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train_8759 | #Person1#: Excuse me, but I'm looking for a gift for my friend.
#Person2#: Is it a Chinese New Year's gift or a birthday gift?
#Person1#: Well, it's a wedding gift.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. Let me guess. . . something sexy for the new bride on her first night of marriage?
#Person1#: Basically. But I have no idea what to get! She's American and kind of. . .
#Person2#: Well-endowed? Don't worry. I have some bras with bigger cup sizes in the back. | #Person1# wants to buy a wedding gift. #Person2# recommends some. |
train_8760 | #Person1#: What do we need for the barbecue?
#Person2#: Well, I'Ve bought a lot of meat. I'Ve got pork chops, small steaks, chicken wings, and plenty of hot sausages and hamburger patties.
#Person1#: I can't wait to start cooking! I'Ve bought the grill and charcoal. Do you have enough plates and utensils?
#Person2#: I think so. I bought some paper plates and cups for people to use. It will save on the washing up!
#Person1#: And if people drop them, they won't break. We'll need to buy some buns to make hot dogs and hamburgers.
#Person2#: They sell them at the shop around the corner. We can go and get some in a few minutes.
#Person1#: I brought some cheese to make cheeseburgers and some onions for the hot dogs. We'll need some tomato ketchup and some barbecue sauce.
#Person2#: I have the sauce, but remind me to get some ketchup at the shop.
#Person1#: How long does it take to cook meat on a barbecue?
#Person2#: It only takes a few minutes. Some people like their meat well done. Others like it rare. The great thing about a barbecue is that everyone can choose how they want their meat cooked.
#Person1#: They can cook it themselves to make sure it's exactly how they like it.
#Person2#: I hope you haven't invited any vegetarians! | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the preparations for the barbecue. They've got meat, utensils and paper plates, and are going to buy some buns and ketchup. |
train_8761 | #Person1#: You have worked in your present company for five years.
#Person2#: Yes, I do.
#Person1#: Why do you want to resign?
#Person2#: As you know I serve as a secretary in my present company, I really want to look for a more challenging opportunity.
#Person1#: What kind of work are you interested in?
#Person2#: Just as you advertised in the newspaper.
#Person1#: So you are interested in our company.
#Person2#: Yes, what's more, your company is one of the largest and best trading companies in this line of business. | #Person2# wants a more challenging opportunity rather than the current job as a secretary and is interested in #Person1#'s company. |
train_8762 | #Person1#: hello, this is the International Student Office. My name is Leah. How may I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like to speak to the Ms. Collins, please.
#Person1#: ok. Can I ask who is calling, please?
#Person2#: this is Nathaniel Brown.
#Person1#: and what is your call regarding?
#Person2#: I'd like to talk to her about my accommodation situation.
#Person1#: ok, I'll try and put you through. Please hold.
#Person2#: ok.
#Person1#: . . . sorry, her line is busy at the moment. Can I take a message?
#Person2#: sure. Can you have her call me back on my cell phone number?
#Person1#: ok. What's your number?
#Person2#: it's 0-7- 7-8- 7-3- 6-7- 6-8- 8.
#Person1#: let me repeat that back to you. That's zero, double seven, eight, seven, three, six, seven, double six, double eight.
#Person2#: no, there's no double six at the of the number. It's just zero, double seven, eight, seven, three, six, seven, six, double eight.
#Person1#: I got it. When should I have her call you back?
#Person2#: anytime before 6 pm tonight.
#Person1#: ok, Nathaniel. I'll have Ms. Collins call you back sometime tonight before 6 pm.
#Person2#: thank you!
#Person1#: bye!
#Person2#: bye! | Nathaniel wants to talk to Ms. Collins but she is busy. Leah takes Nathaniel's number and will have Ms. Collins call back before 6 pm. |
train_8763 | #Person1#: Are you sure Lucy has it bad for you? If she does, she will certainly bend over backwards for you. But if she doesn't, it would be a job to change her.
#Person2#: I don't know whether she has it bad for me, but she enjoys being with me.
#Person1#: And do you really love her?
#Person2#: I think I do. I don't think I can be happier with another girl. | #Person1# wants to know if Lucy loves #Person2#. #Person2# is not sure. |
train_8764 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I want to know what's your price per dozen for exercise books?
#Person2#: 15 dollars per dozen
#Person1#: Oh, it's rather too high. We have another offer for a similar one at a much lower price.
#Person2#: However, the quality of our exercise books is better than others. I can assure you that our price is the most favorable. A trial will convince you of my words.
#Person1#: If you can go a little lower, I'd be able to give you an order on the spot.
#Person2#: This price of yours is out of the question. You must know that the cost of production has risen a great deal in recent years.
#Person1#: I hope you'll give a second thought to it.
#Person2#: We'll have to discuss the problem later.
#Person1#: What about if we order a large amount of exercise books?
#Person2#: Could you give me an idea of how larger an amount you want?
#Person1#: About 300 dozens.
#Person2#: Then, let me check. For the large quantity you ask, considering the cost of raw materials, I think 13 dollar is our bottom line. And I can assure you this is the lowest price in the market in nowadays.
#Person1#: OK. That's a deal. | #Person1# wants to have a lower price for exercise books. #Person2# refuses at first but agrees after #Person1# promises to order a large amount about 300 dozens. |
train_8765 | #Person1#: Excuse me, miss. I don't think we need the MP4 any more. We would like to refund it.
#Person2#: May I see your receipt?
#Person1#: Here you are.
#Person2#: I am sorry, sir. You bought it 2 weeks ago, and you can only refund it in one week. | #Person1# wants to refund the MP4 but #Person2# refuses. |
train_8766 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I would like to cash my travelers'check. Here you are.
#Person1#: Sure. How do you like your money?
#Person2#: In tens and twenties, please.
#Person1#: No problem. Here you are.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot. | #Person1# helps #Person2# to cash the check. |
train_8767 | #Person1#: Have you got your invitation yet?
#Person2#: My invitation? No, I haven't. My invitation to what?
#Person1#: The house warming party.
#Person2#: Whose house warming party is it?
#Person1#: Tom and Bill Smith. They are both working now you know? And they've bought a new house.
#Person2#: Oh, they have? I didn't know. I haven't seen Tom lately.
#Person1#: It's out in the suburbs.
#Person2#: Have you seen the house?
#Person1#: Yes, I have. I went out with them last weekend.
#Person2#: Is it nice?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. There are three bedrooms, a living room, a dining room, and a big kitchen. There's also a garden.
#Person2#: Well, that does sound nice. Have they moved in yet?
#Person1#: They are moving today. Tom's taken the day off. He's rented a truck, and they should have all their furniture in the house tonight.
#Person2#: When are they going to have the party?
#Person1#: Next Saturday night. You should get your invitation today or tomorrow.
#Person2#: Wow, that would be something to look forward to. | Tom and Bill have bought a new house and will throw a house warming party. #Person1# has seen the house and got invited. #Person2# hasn't got the invitation yet. |
train_8768 | #Person1#: I am afraid I have some bad news for you. It's about our order contract O5TSWAL.
#Person2#: What's the problem?
#Person1#: The goods arrived half a month later than scheduled. What's more, five cases were found broken and unit inside seriously damaged.
#Person2#: Really? That's something unexpected. You see, all our exports were strictly inspected before shipment. The goods were in perfect condition when they left.
#Person1#: But then there were some cracks in a number of cases. Almost all the bottom of the cases were loose.
#Person2#: That could have happened in the course of transit or unloading, due to rough handling.
#Person1#: But our surveyors found the damage was caused by poor packing.
#Person2#: But there is nothing wrong with our packing. Our cartons are standard export ones and we also enforced them with straps.
#Person1#: But you filled the cartons too full and the straps are not strong enough. When they were rehandled, some of them were broken.
#Person2#: I don't think the stevedores could have handled them with great care. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that their surveyors found the damage to their goods was caused by poor packing. #Person2# blames the stevedores for the damage. |
train_8769 | #Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: Be with you in just a moment, Madam... Yes, now may I help?
#Person1#: Yes, erm, I'd like to book a holiday somewhere in Britain.
#Person2#: Yes, of course. Were you thinking of any special place in particular?
#Person1#: Well, I don't know really. Can you recommend anywhere?
#Person2#: Well, there's London, of course.
#Person1#: Well, no, no. I've been to London already. I think I'm looking for theatres and, erm, some of your pubs.
#Person2#: Let me think now. There's Salisbury, there's Chichester. Chichester's got a very famous theatre. And of course York, very famous for its York Minster the Cathedral. Yeh, Edinburgh, Edinburgh in Scotland.
#Person1#: Oh, I've not been to Scotland before. So, I mean, what have you got for Edinburgh?
#Person2#: Well, let me look that up ... here we are. Exeter, Edinburgh. Now we've got a three-day inclusive trip erm.., that's by coach and that would cost you $ 92.50, about $150. Alternatively, now just a moment. There's another three-day trip going by train, that's a tiny bit more expensive... also what we call inclusive.
#Person1#: Yeh ... erm, how much is that one?
#Person2#: That's $ 100, about $160.
#Person1#: What about the accommodation that goes with that trip?
#Person2#: Well, that is inclusive. It means... It's a three-star hotel, which is pretty good quality, right in the center of town. We've had a lot of customers who've stayed there and they have been perfectly happy. Er, it is what we call bed and breakfast though. Would that be all right?
#Person1#: Oh, that would suit me fine, because I'd like to try some of that Scottish food, that haggis, whatever it is... so... so... that...
#Person2#: Of course, so when would you like to go? This 3-day trip by train is only available in mid-week. That would be Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Would that suit you?
#Person1#: Wonderful.
#Person2#: All right. | #Person1# wants to book a holiday in Britain. #Person2# recommends several places and #Person1# chooses a three-day trip to Edinburgh because she has never been there before. #Person1# asks about the accommodation that goes with the trip and feels satisfied. |
train_8770 | #Person1#: To collect a data for my report, I need to talk to someone who knows that small city very well. I was told that you lived there for quite a long time.
#Person2#: Oh, I wish I could help, but I was only a child then. | #Person1# wants to collect data. #Person2# may not be helpful. |
train_8771 | #Person1#: Are you all right? You look off color.
#Person2#: I'm OK. I feel a bit tired. That's all.
