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train_8259 | #Person1#: What a great ending to such a sad story!
#Person2#: Who wants that you're talking about?
#Person1#: I was just reading an article about some people who helped a homeless person in New York city. Well, the homeless person was a 33 year old man from an Eastern European country, he had come to the US in September, looking for work. Not only couldn't he find any but he also fell asleep at a bus station and was robbed of everything he owned. For about a month, the poor guy had to live in homeless shelters and beg for food. One day he met a group of people in a park. They were from a local clothing store that was giving away shirts and pants to homeless people. When they found out about the young man's problems, they immediately took him to a hotel. Gave him a hot meal and found a way to buy him a plane ticket back to his country. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# was reading an article about some people who helped a homeless person in New York City. |
train_8260 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I'm Bell in room 908. Can you change the room for me? Wy wife was woken up several times by the terrible noise at night, she said it was too much for her.
#Person1#: I'm really sorry sir. Room 908 is at the end of the corridor. It's possible that the noises heard early in the morning.
#Person2#: Anyhow, I'd like to change our room.
#Person1#: No problem sir, we will manage it. But all our rooms have been booked today, could you wait till tomorrow?
#Person2#: Alright, I hope will be able to enjoy our stay in a quiet room tomorrow evening, and have a sound sleep.
#Person1#: Sure, I'll make a note of that, everything will be taken care of and if there is anything more you need. Please let us know. | Bell wants to change the room because of the terrible noise. #Person1# will manage it tomorrow because all their rooms are booked today. |
train_8261 | #Person1#: To start with, tell me about your education please.
#Person2#: Alright. I shall graduate from Columbia University of foreign studies next year. I major in international trade.
#Person1#: Are you single or married?
#Person2#: I'm still single. I'd rather secure mycareer before settling down in a family.
#Person1#: That's the kind of man we're looking for. Our promotion work needs much travel so do you mind many business trips? There will be 6 to 10 times traveling abroad a month.
#Person2#: 6 to 10? Oh, that is indeed.
#Person1#: OK. So I would say this work is indeed demanding.
#Person2#: Err, I think it will be a challenge for me, but I am glad to take it.
#Person1#: It has been pleasant talking with you. We'll notify you of our final decision within one week.
#Person2#: Thank you, Mrs. Hudson, for your interview with me, I hope to see you again.
#Person1#: Goodbye. | #Person2# tells Mrs. Hudson #Person1#'s education and #Person1#'s marital status. Mrs. Hudson tells #Person1# the job needs much travel. #Person1# thinks it will be a challenge but #Person1#'s glad to take it. |
train_8262 | #Person1#: Hey, Joy. I like Jimi Hendrix more than the Beatles.
#Person2#: Jimi Hendrix was a great guitar player. But I think the Beatles were better than Hendrix.
#Person1#: Why do you think so?
#Person2#: They had great lyrics and great songs. It's a big band, Billy.
#Person1#: But I still love Hendrix more than the Beatles.
#Person2#: It seems that you are a big guitar fan, Billy. | Billy likes Jimi Hendrix more than the Beatles while Joy thinks the opposite. |
train_8263 | #Person1#: Good evening, I'm Mary Bradley. On today's program, our special guest is Reid Hoffman, the man who started the amazingly successful in popular website, LinkedIn. Reid, you were the first CEO of LinkedIn. Tell us a little about your website.
#Person2#: We basically provide a professional networking service, aimed at those looking to make connections within the business community.
#Person1#: Oh, so it's like Twitter or Facebook for people looking for jobs, sharing photos, meeting people or chatting. That kind of thing?
#Person2#: Not exactly. As a networking service, of course you can meet people and check with one another. Photos can be shared as well. But in order to make connections, you need to be introduced by someone else first.
#Person1#: So if we didn't know each other, I would need someone who does know you to send an introduction message first. And you could either accept or reject it.
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: In my notes, it says your website started in two thousand three. It only took you 3 years to make money. And by two thousand seven, you reached 10,000,000 users. Tell us about the most recent changes in your company.
#Person2#: Jeff Weiner took over as CEO in two thousand and eight. Thanks to his hard work, we now have over 500 million members from 200 countries. | Mary Bradley is interviewing Reid Hoffman, the first CEO of LinkedIn. Reid tells Bradley about his website, explains how it works, and introduces its development. |
train_8264 | #Person1#: Did you clean your room today?
#Person2#: No, not yet.
#Person1#: Well, when were you planning on doing that?
#Person2#: I'm going to clean it up later.
#Person1#: Didn't I ask you to clean it up earlier?
#Person2#: I'm going to clean it.
#Person1#: I want you to vacuum in your room, and don't forget to dust everything.
#Person2#: I know. I'll do it.
#Person1#: Make sure you clean it up before you do anything else.
#Person2#: I'm not going anywhere until later, so I'll clean it then. | #Person1# urges #Person2# to clean #Person2#'s room as #Person2# didn't clean it up as told. |
train_8265 | #Person1#: Smells good! What ' s for breakfast?
#Person2#: Well, since we are getting up so late, I decided to make a big breakfast!
#Person1#: Nice! Brunch!
#Person2#: Kind of, so I made scrambled and soft boiled eggs, some french toast and buttermilk pancakes!
#Person1#: Wow! You really went all out! Did you make any coffee?
#Person2#: Yeah, just the way you like it! I also put out some cereal and muesli if you feel like having something more light.
#Person1#: Looks good! I ' ll squeeze us some fresh orange juice.
#Person2#: Get the jam and butter while you are in there! Oh! And don ' t forget the syrup! | #Person2# made a big breakfast for #Person1# and #Person2# because they're getting up so late. #Person1#'s happy. |
train_8266 | #Person1#: Good evening.
#Person2#: Good evening.My wife and I would like a room, please.Is there any room available? We don't have a reservation.
#Person1#: Let me see.Yes, we have one room left.You ' re lucky.It ' s the last one.
#Person2#: Good.We ' re tired after driving all day, and we're looking forward to relaxing in a comfortable room.
#Person1#: This room has two double beds.It ' s number 56 at the rear of the motel.It ' s quite a comfortable room.
#Person2#: How much is it for one night? We only need it for tonight.We ' re going to continue our trip in the morning.
#Person1#: It's forty-five dollars a night for two.Is anyone else traveling with you?
#Person2#: No, it's just the two of us.
#Person1#: Would you like to pay for the room in cash or with a credit card?
#Person2#: Credit card.We don't like to carry much cash with us on our trips.
#Person1#: Please fill out this registration card.Here is your key.You can park your car in front of our room.Check - out time is noon.
#Person2#: Thank you very much.
#Person1#: Thank you, sir.Enjoy your stay with us. | #Person2# and his wife would like a room because they're tired after driving all day, then they take a room for one night and check in with #Person1#'s assistance. |
train_8267 | #Person1#: This looks wonderful, Madame Culot.
#Person2#: Yes, it's very nice. All our foreign visitors enjoy it. The food is wonderfully well-prepared. Let me know if you need any help with the menu.
#Person1#: Thank you. Mmm. Can you tell me about the terrine?
#Person2#: Yes. A terrine is a kind of meat pate. It's meat turned into a paste. It sounds horrible but it's actually really good.
#Person1#: Mmm. Maybe another time.
#Person2#: You could try the ravioli. They are rather like your Chinese dumplings, and the sauce is delicious.
#Person1#: Sounds good. I think I'll have the lamb for my main course. What does it come with?
#Person2#: Well, you can have fries-French fries-or simple boiled potatoes.
#Person1#: I'll have the potatoes. What are you having?
#Person2#: I'm having my usual. I like the fish here. Would you like some wine?
#Person1#: Oh, yes. That would be lovely. | Madame Culot explains to #Person1# what a terrine is and recommends the ravioli. #Person1# finally orders the lamp with potatoes, and some wine while Madame Culoti's having her usual. |
train_8268 | #Person1#: We've managed to reduce our energy consumption in our factory by about 15 per cent in the last two years.
#Person2#: That's excellent. How have you managed that?
#Person1#: Mainly because we've invested in a heat recovery system.
#Person2#: What does that mean exactly?
#Person1#: Well, we use the exhaust gases from our printing presses to provide energy to heat our dryers.
#Person2#: What other sources of energy do you use?
#Person1#: We don't use any fossil fuels. Most of our power comes from hydro-electric plants. We're hoping to use even more energy from alternative sources in the future - perhaps even wind power. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s managed to reduce energy consumption by a heat recovery system and explains how it works. |
train_8269 | #Person1#: I'Ve decided to grow my own garden!
#Person2#: What? You don't know the first thing about gardening!
#Person1#: On the contrary, I have been reading a lot of books about the subject.
#Person2#: Oh yeah? Tell me then, smarty pants, how will you go about setting up your garden?
#Person1#: Well, first I need to buy some things, such as fertilizer, seeds and tools.
#Person2#: What type of tools?
#Person1#: You know, the basics. A rake, shovel, spade and a hoe.
#Person2#: Right. Well it seems like you have all your bases covered. What's next?
#Person1#: I'll till the soil and then sow the seeds. I'll then add some fertilizer and voila! Gardening all done!
#Person2#: Well, good luck with your garden, especially considering we are in the dry season and it won't rain for the next three months! | #Person1# tells #Person2# the steps of growing a garden that #Person1# read from books related to gardening. |
train_8270 | #Person1#: Excuse me, sir, your steamed crabs is coming.
#Person2#: It looks delicious. Can you tell me how to enjoy it? It's my first time to eat it.
#Person1#: Mix a little soya sauce, vinegar and sliced ginger on this plate and dip the meat in it before eating.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot. | #Person1# shows #Person2# how to eat the steamed crabs. |
train_8271 | #Person1#: hey, Jimmy, you've been sitting in front of the TV all day. Anything interesting on TV?
#Person2#: not really. Quite boring right now, actually. Mostly infomercials and public service announcements.
#Person1#: why don't you turn off the TV and get outside? You need to get some fresh air.
#Person2#: I know, I know. But my favorite show is on in a couple of minutes. It's the series finals, and I wouldn't miss it for the world!
#Person1#: Really? What's the series about?
#Person2#: well, it's about how an immigrant girl achieve her dream in America. It's a sitcom but really quite smart and really funny. I think you'd like it.
#Person1#: it sounds interesting, but I am not a big fan of TV shows. They're time consuming and don't have much depth.
