to do some reading for my English course.
#Person1#: Today is Friday. You've got to relax and enjoy yourself at the weekend.
#Person2#: I know. But there is a lot of reading to do. Besides, I really ought to do my washing this evening.
#Person1#: Then would you like to come just for a drink later on instead?
#Person2#: Actually, I'd like to go to bed early tonight. I'm a bit tired.
#Person1#: All right. Have a good rest. I'll call you again tomorrow.
#Person2#: Don't call me early. I usually sleep until eleven on Saturdays.
#Person1#: What? That'll be too late for our Saturday country drive.
#Person2#: Did I say I'll go with you for a drive to the country?
#Person1#: No, but I have already planned everything.
#Person2#: Listen, Mike. I like to plan my own days myself. | Mike invites Mary to the party but Mary wants to do readings. Mikes then invites her to a drive to the country on Saturday morning but Mary wants to lie in. Mary gets impatient and tells Mike she wants to plan her own days herself. |
train_7709 | #Person1#: Good morning, Blackwood Sports Club. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I would like to order a set of golf clubs, please. Can you deliver them to my house?
#Person1#: Yes, certainly. Just let me get the order form here and I'll take down your information. Can I have your name please?
#Person2#: Bill White.
#Person1#: And your membership number?
#Person2#: It's G, 844-9192.
#Person1#: Thank you. Now where would you like the golf clubs delivered?
#Person2#: 89 Sea Road, Swansea.
#Person1#: And could I get your email address and phone number please?
#Person2#: My email address is [email protected]. My office number is 0782-403583 and you can reach me at home at 0782-624989.
#Person1#: 0782-624989. Thank you. | Bill White orders a set of golf clubs at Blackwood Sports Club with #Person1#'s assistance. |
train_7710 | #Person1#: Now, Mr. Sun, did you see the accident clearly?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. I was standing outside the post office.
#Person1#: Can you remember what time it happened?
#Person2#: Yes, it was 4:25 by my watch.
#Person1#: Good. Now, was the truck going fast?
#Person2#: Yes. Well, perhaps the driver thought the traffic lights were going to change to green. But they were red.
#Person1#: Are you sure, Mr. Sun?
#Person2#: Yes, absolutely sure.
#Person1#: Well, thanks a lot, Mr. Sun. Good-bye.
#Person2#: Good-bye. | Mr. Sun witnessed the accident and tells #Person1# the detailed information. |
train_7711 | #Person1#: Let's start to study how to use computers , Paubler. It's good to know that a computer has two major parts, the hardware and the software.
#Person2#: What's the hardware?
#Person1#: The hardware of computer is basically all the concrete things you can touch with your hands and see with your eyes.
#Person2#: That's seems obvious enough. then what about the software?
#Person1#: The software of computer is all the programmes inside the computer that allow you to use the computer to do things.
#Person2#: I see, actually the hardware is the easy part, I do want to study how to use the software.
#Person1#: Right you are, Paubler, and since what you want to learn is how to use software , we should also learn to refer to the computer menus.
#Person2#: Ever since I saw computer can do your project, I wanted to have a computer. | #Person1# and Paubler are studying how to use computers and #Person1# tells Paubler about the hardware and the software. |
train_7712 | #Person1#: Good morning, can I help you?
#Person2#: No, thanks. We are just looking around.
#Person1#: Take your time. Please let me know if you need any help.
#Person2#: OK, thanks. We will.
#Person3#: Oh, Gucci, the clothes here are expensive! No wonder there are only a few people in here.
#Person2#: Beauty costs, friend. Oh, look at this pink skirt, how cute!
#Person3#: Believe it or not, they look cute, but not very practical.
#Person2#: Come on, May, don't talk like my Mom.
#Person3#: When you buy clothes, you must consider the material, quality and price.
#Person2#: But fashion changes!
#Person3#: Make sure the clothes can be worn for various occasions.
#Person2#: All right, May. Hey, look, I'm sure this is the same skirt that Spice Girl wear.
#Person3#: Definitely! Oh, I love Spice Girls! I gotta get this skirt! | Gucci and May are shopping for clothes. Gucci acts cool at first, but she gets thrilled when May shows her the same skirt that Spice Girl wear and wants to buy it. |
train_7713 | #Person1#: can you help me pick out some fabric for a suit? I'm going to get one made for a friend's wedding.
#Person2#: sure. What kind of material do you want for the suit to be made from?
#Person1#: it depends on the price, but I was thinking of getting a wool/cashmere blend.
#Person2#: that will probably be quite expensive, but the more you pay for the fabric, the longer it'll last and the better it'll look. What color do you want the suit to be?
#Person1#: I was thinking of a brown pin-striped suit.
#Person2#: brown, huh? Isn't that a bit dull?
#Person1#: haven't you heard? Brown is the new black.
#Person2#: why don't you just get black? Black suits are always fashionable and can be worn for anything, a funeral, a wedding, a job interview, anything!
#Person1#: that may be true, but black is so boring. Anyway, I already have three black suits. I might as well get a suit that stands out from the rest.
#Person2#: here are two different shades of brown. Which one do you prefer?
#Person1#: I like the one on the left, but I don't like the pattern on it. It's too much. I want a pattern that's a bit subtler.
#Person2#: how about this one?
#Person1#: I think that will do. Let's go talk to the tailor about getting it made.