#Person1#: That is because you work too hard, I suppose.
#Person2#: I guess so. Do you remember the new student in my class?
#Person1#: The boy from Haiti?
#Person2#: Yes, he is having a hard time communicating since he doesn't speak much English.
#Person1#: Do you have any other students from immigrant families in your class?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. This year we have a Korean, a Japanese, and a Chinese student. I spend a lot of time with them so that they can catch up.
#Person1#: I know. It's very kind of you to help them with their studies.
#Person2#: But it's really rewarding to see them make progress and fit well into the group.
#Person1#: That's true. | #Person2# thinks it's tired to help international students with their studies but rewarding to see these students make progress. #Person1# agrees. |
train_8772 | #Person1#: Hello. Today I'm interviewing Joshua on his experiences going to a Japanese school. Now Joshua, what time do you go to school?
#Person2#: Eight O'clock.
#Person1#: Eight O'clock. And do you go by yourself, or on a school bus?
#Person2#: No, I have a group that goes with me.
#Person1#: So you go with a group?
#Person2#: Uh-huh.
#Person1#: Now what kinds of things do you take to school?
#Person2#: I take my taiso fuku, that is gym clothes, and I take my backpack and my books [ Oh, okay. ] and stuff like that.
#Person1#: Okay and what is the first thing you do when you get to school?
#Person2#: We do 'kiritsu, rei.'
#Person1#: 'Kiritsu' and 'rei.' Now what are those?
#Person2#: It means 'stand up, bow.'
#Person1#: Stand up and bow.
#Person2#: Uh-huh.
#Person1#: And what do you study at school?
#Person2#: We study kokugo, that is writing and reading and stuff like that [ Okay ], and sansu, that's math. [ Okay. ]. And, let's see ..., we do gym too.
#Person1#: Okay, and where do you eat lunch? Do you have a lunchroom or cafeteria?
#Person2#: No, we eat in our classroom.
#Person1#: You eat in your classroom! [ Yeah. ]. Oh wow. That is very interesting. Now what time do you come home from school?
#Person2#: We come home sometimes at 3:00 and sometimes at 2:00.
#Person1#: Okay, well thank you very much Joshua.
#Person2#: You're welcome. | #Person1# interviews Joshua on his experiences going to a Japanese school. Joshua talks about when and how he goes to school, what he brings to school, what he does, and how he eats at school. |
train_8773 | #Person1#: How soon do I have to leave my room?
#Person2#: Normally it's by 12 at noon on the day you leave.
#Person1#: Well, you see, my plane doesn't go till half past five tomorrow afternoon.
#Person2#: I see. Which room is it, madam?
#Person1#: Room 577, my name is Browning.
#Person2#: Ah, yes, Mrs. Browning. You may keep your room then till 2 pm, if you wish.
#Person1#: Oh, that's nice. By the way, how long will it take to get to the airport from here?
#Person2#: It's usually a 90-minute ride. But you'd better set off at 2:30 in case there is a traffic jam on the way. | Mrs. Browning's plane will leave at 5:30 and asks about the distance to the airport. #Person2# allows her to keep the room until 2. |
train_8774 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Is this seat taken?
#Person2#: It is now. Take a seat.
#Person1#: Thanks. I had been waiting for over two hours for the bus to come.
#Person2#: Yeah. The bus broke down about 50 miles back. Actually, the bus driver lost control of the bus when he split hot chocolate on himself, and then as he tried to regain control of the bus, he hit a rock and the bus blew a tire.
#Person1#: Uh. Are you sure this bus in safe?
#Person2#: I'm not sure if it's safe, but you can't beat the price of the trip.
#Person1#: So, where are you from?
#Person2#: To tell the truth, I really don't know.
#Person1#: Uh, what do you mean?
#Person2#: Well, you see, I was adopted when I was a baby. I was told that I was born in New York City, but I can't be sure about that. Then, my new parents raised me in a small town Texas. I'm sure you've never heard of it.
#Person1#: Oh.
#Person2#: My parents, Fred and Norma, had a farm, so I grew up milking cows and herding sheep. Actually, I'm on my way to visit them now.
#Person1#: You mean back to Texas?
#Person2#: Oh no. They sold that farm years ago when they discovered oil on their property. They live on a ranch right outside of Las Vegas. Beautiful place with a pool ...
#Person1#: Las Vegas. Las Vegas? I thought this bus was heading to Chicago ... in the opposite direction!
#Person2#: Ah. You're on the wrong bus.
#Person1#: I got to get off.
#Person2#: Hey, relax. Spend a weekend with me and my parents on the ranch. I can teach you how to milk a cow or something.
#Person1#: I have to get off.
#Person2#: Relax. Anyway, once this bus left the station, it ain't gonna stop until the next stop ... three hours from now. The driver got really upset when the last passenger made a similar mistake. Hey, sit and relax. Let me tell you about farm. I have plenty of stories. | #Person1# waited for over two hours for the bus. #Person2# tells #Person1# the bus had an accident. #Person2# talks about #Person2#'s experience and invites #Person1# to Las Vegas. #Person1# finds that #Person1# is on the wrong bus and wants to get off. #Person2# suggests not doing so. |
train_8775 | #Person1#: Oh, man. What happened here?
#Person2#: What's wrong?
#Person1#: Someone ran a pen through the dryer, and now all of my clothes AND the dryer are a real mess.
#Person2#: Ugh. Wow. That's rough. Well, I have to go. I'm playing tennis with Jacob in a few minutes.
#Person1#: NO! No way! Wait, wait. What about the mess?
#Person2#: Well, uh, what clothes did you have in there?
#Person1#: I had two of my ...
#Person2#: They weren't mine?! Uh ...
#Person1#: Listen. I had two of my new shirts, a pair of shorts, and some running socks, and one of your work shirts.
#Person2#: No way!
#Person1#: And from the looks of the pen stain, you are the one who probably left a pen in your pocket from work.
#Person2#: Oooh. Uh ...
#Person1#: Yeah.
#Person2#: How do you know?
#Person1#: Here's the pen, and it has your company logo on it.
#Person2#: Oh. Uh ...
#Person1#: So, look, here. Here's your phone.
#Person2#: My phone? For what?
#Person1#: Call your friends and tell them you're going to be late. And try using this hairspray. It'll help get the ink stains out of the dryer.
#Person2#: Oohhh. Well, yeah, I guess it was my fault. Um, how about if I take you to buy some new clothes after I get back?
#Person1#: Okay. I'd appreciate that, but please, be more careful next time.
#Person2#: Okay. Sorry.
#Person1#: Love ya. | #Person1# finds it's #Person2# who left the pen in the pocket and made the clothes and the dryer a mess. #Person2# admits it and will buy #Person1# new clothes after playing tennis. |
train_8776 | #Person1#: Are you having a problem?
#Person2#: Yes. I have to do a research paper for history. There's a major book that I need, but I can't find it.
#Person1#: Did you try the card list?
#Person2#: Yes, but it's not there.
#Person1#: Well, if it's a recent book, it won't be in the card list. All information about books since 1995 is in the computer. I advise you to try that.
#Person2#: No wonder! This book is published in 1998.
#Person1#: All you have to do is to type in the title or the writer's name.
#Person2#: Do you mean it will tell me whether the book is out or not?
#Person1#: Yes, it will. It will also give you the due date if it is out. If the book is in the library, it will tell you where you can find the book. | #Person2# needs a book but can't find it. #Person1# explains the reason and advises #Person2# to search for it on the computer. |
train_8777 | #Person1#: Are you free this evening? Would you like to come with me to the International Center?
#Person2#: I remember receiving their calendar of activities in my campus mailbox a week ago. I didn't really look at it, though. Isn't that where they organize parties and trips for foreign students?
#Person1#: Not only for foreign students. The International Center's activities are intended for all students. They set up conversation tutorials for a variety of languages, and through the Center's Host Family Program, you can visit the home of a local family.
#Person2#: Now that you mention it, it would be nice to meet more people from this area. I find the customs of this country really confusing sometimes. But also there are times when I need to talk to people who come from other countries as I do. I'll bet a lot of them feel the way I do.
#Person1#: Of course. You are not the only person who is new around here. Take me. My family lives 500 miles away from here. That isn't another country, but it is a long distance. The center is a good place for meeting people who can tell you how to get to know this city. And if you ever feel lonely, you can go over there and find someone to chat with. On weekday nights, they don't close until 11:30.
#Person2#: I guess it's worth visiting. Did you say you are going there tonight?
#Person1#: Uh-huh, to a coffee hour at eight.
#Person2#: All right. I'll come, too. I might as well see what the International Center is like. How about meeting me in front of the library and we'll walk there together?
#Person1#: Sure. See you then. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to go to the International Center where they can talk to people and get to know this city. #Person2# thinks it's worth visiting and will go with #Person1# tonight. |
train_8778 | #Person1#: Hello, this is Jonason speaking.
#Person2#: Hello, Jonason, I am Kasy. I am sorry to tell you that I may not attend your birthday party this weekend.
#Person1#: Oh, what's up?
#Person2#: Nothing much.., but...
#Person1#: What's happened then?
#Person2#: I have an important exam at that time.
#Person1#: If so, I think we can hold the party ahead of time. What do you think about it?
#Person2#: Yeah, It is a good idea. I can't agree more.
#Person1#: Great and I wish you success.
#Person2#: Thank you, happy birthday to you. | Kasy can't attend Jonason's birthday party because of the exam. Jonason will hold the party ahead of time. |
train_8779 | #Person1#: I'm afraid I can't show you the apartment at the moment, because the tenant is still living in it. It's really a lovely place, with a big kitchen and a sunny window, for only two hundred dollars a month.
#Person2#: Sounds good, but we really can't rent an apartment without seeing it first. | #Person1# can't show #Person2# the apartment, so #Person2# can't rent it. |
train_8780 | #Person1#: Hey, That's a really nice outfit you have on.
#Person2#: Why, thank you. I wasn't sure if it looked okay or not. I can't believe all the words the salesgirl said.
#Person1#: Oh, you look stunning. Your dress really goes well with your shoes.
#Person2#: I'm glad that you think so. I thought it might be a bit too revealing.
#Person1#: No, not at all. It looks really classy on you. Where did you pick that up?