#Person2#: I believe some shows are quite informative and interesting. Take this show for example, it examines American xenophobia and how it might conflict with the American dream, with hilarious results.
#Person1#: really? that's interesting!
#Person2#: yeah. Oh, here it comes! why don't we watch it together? they are going to have a court debate in this episode. It should be good.
#Person1#: OK, I'll give it a go. | #Person1# suggests Jimmy who's been watching TV all day to get outside, but Jimmy wants to wait for his favorite show and tells #Person1# about it, then #Person1# gets interested and will watch it with Jimmy. |
train_8272 | #Person1#: Is there a lot of crime in your city?
#Person2#: There's some, but I don't think it's a big problem. A lot of it is petty crime, burglary and car theft. There's very little major crime.
#Person1#: It's the same in my city. We also have a lot of drug addicts. A lot of the crime is committed by drug addicts who need money for drugs.
#Person2#: That happens in many places. In my city, there is a very good drug rehabilitation program. The police and courts are also tough on people who commit crimes, but I don't know if that's the reason for our relatively low crime rate.
#Person1#: Some people believe that a tough approach is better. Other prefer a more lenient approach.
#Person2#: I think that the best way to reduce crime is to spread wealth more evenly. If most people have similar amounts of money, they will not think of stealing from others.
#Person1#: That's possible, but I'm not sure it would really happen like that. | #Person2#says there are some burglaries and car thefts in #Person2#'s city and #Person1# says there are many drug addicts in #Person1#'s city, then they talk about ways to reduce crimes. |
train_8273 | #Person1#: How many people are there in your family?
#Person2#: Five. Besides my parents and me, there are my brother and sister.
#Person1#: That is a big family. How old is your sister?
#Person2#: 15.
#Person1#: What about your brother?
#Person2#: He's not quite 25.
#Person1#: Do you miss your family?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Do you often go home?
#Person2#: No. But I write to them often.
#Person1#: How often do you write to them?
#Person2#: Once a month. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person1#'s family and the frequency #Person1# contacts them. |
train_8274 | #Person1#: Give me your hand. ( takes Rose's hand ) Close your eyes. Go on. ( Rose closes her eyes ) Step up. Now hold on to the rail. Keep your eyes closed ; don't peek.
#Person2#: I'm not.
#Person1#: Step up onto the rail. Hold on. Keep your eyes closed. Trust me?
#Person2#: I trust you.
#Person1#: All right, open your eyes. ( Rose opens her eyes. She stretches her arms, and Jack stands behind her, arms around her. )
#Person2#: I'm fling, Jack. ( singing ) Come, Josephine, in my flying machine. Up she goes, and up she goes. . . | Jack takes Rose's hand to step onto the rail. When Rose opens her eyes, she feels like she's flying. |
train_8275 | #Person1#: It's wonderful to be in the mountains after a hustle bustle week.
#Person2#: Indeed. I love the smell of the grass and trees. They certainly refresh my mind.
#Person1#: Can we stop here for a while? My backpack is very heavy.
#Person2#: Sure. Did you hear anything? Look! An eagle is hovering in the sky.
#Person1#: Let me see. It's not an eagle. I think it's a vulture.
#Person2#: Yes. Will it hurt us?
#Person1#: I don't think so. Let's walk by the stream. I am sure we can find the waterfall on the map.
#Person2#: OK. I have a good pair of hiking boots. It should not be a big problem.
#Person1#: I also brought a bottle of water and some provisions. If you are hungry, you can let me know.
#Person2#: You are kind. Look there is a big tree over there, it looks like a thousand-year-old tree.
#Person1#: Well, it is a birch tree. It is not as old as you think.
#Person2#: How do you know?
#Person1#: Because its trunk is not thick enough to be like a thousand-year-old tree. | #Person1# and #Person2# are hiking in the mountain, and they are watching the animals, plants, and natural sceneries there. |
train_8276 | #Person1#: Hi! How are you doing?
#Person2#: Good, thanks. How about you?
#Person1#: Pretty good. Say, where are you living this semester?
#Person2#: In No. 4 Dorm. I like dorm life. You will meet a lot of people and you don't have to cook. What about you?
#Person1#: Oh, I am looking for an apartment. I prefer living off campus. I can study better.
#Person2#: I hope you will find a place. Listen, I'd better go. I am going to be late for class.
#Person1#: Okay, see you around.
#Person2#: Take care. | #Person2# lives in No. 4 Dorm because #Person2# likes dorm life while #Person1#'s finding an apartment as #Person1# prefers living off campus. |
train_8277 | #Person1#: Hey, you're early! Where's everyone?
#Person2#: Well. . . I told them not to come. I made a reservation just for the two of us. I thought we could have an quiet evening all to ourselves.
#Person1#: Oh. . . why?
#Person2#: Jennifer, there's something I wanna ask you.
#Person1#: Sure. What is it?
#Person2#: Hmm. . . okay, here's the thing. I'Ve always seen you as more than just a friend, and I can't take it any more. I know you better than anyone, I know the pros and cons of your personality, I even know what side of the bed is yours! I think we would be great together, don't you?
#Person1#: Are you serious? We'Ve been friends for years! We can't just change that overnight!
#Person2#: I know! I never had the guts to tell you. . . until today. So, what do you say? Are you willing to give me a shot?
#Person1#: I. . . I. . . | #Person2# expresses his love to Jennifer whom he's been friends for years out of the blue. Jennifer's astonished and is at a loss what to say. |
train_8278 | #Person1#: more and more Chinese are marrying foreigners.
#Person2#: that's true. But I have a low opinion of those women who go out with foreigners.
#Person1#: oh, why?
#Person2#: I think some Chinese wone marry foreigners for money while others just want to live abroad. There is no true love between them.
#Person1#: I wouldn't say that's totally true. I've met many happy intercultural couples.
#Person2#: well, then why aren't there many East-West couples where the man is a Chinese and the woman is a Westerner?
#Person1#: I guess it's because the Chinese women are more attractive to Western men.
#Person2#: or because they are less attractive to to Chinese men.
#Person1#: what do you mean?
#Person2#: you know, usually the woman is in her thirties and she is a left girl.
#Person1#: a left girl? What's that?
#Person2#: they're called that because they're left behind on the shelf. They're also known by their three H's---high diploma, high salary, and high degree. and they're also known as the three S's, single,
#Person1#: you have a point here, but I believe some mixed marriages are based on true love.
#Person2#: that'for sure but very few. | #Person2# thinks Chinese women marry foreigners just to live aboard while #Person1# doesn't agree. #Person2# thinks Chinese women are less attractive to Chinese men because they are left girls, but #Person1# believes some mixed marriages are based on true love. |
train_8279 | #Person1#: Can you believe the headlines?
#Person2#: What are you reading?
#Person1#: I'm reading about Michael Milliken, the Bond King.
#Person2#: Didn't he sell worthless stocks to people or something? He got arrested for that, didn't he?
#Person1#: He got arrested all right.
#Person2#: If I remember, he got off with a light sentence. Something like three years in a minimum-security prison.
#Person1#: Yup, that's him. He made millions of dollars selling bonds to people and ended up with a pile of cash when they became useless.
#Person2#: I think the government fined him a small amount, and he kept the rest in his foreign bank accounts. He's still a millionaire.
#Person1#: That's the kind of thing in America that gets me mad. Some guy pulls off a stock scheme and makes millions while spending the bare minimum sentence in jail.
#Person2#: I know. And some poor guy that robs a liquor store makes $ 500 at most and ends up in jail for five to ten years. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the Michael Milliken, the Bond King, who got arrested for selling worthless stocks to people. #Person1# and #Person2# think the punishment on Michael is too light. |
train_8280 | #Person1#: I have some photos here taken by myself. Would you like to see them?
#Person2#: Sure. Speaking of photos, what type of film will be the best? You know, I'm planning a tour to Jiuzhaigou Valley.
#Person1#: I would get Fuji 200 film for taking photos of natural beauty.
#Person2#: Thank you so much. You're an expert. | #Person2#'s going to visit Jiuzhaigou Valley. #Person1# recommends Fuji 200 film for taking photos of natural beauty. |
train_8281 | #Person1#: Hello Martin. Have you been to any events yet?
#Person2#: Yes I have. I went to the table tennis yesterday.
#Person1#: Oh wow. How was it?
#Person2#: Oh. It was great. I love Ma Lin. He's my favourite table tennis player. Have you seen anything yet?
#Person1#: Oh I still haven't managed to get any tickets. I'd love to see something though.
#Person2#: Well, let's go to the marathon tomorrow then! We can just stand by the side of the road.
#Person1#: What a great idea. | Martin went to the table tennis yesterday while #Person1# hasn't been able to see any events, so Marting suggests seeing the marathon tomorrow. |
train_8282 | #Person1#: When do we get off the bus?
#Person2#: I think we have a while longer.
#Person1#: I feel like we've been on this bus forever.
#Person2#: That's true.
#Person1#: Are you sure we weren't supposed to get off already?
#Person2#: I don't know.
#Person1#: I thought you knew where we get off at.
#Person2#: I wasn't really paying attention. I think we missed our stop.
#Person1#: Seriously?
#Person2#: Yeah, we definitely missed our stop.
#Person1#: That's the last time I get on a bus with you.
#Person2#: My bad. sorry! | #Person1# and #Person2# missed the bus stop because #Person2# wasn't paying attention. #Person1# gets angry with #Person2#. |
train_8283 | #Person1#: Hello. I have left my key in my room. But I can't get in now.
#Person2#: May I have your name and room number?
#Person1#: I am Molopo and my room is 5022.
#Person2#: OK. sir. Please go upstairs. Someone will open the door for you.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot. | Molopo left the key in his room so he can't get in. #Person2#'ll ask someone to open the door. |
train_8284 | #Person1#: I believe that you called me?
#Person2#: Oh, hi. Thanks for getting back to me quickly.
#Person1#: Why did you call me?
#Person2#: I was calling about your son.
#Person1#: Did he do something wrong?
#Person2#: Your son was acting up in class.
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: He was talking and causing a disturbance during class.
#Person1#: That's really not like him.
#Person2#: If you could just talk to him, I would greatly appreciate it.
#Person1#: I apologize, and I'll make sure he doesn't do that again.
#Person2#: Don't worry about it, but thank you very much. | #Person2# calls #Person1# to tell #Person1# #Person1#'s son was acting up in class. #Person1# apologizes and will talk to #Person1#'s son. |
train_8285 | #Person1#: Have you ever gotten a parking ticket?