#Person2#: ok, let's go. | #Person1# wants to get a brown pin-striped suit made for a friend's wedding. #Person2# suggests #Person1# get black but #Person1# thinks black is boring and #Person1# already has three black ones. Finally, #Person1# picks the brown one with a subtler pattern. |
train_7714 | #Person1#: Hello, Elitherbeth How are you?
#Person2#: Fine , thanks .
#Person1#: Are you sure you're alright. You look a bit worry today? Is anything wrong?
#Person2#: Well, Yes. There are something wrong actually. Perhaps you can give me some advice.
#Person1#: of course if I can.
#Person2#: Well , Last night when I returned from thetheatre I found I lost my wallet.
#Person1#: Oh dear. That's terrible. What was in your wallet?
#Person2#: Well , some money of course, a vise , all my identity cards and some photos.
#Person1#: Well , If I were you, I would go to the police station straight away and calling.
#Person2#: Yes, I have already done that and they already look for it. I'll leaving soon and I need my vise and identity cards badly.
#Person1#: Oh dear. What a pity. Are you sure you lost your wallet in theatre?
#Person2#: Yes, quite sure.
#Person1#: I think you should put an advertisement in china daily. Things where you losted.
#Person2#: But that takes too long.
#Person1#: Wait a minute, My uncle lives in Beijing and he lives very close to theatre. I've telephone here and ask him to go to theatre to require it. We'd better have breakfast now. and meet him later. | Elitherbeth is worried because she found her wallet lost when she returned from the theatre. #Person1# will ask #Person1#'s uncle who lives near the theatre to help. |
train_7715 | #Person1#: What did you say when Alice told you the news?
#Person2#: I calmed up and hesitated indeed. And finally, I asked her to chew the cud for such an important decision. I could not have the heart to disappoint her with a blunt refusal. But I put my foot down and insisted on her forgetting that.
#Person1#: How could you have the heart to do that? She needs warmth and help. | #Person2# asked Alice to forget the news, but #Person1# thinks she needs comforts. |
train_7716 | #Person1#: Excuse me, could I ask you some questions?
#Person2#: Of course.
#Person1#: I work for an advertising agency and I'm doing some research. It's a new magazine for people like you.
#Person2#: People like me? What do you mean?
#Person1#: People between 20 and 35 years old.
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: Right. What do you do at the weekend?
#Person2#: Well, on Fridays, my wife always goes to her exercise class. Then she visits friends. However, I never go out on Fridays. I stay at home and watch television.
#Person1#: And on Saturdays?
#Person2#: On Saturdays, my wife and I always go sailing together.
#Person1#: Where to?
#Person2#: Different places. We sometimes go to see friends and we sometimes go to the cinema or restaurant. But we always go out on Saturday evenings.
#Person1#: I see. And on Sundays?
#Person2#: Nothing special. We often go for a walk and I always cook a big Sunday lunch.
#Person1#: Many thanks. | #Person1#'s doing some research for a magazine and interviews #Person2# about #Person2#'s leisure activities on weekends. |
train_7717 | #Person1#: Hello, I'm Sylvia from Mexico.
#Person2#: Have you ever worked as a babysitter?
#Person1#: Yes, actually when I was in year 11, almost everyday after school my cousin would leave her little daughter with me.
#Person2#: Did you enjoy the time with her?
#Person1#: Yes, sure. She was 2 years old and she just learned to walk. It was quite exhausting, but I like her so much and I enjoyed every minute of it.
#Person2#: That's amazing. Can you start working Friday night?
#Person1#: Oh, sorry. I'm not available this Friday. Maybe Saturday?
#Person2#: OK, sounds fine to me. | Sylvia from Mexico tells #Person2# about her babysitting experience. #Person2#'s satisfied and Sylvia'll start working this Saturday. |
train_7718 | #Person1#: Welcome to Fergusons. Can I tell you about our specials today?
#Person2#: I'm not a regular customer here so could you recommend something for lunch?
#Person1#: Well, this afternoon our special is the club sandwich, but I really like the French onion soup. Are you ready to make a selection or shall I give you more time?
#Person2#: I think that I'll take your recommendation on the French onion soup. Could you please bring me some ice water first?
#Person1#: OK. | #Person2# orders the French onion soup under #Person1#'s recommendation. |
train_7719 | #Person1#: Hi, Kerry. How are you doing?
#Person2#: Hi, Andrew. I'm OK I suppose, not too bad.
#Person1#: How's your job going?
#Person2#: Oh, that's not OK. I've moved to a new office and I just hated. The people are unfriendly. Actually, I'm looking for a new job.
#Person1#: Oh, really? Me too. I'm just so bored with my job. I've been there for too long.
#Person2#: So what kind of job are you looking for?
#Person1#: Well, I don't know for sure. Maybe something in the travel industry. I'd love to work somewhere nice and warm. Spain is my first choice.
#Person2#: I see. It would be lovely to go and live abroad, wouldn't it? Hey, maybe we should go there together to set up a travel business.
#Person1#: The problem is I don't speak Spanish. It'll be difficult for me to start a business there.
#Person2#: I don't speak Spanish, either. But it doesn't matter. We should give it a try.
#Person1#: Well, one day maybe. Anyway, let's go for lunch. We haven't seen each other for quite some time. | Andrew's finding a new job and wants to work in Spain. Kerry suggests they go there together to set up a travel business. Both Kerry and he can't speak Spanish but Kerry encourages him to give it a try. |
train_7720 | #Person1#: Good morning.
#Person2#: Good morning. I'm looking for a place to rent near the University. There are 3 of us looking together, we thought we might share if we could find something suitable.
#Person1#: So something near the University?