#Person2#: I got it on sale down at the department store.
#Person1#: When did you go there?
#Person2#: I was just there a couple of days ago. You know, you should go down there too. They have a lot of stylish clothes on sale.
#Person1#: I might just do that. What style of clothes do they have?
#Person2#: Anything you want. They have both casual and formal styles.
#Person1#: I was hoping to get a few new ties for my collection.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. Some of your ties are pretty outdated.
#Person1#: Well, I spent a lot of money on getting my shirts tailor-made, so I couldn't afford to buy any new ties.
#Person2#: Anyways, are you going to the party tonight?
#Person1#: Yes, I am. Say, are you going to wear that outfit to the party?
#Person2#: I don't think so. It is a little too formal. I'm probably going to wear something more laid back.
#Person1#: Me too. I will probably go dressed in a T-shirt and jeans.
#Person2#: I guess that you will really be dressing down.
#Person1#: That's my style when I'm not in the office.
#Person2#: Good point. I suppose that we all have our own individual styles. | #Person1# praises #Person2#'s outfit. #Person2# suggests that #Person1# should go to the department store and get some new ties but #Person1# doesn't have enough money. They also discuss what to wear for the party. |
train_8781 | #Person1#: At their last meeting, the stockholders voted unanimously to block the merger of our company with Blycore. All the executive committee was in favor of the merger. . . I don't understand how the stockholders could have so much power to throw a wrench in the plans. . .
#Person2#: If they all unite on a certain issue, it's the stockholders who have the final say. You'd think it might be our CEO or the workers, but in fact, the stockholders control the money so they have the most power.
#Person1#: Is it really that simple? It doesn't seem very efficient to run things that way. . .
#Person2#: It might not be the most efficient, but if you think about it, it makes pretty good sense. The stockholders are our investors. They own the capital in our company, so they should have say about what is done with the company.
#Person1#: I guess I'd buy that. . . | #Person1# doesn't understand how the stockholders can throw a wrench in the plans. #Person2# explains it to #Person1#. |
train_8782 | #Person1#: I am so happy to know that the promotion campaign for our new product is very successful. We just made a record sale this season.
#Person2#: That is very encouraging news. I heard that the marketing department has done a three months research, they sent the feedback information to the research and development center by the end of every month. That is to say, the R&D center redesigned the product twice before it was launched into the market.
#Person1#: It is not an easy job. How do you like the advertisement for the new product?
#Person2#: That is the best one I have seen. I am sure our target customers, young people will love it.
#Person1#: Certainly. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about their successful new product which made a record sale and there is much efforts behind it. |
train_8783 | #Person1#: Can you speak English?
#Person2#: Yes I can. I speak it very well.
#Person1#: Where did you learn it?
#Person2#: I lived in England when I was a child.
#Person1#: What else can you speak?
#Person2#: Well, I know a little Italian. | #Person2# can speak English and a little Italian. |
train_8784 | #Person1#: Earning extra income on the Internet is easier than you might think. After I started selling traditional craft items on the Internet last year, I have really been able to make bank doing something I love.
#Person2#: Is that right? I hear all these horror stories of internet business crashing because there is not enough of a customer base yet. How can you be sure your idea will cash in?
#Person1#: To run a successful internet business, it requires a little research and relatively small investment. You've got to have a good idea of some kind of product that is in demand or would be popular.
#Person2#: That's marketing research. . . . But what about getting started once you have an idea?
#Person1#: After you have your great idea, then you can set up shop by registering a domain name, creating a website, an email address, and a hosting service. If you want to go all out on your website, you can put together shopping cart technology, but that can be pricey to start out with.
#Person2#: Sounds like a lot of work!
#Person1#: Anything worth doing takes work. Money doesn't grow on trees. . . . Most of us have to work for it. | #Person1# thinks internet business is easy but #Person2# doubts that. #Person1# tells #Person2# how to run it successfully. #Person2# thinks it's a lot of work while #Person1# thinks it worths doing. |
train_8785 | #Person1#: Do you like music?
#Person2#: Well, it depends.
#Person1#: Do you think the music is well-matched?
#Person2#: No, I think the music is too fast.
#Person1#: How about the words of the song?
#Person2#: It sounds nice.
#Person1#: I like it. Naturally it can arouse your feelings.
#Person2#: Yes, I think so. It's very emotional.
#Person1#: Of course, and I also like the rhythms.
#Person2#: Full of energy and hope.
#Person1#: Really. It's worth listening to and enjoying.
#Person2#: Certainly it is. It's worth an Academy Award. | #Person1# and #Person2# talks about a song. They both enjoy it because it's emotional and full of energy and hope. |
train_8786 | #Person1#: What's your favorite movie?
#Person2#: My favorite movie is Superbad.
#Person1#: Oh, why is that?
#Person2#: It's the funniest movie that I've ever seen.
#Person1#: That's true. It is a very funny movie.
#Person2#: You've seen it before?
#Person1#: Yes, I saw that movie the first day it came out in theaters.
#Person2#: Didn't you laugh through the whole movie? I did.
#Person1#: Me too. That movie brought tears to my eyes.
#Person2#: Mine too.
#Person1#: I have it on DVD at my house if you want to come over and watch it.
#Person2#: Sure, let's go. | #Person2#'s favorite movie is Superbad because it's funny. #Person1# also likes it and invites #Person2# to watch together. |
train_8787 | #Person1#: I'm not satisfied with it.
#Person2#: Why not? What's wrong with it?
#Person1#: Sometimes it goes fast and sometimes it goes slow, and the alarm doesn't work either.
#Person2#: Would you like another one?
#Person1#: No, can I have my money back?
#Person2#: Emm, have you got a receipt?
#Person1#: A receipt?
#Person2#: Yes, I must see your receipt. You can't have your money back without a receipt.
#Person1#: Though I'm not certain, but I think I've lost it. | #Person1# isn't satisfied with the product. #Person2# needs to see the receipt to give the money back. |
train_8788 | #Person1#: Peter, you're learning to drive, aren't you? Do you go to the AA driving school?
#Person2#: Actually, it's called the ABC driving school.
#Person1#: Is it expensive?
#Person2#: I've had 10 lessons already and each one is 14 pounds.
#Person1#: I see. And is the teachers car new?
#Person2#: Yes, and it's not a big car, so parking is easy.
#Person1#: Where are you going to take your driving test?
#Person2#: I failed it last a week.
#Person1#: Did you hit something or?
#Person2#: The traffic lights were red, but I didn't see them and I couldn't brake in time.
#Person1#: Never mind. You can take the test again. Tell me about your teacher. Is he friendly?
#Person2#: He's OK. He's quite young and interesting to talk to but my father will give me my next lessons. He's cheaper. | #Person1# asks Peter about the driving school Peter goes to. Peter failed the driving test last week and will learn from his father. |
train_8789 | #Person1#: Now we have five-day classes every week, so we have more spare time than before.
#Person2#: How do you spend your time, Timmy?
#Person1#: I have interest in playing the violin and I'll continue to practice playing it.
#Person2#: Do you often take part in a concert?
#Person1#: Yes, I like to listen to some music. At present, my major objective is to learn from others.
#Person2#: Do you like classical music or pop?
#Person1#: I like both. How do you spend your spare time then, Lily?
#Person2#: Playing the piano is my favorite activity.
#Person1#: Our hobbies are similar to each other. I hope we can often exchange experience together.
#Person2#: So do I. But I am weak in the theory of music.
#Person1#: Me too. Would you like to go with me to visit my uncle? He's a professor of the institute of music.
#Person2#: I'm glad to go with you. I would ask him for his advice. | Lily and Timmy are discussing their arrangement of spare time and fine they have similar hobbies in music. They hope to exchange their experience together. |
train_8790 | #Person1#: Peter, do you live in the red house at the end of the road?
#Person2#: Yes, I live in that house with my parents and my sister. And we also have a dog.
#Person1#: Do you take your dog for a walk everyday?
#Person2#: No, my father takes the dog for a walk on Sunday, and I take the dog for a walk on Friday. My mom and my sister walk him on the other workdays.
#Person1#: Who walks the dog on Saturday?
#Person2#: On Saturday, we all go to the park and the dog comes with us.
#Person1#: Do you help with the housework?
#Person2#: Yes. My mom and my sister do the laundry. My father does the cooking and I sweep the floor. | #Person1# and Peter talk about Peter's house, Peter's dog walking, and the housework division in his family. |
train_8791 | #Person1#: What's wrong with you? You look disappointed.
#Person2#: I am. I was surfing the web and my computer crashed again. Yesterday I couldn't get my word processing program to run. It's driving me crazy.
#Person1#: Did you lose any work when it crashed?
#Person2#: Nothing important. I backed up everything on disk. But I'm such a fool when it comes to computers. I can't understand.
#Person1#: Don't say so, please. You are a brain but you don't have gotten advanced computer, you know? It's not surprising that you have problems with it. Can you start it again?
#Person2#: I can't, Myron. It's like being totally crashed. I also asked Ron about it, but he didn't have time to help.
#Person1#: Do you want me to take a look at it for you? Maybe I can find the problem.
#Person2#: Would you? That would be great. You are the baddest man around, Myron.
#Person1#: Thanks, I think. | #Person2# is disappointed because the computer crashed. Myron thinks maybe he can find the problem for #Person2#. |
train_8792 | #Person1#: Come on, why do you stop your car here? It's still a long way from the town.
#Person2#: I didn't stop the car. The car stopped itself. Let me have a look and find out what the matter is.
#Person1#: Is it out of gas? It was running so well.
#Person2#: Out of gas? Yeah, it's possible. Oh, yes, it is.
#Person1#: But there is no one around and not a building in sight. How can we get some gas?
#Person2#: Don't worry. Just stand by the road. Wave your hands when the next car comes. We are sure to get some gas from others.
#Person1#: It's getting dark. I'm afraid we can't get to the town before dark.
#Person2#: Take it easy. We are sure to get to the town and spend our night in a comfortable hotel. | #Person1# and #Person2#'s car is out of gas. #Person1# is worried but #Person2# thinks they'll get some gas from the next car. |
train_8793 | #Person1#: The bathroom looks lovely. Did you redecorate it yourself or did you get someone in to do it for you?