#Person2#: I've gotten a few.
#Person1#: How many is a few?
#Person2#: I've gotten about six.
#Person1#: Have you paid all your tickets off?
#Person2#: Yes, I've paid all of them off.
#Person1#: How much is the fine?
#Person2#: It's like $ 130 each ticket.
#Person1#: That's not cheap at all.
#Person2#: I got a parking ticket the other day.
#Person1#: Pay it off, and they'll clear your record.
#Person2#: I'm going to do that as soon as possible. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about parking tickets. #Person2# got one the other day, and #Person1# asks #Person2# to pay it off. |
train_8286 | #Person1#: Welcome to Adventure Tours. How may I help you?
#Person2#: I want to book a tour with adventure sports.
#Person1#: Excellent! Our company has more than ten years of experience in the adventure tourism and sports field. Let me show you some options. This is our most popular choice, our river guides will take you on a whitewater rafting trip followed by a ride in a hot air balloon!
#Person2#: I don't really think I'm ready to throw myself down a river full of jagged rocks in a rubber boat or go up in the air in a wicker basket held up by an oversize balloon. What else do you have?
#Person1#: Well, in that case, we can take you hang gliding with one of our experienced instructors. It's the closest you can get to flying.
#Person2#: What? You mean strap myself to a flimsy kite? No, thank you! Next!
#Person1#: Mmm. OK. Well, why don't you tell me a little bit more about what you would like? We have everything from mountain biking, to rock climbing to street luge.
#Person2#: I'm thinking something exciting but. safer.
#Person1#: I have the perfect option, this package will take you on a hiking trip through the Himalayas for three days and afterwards there's a dog sledding journey!
#Person2#: That's more like it! | #Person2# wants to book a tour of adventure sports. #Person1# recommends a whitewater rafting trip and hanging gliding, but #Person2# wants an exciting but safer trip. Then #Person1# recommends a package and #Person2# likes it. |
train_8287 | #Person1#: There is something wrong with my credit card.
#Person2#: What's the problem?
#Person1#: There is a charge on here that I never made.
#Person2#: What charge was made?
#Person1#: It was a charge for a $ 350 purse that I never bought.
#Person2#: You didn't make this purchase?
#Person1#: I think I would remember if I made a purchase that large.
#Person2#: Sorry. When was this purse purchased?
#Person1#: It was purchased on the 12th of November at 3
#Person2#: We'll do an investigation and get to the bottom of this.
#Person1#: In the meantime, do I have to pay for this charge?
#Person2#: No. We'll take care of everything. | #Person1# claims that #Person1# got a charge that #Person1# never made. #Person2# asks for details and will do an investigation. |
train_8288 | #Person1#: Remittance Advice, how can I help you?
#Person2#: I want to send some money to Hangzhou. Today, if possible.
#Person1#: That's no problem. There are 3 ways you can do this, firstly you can send the money account to account, or you can choose to send cash to account or you can send cash to individual. Which service would you like?
#Person2#: I think account to individual would be best. But which is the quickest way?
#Person1#: If you choose our Urgent Remittance Service the money can be there within 2 hours. There will be a 1 % handling fee and then you need to pay 12 RMB for the Express Delivery Service.
#Person2#: Right, that's fine. I'd like it to get there as quickly as possible. | #Person2# wants to send money to Hangzhou. #Person1# recommends three ways and #Person2# chooses the quickest way to send it. |
train_8289 | #Person1#: Has someone already helped you?
#Person2#: No, not yet. I'd like to buy a teapot.
#Person1#: Which do you like best?
#Person2#: That colored one is very beautiful. It may suit my furniture. How much do you ask for it?
#Person1#: 360 yuan.
#Person2#: Show it to me, Please. Can you get me another? It's scratched a little bit here.
#Person1#: Sorry, sir. This is the last one we have in stock.
#Person2#: I do like it. Can you come down a bit?
#Person1#: I can give you a 10 % discount.
#Person2#: That's still too much. Can you lower the price further?
#Person1#: I'm afraid that's the best we can do.
#Person2#: If so, I'd better try another store. | #Person1#'s assisting #Person2# in choosing a teapot. #Person2# bargains with #Person1# but #Person1# won't budge, so #Person2#'ll try another store. |
train_8290 | #Person1#: Last month, we only had 40 hits on our site. Our products and prices are good, but the problem is that no one knows about our website.
#Person2#: If we want to get this internet business off the ground, we've got to do something fast.
#Person1#: We need to maximize the chances that our site will be at the top of search engine lists, but I'm not sure how to do it.
#Person2#: We've got to put more buzz words into the page text, so it will pop up when people search about our kind of products.
#Person1#: Yeah, you're right. We've got to get the most popular phrases there. . . How else can we boost site traffic?
#Person2#: I think one of the least costly ways to attract business is to ask some of our neighboring sites to offer links to our page inside of theirs. If they have related services, they may be willing to help us out.
#Person1#: I guess we could also put out a few advertisements for our website inside of the search engine. I would like to find the most effective way to let people know about our site and our products. | The company's website had few hits last month, so #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing how to boost the site traffic. |
train_8291 | #Person1#: How do I know when to tell EDD that have I started a new job?
#Person2#: Work is work, whether it's a part-time or temporary job or a full-time gig.
#Person1#: So I guess I have to report that I'Ve found a little bit of work.
#Person2#: All you need to do is fill in the blanks correctly on the Continued Claim Form, and the EDD Office will take care of the rest.
#Person1#: What about if I find a job that I know will only last for a couple of weeks? Can I take it?
#Person2#: It is to your advantage to work as much as you can. | #Person2# tells #Person1# to fill in the blanks correctly on the Continued Claim Form and the EDD office will know #Person1# has started the new job. |
train_8292 | #Person1#: What course did you like best?
#Person2#: Project Management. I was very interested in this course when I was a student. And I think it's very useful for my present work.
#Person1#: Do you feel that you have received a good general training?
#Person2#: Yes, I have studied in an English training program and a computer training program since I graduated from university. I am currently studying Finance at a training school. | #Person2# likes project management best and #Person2# thinks #Person2#'s received a good general training. |
train_8293 | #Person1#: Does Tom drink a lot?
#Person2#: Yes, he does. He of ten has had one to many. But I advised him not to drink too much, he just boasted that he had hollow legs and nobody had ever drunk him under the table.
#Person1#: That's a problem. He has sort of Dutch courage and that will egg him on in doing anything. | #Person2# tells #Person1# Tom drinks a lot. #Person1# thinks it's a problem. |
train_8294 | #Person1#: Do you have any seat preference, madam?
#Person2#: Yes, could you please put me in the non-smoking section?
#Person1#: Would you like a window seat?
#Person2#: Yes, if any one is available. But not over the wing.
#Person1#: I am sorry, there is no window seat in the non-smoking room.
#Person2#: It doesn't matter, I will take an aisle seat. | #Person2# wants to sit in the non-smoking section and will take an aisle seat. |
train_8295 | #Person1#: Have the owners answered back with a counter-offer for my offer to purchase the house?
#Person2#: In response to your offer, the sellers have decided to counter-offer three hundred and thirty-five thousand dollars.
#Person1#: That sounds pretty good to me, but I am not sure what to do.
#Person2#: You can accept this offer or decline it and come up with another offer.
#Person1#: If I make another offer and they refuse, then what?
#Person2#: Personally, I would consider making one more offer, but it is up to you to decide what to do.
#Person1#: Let's try going with three hundred and thirty thousand dollars for a counter-offer.
#Person2#: I will contact the sellers with your current offer.
#Person1#: Do you think that this will move along fairly quickly?
#Person2#: Usually the response to the second offer moves along a bit more quickly than the first one. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the sellers decided to counter-offer for #Person1#'s offer to purchase the house. #Person1# then decides to make one more offer with #Person2#'s advice. |
train_8296 | #Person1#: This one looks great! I love the seashore.
#Person2#: So do I. The sun. . . the sand. . . the ocean!
#Person1#: And listen to this! What do you think of sailing, swimming, windsurfing, and fishing?
#Person2#: Oh, Tom! They sound fantastic. I really like all those things.
#Person1#: Yeah. . . me, too.
#Person2#: Well, except fishing. To be honest, I hate fishing, but I love all the others.
#Person1#: Hey! Look at this! We can stay in a big hotel or we can stay in a little cabin by the beach.
#Person2#: You know. I really don't those big hotels.
#Person1#: Neither do I. Let's stay in a cabin. It'll be much nicer right beside the ocean. | Tom and #Person2# are planning a vacation. They love to go the seashore, go sailing, swimming, windsurfing, and fishing, and stay in a cabin. |
train_8297 | #Person1#: Hi, you're new here, aren't you? What's your name?
#Person2#: Sally.
#Person1#: Want to come and play?
#Person2#: I'd like to, but I can't, My mum sys I've got to stay and help her. It's my brother's birthday and we're having a party, too.
#Person1#: Oh, you've got a brother, have you?
#Person2#: Yes, not very far away. Cathy, my sister-in-law, works in the bookshop over there. They've got a new baby called Liz. I mean Elizabeth really, and we call her Liz.
#Person1#: Is that your mum over there calling you?
#Person2#: No, that's my Aunt May, my mum's twin sister. I'd better go. Bye.
#Person1#: Bye. | #Person1# invites Sally, a newcomer here, to play. Sally has to help her mother with her brother's birthday party and tells #Person1# about her family. |
train_8298 | #Person1#: Can you meet me at 7 o'clock on Friday?
#Person2#: No, I won't finish work until 7: 30.
#Person1#: Well, what about 8?
#Person2#: That only gives me half an hour, but... OK, I'll see you at 8 o'clock at the usual place. | #Person1# and #Person2# will meet at 8 at the usual place. |
train_8299 | #Person1#: My grades are not bad, but not good enough. I know I didn't study at all this semester. Now I have to work very hard next semester to keep my scholarship.
#Person2#: I'll see you in the library, then. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# has to work hard to keep #Person1#'s scholarship. |
train_8300 | #Person1#: I missed the weather report this morning. What did it say?
#Person2#: Cloudy, with a strong wind from the north. The highest temperature during the day will be two below zero. At night it will drop to ten below zero. | #Person2# tells #Person1# what the weather report said this morning. |
train_8301 | #Person1#: Hey Phil: Have you ever been to a Japanese public bath? I hear it's quite an experience.
#Person2#: Yes, and what an experience.