#Person2#: Yes, if that's at all possible. We're all students. So it be good if we could find something within walking distance.
#Person1#: Are you in your first year?
#Person2#: No, I've been here a year already.
#Person1#: So let me have a look at what we've got. Well, there's a 2 bedroom house in Newton, which is quite cheap.
#Person2#: Well. I like that. It's very near the University. But if we all want our own rooms. It isn't really big enough.
#Person1#: Too small. Give that wanna miss?
#Person2#: Yeah, I think so, got anything else?
#Person1#: What about this, 3 bedroom flat close to the University it's $400 a week.
#Person2#: Oh that's too expensive.
#Person1#: Well, here's a 3 bedroom house with a small garden. It's near the airport miles from the University. But it's reasonably priced at $240 a week? Why don't you go and have a look?
#Person2#: All right. | #Person2# wants a place for three. #Person1# recommends two houses but they either too small or too expensive. Finally, #Person1# recommends one near the airport with 3 bedrooms and a garden. #Person2#'ll take a look. |
train_7721 | #Person1#: Where would you like to go on holiday?
#Person2#: Well, I have no idea about that.
#Person1#: I would like an active holiday this year. Maybe I'll visit Ayers Rock.
#Person2#: I've been quite tired from doing so much work. Climbing the rock will use even more energy.
#Person1#: What would you like to do then?
#Person2#: Well, I just want to relax. I'm going to have dinner with my parents and then watch my favorite TV show.
#Person1#: Do you think you can do that for a whole week?
#Person2#: Oh, my sister Kate told me there will be a movie festival. They're showing many old and new movies this week. We've decided to go to the movies together. | #Person1# wants an active holiday and will perhaps visit Ayers Rock. #Person2# wants to relax and will go to a movie festival. |
train_7722 | #Person1#: How can I help you miss Brey?
#Person2#: First, I'd like to order 40 sweaters, order number S35F6.
#Person1#: Sorry, but order number S35F6 sold out 3 days ago. We will have more available in a week if you would like to wait that long.
#Person2#: Yes, I can wait for a week. It's still quite cold now. I just like to be sure that I can get them within 2 weeks.
#Person1#: Yes, that shouldn't be a problem. OK, order number S35F6 sweaters, $4400 in total.
#Person2#: What? $400?
#Person1#: Yes, this year each sweater has increased by $2. | Miss Brey orders 40 sweaters but #Person1# tells her they won't be available until a week later and the price has each increased by $2. |
train_7723 | #Person1#: Are you going to start university in September two?
#Person2#: Yes, but my school starts in August. Where did you get accepted?
#Person1#: Oh, to a few places, like Boston University in the US and National University of Singapore. I chose LSE, London School of Economics, you know. I wanted to go abroad, but not as far as America.
#Person2#: I have a friend there, I'll give you his number.
#Person1#: Great, thanks, I don't know anyone in London, yet. Where did you decide to go to school?
#Person2#: Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
#Person1#: Wow, you got accepted there, do you want to be an engineer?
#Person2#: Well, sort of, I want to be a computer scientist.
#Person1#: What kind of work would you do afterward?
#Person2#: I want to work at a big company for a while, like Oracle. That's my first choice. Microsoft would be ok, too.
#Person1#: How about Apple?
#Person2#: No, I don't like their products, so I wouldn't want to work for them. After working, I'd like to go back to school, so I can teach at a University in China. | #Person1# is accepted by LSE and #Person2# is accepted by MIT. #Person2# wants to be a computer scientist and work in Oracle or Microsoft after graduation. |
train_7724 | #Person1#: I hear a businessman is building a dog park in our city.
#Person2#: Really? what for?
#Person1#: Obviously, because there is a law against having dogs in the streets.
#Person2#: Does it mean that dogs have to stay at home all the time?
#Person1#: Sounds pretty cruel right? Maybe a dog park is a good idea.
#Person2#: Maybe they should just allow people to walk their dogs in the streets.
#Person1#: But then streets would be a mess.
#Person2#: Couldn't people just clean up after their dogs?
#Person1#: Would they? | #Person1# tells #Person2# there will be a dog park. #Person2# thinks dogs should be allowed on the streets but #Person1# thinks the opposite because people wouldn't clean up after their dogs. |
train_7725 | #Person1#: What's up? You look a bit down.
#Person2#: I got my results this morning for my end of year exams.
#Person1#: Oh,dear,not good news then?
#Person2#: No, no. I failed physics.
#Person1#: Oh no, I'm sorry. What happened? I thought you revised really hard for it.
#Person2#: I did, but the questions weren't what I expected. I tried to answer them, but...
#Person1#: Can you retake it?
#Person2#: Yeah, but I'll have to take the course again next year.
#Person1#: What? Wait, you have to repeat the whole year?
#Person2#: Yeah, that's normal now.
#Person1#: Not back home it's not. When we fail an exam in university, we usually get the chance to retake it. But you don't have to do the whole course again.
#Person2#: Oh, right. Well, here you have to repeat the whole course and pay for it of course. | #Person2# is upset because #Person2# failed the physics exam and has to take it for the whole next year. #Person1#'s surprised because back home they have the chance to retake it. |
train_7726 | #Person1#: Can I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm here to see the cars.
#Person1#: Thank you. We have many brands. Do you have any particular brand in mind?
#Person2#: Yes, I want to have a Ford. I need it badly for my work. But I don't have a lot of money. It must be very expensive, isn't it?