#Person2#: I did it myself. I went online and found a lot of website devoted to home improvement. Then I went to DIY shop and bought everything I needed. I ' m sure I saved a lot of money by doing it myself and it was fun too. I learnt a lot by doing it myself.
#Person1#: So, let ' s see. You have put new tiles on the floor and replaced a few tiles on the walls. You ' ve also added a small cupboard for toiletries. The bath, shower, and washbasin are the same as before, aren ' t they?
#Person2#: Yes, they are. I gave them a good clean. They are in good condition and don ' t need to be replaced.
#Person1#: How long did it take you to do the tiling.
#Person2#: As I hadn ' t done it before, I had to keep referring to the instruction I got from the internet. Doing the floor tiles took a whole day-from early morning to right through to the evening. Then I spent a few hours replacing the cracked wall tiles. Putting the cupboard up took about an hour, so it took me two days altogether.
#Person1#: I think you ' Ve done a very good job. As least as good as a professional would do. Perhaps I can convince you to redo my bathroom?
#Person2#: You ' ll be lucky! However, I ' ll print out the informatin I got from the internet and you can do it yourself. | #Person1# admires the decoration of #Person2#'s bathroom. #Person2# tells #Person1# how to decorate the bathroom independently. |
train_8794 | #Person1#: Lily, I am terribly sorry about this. But we have to put off or cancel tomorrow's meeting.
#Person2#: Cancelled? That's just can't happen!
#Person1#: Sorry to say, but nothing can be done. The equipment broke down and can't be fixed till Friday.
#Person2#: Oh, I hope it be fixed on Friday. | #Person1# regretfully informs Lily of the cancellation of tomorrow's meeting. |
train_8795 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. Is this the Roley Hotel?
#Person2#: Yes, madam. May I help you?
#Person1#: Yes. I ' m calling from Westwood and Westwood Attorneys. I need to make a reservation for Mr. Alex Brent.
#Person2#: Fine, madam. When will Mr. Brent be arriving, and how many nights will he be staying? | #Person1# phones to make a reservation for Mr. Brent. #Person2# helps her. |
train_8796 | #Person1#: Our Afghan customers wanna buy China's tea. I am thinking of placing an order with you.
#Person2#: Which tea do you prefer, black or jasmine tea?
#Person1#: I like both. Could you show me some samples?
#Person2#: Of course, here you are. These are Black tea from Anti, Oolong tea from Guangdong, Oolong tea from Fujisan and Longing tea from Xinu. The new products are Curls Black tea, Crushed Black tea and so on. They are the best sellers in many countries.
#Person1#: Oh, such a variety. All of them are excellent both in color and flavour. No wonder our people like China ' s tea better than any other kind. Could you give me some idea of the prices?
#Person2#: Here is our price list. All the prices on the list are subject to our final confirmation. You can see the prices are reasonable.
#Person1#: I'd like you to quote me CIF Karachi.
#Person2#: Right. Could you tell us the quantity you require so that we can work out the offer?
#Person1#: Yes. I want 500 kilograms of Black tea from Anti, 200 kilograms of Jasmine tea from Hangzhou and 100 kilograms of Crushed Black tea, first grade.
#Person2#: Good. We will make the offer tomorrow afternoon. Is that all right?
#Person1#: Yes. See you tomorrow afternoon. | #Person1# wants to purchase China's tea from #Person2#. #Person2# gives an introduction to some samples. #Person1# decides to order Black tea from Anti, Jasmine tea from Hangzhou, and Crushed Black tea, first grade. |
train_8797 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. Do you exchange foreign money here?
#Person1#: Yes. Our bank is authorized to deal with foreign exchange.
#Person2#: What kinds of currency do you change?
#Person1#: We can change only three kinds of currency, USD, Japanese Yen and HK Dollar in our savings office.
#Person2#: Could you tell me what the exchange rate for USD is today?
#Person1#: The buying rate is 826. 44 yuan for 100 dollars.
#Person2#: I want to change some Us dollars to cover my expense here.
#Person1#: Please go to Counter No. 2, the foreign exchange counter. It's over there.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person2# wants to exchange the money to some US dollars in the bank. #Person1# offers guidance. |
train_8798 | #Person1#: Now, if I look here I see that you completed a BA in English?
#Person2#: Yes, that ' s right. After graduating from high school in New York I attended York University in the UK. My major was English, and my minor was business studies. I completed my BA in 2004.
#Person1#: Yes, I ' m pleased to see that you also got a distinction.
#Person2#: Yes that ' s right. I ' Ve always enjoyed studying. My friends say I ' m a bit of a bookworm, but my father always pushed us to succeed academically.
#Person1#: Well, it looks like his encouragement paid off Rebecca. So how about extracurricular activities at University?
#Person2#: Well I ' Ve always been keen on writing, so I became the editor for the University student magazine, which I really loved. Also I volunteered for a group called Shelter, to help the homeless in York.
#Person1#: What did that involve?
#Person2#: Providing warm meals and shelter, especially in the winter months. I found it really fulfilling to be part of that group.
#Person1#: I ' m sure. Okay, now let ' s move on to your work experience, shall we?
#Person2#: Yes, okay. | Rebecca shares her study experience and extracurricular activities at university with #Person1#. |
train_8799 | #Person1#: Last week, we had a performance review on all the staff in our department in last quarter. Stevens, can you provide more information about the performance review?
#Person2#: Yes, sir. Most of us had positive review in last quarter. Take Fred and David for examples. Both of them try their best to achieve the best. Their progress is distinct, especially in last quarter.
#Person1#: They are popular in and out of our department. Fred is easygoing, while David is cautious in working.
#Person2#: All these say a lot for their characters.
#Person1#: So, I want to recommend them for a raise. Fred is promoted to be the assistant of manager in marketing department and David to be director of office. | Stevens praises Fred and David due to their distinct progress in last week's performance review. Then #Person1# announces the promotion of them. |
train_8800 | #Person1#: Hello, Kevin. I hate to do this, but I have to cancel our appointment.
#Person2#: Oh, no! Why? I was looking forward to seeing you at my new place.
#Person1#: Yeah, I really wanted to come, too. But something unexpected in Shanghai have come up. I have to fly out for a few days, but I'll be back soon.
#Person2#: No problem. Call me when you get back.
#Person1#: I should have some free time next week. Say, next Wednesday evening?
#Person2#: That's good for me, but do you think you'll be back by then? I'd really like to see you.
#Person1#: Yeah, I'm expecting to come back on Tuesday.
#Person2#: Great! That's settled then.
#Person1#: OK. | #Person1# tells Kevin #Person1# has to cancel their appointment due to something unexpected. Then they make an appointment on Wednesday evening. |
train_8801 | #Person1#: Look at this survey conducted by a website. A quarter of the employees will spend an average of 10 minutes everyday online doing personal things. Hi, Francis, what about you?
#Person2#: Well, I just spend 15 minutes as so checking my stock bonds and booking an air ticket for my mother. Anyway, I have done all my work and it is about the time to leave.
#Person1#: Though our company doesn't have a return policy, limiting the personal use of internet, I don't think the boss will like us to do that.
#Person2#: Certainly, work always comes first.
#Person1#: But it is lucky for us. The company computers don't have software keeping tracks of websites we visit. I have shopped too often online these days.
#Person2#: Well, keep a low profile. | #Person1# and Francis talk about the personal use of the Internet at the company. #Person1# feels lucky they are not monitored. |
train_8802 | #Person1#: Are these your text books? Biochemistry, General Ecology, Botany, Cell Genetics, Molecular Genetics. . .
#Person2#: Yes. I gotta review all of them for the final exam. It is just around the corner.
#Person1#: Oh, right! Do you have many exams at the end of each semester?
#Person2#: That depends. Some semesters have many, some don't. And some courses don't have exams but only ask for papers. That's easy.
#Person1#: And when do you prepare for your final exam?
#Person2#: Honestly speaking, most students prepare it one month before the exam.
#Person1#: Really? You only review your lessons in one month? Does it work?
#Person2#: Of course, it's useful. And it's very crucial to have the copies of teacher's notes, because most questions in the exam are based on them.
#Person1#: Wow, and all the key points are included in them? You're so smart!
#Person2#: But the exam is not as simple as you may imagine. We have to stay up late.
#Person1#: Do you have the classrooms open for the whole night?
#Person2#: Yes, some people even pack up his bed quilt and sleep there. That's a little bit crazy. | #Person2# shares with #Person1# the preparation techniques for the final exam. |
train_8803 | #Person1#: Why don't we Chinese have our own Valentine's Day?
#Person2#: Of course we have. It's on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month.
#Person1#: Oh? Why is that day?
#Person2#: It is said that the Cowherd and the Spinster, the lover stars in heaven, can only meet on the seventh Eve, so this day has become the Lover's Day. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the Chinese Lover's Day. |
train_8804 | #Person1#: what's the matter with you? You look so upset and tired.
#Person2#: My father failed in business.
#Person1#: Oh, that's really tough.
#Person2#: Maybe it is the most difficult period of my family have experienced.
#Person1#: I can understand. By the way, is there anyway I can help?
#Person2#: No, not now. I have found a part-time job. So perhaps I can help my family to come over the difficulties.
#Person1#: Oh, that's so great, bless you! if you need me, I'll always be there.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# feels upset because of the family financial crisis. #Person1# sympathizes with #Person2#. |
train_8805 | #Person1#: Hi, Mark, did you catch the game last night?
#Person2#: No, I was out. Was it worth watching?
#Person1#: You didn't hear? Spain won, two to zero.
#Person2#: Oh, really? So, Spain is through to the next round?
#Person1#: Yeah. The final is next week. You have to watch it. | #Person1# tells Mike that Spain won the game last night. |
train_8806 | #Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I would like to use the copy machine.
#Person1#: The machine is over there.
#Person2#: Do I have to pay to use the machine?
#Person1#: Yes, you will have to pay to use it.
#Person2#: How much?
#Person1#: It costs ten cents a copy.
#Person2#: Am I limited to a certain number of copies?
#Person1#: You can copy as much as you'd like.
#Person2#: Could you show me how to use the copier?
#Person1#: The instructions for the copier are posted on it.
#Person2#: That's fabulous. Thank you. | #Person1# tells #Person2# some information about using the copy machine. |
train_8807 | #Person1#: What should we do this Saturday?