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: Well, it's nothing like visiting a swimming pool in the States.
#Person1#: Well, what do you do when you go to a public bath?
#Person2#: First, you take off your shoes before you enter.
#Person1#: Okay.
#Person2#: Then, you pay an entrance fee to the man or woman at the front counter. [Um-huh]. Next, you get undressed in the dressing room. And I was very surprised ... and a little embarrassed to see that the woman who took my money was sitting on a platform where she had a clear view of the men's side of the dressing room. [Really?] This allows the workers to keep an eye on the patrons' belongings while they are in the bath.
#Person1#: Wow. And do you wear a bathing suit or something?
#Person2#: Oh no! You don't wear anything. Then you go into the main bathing area and wash your body while sitting on a small stool about 40 centimeters high.
#Person1#: On a stool!?
#Person2#: Yeah. It was really hard getting used to bathing in that position. Sometimes, even, people wash each other's backs.
#Person1#: Oh really. So, what do you do after that?
#Person2#: Well, after you've rinsed off all the soap, they usually have two or three large baths where you can soak for a while.
#Person1#: Do you actually share the bath with other people?
#Person2#: Yeah. Traditionally, the bath played an important role in the community. It gave neighbors an opportunity to socialize while bathing.
#Person1#: Huh. Interesting.
#Person2#: When you're all done bathing, people relax in the dressing room by watching TV, drinking tea or juice, or talking to friends. It's quite an experience. | Phil tells #Person1# it's quite an experience to go to a Japanese bath, which is so different from visiting a swimming pool in the States. Then, he tells #Person1# about what he does when he goes to a Japanese bath in detail. |
train_8302 | #Person1#: I'm afraid I have to return this sweater.
#Person2#: May I ask if there's anything wrong with it?
#Person1#: You see, there is a run at the neck.
#Person2#: Oh, sorry. But do you want to change it for another one?
#Person1#: No, thank you. | #Person1# wants to return the sweater because there's a run at the neck. |
train_8303 | #Person1#: So how did you meet Bill?
#Person2#: I met him through a computer bulletin board.
#Person1#: Oh, really? Which bulletin board?
#Person2#: It was one I used down at the local coffee house called the San Francisco Net. It's been around since around 1991.
#Person1#: I've heard about that, but I've never tried it.
#Person2#: You ought to. One dollar buys you 15 minutes of computer time. A Chat session links you with cappuccino sippers in other cafes and also to home computers on the network.
#Person1#: I have no desire to talk on a network with a bunch of strangers.
#Person2#: That's the whole point. All your inhibitions disappear because you can't see the other person. This network allows you to talk to people whom you normally wouldn't talk to.
#Person1#: I just want a private conversation with one other person.
#Person2#: You can do that. A private session lets two people talk alone. This techno-chat program lets you talk about anything with everybody, without prejudice because you can't see them.
#Person1#: Well, maybe I'll tag along and watch how you talk.
#Person2#: That's fine with me, but we'll have to get there early. Because after 8 pm, there is always a long line.
#Person1#: It's that popular?
#Person2#: It sure is. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about a computer bulletin board allowing people to talk to strangers on a network and suggests #Person1# try it. #Person1# gets interested and will tag long and watch how #Person2# talk. |
train_8304 | #Person1#: Hey, what's new?
#Person2#: Not much. Just sitting here eating some Chinese food. Is that the paper? Why don't you open it and tell me my horoscope?
#Person1#: Ok, wait a minute ... let's see. I'm a Taurus, and it says, Mars is in the third house, and is soon to eclipse Venus. I don't know what that means, but then it says, Your charm and drive will win others over to your way of thinking. Remember to be positive. Sounds good to me.
#Person2#: What about Gemini? What's the prediction?
#Person1#: Since Mercury has crossed paths with Jupiter, your fortunes are falling. Bad luck will follow you today, and you will lose that which you value. Be careful.
#Person2#: That sounds bad! I'm really worried, what should I do? Maybe I should go home and stay in the rest of the day.
#Person1#: But we have a date tonight! You can't stay at home because of a stupid horoscope. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the horoscope, which predicts that #Person1#'s charm will win others over while #Person2#'s fortunes are falling, leaving #Person2# worried. |
train_8305 | #Person1#: Your garden is looking very beautiful this summer. The flowers are really colorful.
#Person2#: Thank you. I have roses, tulips, and daffodils. Do you like the rockery with the smaller flowers?
#Person1#: Yes, I do. Those are violets, aren't they?
#Person2#: Yes, they are. This afternoon, I'm going to prune the hedge.
#Person1#: The lower branches on that tree are hanging very low. Would you like me to cut them off for you?
#Person2#: Thank you! That would be very kind of you. I have a saw in the garden shed.
#Person1#: When the lower branches are removed, you'll be able to sit under the tree.
#Person2#: Tomorrow, I'll cut the grass. Then the garden will look perfect.
#Person1#: Just make sure children don't play in the flower beds and destroy the flowers. | #Person1# appreciates #Person2#'s garden. #Person1# offers to cut off the lower branches for #Person2#, and #Person2#'ll cut the grass tomorrow. |
train_8306 | #Person1#: Sofia, I've just confirmed our flight online and it looks like will be delayed by an hour. The flight is now scheduled to leave at 4:00 due to the heavy wind.
#Person2#: Then we're in trouble. We won't be able to get to Chicago by 6:00 for the dinner with Mr. O'Neill.
#Person1#: Don't worry. I'll talk to him. I'm going to call him to speak about our report.
#Person2#: Don't forget to apologize to him about being late. | #Person1# tells Sofia their flight would be delayed. Sofia worries they can't catch the dinner with Mr. O'Neil in Chicago, so #Person1# will talk to Mr. O'Neill. |
train_8307 | #Person1#: Alice, fancy that.
#Person2#: Yeah, Bruce. Fancy meeting you here.
#Person1#: I am here to refresh myself. I would like to feast my eyes on an excellent rugby game.
#Person2#: What is that?
#Person1#: It is the rugby game between at Yale and Harvard University a yearly event.It is also regarded as the glory fight for the 2 universities. It is the American version of the Oxford in Cambridge boat race.
#Person2#: That must be a big shot, I do not care about sports that much in the spare time. Can you tell me more?
#Person1#: You are finding the right person, my pleasure. This rugby game started in one thousand eight hundred and seventy-five and has been held 133 times. Usually taking place in November. The 2 universities take turns to be the host.
#Person2#: I know there are always cut throat competitions between the 2 universities, can it be seen as a kind of competition?
#Person1#: Yeah, exactly. Both universities counting much on it.
#Person2#: I bet the scene must be fantastic.
#Person1#: You set it. The stadium is full of audience. Whether it is in Yale or in Harvard, students have their own way of celebrating, such as waving flags, singing or showing logos. Both teams have their own colors and choirs.
#Person2#: I just couldn't help watching it. | Bruce meets up with Alice. Bruce is going to watch a rugby game between Yale and Harvard University and tells Alice about it, then Alice gets interested in the game. |
train_8308 | #Person1#: Why did you decide to publicize climate change in this way?
#Person2#: Well, I was really upset about some countries failure to sign up pollution control agreements. It felt like the science wasn't getting understood by the politicians, so I decided to look into what I personally could do, that led me to dream up a cartoon character called Mr. Carbon. We all know somebody like him, he's climate ignorant and makes no effort to save energy. Of course, factories are the obvious bad character in the real world, but I couldn't do much about them.
#Person1#: So, are we going to see him in scenes like we get in disaster movies?
#Person2#: That's pretty unlikely, it's hard to make a box office success. But he certainly gives cause for concern. People are becoming more aware of the climate change.
#Person1#: So you came up with the idea of another cartoon character, Mrs. Green.
#Person2#: Yes, now, she pays attention to little things, uses low energy light bulbs doesn't leave the TV on standby. Goes in for recycling. As well as making a contribution to the climate, she'll save $150,000 over her lifetime. | #Person2# tells #Person1# how #Person2# camp up with the idea to publicize climate change in creating a cartoon movie led by the characters called Mr. Carbon and Mrs. Green. |
train_8309 | #Person1#: What are you doing?
#Person2#: I'm coloring in a coloring book.
#Person1#: Aren't those for children?
#Person2#: This is an adult coloring book. My boss actually told me about them, and she bought a book for all of her employees. Look, I'll show you my artwork.
#Person1#: Wow, those pictures are very impressive. You're a great artist.
#Person2#: Well, I'm just making sure to color inside the lines. It's fun though, that I find it to be very relaxing. It's nice to sit down and color after a stressful day at work. | #Person2#'s coloring in an adult coloring book bought by #Person2#'s boss. #Person1# admires #Person2#'s pictures. |
train_8310 | #Person1#: Ah, Vera, it's great that you've come with me during our lunch break to do some shopping. I need to buy a suit to go to a wedding. And I have to look very smart.
#Person2#: I will make sure of that, Rob. Everybody says I have good taste. I've always chosen my husband's and my son's clothes. Rob, I love that gray suit in the window.
#Person1#: Wow, it looks really smart actually. But I like black best.
#Person2#: Well, you can try it first. | Rob thanks Vera for going shopping with him. Vera helps him choose a suit for a wedding. |
train_8311 | #Person1#: Miss, would you like to try this free sample of our new suntan cream?
#Person2#: Sure, why not?
#Person1#: This is a new product of company this year. It's oil-free.
#Person2#: I see. It feels very light on the skin.
#Person1#: It gives your skin a very natural healthy look.
#Person2#: I like the cool smell, too. | #Person1# asks #Person2# try the new oil-free suntan cream. |
train_8312 | #Person1#: How time flies! We have been in Beijing for almost 4 years.
#Person2#: yes, I can still recall the days when we were all seniors at college. I asked you whether you would go back to your hometown or not.
#Person1#: yeah, feels like yesterday. Now I'm almost settled down here. We're planning to buy an apartment and tie the knot.
#Person2#: congratulations! I hope when you hold the wedding ceremony, I'm still residing in Beijing.
#Person1#: thank you. Is your company going to move to other cities?
#Person2#: no, I'm planning to quit this job and go back to work in my hometown after the spring festival.
#Person1#: why is that?
#Person2#: well, I still can't adjust to the fast pace of city life.
#Person1#: yeah, the hustle and bustle is really difficult to handle.
#Person2#: that's right. I work extremely hard, and try my best to adapt to the lifestyle here, but I don't feel any sense of belonging here.