#Person1#: Yes. Look, this model is newly developed and began to appear in the market just several weeks ago in America. It cost $43,800. But considering the high quality, it's worth it.
#Person2#: That's why I shall choose it. But I'm afraid that I can't afford to pay in cash now. Can I pay regularly for the car in a year?
#Person1#: Oh, yes. You can pay each month or the first time $13,800. And you must pay the remaining part in 12 months.
#Person2#: Thank you. I'll come back tomorrow.
#Person1#: Bye. | #Person2# wants a Ford car but he can't afford it. #Person1# tells #Person2# he can pay for it in installment. |
train_7727 | #Person1#: It is my first time coming to China. I want to buy something unique of China to my friends as gifts.
#Person2#: We have a great variety of Chinese antiques and porcelain. Do you like them?
#Person1#: Yes, I love them, but they are fragile. It is not convenient to take them.
#Person2#: You are right. How about paintings and embroidered handkerchiefs?
#Person1#: Sounds good. May I have a look?
#Person2#: Of course. These paintings have many designs, such as animals, flowers, landscape, aquatics and so on.
#Person1#: They are beautiful, but I can't understand the connotation in them. Let me see the handkerchiefs.
#Person2#: All right. Chinese embroidery is one traditional art with elaborate design and high quality.
#Person1#: Oh, I like the bamboo design. What is this?
#Person2#: This is a series of animals, called Chinese zodiac.
#Person1#: Good. So I will take three series and five bamboo ones.
#Person2#: OK, I will wrap them for you. | #Person1# wants to buy unique Chinese gifts. #Person2# recommends porcelains, paintings, and handkerchiefs. #Person1# thinks porcelains are hard to carry and #Person1# can't understand the paintings so #Person1# buys handkerchiefs with the zodiac and bamboo. |
train_7728 | #Person1#: We have been over this a hundred times! We are not getting a pet!
#Person2#: Why not? Come on! Just a cute little puppy or a kitty!
#Person1#: Who is going to look after a dog or a cat?
#Person2#: I will! I ' ll feed it, bathe it and walk it every day! We can get a Labrador or a German Shepard!
#Person1#: What if we want to take a vacation? Who will we leave it with? Plus, our apartment is too small for that breed of dog.
#Person2#: Ok. How about we get a cat or a ferret?
#Person1#: We ' re planning on having children soon, I don ' t think those animals are a good idea with a baby in the house.
#Person2#: Fine! Let ' s get a bird then! We can keep it in its cage and teach it to talk! A parrot would be awesome!
#Person1#: I ' ll tell you what, I can get you some hamsters and we ' ll take it from there.
#Person2#: Yay! | #Person1# is arguing with #Person2# about having pets. #Person1# thinks no one can look after dogs when on vacation and cats are not good with children. #Person1# eventually agrees to have hamsters. |
train_7729 | #Person1#: I'm looking for a string of pearls for my wife.
#Person2#: Yes, sir. What price range do you have in mind?
#Person1#: I'm not sure. I don't know very much about the price of pearls.
#Person2#: I see. Let me show you some samples of various qualities. This one is very nice. It's three hundred and fifty dollars.
#Person1#: Is there a price reduction?
#Person2#: We are having a sale now. The price has already gone down.
#Person1#: How much is that one?
#Person2#: It's two hundred and eighty dollars.
#Person1#: OK. I'll take it. Thank you. | #Person2# shows #Person1# some pearls of different qualities. #Person1# buys the $280 one rather than the $350 one. |
train_7730 | #Person1#: Mr. Carter has asked me to come over to invite you to the banquet held in your honor at the Shangri-La Hotel at 7:00 this evening. Here's an invitation for you.
#Person2#: How nice of him. I'll be delighted to go. But what time would be convenient?
#Person1#: If you could be ready by, say 6:30 o'clock, I'll be at the hotel to pick you up.
#Person2#: That's great. It's most thoughtful of you to do this, Miss Rose.
#Person1#: It's my pleasure. Well, then. I'll say goodbye.
#Person2#: Goodbye and see you tonight. Miss Rose. | Miss Rose represents Mr. Carter to invite #Person2# to the banquet and will pick up #Person2# at 6:30 pm. |
train_7731 | #Person1#: I do want to meet with you and take a look at your catalogue. We ' re redecorating and are going to add some things.
#Person2#: Well, I ' ll be glad to help you out. I can come out anytime on Tuesday or Thursday of next week.
#Person1#: Let ' s put it down for 1:15 on Thursday. We ' ll definitely need some new filing cabinets and at least one desk unit.
#Person2#: Fine. I ' ll bring both our office furniture and equipment catalogues on Thursday. | #Person1#'s redecorating and wants to see #Person2#'s catalog. They'll meet at 1:15 on Thursday. |
train_7732 | #Person1#: Do you want to hang out tomorrow?
#Person2#: Oh, I can't. I have a date!
#Person1#: Really? Wow with who?
#Person2#: This girl I've been chatting with for the past couple of months. She's really cool and she's driving over here this weekend.
#Person1#: Wait a minute, you mean you met her online?
#Person2#: Yeah! I signed up for a website called match @. com and it is great! You fill in all your details and preferences, like if you are a smoker or if you have any pets. Then you find people that have similar characteristics and you can email them or chat.
#Person1#: That is kind of weird! What if she is a psycho or something like that?
#Person2#: It's the same as meeting people anywhere and dating them! I am just tired of going to bars or being set up for dates by my friends! I think this is a really cool alternative, especially if you are a bit shy.