#Person2#: Rocky six is suppose to come out this Friday.
#Person1#: Yeah, but I don't know if it is going to be any good.
#Person2#: The only reason I want to see it is because I have seen the previous five.
#Person1#: True. Ok. Let's see it this Saturday.
#Person2#: How about we hook up for lunch at 12:00, and then go see the movie afterwards.
#Person1#: Sounds like a plan. Let's meet in front of Tower Records at 12:00. | #Person1# and #Person2# plan to have lunch and watch Rocky six this Saturday. |
train_8808 | #Person1#: I can't decide what to do today.
#Person2#: Well. Let's go swimming.
#Person1#: Don't you think it's a bit cold for that?
#Person2#: Then why don't we go for a walk in the hills. It'd be very good for us you know. | #Person2# invites #Person1# to walk in the hills. |
train_8809 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm doing some research on Roman civilization. Do you have any books on the subject?
#Person1#: These books over here are about ancient history. They might be helpful.
#Person2#: Can I check this one out?
#Person1#: I'm sorry. It's for reference only, so it must stay in the library. But you're welcome to look through it.
#Person2#: Ok. And I'd like to check these books out.
#Person1#: All right. They're due back next Wednesday.
#Person2#: Thanks for your help. | #Person2# borrows some books about ancient history from the library for the research with #Person1#'s help. |
train_8810 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Hi, this is Sharon in Mr. Reynolds's office. One of your delivery men picked up a package here about an hour ago.
#Person1#: Yes, is there a problem? Ma'am?
#Person2#: Well, it still hasn't reached its destination. I wonder if you could track it down for us. Mr. Reynolds is a bit concerned. | Sharon calls #Person1# to track Mr. Reynolds's package. |
train_8811 | #Person1#: Hey Mel! Are you up for some tennis today?
#Person2#: Sorry, I can't! I have to go to work, pick up Jake and Maddie from school, and make them an afternoon snack, then take Jake to soccer practice and Maddie to dance class.
#Person1#: You sound exhausted. Maybe you should hire a nanny to help you out! She can pick the kids up and take them to their after-school activities. She can also help you do some household chores, and run some errands.
#Person2#: Oh, I don't know. . . it's hard to find the right nanny. You have to consider her previous work experience, the responsibilities you give her, and how she interacts with the kids. I would love to have someone to help me out, though.
#Person1#: I think you should definitely consider it! This way you won't have to juggle such a busy schedule, and you'll still get to spend time with the kids in the evenings. I can refer you this great nanny Amy. She used to work for my neighbors, before they moved away. She's very responsible, a good cook, and great with kids.
#Person2#: Oh, that's great. Thanks Grace. Can you give me her number? I'll talk it over with Dan and give her a call tomorrow. Maybe this way I won't be so tired every day, and Dan and I might even get to go on a date once in a while. | Mel tells Grace she can't go to play tennis because she's busy with work and children's care. Grace recommends she can hire a nanny to release her burden and refers a good one to her. |
train_8812 | #Person1#: I need a haircut.
#Person2#: Do you have an appointment?
#Person1#: No, I don't. You look pretty busy today. Do you have an opening for me?
#Person2#: Yes, we do. I can cut your hair right now if you like. Do you need a shampoo too, or just a haircut?
#Person1#: Just a haircut. I washed my hair this morning.
#Person2#: Alright. I will have an assistant wet your hair. Then I can cut it. Please step over there. How would you like your hair cut today?
#Person1#: Well, I last had a haircut eight weeks ago. So my hair is pretty long. But I want the same style.
#Person2#: I recommend you leave it a little long on top. But we should take in the back and sides a bit more. That's more fashionable now.
#Person1#: Alright. You are the expert. I'm happy to have your recommendation.
#Person2#: So I will cut the sides just above the ear. Is that good?
#Person1#: Fine.
#Person2#: And do you usually part your hair along here?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: Alright, I know just what to do. Your hair seems quite dry, you know. And I see some split ends.
#Person1#: Yes, I know my hair is quite thin. It runs in my family. Everybody has very thin hair.
#Person2#: The problem is the split ends. They make your hair look even more frizzy.
#Person1#: I don't know what to do about it.
#Person2#: Well, there is just one thing that you can do. That is, don't blow-dry your hair for so long after you shower. Let it dry naturally. That is easier on the hair, so you won't get split ends.
#Person1#: Do you sell conditioner here?
#Person2#: Of course. I have one I can suggest.
#Person1#: Great. I would be happy to try it. I know my hair doesn't look good now. It's too weak.
#Person2#: The problem is the split ends. | #Person1# comes to have a haircut and #Person2# serves #Person1#. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1#'s hair has the problem of split ends and offers a solution, but #Person1# keeps thinking the problem is weak hair and wants to buy a conditioner from #Person2#. |
train_8813 | #Person1#: Lately I've felt that company morale is at an all-time low what can your firm do to help get my business back on track?
#Person2#: You definitely made the right move by calling. Our primary business is creating, conducting and customizing fully interactive human resources workshops for companies just like yours.
#Person1#: It seems that my employees are having trouble working as a team. Not to mention serious lapses in service, sales and leadership skills.
#Person2#: Well as we know nothing comes out of a can. We have years of experience tailoring workshops to the specific needs of your company. We can hone in on your problem areas and have your employe
#Person1#: What a relief! I was beginning to think it was no way to get my business rolling again.
#Person2#: That's what we're here for, the human resources help you need, when and how you need it. | #Person1# phones the human resources because #Person1#'s company morale is at an all-time low and the employees are having trouble working as a team. #Person2# answers the phone and promise to solve it. |
train_8814 | #Person1#: Could you show me where the ice cream is located?
#Person2#: Just go to the end of the store. And it will be on your right. We have all the ice creams and frozen foods back there in the freezers.
#Person1#: This is my first time here.
#Person2#: Please notice all of our aisles are numbered and classified by signs on the ceiling. That might help you.
#Person1#: I'm glad I asked you. So this is aisle 6 where I can find all the canned fruits and vegetables.
#Person2#: That's correct. | #Person2# points out the way for #Person1# to the ice cream store. |
train_8815 | #Person1#: How is your job search 1 going, Janet?
#Person2#: I found the ideal position. I'm working for a plumbing company.
#Person1#: Are you serious? You studied mathematics at college for four years, and now you have a job working with your hands!
#Person2#: Plumbing work requires mathematics knowledge, and creativity. I love this job.
#Person1#: I can see that. But I didn't know you had experience in that line of work.
#Person2#: I didn't, but I applied for an apprenticeship, and since I studied math, AND I have a good attitude for that my application was accepted.
#Person1#: Congratulations! You do have the right attitude. | #Person1# is surprised to know Janet's working for a plumbing company. Janet tells #Person1# she loves the job because it requires mathematics knowledge and creativity and she has a good attitude. |
train_8816 | #Person1#: Where on earth are we going to borrow at 3 %?
#Person2#: We can borrow from a bank, the gross interest rate will be something like 7 %. With corporate tax at say 30 %. We are only paying on 50 % of this. There is still inflation to consider.
#Person1#: You can knock off another 2 % for that.
#Person2#: We can borrow as much as we can.
#Person1#: Not quite, if we get too heavily in debt, the shares will tend to drop.
#Person2#: How much loan capital can we safely raise then?
#Person1#: I would like to have notice of that question, I will give you an answer in a week. | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss the interest rate and the loan capital of borrowing money. |
train_8817 | #Person1#: Could you tell me something about investment environment of your country?
#Person2#: Our country is a free trade nation. She was mainly agriculture and rather a backward country and now has developed into a modern highly industrialized state with an expanding economy. Parallel to this, her dependence upon foreign trade has increased. Increased output generates a greater need for raw materials, semi-finished products and capital goods. Thus, in many fields, our country is an important and growing market for exporters from other countries. But this doesn't mean that our country is an easy market, because of a liberal import policy and the high standard in our market is keen.
#Person1#: Well, what about price?
#Person2#: The price factor can be a useful instrument for exporters when trying to place their products in industrialized countries. Of course, marketing goods abroad is not only a question of price. There are also other important factors such as design, quality of goods, terms of sale, transport and insurance. | #Person2# describes the investment environment and the price of #Person2#'s country to #Person1#. |
train_8818 | #Person1#: Do you have the same in different sizes? The trousers are too long for me.
#Person2#: Let me see. Yes, here you are.
#Person1#: Will the trousers shrink when washed?
#Person2#: No, they won't. They are shrink proof.
#Person1#: That's good. I will take it. | #Person2# takes out shorter trousers for #Person1# and tells #Person1# they are shrink-proof. #Person1#'s satisfied and will buy them. |
train_8819 | #Person1#: Oh, where are we going?
#Person2#: I want to show you something.
#Person1#: I know, but what is it?
#Person2#: A farm. It's just down this road. It's a small place, but at least it would be our own.
#Person1#: A farm? How can we afford to buy a farm?
#Person2#: It isn't very large, only 40 acres. We wouldn't have to pay very much right now.
#Person1#: Is there a house on the place?
#Person2#: A small one, two bedrooms, but it needs to be fixed up a little. I can do the job myself.
#Person1#: OK. Is there enough space for a kitchen garden?
#Person2#: There is about half an acre around the house. That's plenty of space.
#Person1#: Then we can grow our own fresh vegetables. And maybe keep a few chickens, couldn't we?
#Person2#: Yes, and we can probably grow a lot of our own food.
#Person1#: What are you thinking about growing, if we do take this place?
#Person2#: Well, it really isn't big enough for corn. I thought we might try to raise a crop of potatoes.
#Person1#: Potatoes? There are a lot of work.
#Person2#: We are used to hard work, aren't we?
#Person1#: Yes, we are, but the money. Do we have enough to get started? It seems like a dream.
#Person2#: I think we've saved enough. We can pay a little on the farm and maybe put a few dollars down on the tractor, too. | #Person2# leads #Person1# to a small farm they would buy and tells #Person1# about the details of the farm. They start to make plans for planting. |
train_8820 | #Person1#: Hi, Mary. We haven't seen each other since we graduated. Where have you been?
#Person2#: I have been to Australia. Do you still live there?
#Person1#: Oh, no. We have just moved into the new house.
#Person2#: Really? Congratulations.