#Person1#: I understand your position. Perhaps it's time to stop floating and go back to where you belong. You'll feel much better with your family around.
#Person2#: yeah, I think so. | #Person1#'s about to settle down in Beijing but #Person2# plans to quit the job and go back to #Person2#'s hometown because #Person2# can't adjust to the fast pace of city life and doesn't have a sense of belonging. |
train_8313 | #Person1#: Reception. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I locked myself out. May I borrow a duplicate key for Room 201?
#Person1#: Certainly. Where are you now?
#Person2#: I'm right outside my room.
#Person1#: OK. Just wait where you are. I'll send someone up to help you. | #Person1# will send someone to help #Person2#, who is locked out. |
train_8314 | #Person1#: How happy you are! Next Monday is your wedding day. Congratulations!
#Person2#: Thank you!
#Person1#: Fred is really a good guy. And he loves you so much.
#Person2#: Yeah. I'm lucky to be his wife.
#Person1#: He's after your own heart, it is important.
#Person2#: So he will make a perfect husband. Make sure you will be here next Monday.
#Person1#: I promise! | #Person1# congratulates on #Person2#'s wedding and compliments Fred, the bridegroom. #Person2# thinks he'll make a perfect husband. |
train_8315 | #Person1#: I have a sweet tooth. I can not help but think about having something sweet between meals.
#Person2#: A new candy shop just opened around the corner last week. They have a variety of candies and it is always full of people.
#Person1#: That sounds really attractive. Let's go to that candy shop now.
#Person2#: Are you serious? It is always crowded with many people.
#Person1#: why not? I would like to buy some candies. Since there are so many people, I think they must have delicious candy.
#Person2#: Look at the candy bar over there. It is so colorful and tasty.
#Person1#: They have lollypops, chocolate drops, fruit candy, mints, pearbrittles and toffee. They are in different colors and flavors.
#Person2#: I want to get a big bag and buy a little of everything.
#Person1#: Me too. I finally understand why a small shop like this can always befilmed with dozens of people.
#Person2#: To be honest, I care only about whether I can have some delicious candy eat. I couldn't care less about whether the shop is popular or not.
#Person1#: You are a candy terminator. Be careful or you'll get a lot of cavities.
#Person2#: That is true. Speaking of cavities, I am starting to feel something is wrong with my teeth now. Let's get more strawberry chocolate drops before we go home.
#Person1#: You really can't live without candy. | #Person1# has a sweet tooth. #Person1# and #Person2# go to a new candy shop which just opened but is always crowded. #Person1# finds various kinds of sweets in the shop. #Person2# cares only about candies and #Person1# warns #Person2# of cavities. |
train_8316 | #Person1#: Do you believe in horoscope fortune-telling?
#Person2#: I used to be an atheist. But in recent months, I couldn't but form a more favorable opinion of horoscope.
#Person1#: That sounds interesting. Have you been involved in any mystery?
#Person2#: Not exactly, except that I find horoscope predictions increasingly accurate. I came upon a website which sends me an up-dated message by e-mail each day forecasting my experience in detail. It is amazing to find these forecasts largely in line with my daily life.
#Person1#: What did it say about you then?
#Person2#: For example, the message for the day before yesterday notified me that I, as a Leo guy, was to have some ' unusual experience in food and drink. And as it turned out, the reality matched this prediction well. Lasi night, I was treated to a dinner party by Mr. Lee.
#Person1#: But it must have been only a coincidence. That's the only way superstition wins over science.
#Person2#: Oh, no. You can never tell whether such-and-such is science or sheer fraud. If horoscope is really something deceptive, how come quite a size of proportion of young people think highly of it.
#Person1#: For fun. It serves as a shared topic to them. While they claim to consult the predictions constantly and marvel at their ' accuracy'. they do not necessarily take them seriously. When it that these predictions are matched by their real-life experiences, they delight in spreading the thrill with friends. But if there isn't any correlation between reality and predictions, they just grin, forget about them, and go on living as usual. | #Person2# finds horoscope predictions increasingly accurate and explains with examples from #Person2#'s daily life. #Person1# thinks it's just a coincidence but #Person2# says young people think highly of horoscope. #Person1# thinks they are just for fun and only spreads the predictions matching their life. |
train_8317 | #Person1#: Yesterday was April the first.
#Person2#: Was it quite special?
#Person1#: Not for the others, but for me. I was in the library going over my lessons when suddenly one of my roommates came in. He told me that I was wanted on the phone in my dormitory, and that person would call me again several minutes later.
#Person2#: Did you hurry back to the bedroom?
#Person1#: Yes. I went back to the dorm only to find my roommates laughing and shouting ' April Fool, April Fool '.
#Person2#: Oh, your classmates took you in.
#Person1#: Only then did I realize it was April Fools' Day. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the trick #Person1#'s roommates played on #Person1# on April Fools' Day. |
train_8318 | #Person1#: Hi Cody, how did practicing go this week?
#Person2#: Well I had several tests and an oral presentation this week so I didn't get a chance to memorize the second page, but I think I mastered the tricky section.
#Person1#: Great! Warm up with some scales and arpeggios first. Good, good. This week, work on keeping the rhythm steady when you play the last part with the sixteenth note. Now let's take a look at this part, shall we?
#Person2#: Charles? Before I start I was wondering if it was ok if I put a small crescendo in here and then decrescendo back to pianissimo again over here?
#Person1#: It might work. I'll have to hear it. Show me what you'Ve done.
#Person2#: It was horrible! I played it much better at home!
#Person1#: It's just nerves. Just play the right hand for now. One two three four five six, ta ti tri-ple-ti. Good, good. Don't forget the accidentals! The key signature says that note should be a G-sharp b
#Person2#: Is that better?
#Person1#: Yes, much better. Watch where you lift your foot off the pedal. What was that?
#Person2#: Sorry! The stretch for that octave is always hard to make.
#Person1#: That's ok, keep going, you're moving ahead by leaps and bounds. Watch your dynamics! Keep your elbows lifted. Remember to stroke the keys, don't pound. That's better! Remember that as a pianist! | Cody is busy with schoolwork but has mastered the tricky section of the second page. Charles gives him this week's assignment. Charles listens to Cody's playing piano and instructs him. Charles thinks Cody has made great progress. |
train_8319 | #Person1#: Hey, Ted. What are you up to this Friday?
#Person2#: Well, I have the day off from work.
#Person1#: That's great! Do you have any plans?
#Person2#: Well, I'Ve been working so hard lately, so I'll probably just take it easy.
#Person1#: Sounds nice.
#Person2#: Yeah, I'll probably just stay in and relax. Maybe watch a few movies.
#Person1#: Can I stop by?
#Person2#: Sure. Any time. | Ted tells #Person1# he'll stay in and relax on his day off work this Friday. |
train_8320 | #Person1#: Do you think that climate change is responsible for the recent floods?
#Person2#: It could be. There are floods in this country almost every year, but in recent years they have been more widespread and more frequent.
#Person1#: It seems that the climate in this country is changing.
#Person2#: The summers are hotter. The last three summers have been the hottest for the past 200 years. There have also been stronger winds.
#Person1#: I think that the changing climate is a sign that we are causing too much damage to the environment.
#Person2#: I think you're right. Climate change naturally over time, but I think that human activities are speeding up the change. I wish that government would join together and try to resolve the problem.
#Person1#: Me too. If we don't do something soon, It might be too late. | #Person2# thinks climate change could be responsible for the recent floods. #Person1# and #Person2# think climate changes because of too much environmental damage and the government should do something. |
train_8321 | #Person1#: Hi, John, how was your vacation?
#Person2#: Awesome, we went to Australia and New Zealand.
#Person1#: That must have been wonderful. Do anything interesting?
#Person2#: Well, we went bungee jumping when we were in Australia.
#Person1#: Wow! Isn't that dangerous?
#Person2#: A little, but the rush was worth it.
#Person1#: Tell me about it.
#Person2#: We jumped off a bridge and fell 500 feet before the bungee cord caught us.
#Person1#: 500 feet! I would never be able to do that.
#Person2#: Yeah, it was scary, but exhilarating. | John tells #Person1# about his vacation in Australia and New Zealand, especially the bungee jumping. |
train_8322 | #Person1#: Do you remember John from head office?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Have you heard what happened to him?
#Person2#: No, what?
#Person1#: He had his car stolen. Actually he was kidnapped while he was in the car.
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: Well, apparently, he was just getting into his car-he'd parked it in one of those underground multi-story things-he was just getting in and suddenly three guys with guns opened the back doors of the car and got in.
#Person2#: Crikey. Where did this happen?
#Person1#: In Taichung, I think.
#Person2#: Oh, right, I hear they have a lot of this kind of problem down there.
#Person1#: Really? Well, anyway, they pointed their guns at him and said, you know, keep calm and drive out. . . . we don't want to hurt you. . . we just want your car.
#Person2#: So what happened?
#Person1#: Well, he drove out, and when he got to the booth to pay the attendant, he pretended to have an epileptic fit, you know, to scare the thieves away. The attendant was no help at all, even though the guys were holding guns in plain view, he did nothing.
#Person2#: That's terrible.
#Person1#: Yes, makes you think, doesn't it?
#Person2#: So what happened next?
#Person1#: Well, he kept on pretending to have a fit, so they freaked out and just ran away.
#Person2#: Well, he sure was lucky.
#Person1#: I'll say. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about John's experience of being kidnapped in Taichung. He was pointed at with guns by three guys but he scared away the thieves by pretending to have an epileptic fit. |
train_8323 | #Person1#: I just received a phone call for an interview next week.
#Person2#: Congratulations! This is your first interview ever.
#Person1#: thank you, but I'm nervous. I don't know what to do. Could you tell me what should I do before an interview?
#Person2#: sure, you should prepare so that you can give proper response when you're being interviewed.
#Person1#: yeah, besides my personal introduction, what else should I prepare?
#Person2#: you should collect as much information about the company and the position you're applying for as you can. It is important to show that you've done some research into the company. The interviewers will be pleased if they find you know the company well.
#Person1#: then what should I do when I'm being interviewed?
#Person2#: smile at the interviewers and look them in their eyes while trying to persuade them to select you. Try to act natural, let your personality, ability and interpersonal skills shine through the interview
#Person1#: are there any other things I should pay attention to?