#Person1#: I guess it does seem logical. I'll have to check it out! | #Person2# has a date tomorrow with a girl #Person2# met online through match @.com. #Person1# thinks it's weird but #Person2# thinks it's a cool alternative. #Person1# will check out the website. |
train_7733 | #Person1#: What sort of problems do you have with these machines?
#Person2#: They're quite complex machines and they have a lot of different components. We need to check the metal casing regularly for any signs of corrosion. We also check the brushes once a fortnight to make sure they aren't worn down. It's important to make sure everything is properly aligned and we adjust it if necessary. There is a canvas belt at the end of the assembly line. If it gets wet, it might rot so we check that regularly too. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that they check the metal casing, the brushes, and the canvas belt regularly. |
train_7734 | #Person1#: Now please tell me something about your achievements in your work unit.
#Person2#: All right. In my first teaching position I received the'Excellent Teaching'award the past two years in succession.
#Person1#: Have you received any other honors?
#Person2#: Yes. I was chosen as one of'the Top Prominent Youths of Beijing'
#Person1#: Do you have anything published?
#Person2#: Yes. I have got two articles in English in The International Young Writer's Collection. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# achieved two teaching awards and an honour title. #Person2# says #Person2# published two articles. |
train_7735 | #Person1#: Hi Jane, you look great.
#Person2#: You too. Have you lost some weight?
#Person1#: Yes, I took off 4 kilos. I am glad you notice it.
#Person2#: Not some crazy diet fat I hope.
#Person1#: No no, I just changed my eating habits. I eat a balance meal. and I eat less than before.
#Person2#: Good for you, keep it up. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# lost weight by changing eating habits. |
train_7736 | #Person1#: What are you reading?
#Person2#: It's an article about language. It talks about the idea of having a single global language.
#Person1#: It seems that English already is the main global language. Does the article suggest that there should be an artificial language like Esperanto as the world language.
#Person2#: Actually, it suggest English. The main argument is that English is already being studied as a second language in most countries-china, India, mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, and japan. So beginning again with a language like Esperanto would be wasteful. The second argument is that English is used in modern technology far more that any other language. Most emails are sent in English and the vast majority of website use English.
#Person1#: Does the article say anything about other language? How will they survive in an English-speaking world?
#Person2#: The article points out that many languages have been lost and will be lost, but others will continue to be used for generation, even if English continues to be the dominant language.
#Person1#: Right. All the people who speak Chinese. Hindi, French and Spanish aren't suddenly going to stop using those languages.
#Person2#: Exactly. The article suggests that those languages will be used, but that they will only rarely be used in international communication between non-native speakers.
#Person1#: In that case, I shall continue to learning a few basic phrases in other languages. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the article says English has been studied in many countries and it's been used in modern technology so it's wasteful to create another main global language. Also, an article says other languages will be rarely used in international communications. |
train_7737 | #Person1#: we are going out for dinner tonight. Are you coming, Betty?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. I have to check my schedule. Where are you going?
#Person1#: oh, Jake made a reservation at Friday's.
#Person2#: Jack?
#Person1#: yes, the one with the R $ D team. Is that a problem?
#Person2#: I will never go out with him anymore.
#Person1#: why did you say so?
#Person2#: last time when we had dinner at the Smith's, it was a horrible experience. He had no manners at all!
#Person1#: oh, really?
#Person2#: he made a lot of noises while eating. He talked with his mouth full and sipped loudly.
#Person1#: are you kidding me? How could he behave like that?
#Person2#: it is true. Everyone kept looking at him. It was so embarrassing as I was sitting right next to him.
#Person1#: what a shame! Didn't he realized that?
#Person2#: I have no idea. He seemed to enjoy the dinner very much.
#Person1#: maybe he should really something about eating etiquette.
#Person2#: oh, he really should. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to have dinner with #Person1# and Jack, but #Person2# says #Person2#'ll never eat with Jack because he made noises while eating. They think he should learn eating etiquette. |
train_7738 | #Person1#: Have you heard about Michael's new home? It's in one of the poshest areas in this area.
#Person2#: Is he living in the new housing estate in Killington?
#Person1#: No, he's living in an old house in Warton.
#Person2#: Do you mean the one near the health centre on Old Slate Road?
#Person1#: That's the one.
#Person2#: His house must be worth millions! That is one of the most beautiful areas in Oxford. The surrounding area is really peaceful, and getting into the city centre from there is very convenient. How can he afford that place?
#Person1#: He didn't buy it. His grandfather died recently and left him loads of money.
#Person2#: Did he know that his grandfather was so wealthy?
#Person1#: No one in the family expected to get a dime from him. It was quite a surprise.
#Person2#: What a lucky man.
#Person1#: He still has a complaint though.
#Person2#: What's that?
#Person1#: He wanted to live right on a bus line, but he doesn't. so, if he wants to take a bus anywhere, he has to walk 1/4 mile to get to a bus stop.
#Person2#: The poor thing. It must be difficult being him.
#Person1#: You can say that again. | #Person1# tells Michael's new home is in Warton and #Person2# thinks that's worth millions. #Person1# says Michael's grandfather left him loads of money but Michael still complains because the house is far from the bus line. |
train_7739 | #Person1#: When is your vacation going to start?
#Person2#: I'll be leaving on the fifth of August for the vacation
#Person1#: Oh, that's only a few days from now! How many weeks are you going to be taking?
#Person2#: I'm taking two weeks now. but I want to save the other week and take it sometime during the winter.
#Person1#: Where are you going now.