#Person1#: Thank you, and we want to buy a new television.
#Person2#: What kind of television do you want to buy?
#Person1#: A color TV, of course, but I'm not sure about the size. Maybe we should buy a bigger one. If we buy a smaller one, we might have to change it in a few years' time for a bigger one. That would be a waste of money. What is your opinion?
#Person2#: In my opinion, I don't think it's necessary to buy a very big one.
#Person1#: Any reason?
#Person2#: Yes. As I know, your sitting room isn't big enough. If you put in a very big television, that will be bad for your eyes, and a smaller size TV can also pick up good programs.
#Person1#: Mmm, that's quite true. I'll think about it.
#Person2#: You'd better make a quick decision because the price may go up soon. | #Person1# tells Mary #Person1# wants to buy a new television but #Person1#'s not sure about the size. Mary suggests buying a small one because the space in the new house is limited. |
train_8821 | #Person1#: Hey Taxi! Ah great, Thanks for stopping.
#Person2#: Where to?
#Person1#: Well, I'm going to the National Museum of Art, and...
#Person2#: Sure, No problem.
#Person1#: Uh, Excuse me. How long does it take to get there?
#Person2#: Well, that all depends on the traffic, but it shouldn't take more than 30 minutes.
#Person1#: Oh, by the way, do you know what time the museum closes?
#Person2#: Well, I would guess around six o'clock.
#Person1#: Uh, do you have the time?
#Person2#: Yeah. It's half past four.
#Person1#: Thanks.
#Person2#: Uh, this is your first time to the city, right?
#Person1#: Yeah. Do you know any good restaurants downtown that offer meals at a reasonable price?
#Person2#: Umm... Well, the Mexican restaurant, La Fajita. It's not as inexpensive as other places I know, but the service is better.
#Person1#: Sounds great! How do I get there from the museum?
#Person2#: Well, there are buses that run that way. | #Person1# takes a taxi to the National Museum of Art. #Person2# serves #Person1# and recommends some local restaurants to #Person1#. |
train_8822 | #Person1#: Excuse me, sir, didn't you see the red light?
#Person2#: Oh, I thought I could make a right turn on red there.
#Person1#: No, sir. The sign says 'No Turn on Red'.
#Person2#: Oh, I guess I didn't see it.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, sir, but may I see your driver's licence and insurance policy, please? I have to give you a ticket.
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Sign here, please. You can appeal to the court within 14 days. This slip has all the information you need. Please drive safely, sir.
#Person2#: Thank you, Ma'am. | #Person1# gives #Person2# a ticket because he made a right turn on red where there is a sign saying 'No Turn on Red'. |
train_8823 | #Person1#: Well, Christmas is almost here. So, what do you want from Santa this year?
#Person2#: A toy car and walkie-talkies.
#Person1#: Really? Well, and what about you, Emily? What do you want for Christmas?
#Person3#: If I can't have a Barbie radio, um, I would have some fragile dolls. And if I can't have some fragile dolls, it doesn't really matter what I get.
#Person1#: Wow. Well, I'm excited, and Santa is coming. And how is Santa going to get inside the house, Micky?
#Person2#: Um, go down the chimney ...
#Person1#: Okay, so he's going to go down the chimney, and should we prepare anything for Santa?
#Person2#: Yeah!
#Person1#: What are we going to prepare for him, Emily?
#Person3#: Um. We could prepare some cookies for him and some hot chocolate, and, um, we could give Rudolph some, um, hot chocolate in a bowl and a cookie. And we could give some of the reindeer some cookies and some hot chocolate in a bowl.
#Person1#: Well, what do you think? They, Um, reindeer probably don't eat cookies, but what else could we give them, Micky?
#Person2#: Um, apples.
#Person1#: Ah, that's good. And, uh ...
#Person3#: Oranges and bananas.
#Person1#: Okay and what time do you think we should go to bed?
#Person3#: Um, seven.
#Person1#: About seven o'clock. Well, that's exciting. I'm really happy that Christmas is coming. | #Person1# asks Micky and Emily about what they want for Chrismas and what they should prepare for Santa. |
train_8824 | #Person1#: Why don't you sit down? Now, there are several questions I must ask you if you don't mind.
#Person2#: Not at all. Go ahead.
#Person1#: What is the purpose of your visit to the United States?
#Person2#: I am going to attend a conference on air pollution. It will be held in the first two weeks of February at the University of California.
#Person1#: The University of California?
#Person2#: Yes, here is the official letter of invitation.
#Person1#: I see. Fine. When do you want to go?
#Person2#: I'd like to leave in mid-January if my passport is ready by then. | #Person2# states the purpose of the visit to the United States to #Person1#. |
train_8825 | #Person1#: Oh, it's you, Mrs. Bramley. Come in and sit down. Now, what was it? Oh, yes, your ankle. Has there been any improvement since last week?
#Person2#: Well, no, I'm afraid not, doctor. The leg's still the same.
#Person1#: I'd better have another look at it. HM! It's still very swollen. Have you been resting it, as! told you to?
#Person2#: It's so difficult to rest it, doctor, you know, with a house to run, and six children to look after.
#Person1#: Well, I've given you my advise. I'm sorry, but rest is necessary, otherwise I wouldn't have insisted on it. You must sit for at least four hours a day with the leg raised. Otherwise the ankle isn't going to improve. You understand that?
#Person2#: Yes, I understand, and I'll try to do as you say.
#Person1#: Very well then. I'll repeat that prescription for tablets, but the only effective treatment is rest. Ask the next patient to come in please. | Mrs. Bramley comes to #Person1# because her leg's still very swollen. #Person1#'ll repeat the previous prescription for tablets and emphasizes the importance of rest. |
train_8826 | #Person1#: Morning. Gail. Did you enjoy your holiday in the country?
#Person2#: Yes. We had a great time. And some friends went along with us.
#Person1#: Where did you stay? In a hotel?
#Person2#: No, we camped in the mountains. We cooked all our meals over an open fire.
#Person1#: Sounds great! Was the weather good?
#Person2#: Yes, the sun shone every day and it didn't rain at all.
#Person1#: Did you like the people there?
#Person2#: Yes, they were friendly. We met some farmers and had tea in their houses.
#Person1#: I hope I have chance to go there for my holiday.
#Person2#: It is really a good chance. | #Person2# shares the holiday experience with #Person1#. #Person1# gets interested too. |
train_8827 | #Person1#: Any interesting jobs listed on the Internet today?
#Person2#: Well, there are a lot of retail jobs-selling clothes and stuff. But you have to work Saturdays and Sundays.
#Person1#: Hmm. I hate working on weekends.
#Person2#: Hmm... so do I.
#Person1#: Oh, here's a job in sales. It's a job selling children's books to bookstores. That sounds interesting.
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Let's see.
#Person2#: You need to have a driver's license. And you have to work some evenings.
#Person1#: I don't mind working evenings during the week. And I enjoy driving. So, what's the phone number?
#Person2#: It's 798-3455. | #Person2# recommends a job in sales with special requirements to #Person1# and #Person1# is attracted. |
train_8828 | #Person1#: OMG! It must be so late where you are. What time is it?
#Person2#: Just after 2 am.
#Person1#: What's wrong? Can't sleep?
#Person2#: Nope, actually I was just waiting for you. I have something big to tell you.
#Person1#: Really? What is it?
#Person2#: I have an offer to work for a company in your city today?
#Person1#: I can't believe it! Is it real? You're moving here?
#Person2#: I haven't accepted the position yet and with the upcoming holiday I think it's the perfect chance to visit the city and take a good look at the company before deciding. If you have time I think we could get together in person.
#Person1#: Just give me the dates and I'll make sure I'm free. You know after all these chatting online, it will be great to meet you in real life. I look forward to seeing you soon!
#Person2#: Me too. But I think I am going to bed now. my head is getting heavy. Have a nice day there!
#Person1#: Thanks. This is so exciting. Sleep tight and sweet dreams!
#Person2#: Talk to you later. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# gets an offer to work for a company in #Person1#'s city and #Person2# wants to visit the city in the upcoming holiday. #Person1# looks forward to seeing #Person2# and will make sure #Person1#'s free then. |
train_8829 | #Person1#: Excuse me. I'm looking for an old music box.
#Person2#: Any particular decade?
#Person1#: Something made in the '20s would be nice.
#Person2#: We had seven, but we sold one this morning.
#Person1#: Are dancing figures a part of any of the boxes?
#Person2#: You're in luck. Two of them have dancing figures.
#Person1#: Oh, these are great. I think I'll take this one.
#Person2#: Yes, that one is very nice.
#Person1#: Now, does this come with a warranty?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, but you just have to take your chances.
#Person1#: That doesn't surprise me.
#Person2#: Even if it doesn't work, it's a beautiful collectible. | #Person1# buys an old music box without a warranty from #Person2#. |
train_8830 | #Person1#: Look, the aliens are sending a message to Mulder. This rocks!
#Person2#: Whoops. That's my pager. I had to get it for work.
#Person1#: You have a pager? ! That's a little high-tech for you, Stu. Are you sure you know how to use it?
#Person2#: Well, I know how to turn it off!
#Person1#: No, you don't! It's still beeping! Come on, hand it over and I'll turn it off for you. | #Person2#'s pager is beeping and #Person1# helps to turn it off. |
train_8831 | #Person1#: This is my friend Jenny.
#Person2#: What's her last name?
#Person1#: It's Snow.
#Person2#: What color are her eyes?
#Person1#: They're blue.
#Person2#: What color is her hair?
#Person1#: It's brown.
#Person2#: How old is she?
#Person1#: She's 42. | #Person1# gives #Person2# some brief information about Jenny. |
train_8832 | #Person1#: The exams are finally over. I'm so excited about summer vacation. I have made all the arrangements for my summer vacation.
#Person2#: What are you planning to do?
#Person1#: Well, my family and I are planning to go to England. We've been talking about going there for years and... We finally went to an agent and planned the whole thing out.
#Person2#: Wow, that does sound exciting.
#Person1#: How about you? What's your plan?
#Person2#: I haven't really got any plans to travel anywhere. In fact, I intend to get a part-time job to save a little money for next year.
#Person1#: That sounds all right.
#Person2#: You know, I really want to buy a new computer next term. So I have to save as much money as possible.