#Person2#: yeah, wear formal clothes to your interview and do be punctual. That'll leave your interviewers with a good first impression. | #Person2# offers #Person1# suggestions about job interviews. #Person2# suggests collecting information about the company and the job and tells #Person1# about what to pay attention to when being interviewed. |
train_8324 | #Person1#: Good morning. How are you?
#Person2#: I'm very worried, doctor
#Person1#: Oh? What are you worried about?
#Person2#: I'm afraid that I'm very ill.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. Why do you think so?
#Person2#: Because I feel tired all the time, even when I wake up in the morning. I find very difficult to do any work. I have no appetite. My wife cooks me delicious meals but I can only eat a little.
#Person1#: How do you sleep?
#Person2#: Very badly, doctor.
#Person1#: Do you find it difficult to get to sleep, or do you wake up early?
#Person2#: Both, doctor. I never get to sleep until two o'clock and I always wake up at five.
#Person1#: Are you worried about anything?
#Person2#: Well, yes, I am. I'm worried about my work. I've just taken a new job. I earn a lot of money but it's difficult work. I'm always afraid of making a mistake.
#Person1#: I see. please take off your shirt and lie down on the couch.
#Person2#: Yes, doctor. ( The doctor examines the patient )
#Person1#: Well, there's nothing very much wrong with you, I'm glad to say. You're working too hard and worrying too much. Do you take much exercise?
#Person2#: No, doctor. I never have enough time for exercise. I start work very early in the morning and finish late in the evening. Then I can't get to sleep. Can you give me some medicine to help me to sleep?
#Person1#: I can, but I'm not going to. You don't need medicine. You need advice. Don't work so hard. Too much work is bad for you. Don't worry about your work. It's silly to worry. Take regular exercise.
#Person2#: But I may lose my job, doctor! It's hard to get a job like mine.
#Person1#: Then get an easier one, even if you earn less money. Which would you rather have, health or wealth?
#Person2#: You're right, doctor. It's more important to be healthy than wealthy. I'll change my job. I'm grateful for your advice.
#Person1#: Come and see me again in a month's time. I think you'll be a different man! | #Person2# feels tired all the time, has no appetite, and can't sleep well as #Person2# is worried about the new job. #Person1# examines #Person2# and tells #Person2# #Person2# doesn't need medicine but advice. #Person1# suggests #Person2# stop worrying, take exercise, and get an easier job. |
train_8325 | #Person1#: I'd like to buy one of these refrigerators. Do I have to pay in cash?
#Person2#: No, we have an easy-payment plan. One-third down, and the balance in six months.
#Person1#: Fine. Will you work out the details, please?
#Person2#: Certainly. Would you sit here please? I'll call our credit manager.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: It's just a formality, but for hire purchase we usually require references.
#Person1#: What kind of references do you need?
#Person2#: Perhaps your employer could supply us with one.
#Person1#: I'm sure he could, but I prefer not to bother him. Would my bank do?
#Person2#: Certainly. A simple letter from your bank would be quite satisfactory. | #Person1# wants to buy a refrigerator. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# can pay by an easy-payment plan and explains it in detail. |
train_8326 | #Person1#: Where are we going to visit today?
#Person2#: We are going to the national park.
#Person1#: Really? I have heard there are many famous national park in the US, which one exactly?
#Person2#: The Yellow Rock National Park.
#Person1#: That's wonderful. I will see the Old Faithful for myself. | #Person2# tells #Person1# they're going to the Yellow Rock National Park. #Person1#'s excited. |
train_8327 | #Person1#: Do you want to practice your driving right now?
#Person2#: No problem. We can do it right now.
#Person1#: Are you buckled up?
#Person2#: All right. Now what do I do?
#Person1#: Start the car.
#Person2#: Which way do you want me to go?
#Person1#: Take a left.
#Person2#: How far do you want me to go?
#Person1#: I'll tell you when to stop.
#Person2#: Just make sure to tell me beforehand.
#Person1#: We're back now, so why don't you try parking?
#Person2#: Well, that was fun. Let's do it again soon. | #Person1# takes #Person2# to practice driving and gives #Person2# instructions. #Person2# wants to do it again. |
train_8328 | #Person1#: Excuse me, Is this the bus I should take to get to the Central Park?
#Person2#: Yes. But you have to transfer to Bus No. 28.
#Person1#: Where should I change for the Park?
#Person2#: At Tinge Depot.
#Person1#: But I don't know which stop is Tinge Depot.
#Person2#: I will remind you to get off.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: My pleasure. | #Person2# helps #Person1# to get to the Central Park by bus. |
train_8329 | #Person1#: John, I was talking to the travel agent about where we might be taking our vacation this year.
#Person2#: I am going fishing in Alaska with my friend, Mark.
#Person1#: What are you talking about?
#Person2#: What's wrong with heading out with Mark for vacation?
#Person1#: You and I have been together for a whole year, and our vacation time should be about the two of us!
#Person2#: Really? Who made that rule up?
#Person1#: With that attitude, I don't really think we have much more to discuss here.
#Person2#: That works for me! | John will go fishing with Mark but #Person1# thinks John should spend the vacation with #Person1#. #Person1# gets angry about John's attitude. |
train_8330 | #Person1#: Wow! So many students crowded in. More than I excepted, we are lucky to arrive in hour earlier. Or else we definedly have problems to getting good seats.
#Person2#: I learned my lesson from the last experience. I didn't arrive early enough. So I ended up with a terrible seat, All the way up in the front row. It was one of my worst movie experiences ever.
#Person1#: Yeah, I hate sitting in the front row.
#Person2#: By the way, it was really thoughtful if you to get me the ticket. I really appreciate it, I'll buy some popcorn, and drinks for us.
#Person1#: That would be great.
#Person2#: I'll be back as soon as possible. Oh, I almost forgot I'd better hold on to my ticket stop in case of they let me in.
#Person1#: Ok. | #Person1# and #Person2# arrive at the cinema early to get good seats. #Person2# thanks #Person1# for buying the tickets so #Person2# will buy popcorns and drinks. |
train_8331 | #Person1#: I'm going to need a taxi.
#Person2#: You don't have to restrict yourself to a taxi. We can offer you a private vehicle.
#Person1#: A private vehicle, huh? No, a taxi is okay.
#Person2#: Some people find a limo to be much more comfortable than a taxi.
#Person1#: No, I wouldn't be caught dead in a limo.
#Person2#: No upgrade of any kind. And where might you be going?
#Person1#: I'm headed to Rockefeller Center.
#Person2#: When shall I tell the taxi to be here?
#Person1#: Right now.
#Person2#: The taxi will be here immediately, sir.
#Person1#: Good, I'm leaving my room in about one minute.
#Person2#: You won't have to wait a second, sir. | #Person1# asks for a taxi to Rockefeller Center and rejects #Person2#'s suggestions on private vehicles and limos, so #Person2# calls one for #Person1#. |
train_8332 | #Person1#: Did you hear something?
#Person2#: Oh, it is my cell phone ringing. I set it in the vibration mode.
#Person1#: It is a good habit to set your cell phone to vibrate. It is very annoying to hear the loud and sudden ring tone in quiet offices.
#Person2#: You are right. Some ring tone is just terribly loud. You can hear it even in the next door. It is really a kind of distraction.
#Person1#: Maybe we can write a report to the boss to see what can be done.
#Person2#: Good idea. | #Person1# and #Person2# think loud, sudden ring tones in offices are annoying. #Person1# suggests seeking solutions with the boss. |
train_8333 | #Person1#: Why have you decided to change jobs?
#Person2#: I hope to change because my current job is not within my chosen field. Since my major was international banking, I really hope to work at a bank.
#Person1#: Then, why do you want to work for our bank since it's a new establishment in Shanghai?
#Person2#: Because your bank is a new one, I think I'll be given more opportunities, and the working conditions and surroundings are so excellent here.
#Person1#: It certainly is. But the work is also hard here. You need to put a lot of long hard hours on the job to succeed in this field.
#Person2#: I expect to work hard, madam.
#Person1#: Do you mind going on frequent business trips?
#Person2#: No, I enjoy travelling. | #Person2# hopes to work at #Person1#'s bank which is a new establishment in Shanghai to get more opportunities. #Person2# expects to work hard. |
train_8334 | #Person1#: Where do you come from?
#Person2#: I come from England.
#Person1#: What's the climate like in your country?
#Person2#: It's mild, but it's not always pleasant. The weather's often cold in the North and windy in the East. It's often wet in the West and sometimes warm in the South.
#Person1#: Which seasons do you like best?
#Person2#: I like spring and summer. The days are long and the nights are short. The sun rises early and sets late. I don't like autumn and winter. The days are short and the nights are long. The sun rises late | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s from England. #Person2# talks about the climate there. #Person2# likes spring and summer. |
train_8335 | #Person1#: Excuse me, can you tell me the way to Holton railway station?
#Person2#: Sure. It's quite far from here. Don't worry, though. It's not difficult to get there.
#Person1#: I think I'm going in the wrong direction, aren't?
#Person2#: Yes. First, you need to turn around. Do you remember passing some traffic lights further up this road?
#Person1#: Yes, I do. They are about two miles away, right?
#Person2#: That's right. Drive back to the traffic rights and turn right. Follow the road for about a mile, until you see the plaza hotel. It's a really big hotel. You can't miss it. Turn left at the hotel.
#Person1#: So, right at the traffic lights two miles up the road, then left at the plaza hotel, a mile along that road. Got it.
#Person2#: Then you just go straight on until you see the station ahead of you.
#Person1#: Ok. Got it. Thanks for you help.
#Person2#: No problem. | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to drive to Holton railway station. |
train_8336 | #Person1#: Is this your first time visiting Beijing?
#Person2#: Yes. Is it easy to get around?
#Person1#: I think so. You can get anywhere by bus and taxi is not expensive.
#Person2#: How about the subway?
#Person1#: It's also convenient, but it's usually crowded. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the transportation is convenient in Beijing. |
train_8337 | #Person1#: You look worried, Mary. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I've lost my shoulder bag, John.
#Person1#: Are you sure you've searched everywhere?
#Person2#: Yes, I can't find it anywhere.
#Person1#: Can you tell me something about it?
#Person2#: Yes. It's brown leather and it has a button on the front.
#Person1#: What was in it?
#Person2#: My wallet with twenty pounds in it, er ...some keys, and an English dictionary.
#Person1#: When did you last have it?
#Person2#: I had it with me at lunch time in the restaurant. I hung it on the side of my chair while I was eating.
#Person1#: When did you find it was missing?