#Person2#: To the beach
#Person1#: Have you made your hotel reservation yet?
#Person2#: Oh, I don't need to do that. I'll be staying with friends
#Person1#: You're lucky. It's hard to find a place to stay at the beach in August
#Person2#: Just think, in a few days, I'll be swimming and lying in the sun and just taking it easy. | #Person2#'ll leave for two weeks to the beach for a vacation and will be staying with #Person2#'s friends. #Person1# thinks #Person2#'s lucky. |
train_7740 | #Person1#: did you get my email?
#Person2#: I certainly did. Do you want to come in and give me some feedback about your weekend?
#Person1#: sure.
#Person2#: how did the business trip go?
#Person1#: well, to be honest, nothing is more stressful than going on a business trip with our boss.
#Person2#: I understand. The last time I went on a business trip with the boss, I didn't even have enough to eat!
#Person1#: I also think the company is pretty cheap with travel expenses. I spent half of the weekend on a train! Surely they could have afforded to buy a few plane tickets!
#Person2#: our company is quite conscious of the environmental problems that frequent flying causes.
#Person1#: I see. Well, then perhaps they could give me a few days off after a business trip. It was really tiring for me.
#Person2#: I can ask the boss about giving you the day off today.
#Person1#: thank you. I can't imagine getting much done today. I'm just too exhausted!
#Person2#: no problem. Did you bring any gifts back for your department?
#Person1#: no, should I have? | #Person1# says the business trip with the boss was tiring and #Person1# spent the half weekend on the train. #Person2# says that's because the company concerns the environmental problems that the plane causes and #Person2# will ask the boss to give #Person1# a day off. |
train_7741 | #Person1#: Hi, Charlie! What are you reading?
#Person2#: Hi, bob. I'm reading a biography?
#Person1#: Who's it about?
#Person2#: It's about Bob Dylan.
#Person1#: Who is he?
#Person2#: He's a famous American musician.
#Person1#: Who's the author?
#Person2#: It was written by Howard Sounds.
#Person1#: What do you think about it?
#Person2#: It's great! I'Ve learned a lot from reading it.
#Person1#: Can I read it when you're done?
#Person2#: Sure, bob! I'm on chapter 12 now, so I'm almost finished.
#Person1#: How many chapters does the book have?
#Person2#: There are 15 chapters in total.
#Person1#: When do you think you'll have finished reading it?
#Person2#: I should be done by Friday. I'll give it to you in class then.
#Person1#: Thanks. Charlie!
#Person2#: No problem. Bob. | Charlie's reading Bob Dylan's biography written by Howard and Bob's also interested. Charlie will lend him the book after Charlie finishes. |
train_7742 | #Person1#: Professor, I am going to need to leave class early today.
#Person2#: What is the problem?
#Person1#: I need to go to the airport to pick up a relative.
#Person2#: Are you planning on having someone take notes for you?
#Person1#: Yes, I've got that part covered.
#Person2#: When, exactly do you need to leave?
#Person1#: I don't need to leave until the very end of class.
#Person2#: Fine, but next time try and not have to miss class again.
#Person1#: Thanks, Professor. See you later!
#Person2#: See you later! Drive carefully. | #Person1# needs to leave early to pick up a relative and #Person2# agrees. |
train_7743 | #Person1#: Our neighbour's tape recorder is so loud that it annoys us to death. I'Ve made up my mind to cut the electricity off.
#Person2#: What? That would be to cut off your nose to spite your face.
#Person1#: Then what shall we do?
#Person2#: Call the police. | #Person2# suggests #Person1# calling the police because #Person1#'s neighbour's tape recorder is too loud. |
train_7744 | #Person1#: Where is the bus?
#Person2#: I think it's running late.
#Person1#: It should've been here 30 minutes ago.
#Person2#: It should be coming soon.
#Person1#: It better, because I'm already late for work.
#Person2#: I can't stand riding the bus.
#Person1#: Me too, it's so unreliable.
#Person2#: That is true.
#Person1#: It's also horrible having to be at a bus stop in any kind of weather.
#Person2#: Exactly. That's the worst part.
#Person1#: I think it's time we started driving.
#Person2#: Yes, I agree. | #Person1# and #Person2# can't stand riding the bus because it's unreliable. They think it's time to start driving. |
train_7745 | #Person1#: I don't know what activity my son should take part in?
#Person2#: Many children are learning drawing, dancing, swimming and so on in their spare time. You can follow suit.
#Person1#: But each children has his own interest.
#Person2#: Well, you should talk with your son and let him make his own decision. | #Person2# suggests #Person1# ask #Person1#'s son what activity he's interested in. |
train_7746 | #Person1#: Hello, have you made a reservation?
#Person2#: No, are there any vacant beds for us?
#Person1#: Of course. How do you like your room?
#Person2#: Just an ordinary one, six people living in a room.
#Person1#: OK, how long are you staying?
#Person2#: 3 days. | #Person1# helps #Person2# get an ordinary room for six people. |
train_7747 | #Person1#: I don't know, but he gives me the creeps.
#Person2#: Just take it easy. If he starts to bother you, let me know and I'll call security.
#Person1#: But what if he knows my name, where I live. . .
#Person2#: Don't get all worked up over him. He's probably harmless.
#Person1#: Actually, he's really good-looking. Too bad he's a weirdo.
#Person2#: You never know. Maybe he's just an innocent, lonely guy. . .
#Person1#: Now he's looking over here! He's coming!