#Person1#: Why don't you ask your parents for some money?
#Person2#: I'd rather my parents didn't pay for it. I'd feel better about it if I bought it with my own money.
#Person1#: It's good to be independent. Sounds like you have a great goal this summer. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about their plans for the summer vacation. |
train_8833 | #Person1#: You looked tired today, John. What's wrong?
#Person2#: I have so many things to do. I am so stressed out.
#Person1#: Well, just relax. You told me that you have one day off today. You said you would take our daughter to the park.
#Person2#: Yeah, but all I can think about is the deadlines I need to meet.
#Person1#: What deadlines?
#Person2#: Well, I have to have the meeting room organized by Friday.
#Person1#: What else?
#Person2#: I also need to come up with a marketing plan for our dairy products and sign a contract with the sales department by Saturday.
#Person1#: It sounds to me that your boss is just taking too much advantage of you.
#Person2#: You think?
#Person1#: Of course. Why not quit? It won't be difficult for you to find a better job that you really enjoy. | John complains to his wife about his current job and his wife suggests he quit. |
train_8834 | #Person1#: Don't throw paper on the floor, Mike.
#Person2#: Where shall I put it, Miss?
#Person1#: Put it in the wastepaper basket, please.
#Person2#: But Tom and Bill put all their papers in the basket a few minutes ago. Now it's full.
#Person1#: Then take the basket outside and empty it.
#Person2#: Yes, Miss.
#Person1#: Where did you empty the basket, Mike?
#Person2#: In the playground, Miss.
#Person1#: That's not right. The dustbin is at the back of the school. Now pick up the paper and put it in the dustbin. | #Person1# warns Mike not to throw paper on the floor and asks him to put the paper in the wastepaper basket. The basket is full, so Mike empties the basket in the playground. #Person1# tells him it's not right and asks him to pick up the paper and put it in the dustbin at the back of the school. |
train_8835 | #Person1#: Do you have any direct flight to New Zealand?
#Person2#: Sorry, we don't. But I think you can fly on Northwest 212 to Tokyo and they have a connecting flight on Japan Airline 123 to Auckland, New Zealand's gateway city. And it is the most economical flight, just $580.
#Person1#: When does the flight 212 leave?
#Person2#: At 11:30 am. By the way, it also makes a stop at Chicago.
#Person1#: How long will it stay in Chicago?
#Person2#: Less than one hour.
#Person1#: And how long do I have to stay in Tokyo for the connecting flight?
#Person2#: Not so long, just one hour.
#Person1#: So the time for the whole journey is about ...
#Person2#: About 11 hours.
#Person1#: Let me count. OK. It works out for my time schedule. Thanks a lot.
#Person2#: You are welcome. | #Person2# tells #Person1# there's no direct flight to New Zealand and then gives some information about another indirect flight. |
train_8836 | #Person1#: In England today, our schools mixed or single sexed.
#Person2#: Well. There are both. 50 years ago, all schools used to be single sexed. I mean boys only or girls only. Then in the nineteen seventies, many schools changed and became mixed.
#Person1#: Do parents still prefer mixed schools?
#Person2#: No, things have changed. Today, many parents, especially parents of girls think that their children get a better education in single sex schools.
#Person1#: Why do girls do better in single sex schools?
#Person2#: Because girls learn to be more self confident and less worried about their appearance.
#Person1#: What about boys?
#Person2#: Well today, many parents of boys want to send them to mixed schools, they think that the girls will be a positive influence on boys.
#Person1#: So a generally speaking, who does better in mixed schools?
#Person2#: Oh, the girls. They get better exam results than boys. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the history of mixed and single sexed schools and discuss the different performance of boys and girls in mixed and single sexed schools |
train_8837 | #Person1#: Eddie, you've got to come over and see my parrot. It's learning so many words now.
#Person2#: Really? Last time I saw him all he could say was something that sounded like hello.
#Person1#: Well, now, he can a sing a song too.
#Person2#: Which song did you teach him?
#Person1#: Calorie. You know that popular song by a group of girls right? Actually I didn't teach Goby the words. I was dancing to the song on the radio and he just picked it up.
#Person2#: That's a pretty smart bird. I'll come over after school today. Let's take a video of him and put it on line. | #Person1# tells Eddie about #Person1#'s smart parrot. Eddie's interested and wants to film it. |
train_8838 | #Person1#: Where did you go to school?
#Person2#: I went to university in New York and studied computer, and then I went to a business school in Sydney and stayed there for 2 years.
#Person1#: OK, but you grew up in the UK, right?
#Person2#: Well, kind of. I was born in London but moved to New York with my family when I was 6. My dad got a job there.
#Person1#: What did your father do?
#Person2#: He was a teacher. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s personal experience. |
train_8839 | #Person1#: I taught Spanish in a middle school several years ago and I can speak it fluently. I also know some English, but I can't speak it well.
#Person2#: Spanish and English? Can you speak Italian or French?
#Person1#: Oh, sorry. I can't.
#Person2#: Well, why do you think you would be suitable for the manager assistant?
#Person1#: I am good at typing and have a driving license. Furthermore, I learn new things quickly.
#Person2#: Good. Do you have any other work experience such as selling computers?
#Person1#: No, but I worked as a secretary in a company last year.
#Person2#: How long did you work there?
#Person1#: Nearly 9 months.
#Person2#: That's all. We'll call you later.
#Person1#: Thank you. | #Person2# interviews #Person1# who applies for the position of manager assistant. |
train_8840 | #Person1#: Hello, this is Easy Life real estate. May I help you?
#Person2#: Hello. My name is Bob Brown. I'm hoping you can help me find a place to live in.
#Person1#: OK. First, please tell me what you're looking for, a house or an apartment?
#Person2#: An apartment. I can't afford a house.
#Person1#: Alright. And how many bedrooms do you need, 1, 2 or 3?
#Person2#: I don't want to share it with anybody. So one bedroom is enough for me.
#Person1#: Right. And are you looking for the apartment with furniture or without?
#Person2#: I'd like it to have furniture because I don't have any. Oh, I want it to be in the south of the city and near the subway station.
#Person1#: OK. The last thing is how much you're able to pay?
#Person2#: I can pay about $80 a week.
#Person1#: OK. I'll call you as soon as there is such an apartment for you. | Bob Brown calls Easy Life real estate to help him find a suitable apartment with one bedroom and furniture. |
train_8841 | #Person1#: How was your first week in China, Linda?
#Person2#: It was great. My local friends took me to a restaurant for dinner last night near my hotel.
#Person1#: Cool, how was that?
#Person2#: I really enjoyed it. It was my first Chinese dining experience.
#Person1#: Yeah, didn't you have Chinese food before in the United States?
#Person2#: Oh, of course I did, but none of them was very authentic.
#Person1#: I see. Anyway, so you were familiar with chopsticks already, right?
#Person2#: Yes, but I learned about other traditional dining rules in China last night.
#Person1#: Such as?
#Person2#: Well, for example, Chinese people share all the dishes at the dinner table.
#Person1#: Don't you do that in America?
#Person2#: No, usually everybody gets their own plate of food in America.
#Person1#: Interesting. Did you find the sharing styles strange then?
#Person2#: Not at all. I thought it was very warm. Everybody was making sure that I had enough to eat. | Linda shares her first Chinese dining experience in China with #Person1#. |
train_8842 | #Person1#: Why are you reading the classifieds? What do you need?
#Person2#: I'm looking for a bookcase, but I don't want to buy a new one.
#Person1#: Are you having any luck?
#Person2#: Not really. There aren't any used bookcases listed. But there are a few rummage sales on Saturday. I think I'll go to them.
#Person1#: Do you mind if I go with you?
#Person2#: Not at all. These private sales are great places to bargain. And sometimes you can find terrific things among all the junk.
#Person1#: I learned to negotiate from my mother. I thought I was pretty good at bargaining, but I had a problem the other day at Kimble's Department Store.
#Person2#: What happened?
#Person1#: I wanted to buy a beautiful wool sweater for my girlfriend. It was priced at forty dollars, so I started by offering the salesclerk thirty. | #Person2# will go to rummage sales to buy a used bookcase and #Person1# wants to join. #Person1# talks about #Person1#'s failure in bargaining at a store. |
train_8843 | #Person1#: Canton Hotel.
#Person2#: I'd like to reserve a double room. I will be arriving next Monday, the 12th. My name is Wilson.
#Person1#: A double room for the 12th? The name is Wilson?
#Person2#: Yes, that's right.
#Person1#: How long will you be staying?
#Person2#: Three or four days, perhaps longer.
#Person1#: Very good, sir. We will be expecting you next Monday, the 12th. | #Person1# helps Wilson reserve a double room for the 12th at Canton Hotel. |
train_8844 | #Person1#: We have settled the question of price, quality and quantity. Now I am calling to talk about the terms of payment. What are your terms of payment?
#Person2#: Well. We only accept the payment to be made by confirmed and irrevocable L \ C, payable against shipping documents.
#Person1#: I see. Payment by LC is the safest method, but could you make an exception and accept DA or DP?
#Person2#: I'm afraid not. That is our usual practice, because we are sure we will get the right amount of money that way.
#Person1#: What about the cost of delivery?
#Person2#: We would like to do it in accordance with an F. O. B. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# only accepts the payment to be made by LC but not DA or DP. |
train_8845 | #Person1#: It's time for bed.
#Person2#: But I'm not sleepy, Mum. Can I stay and watch more TV?
#Person1#: It's already half past eleven. You have school tomorrow. You'll sleepy all tomorrow, if you don't sleep well tonight.
#Person2#: I know. But I promise I won't be sleepy tomorrow. I work really hard.
#Person1#: Don't you have the exams coming up soon? I'm sure you could spend more time preparing for those.
#Person2#: Oh, I nearly forgot the exams.
#Person1#: You do well in maths, but your history is not good enough. Am I right?
#Person2#: Yeah, I guess so. Maybe I can go to sleep now and get up early to review the lessons tomorrow.
#Person1#: An excellent idea. Work now and play later.
#Person2#: I know you're right. School is more important than TV. Can I watch one more show, then go to bed.
#Person1#: No, now it's bedtime. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to stop watching more TV because it's bedtime. #Person2# is initially unwilling but later agrees because of #Person2#'s exams. |
train_8846 | #Person1#: I am sorry to have kept all of you waiting. I was delayed by something urgent.