#Person2#: After lunch, I was going to buy something but I couldn't find my bag. I realized I had left it in the restaurant. I went back to get it, but it wasn't there on the chair. | Mary tells John she's lost her shoulder bag. Mary describes what it looks like and what it contains. She remembered leaving it in the restaurant but couldn't find it. |
train_8338 | #Person1#: A lovely day, isn't it?
#Person2#: It is.
#Person1#: It seems it will be fine all day.
#Person2#: I think it will be a dry day. There's hardly a cloud in the sky.
#Person1#: We'll have a heat wave in the afternoon. I'm afraid.
#Person2#: It's very hot today. No wind at all.
#Person1#: You're fight. There's hardly a breath of air.
#Person2#: By the way, did you watch the weather forecast on the television?
#Person1#: Yes, it is said a high pressure area would remain to the southwest of England. There would be a little rain or showers here or there, but bright weather the rest of the day. | #Person1# and #Person2# think it's a hot lovely day. #Person1# watched the weather forecast and tells #Person2# about the weather. |
train_8339 | #Person1#: The special effects in that movie were so realistic! I felt like I was in outer space a few times.
#Person2#: Yeah! It wouldn't have been the same watching this movie at home on TV. The huge screen and sound system in this theater really made a difference.
#Person1#: And when the aliens started shooting lasers at the ship, I was like, whoa! I jumped back in my seat. They were so scary, with those big eyes and long, weird fingers.
#Person2#: I hope I don't have nightmares tonight about being taken prisoner by aliens.
#Person1#: Just remember - the astronauts won the battle. They defeated the aliens and saved the planet earth, so you don't have to worry.
#Person2#: That's right! Hey, do you have any more popcorn left?
#Person1#: I can't believe you're still hungry! We ate almost an entire large popcorn, plus candy and soda.
#Person2#: I didn't eat lunch! Let's get some ice cream and see another movie. I want to watch the comedy about the talking cats. It's starting in 20 minutes!
#Person1#: Or we could see the one about the prisoners breaking out of jail!
#Person2#: No, I'd rather see something funny.
#Person1#: OK, that sounds good. | #Person1# and #Person2# admire the realistic special effects of the movie and talk about the plots excitedly. #Person2# suggests getting snacks and watching another movie. They eventually decide to watch a comedy. |
train_8340 | #Person1#: Hi! Can I help you?
#Person2#: Hi! Have you got any records of modern guitar music?
#Person1#: We've got a lot of them. Which one are you looking for?
#Person2#: I'm looking for some records of Julian Bream. I saw them in your window last week and I had them before in Canada, but I broke them.
#Person1#: What happened?
#Person2#: They were in my bag. I sat on my bag and broke the records. My sister told me about your shop. I came here last week and saw the records.
#Person1#: Let's look for the records. Oh, yes, the records are there on the shelf.
#Person2#: How much are those three?
#Person1#: They are four pounds and fifty pence.
#Person2#: Here is five pounds. | #Person2# broke the records of Julian Bream. #Person2#'s sister told #Person2# about #Person1#'s shop so #Person1# comes. #Person2# buys some with #Person2#'s assistance. |
train_8341 | #Person1#: Have you any plan for the weekend, Tom?
#Person2#: Yeah, Laura. I'm going for a ride around the Qinghai Lake on Saturday, but it depends on the weather.
#Person1#: According to the forecast, it'll be cloudy the day after tomorrow, good for a ride.
#Person2#: Great! Do you go riding often?
#Person1#: Absolutely. I go as much as I can, because we can really get in touch with nature. It would be nice to get out of the city. Do you want any company?
#Person2#: Sure, but it will be a 30-mile ride. Have you been riding so long before?
#Person1#: Yeah, I go a lot too. I even saw a bear and some monkeys on my last ride. My friend Mike and I rode more than 30 miles to a very wild part of the national forest.
#Person2#: Wow! You must have been pretty far away from the city. Shall we invite him to go along?
#Person1#: Of course. I'll ask him.
#Person2#: Thanks. We will have a good time this weekend. | Tom plans to ride around the Qinghai Lake for 30 miles on Saturday. Laura and Mike often go riding, so Tom invites them to come along. |
train_8342 | #Person1#: I'm glad we came here. This is really delicious!
#Person2#: I was worried you would think it was too far to drive.
#Person1#: Well, it's true I've never driven two hours just to get lunch. But really, I think it's worth it.
#Person2#: I think if you try some more authentic Chinese food, you might understand how we students from Taiwan suffer.
#Person1#: How do you mean 'suffer'?
#Person2#: I mean, in Milwaukee there is no good Chinese food. So we miss the food in Taiwan too much. Sometimes we just have to drive down here to Chicago to find something better.
#Person1#: Even in the winter?
#Person2#: Yes, even in the winter.
#Person1#: And even if it takes two hours, huh?
#Person2#: Why not? I've been craving good food for three weeks now. I'm too sick of hamburgers and pizza!
#Person1#: Well, this really is delicious, I have to admit. I can understand better now why you and your friends are always whining.
#Person2#: Don't tease me! Good food is really important to Chinese!
#Person1#: I know. I can see that. This is what is called 'dim sum, ' right?
#Person2#: Yes, all these dishes are different 'dim sum' dishes. You can't find this kind of thing except for in a few cities in America.
#Person1#: So when you Chinese think of Chinatown, you mostly think of food. Is that right?
#Person2#: Of course. I will try to buy some things at the Asian grocery down the block too. Then I can do a little cooking in my apartment.
#Person1#: And maybe we can go to a good Italian restaurant for dinner, after the museum. Chicago has some great Italian restaurants.
#Person2#: No way!
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: We're going up to the 'new' Chinatown for dinner. I already know where we're going to go.
#Person1#: Alright, alright. I am happy to try more Chinese food. Will it be dim sum again?
#Person2#: No, dim sum is usually eaten around lunch time, or sometimes closer to breakfast. We'll try more Taiwanese style up at the 'new' Chinatown.
#Person1#: Taiwanese style? Isn't dim sum Taiwanese style?
#Person2#: No, dim sum is more Cantonese style. But of course you can buy it in Taiwan.
#Person1#: I wonder if you can cook things this good.
#Person2#: I'm a great cook actually. You will see. | #Person1# thinks the food is delicious. #Person2# says Taiwanese students sometimes drive here to eat because there's no good Chinese food in Milwaukee. #Person2# associates Chinatown with food and shops at the Asian grocery store. #Person2#'ll take #Person1# to the 'new' Chinatown for dinner which is more Taiwanese style. |
train_8343 | #Person1#: What are you worrying about?
#Person2#: I am worrying about my husband.
#Person1#: Where is he? Is he in danger?
#Person2#: You know, he is a taxi driver. He has to have his eyes peeled all the time when he drives, especially during the rush hour. | #Person2#'s worrying about #Person2#'s husband who is a taxi driver. |
train_8344 | #Person1#: I can't seem to progress up the career ladder no matter how hard I try and I have been here for 2 years already!
#Person2#: Well, have you thought of getting an MBA? I heard it does wonders in getting you to the top.
#Person1#: An MBA, hey. . . well my degree wasn't in business, the business schools won't be interested in me.
#Person2#: Nonsense! The business schools measure your ability through a test called GMAT.
#Person1#: GMAT? What does that stand for and what will the test contain?
#Person2#: Graduate Management Admission Test, it contains three parts
#Person1#: Okay, this sounds a little tough, how am I supposed to practice for this?
#Person2#: Up to you, you could have a one on one session with a tutor or group sessions, you can also use free or private computer software. Going to church might help as well!
#Person1#: No matter what I do, I'm going to ace this test and go on to become a corporate fat cat!
#Person2#: Umm. . . That's the spirit! | #Person1#'s upset about finding no ways to progress up the career ladder. #Person2# suggests getting an MBA and explains GMAT to #Person1#. #Person1# gets spirited. |
train_8345 | #Person1#: When you smell them, they affect your nervous system.
#Person2#: I thought you were supposed to put them in some kind of burner with a candle. . .
#Person1#: You can do that, too. Both methods have a healing effect.
#Person2#: So what's your illness. . . shopping fever, sale-itis?
#Person1#: Ha-ha. . . I'm just fatigued. And tomorrow is a big day.
#Person2#: What's tomorrow?
#Person1#: More sales! | #Person1# shows #Person2# something that has a healing effect. #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s fatigued with shopping. |
train_8346 | #Person1#: I think we should do the floors before we work on the curtains and walls.
#Person2#: Why? It doesn't make sense. If we do the floors first, and then paint the walls, we will get paint all over our new floor.
#Person1#: Hmm. Maybe you're right. But I can't stand all this green carpet in here. And besides, I know how to paint. I will just cover everything with drop cloth. I won't get anything on the floor.
#Person2#: Are you sure?
#Person1#: Yes, I'm sure. I've done a lot of house painting in my life. And my mother was very picky. If I got even a tiny drop of paint on her furniture, she would get furious. So I learned to be very careful.
#Person2#: Alright. Then maybe we can do the floor first. These wood floors under this carpet are beautiful. And me too--I can't wait to get all this old carpet out of here. But how can we get it out? Do we need to call helpers?
#Person1#: Absolutely not. We can remove the carpet ourselves. Carpet is held down with carpet nails. You just need to pull it hard and it comes up.
#Person2#: Great. Then, after we remove the carpet, we need to restain all the wood floors. Right?
#Person1#: Yes. But we should hire someone for that. That will probably be expensive. And it has to be done right.
#Person2#: And then, after the floors are done, we can start to move our furniture in.
#Person1#: Sure. If we can get an appointment with someone to do the floors, we should probably be able to have the furniture in here after a week or so. I can get all the carpet out this weekend.
#Person2#: So, after the floors are done, and after the furniture is in, we need to redo the curtains and paint all the walls and ceilings.
#Person1#: I'm the painter. You can be in charge of going to curtain shops to choose curtains. That will probably be pretty expensive too. Having good curtains made isn't cheap.
#Person3#: You mean we can't just buy curtains already made?
#Person2#: Absolutely not. The windows must be measured, and then the curtains need to be made professionally. So that will take a while. Maybe a month or so.
#Person1#: While the curtains are being made, I can start having people look at the kitchen. I can't stand that old kitchen. I won't be able to cook in there. I don't want to use that electric stove.
#Person2#: We will need to find an interior decorating company do redo the kitchen. I believe in Portland there are shops that specialize in kitchen renovation. I will look in the Yellow Pages. I'd like a kitchen of colors.