#Person2#: OK! I'll call security. | #Person1# thinks the man gives #Person1# creeps but #Person2# thinks he might be harmless. But he's looking over here so #Person2#'ll call security. |
train_7748 | #Person1#: Hi, welcome to Hal's Computer World. Can I help you with anything?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to buy a new computer, but I don't really know much about them. Can you give me any suggestions?
#Person1#: No problem. First of all, do you want to get a home computer or a laptop?
#Person2#: Laptops are more expensive, right?
#Person1#: Yes, they generally cost a little more.
#Person2#: I'll just get a regular home computer then. I don't think I'll need to lug my computer around with me. | #Person1# assists #Person2# in buying a new computer and #Person2# decides to get a home computer. |
train_7749 | #Person1#: Nurse, I am sure to die soon. They just don't tell me the truth, I know.
#Person2#: But I don't think so. No one has ever said a word that you are to die, only yourself. That means you are not willing to die, right? Actually, you are recovering and what you imagine as your worry is slowing down the treatment. Many cases worse than yours turned out to be hopeful and successful. You must be confident. Your condition is much better physically, but a little bi difficult mentally. The most important thing for you now is cooperation with us.
#Person1#: Is what you said really true?
#Person2#: Of course. I am a nurse and a nurse tells the truth.
#Person1#: Thank you. | #Person1# thinks #Person1#'ll die but #Person2# comforts #Person1# that #Person1#'s recovering and #Person1#'s worry is slowing down the treatment, so #Person1# should cooperate. |
train_7750 | #Person1#: Did you see the letter I got from Bradford Films? They sent it in response to your phone call last week.
#Person2#: If they wanted to say something about my call last week, why didn't they sand it to me?
#Person1#: I guess they must not have your contact information, so they sent it addressed in care of your department head. Anyhow, they wrote to confirm in writing what you discussed about the Milton contract.
#Person2#: Can I see it for a second?
#Person1#: Sure, here it is. . .
#Person2#: Dear Mr. Clark, Further to our telephone call last Friday, I am writing to confirm our meeting on july 21. As we discusses, our meeting is to review the contract details.
#Person1#: Did they ask you to send the files beforehand?
#Person2#: Let's see, ' we would e grateful if you could please send related materials to our office prior to our meeting. ' It looks like. . . hey, was there anything else sent along with this letter?
#Person1#: I don't think so, why do you ask?
#Person2#: The letter reads, ' please find enclosed a copy of our agenda for your review. ' I don't see anything else in the envelope. . .
#Person1#: Maybe they forgot to attach it to the letter. You should give them another call. | #Person1# got a response letter for #Person2# because Bradford Films might not have #Person2#'s address and sent it to the department head. The letter reads that there was a copy of the agenda but #Person2# doesn't find it. #Person1# suggests #Person2# giving them another call. |
train_7751 | #Person1#: Brian and Christina were mentioning that maybe it would be fun to go on vacation together this year, John.
#Person2#: I thought that I already told you that I am going with Mark to Alaska.
#Person1#: Are you kidding me?
#Person2#: You know what? You and I had no plans, so I made plans with Mark. What's the problem?
#Person1#: We have been together for a year and usually, people who've been together a year, take their vacation together.
#Person2#: I don't think that I ever heard of that rule before. Any more rules that you would like to tell me about?
#Person1#: Go on your vacation with Mark and when you come back, why don't you just move in with him as well!
#Person2#: I am really looking forward to getting away from you. Far away from you! | #Person1# invites #Person2# to take a vacation but #Person1# has made plans with Mark. #Person1#'s angry but #Person2# wants to get away from #Person1#. |
train_7752 | #Person1#: Good day, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: Could you fill me in on the details for buying foreign currency?
#Person1#: Of course. Where are you planning to travel to?
#Person2#: Kula Lumpur, in Malaysia.
#Person1#: That's fine. If you are travelling outside of Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao we need to follow the SAFE rules. This means that you can exchange 2, 000 USD or equivalent.
#Person2#: That sounds fine. I'll bring in my passport and everything tomorrow. Thanks. | #Person2#'s traveling to Kula Lumpur and #Person1# says #Person2# should follow the SAFE rules and can exchange 2, 000 USD. |
train_7753 | #Person1#: Would you tell me how I should send this parcel to Shanghai, China? It contains only books.
#Person2#: You might send it as'Printed Matter'.
#Person1#: I wonder if I could have it insured here?
#Person2#: Of course. How much would you want to insure these books for?
#Person1#: Let me see. . . I think I can have them insured for five hundred dollars.
#Person2#: Five hundred dollars, so you pay ten dollars for the insurance, that's two percent of the total value of the article.
#Person1#: Here's a check for ten dollars. | #Person2# helps #Person1# send the books as 'Printed Matter' to Shanghai and charges #Person1# ten dollars. |
train_7754 | #Person1#: Miss, may I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I just wondered why the price between the ninth and tenth floor is so different.
#Person1#: It's because of the view.
#Person2#: Oh! I see. Can you show me the location of Block I?
#Person1#: Sure. Please take a look at the model of the building. Nice Garden has a total of two blocks which are labeled Block I and Block II. Block I has a total of thirty-eighth floors. The thirty-seventh and thirty-eighth are penthouses. There are four units in one floor. The sizes of the units are one thousand square feet and one thousand and five hundred square feet. The size with one thousand square feet has three bedrooms and the biggest size has four bedrooms.
#Person2#: How many elevators are there?
#Person1#: There are three elevators between one hundred and forty-eight units.
#Person2#: How about the car-park space?
#Person1#: There are a total of one hundred and sixty parking spaces on the second and third floor, in which twelve are for visitors and the rest are for residents.
#Person2#: Any other facilities?
#Person1#: Sure, on the fourth floor is a recreation quarter. There are two swimming pools. One is Olympic standard size and the other one is for children. Also, there is a gymnasium for resident members only.
#Person2#: What is the completion date?
#Person1#: The completion date will be July 1st 2007.
#Person2#: How about the price and the bank mortgage?
#Person1#: Please check up the price list. The average unit price is five million Hong Kong dollars. There are eight different banks that will provide a seventy percent mortgage loan. Also, the developer will offer another ten percent mortgage to purchasers.
#Person2#: How many payment methods are there?
#Person1#: It's all written on the brochure price list. I believe there will be one right for you. Please hurry up because almost half of units have already gone.
#Person2#: Thank you. I think I have to talk to the bank representatives. Thank you for your help.
#Person1#: You're welcome. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the price difference between different floors is due to the view, and introduces the layout. #Person1# says there are three elevators, 160 parking spaces, and a recreation quarter. The completion date is July 1st 2017 and #Person2# can find the payment information on the brochure. |
train_7755 | #Person1#: Hi Sam, would you like to come for a curry with us next Friday?
#Person2#: Sure, I love curry. Who else is coming?
#Person1#: Jane, Susan, Pete and two colleagues of mine from work.
#Person2#: I have no plans for Friday, so curry would be great. Which restaurant do you have in mind?
#Person1#: Susan suggested the one on Main Street. She says it is very good.
#Person2#: Which one is that?
#Person1#: You know, the one just on the corner with Oxford Street. There is a large pharmacy next door.
#Person2#: Oh yes, I know which one you mean. I have never been there, but I looked at their menu once and it did look good.
#Person1#: Okay then. I think we will all meet outside?
#Person2#: What time?
#Person1#: At 8 o'clock. I will make the reservation.
#Person2#: That's good. See you on Friday. | #Person1# invites Sam to have curry together and Sam agrees. #Person1# says they'll go to the restaurant on Main Street and Sam thinks it looks good. |
train_7756 | #Person1#: You won't believe what just happened.
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: I went down to change some money, right?
#Person2#: Yes. We need some. How much did you change?
#Person1#: I wanted to change around 5000 dollars. And you know the exchange rate.
#Person2#: Yes, it's about 35 pesos for every Taiwan dollar, right?
#Person1#: Not today.
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: I went into the bank with my money, and I looked at the exchange board. At first I couldn't believe it. I thought I was reading the board wrong or something.
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: Because the board said 60 pesos for every Taiwan dollar.
#Person2#: Sixty? That's too much. How can that be?
#Person1#: I thought it was wrong too. It didn't make sense.
#Person2#: Just two days ago it was 35. How can it be 60?
#Person1#: So, I went up to the teller and started to exchange the money. And it's true. They really gave me sixty pesos for the dollar.
#Person2#: That's amazing! Really? How could it change so much in two days? | #Person1# tells #Person2# today the exchange rate is 60 pesos for every Taiwan dollar but #Person2# says two days ago it was 35 pesos and #Person2# feels amazed at the change. |
train_7757 | #Person1#: What a lovely day. The sun is shinning and the sky is so blue. It's a perfect day to go to the beach and get a beautiful tan.
#Person2#: Great idea. Unlike you, I just want to enjoy watching the sea and playing with the sand. I do not want to get a tan because I look good in pale skin.
#Person1#: Come on. Getting a tan symbolizes health and wealth in western countries.
#Person2#: While the pale color symbolizes beauty and elegance in most Asia countries.
#Person1#: That is a really interesting fact.
#Person2#: I will bring a big hat and apply a lot of sunscreen before setting off the beach.
#Person1#: Just do whatever you feel like doing.
#Person2#: ( At the beach ) My bag is so heavy. Let's put the stuff under the tree.
#Person1#: Good idea. It is always cooler in a shade.
#Person2#: I can't wait to play in the water. My feet are burning when I stand on the sand. | #Person1# wants to get tanned but #Person2# just wants to enjoy the sea and the beach. #Person1# says tan symbolizes health and wealth in western countries but #Person2# says pale color symbolizes beauty and elegance in Asian countries. |
train_7758 | #Person1#: Hello, there. You are looking a little confused ; can I help you with something?
#Person2#: Well, I've always used the Bank Book, but now I have this card. I don't know how to use it in the machine.
#Person1#: Don't worry ; I can help you with that. I understand that new technology can sometimes be unnerving. The first thing we need to do is check the ATM is in service. This one is fine.
#Person2#: Yes, I sure can. I feel like a dinosaur with all of these youngsters and their electronics. This machine is working, then?
#Person1#: Yes, this one is in service. Put your card in here, in this slot and wait a moment. Then you will see some instructions on the screen.
#Person2#: Oh, it wants me to put in my PIN number. OK, I can do that. . .
#Person1#: And press'enter'to confirm, here. Now you need to decide which service you need.
#Person2#: There are so many to choose from. I didn't know you could do all of this using a card.
#Person1#: That's the beauty of these machines, you can do almost anything. And unlike a person, they don't usually take breaks or go off sick! | #Person2# doesn't know how to use the card in ATMs and #Person1# teaches #Person2# to check the machine, insert the card, and put in the PIN number. #Person2#'s amazed at how many services a card can do. |
Subsets and Splits
No community queries yet
The top public SQL queries from the community will appear here once available.