#Person1#: I agree. The colors must be soft and pleasant. You should feel comfortable when you cook our dinners.
#Person2#: Me? Cook our dinners? Hah! You will be cooking, dear. You will cook.
#Person1#: No, I don't think so. I'll be too busy having tea in our new tea room.
#Person2#: Well, I suppose we'll have to hire a cook then. So you won't be able to afford any
#Person1#: And you'll have to sell your motorcycle. And your cameras. Right?
#Person2#: Maybe I'll cook once or twice a week. How is that?
#Person1#: Four times might be enough. Not once or twice. | #Person1# wants to do the floor first, but #Person2# disagrees because the painting will drop on the floor later. Yet #Person1# is experienced and confident. They'll remove the carpet by themselves and then hire someone to restain all the wood floors, and get the furniture in about a week. #Person1# asks #Person2# too have the curtains made. Meanwhile, #Person2#'ll get someone to renovate the kitchen. Then they argue over who cooks the meals and they both think the other one should do it. |
train_8347 | #Person1#: Did you lock the doors?
#Person2#: All except the back door. I left that open for Tim. He took the dog for a walk.
#Person1#: Well, I'm going on to bed. I' m beat.
#Person2#: Ok, I'm going to stay up awhile. I've got to go over the household budget , We 're a little over-spend this month.
#Person1#: Please told Tim to close the door to the basement. I don't want dog down there tonight.
#Person2#: Ok, Good night , see you at breakfast. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# left the back door open for Tim. #Person1#'ll go to bed and #Person2#'ll go over the household budget. |
train_8348 | #Person1#: Waiter! May I see you for while?
#Person2#: Yes. I'll be with you in a second. Yes, sir? What is the problem?
#Person1#: This is not what I asked for, I'm afraid.
#Person2#: What did you order?
#Person1#: Roast beef.
#Person2#: There must be a mistake. Those are fried oysters. Would you like to keep it or change?
#Person1#: Roast beef, of course. That's what I ordered.
#Person2#: Just a moment and I'll get your order right away. Sorry to cause the inconvenience. | #Person1# ordered roast beef but get fried oysters. #Person2# apologizes and will get the right order immediately. |
train_8349 | #Person1#: Good afternoon doctor.
#Person2#: Good afternoon, Mrs. Brown. Wow, what's wrong with this little boy?
#Person1#: He is my son Jim. He's gotta cough.
#Person2#: How long has he been like this?
#Person1#: Ever since last night.
#Person2#: Has he had anything to eat today?
#Person1#: Yes, he had a little milk and an egg this morning.
#Person2#: Well, Mrs. Brown. I think he's caught a cold.
#Person1#: Is it serious?
#Person2#: No, it's nothing serious, but he better stay at home and rest.
#Person1#: Thank you very much.
#Person2#: You're welcome. | Mrs. Brown's son coughs. #Person1# diagnoses him to have a cold and suggests he rest. |
train_8350 | #Person1#: Hi, Bill, how's it going?
#Person2#: Alice, is that you? It's been 10 years.
#Person1#: It sure has. What are you doing nowadays? Are you still taking pictures?
#Person2#: As a matter of fact I am. After finishing university, I went to work as a photographer. How about you? You are always so good in art class. I guess you are a famous painter now, right?
#Person1#: Well, actually I'm a designer and I do most of my work on computers now, but I still like to paint on the weekends.
#Person2#: That's great. | Bill and Alice haven't seen each other for 10 years. Bill's a photographer now and Alice becomes a designer. |
train_8351 | #Person1#: Hey John, can I talk to you for a minute?
#Person2#: Sure, what's up?
#Person1#: I wanted to let you know about a book club I joined 2 months ago. I know you do a lot of reading so I thought you might want to come with me next month.
#Person2#: Oh, that sounds like fun. When does the group meet?
#Person1#: Usually the last Saturday of the month at 9:30 PM? Every month, we choose the new book, and then during the next meeting we discuss it.
#Person2#: What book are you reading now?
#Person1#: The kite runner.
#Person2#: What's it about?
#Person1#: It's about a boy who grows up in Afghanistan during the 1970s. It's called the kite runner because the main character takes part in a kite flying competition. It's really a good book. I am almost finished.
#Person2#: Sounds interesting, I'd love to come.
#Person1#: OK great. The next meeting isn't for another 2 weeks. So you still have time to read the book. | #Person1# recommends John a book club where people choose new books and discuss them. #Person1#'s reading the kite runner now and tells John about the book. John's interested to come. |
train_8352 | #Person1#: Have you decided where to take Mr. Brown to dinner tonight?
#Person2#: Well, I tried to get us into a private room at Ana's garden. Because the main dining room is too noisy. But the rooms were all reserved. I made a reservation at movie, though, for 7:30. I haven't tried it, but I heard it was good.
#Person1#: I've been there, the food is excellent. It's right next to that Japanese place, Tami, where we had John's birthday party last month.
#Person2#: Right, traffic can be heavy going that way. Let's start out by 6:00, so we'll be able to arrive there before Mr. Brown. | #Person2# made a reservation at movie for dinner with Mr. Brown because Ana's Garden is full. #Person1# tells #Person2# the food there is excellent. |
train_8353 | #Person1#: Hello professor Dennis. I read in the University newspaper, they were looking for a student to work as a language laboratory assistant.
#Person2#: Yes, we are. Are you interested in the job?
#Person1#: I think so. But before I apply could you tell me more about the work?
#Person2#: Well most of lessons are on cassette tapes, the cassettes are kept in order on these shelves. You just organized the tapes after each class.
#Person1#: How many hours would you need me to work each week?
#Person2#: We need someone Monday through Friday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. That's the busiest time each day for the lab.
#Person1#: That would fit into my schedule nicely. Shall I fill out an application for the job right now.? Yes, that would be fine and I'll get back to you in a week or so after we review all of the applications. | Professor Dennis tells #Person1# about the job as a language laboratory assistant involving organizing tapes from16:00 to 18:00 on workdays. #Person1# immediately applies for it. |
train_8354 | #Person1#: Oh, terrible weather. The plane must be delayed.
#Person2#: I know. I can't wait to get home. I have been traveling on business for a month. I really miss my family.
#Person1#: A month is a long time to be away. Well, do you have any children?
#Person2#: I have 2, a boy and a girl. Would you like to see a picture of them?
#Person1#: Sure. Oh, how nice. Now who's this?
#Person2#: This is Jane my beautiful daughter. She's 24.
#Person1#: Is she married?
#Person2#: No. She is studying engineering at Cambridge University. She will graduate this June. And she has gotten a position with IBM.
#Person1#: What an excellent girl.
#Person2#: So she is. And this is my son James.
#Person1#: How old is he?
#Person2#: He is 21. He's in college now and that's my wife Beth, a college teacher.
#Person1#: Wow. You certainly have a lovely family.
#Person2#: Thank you, so tell me about your family.
#Person1#: My husband and I have a daughter Tina. She is a lovely girl, and she likes playing the piano, but I don't have a photo with me.
#Person2#: Well, it seems that you miss your daughter very much.
#Person1#: Yes, I haven't seen her for nearly 2 weeks. | #Person1# and #Person2#'s planes are delayed. #Person2# shows #Person1# a picture of #Person2#'s son and daughter and tells #Person1# about them. #Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person1#'s daughter. They both miss their family very much. |
train_8355 | #Person1#: Excuse me, is this the ad department?
#Person2#: Can I help you?
#Person1#: Yeah, I want to know how to advertise in your newspaper.
#Person2#: There are two basics you have to consider about the ad cost? One, how big is your ad? Second, how often do you want it to be in the paper? The bigger and more frequent you ad is, the more it costs.
#Person1#: OK. Can you tell me what kind I should choose?
#Person2#: Usually weekend ads are more expensive as more people read the paper then. What do you want to advertise, anyway?
#Person1#: My wife's new clothes shop. Any recommendation?
#Person2#: It's helpful if you can tell me your potential customers. For instance, we know what parts of the newspaper are more likely to be read by women and on what days they read them.
#Person1#: Great. I will ask my wife. She knows lots about her customers. I'll come back tomorrow. Thanks. | #Person1# wants to advertise his wife's new clothes shop in #Person2#'s newspaper. #Person2# explains the basics of the ad cost and asks for potential customers. |
train_8356 | #Person1#: Lisa, why do you keep a night light on in your room?
#Person2#: I thought you knew that I'm scared of the dark.
#Person1#: I had no idea. Why are you afraid?
#Person2#: When I was very little, around 4 years old, a man broke into our home. I heard a noise later at night and then I saw my father walk by my room quietly. He was carrying a baseball bat. A few minutes later, I heard a crash. I was so scared.
#Person1#: What happened then?
#Person2#: I don't know, but my father wasn't hurt. I've kept a light on at night ever since though. | Lisa tells #Person1# she keeps a night light on because a man once broke into her house when she was young. |
train_8357 | #Person1#: Hi, I'm Mike. I just moved in next door.
#Person2#: Oh hi, come on in. I'm Barbara. Would you like something to drink?
#Person1#: Thanks, some tea would be nice. I really like your tea set. Where did you get it?
#Person2#: Oh, there is a supermarket not far from here. I bought it on sale. But there is also a teahouse around the corner.
#Person1#: It's a nice neighborhood here.
#Person2#: Yeah, you can get to the bus and the underground train stations within 10 minute's walk. There's a bookstore, a gym and many restaurants along the street.
#Person1#: There's a gym nearby? I really want to go to a gym as soon as possible.
#Person2#: Well. If you want, we can go together sometime. Actually I was thinking of going this afternoon. If you like, you can join me.
#Person1#: That would be wonderful. | Mike moved into Barbara's next door and comes to visit Barbara. Barbara tells Mike about the neighborhood. They decide to go to the gym this afternoon. |
train_8358 | #Person1#: Do you play any instruments?
#Person2#: Yes, I played the piano. What about you?
#Person1#: I play the violin and the flute. I've been playing the flute since I was a child, but I started playing the violin about 5 years ago. I'm not very good, but I'm trying to get better.
#Person2#: The violin is hard. I have also been playing the piano since I was a kid. I was also in a singing group when I was in high school.
#Person1#: I mostly played sports in high school. I was a star player on both the soccer team and the softball team. | #Person2# plays the piano while #Person1# plays the violin and the flute. #Person1# played sports in high school while #Person2# sang. |
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