#Person2#: You are not late, Mr. Thomas. There're still 15 minutes to go. Mr. White has just called you.
#Person1#: What did he say?
#Person2#: He said there was a traffic jam, but he is coming.
#Person1#: He shouldn't drive his car. He should come here by bus. | #Person2# tells Mr. Thomas he is not late but Mr. White is still on his way. |
train_8847 | #Person1#: Why are you so quiet?
#Person2#: My girlfriend just broke up with me.
#Person1#: You must feel terrible now.
#Person2#: Yeah.
#Person1#: I remember my first break up. It was the worst feeling in the world. I was crying everyday for three months. And slowly, it got better. I know you'll feel better too.
#Person2#: You've been through this too?
#Person1#: Yeah. I remember it very clearly. The pain makes it easy to remember. I know you're really hurting right now, but you know many people experience break ups.
#Person2#: But it hurts too much.
#Person1#: I know it's painful, but it's only temporary. After the pain goes away, you'll find other girls.
#Person2#: What if I don't want to find another girl?
#Person1#: You'll change your mind. Look at everyone in the world. They all break up and move on. The faster you understand this, the quicker you will recover.
#Person2#: You're right.
#Person1#: I also know you must still have strong feelings for her, but try to think of all the bad things. You know she didn't treat you that well. Is that the person you want to spend the rest of your life with?
#Person2#: Yeah. Thanks for the talk.
#Person1#: I'll give you a call later. We should hang out. It's good to be around people.
#Person2#: Ok. I'll talk to you later. | #Person2#'s girlfriend just broke up with him. #Person1# shares similar experiences and tells #Person2# that everyone breaks up and moves on. #Person1# encourages #Person2# to recover and invites him to hang out. |
train_8848 | #Person1#: Alright, tell me what you think.
#Person2#: Don't you think it's a bit bright?
#Person1#: Yeah, maybe you're right. How about this outfit?
#Person2#: This dress looks lovely on you, but it's not very practical, is it?
#Person1#: No, I don't have any plans to go to a formal dance any time soon, but I love the way it looks. I just had to try it on! What do you think about this? It's casual, yet sophisticated.
#Person2#: I like the jeans, but you need something to go with the top. It's too plain on its own.
#Person1#: How about this scarf, these earrings, AMD an anklet?
#Person2#: That might be going overboard a bit. How about just that scarf with a bracelet?
#Person1#: That's a good idea. You have a lot of good fashion sense.
#Person2#: Thanks. You'd be ok on your own. There are loads of fashion victims out there, and you are not one of them. Have you tried it on yet?
#Person1#: Yep. Here it is. What do you think?
#Person2#: That looks great. Just one more thing---you need some high heels with those jeans. Do you want a pair with a plain pattern or ones with a leopard print on them?
#Person1#: The leopard print sounds fabulous. Are they a name brand?
#Person2#: No, they're a Prada knock-off for 1/10 of the price of the real thing.
#Person1#: That's even better than the real thing.
#Person2#: If I were you, I'd buy that now while it's on sale. If you spend $ 100, you get a $ 50 voucher for more clothes.
#Person1#: It's too bad I did all that shopping yesterday! | #Person2# gives #Person1# some suggestions on clothes selection. #Person1# is satisfied with some jeans, a scarf, and a bracelet, which are matched by #Person2#. #Person2# also suggests a pair of high heels with a plain pattern or ones with a leopard print on them. #Person1# is very interested in them but #Person1# did all that shopping yesterday. |
train_8849 | #Person1#: During the last two years, there has been a great increase in goods stolen abroad.
#Person2#: If they steal the entire package, that would be theft. So they don't do that. Generally, thieves open the case and take part of the contents out. Then fill the case so that the gross weight will be the same.
#Person1#: If the goods are received in apparent good order and condition, the steamship company doesn't have liability for pilferage. How do we protect ourselves?
#Person2#: The insurance policy protects us.
#Person1#: Is it true that products of high value such as watches, jewels and luxury clothing items are often subject to pilferage?
#Person2#: It's absolutely true in the United States that losses from pilferage have been limited to high valued goods. We must study more about packing. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the increase in goods stolen abroad. #Person2# says the insurance policy can protect them and high valued goods are often subjects to pilferage in the US. |
train_8850 | #Person1#: Welcome to NO Bank. It's Mr. Zu, isn't it?
#Person2#: Ah, Jenny! You remember me, what a good memory you have.
#Person1#: How's Mrs. Zu doing these days?
#Person2#: She's fine, thanks. Actually, she's the reason I'm here. It's our Wedding Anniversary in 2 weeks and I want to get her something special. She's been nagging me about our furniture, you see.
#Person1#: Can I give you some advice on a loan, or. . .
#Person2#: I would like to cash my undue Large-Amount Deposit Certificate, please.
#Person1#: Are you absolutely sure, Mr. Zu? You know, you will lose interest if you do.
#Person2#: Yes, I know. But it can't be helped. It's been a pretty slow month and I just don't have enough cash to refurnish the whole house.
#Person1#: Let me run through a couple of other options with you. That way, you can make a more informed decision. | Mr Zu asks Jenny to cash his undue Large-Amount Deposit Certificate to refurnish his house. Jenny will run through other options to help Mr. Zu make a more informed decision. |
train_8851 | #Person1#: Well, we've been waiting for our baggage for about one hour.
#Person2#: What kind of bag is it?
#Person1#: It's blue, Samsonite bag.
#Person2#: What is your room number and your name, please?
#Person1#: This is room eleven-seven and my name is Terry Chen.
#Person2#: Well, let me check. We delivered four bags to room 1106, you friend's room about an hour ago.
#Person1#: My friend's room? Oh, I see. Thanks a lot.
#Person2#: You're quite welcome. | Terry Chen hasn't received his baggage. #Person1# says it was delivered to Terry's friend's room. |
train_8852 | #Person1#: Would you like to copy the EX files and pass me the copy. There are some figures I want to check.
#Person2#: Here is the copy. Do you need anything else?
#Person1#: Yes, I also need all the letters we received from them.
#Person2#: Do you mean all the sales letters from them?
#Person1#: Yes, that's right.
#Person2#: I'll get them for you at once. And could I file the report for you?
#Person1#: Yes, but I need the report copied on transparency paper.
#Person2#: No problem. | #Person2# helps #Person1# copy the EX files and will collect all the sales letters from EX and file a report. |
train_8853 | #Person1#: Hi Rose, what are you busy with right now?
#Person2#: Hi Jack, I'm working on these documents. The manager wants them for half an hour.
#Person1#: Well, Rose.
#Person2#: Is there something any need?
#Person1#: Are your free this weekend?
#Person2#: Yes, I have nothing to do.
#Person1#: Great, Is it convenient if i visit you this weekend?
#Person2#: I beg your pardon?
#Person1#: I'd like to call on you this weekend. I just want to a drop in for a chat.
#Person2#: Really? well, ok, you're welcome.
#Person1#: Is 5 PM. Saturday a good time for you?
#Person2#: Hmm, how about seven? I can treat you to dinner.
#Person1#: Sure, that would be great. I'll bring the wine.
#Person2#: OK. Then I'll be expecting you.
#Person1#: I'll be there on time. | Jack asks Rose if he can visit her this weekend for a chat. Rose agrees and will treat him to dinner. Jack will bring wine. |
train_8854 | #Person1#: I think the biggest environment problem in my country is air pollution.
#Person2#: Yes, I agree. The air here is much more polluted than in my country. Of course, my country is more agricultural and has much less industry.
#Person1#: We have reduced emission of air pollutants in recent years, but cars are still a major source of them. Factories have become cleaner as stricter environment pollution law have been introduced.
#Person2#: The problem is now on a truly global scale. I don't believe that any single country can do anything about it.
#Person1#: I think you're right. There needs to be an international response to this problem? | #Person1# think air pollution is the biggest environmental problem in #Person1#'s country. #Person1# and #Person2# agree that there needs to be an international response to this problem. |
train_8855 | #Person1#: How was your first date, David? Are you satisfied with Jane?
#Person2#: It was all right. She, tall and attractive, has stable job and source of income.
#Person1#: Yes, so I think she is suitable for you.
#Person2#: But, well. . . what I want to say is. . .
#Person1#: Stop acting like this. Say away!
#Person2#: Her standard for selecting life partner is a little higher. I can not accept that.
#Person1#: What did she say?
#Person2#: She said she want a man with large house, luxurious car and healthy parents.
#Person1#: Give her up. | #Person1# and David talk about David's first date with Jane. #Person1# suggests David give her up because Jane has a high standard. |
train_8856 | #Person1#: isn't it wonderful walking here?
#Person2#: what do you mean?
#Person1#: I mean look at all these magnificent tall buildings around us.
#Person2#: yes, look over there. That's the Empire State Building. My book says it's 102 stories tall.
#Person1#: it's quite famous but don't you think it looks a bit old-fashioned?
#Person2#: you're right, but when it was built in 1930 it was a marvel of technology and engineering.
#Person1#: what other important buildings are we going to see on Fifth Avenue?
#Person2#: quite a number. Actually every skyscraper has a history. A few blocks ahead we'll see St. Patrick's Cathedral and just across the street will be the world-renowed Rockefeller Center. It's a landmark
#Person1#: what's there after that?
#Person2#: well then, there's a Central Park. Facing the park on Fifth Avenue is probably some of the most expensive properties in the world.
#Person1#: what are all they for?
#Person2#: most of them are office buildings, huge department stores, and hotels but some are just private homes. New York is one of the financial centers of the words so there are lots of very expensive places. | #Person1# and #Person2# are walking in New York. After they see the Empire State Building, #Person2# introduces what they will see on Fifth Avenue. |
train_8857 | #Person1#: You are blue in the face, arn't you?
#Person2#: The cat has eaten my fish, I'll kill it.
#Person1#: But supposing your son killed like the fish, what do you think then?
#Person2#: I'll beat him.
#Person1#: So beat the cat, but don't kill it. | #Person1# suggests #Person2# beat the cat which ate #Person2#'s fish but not kill it. |
train_8858 | #Person1#: I can't stand the stupid guy any longer. It's unbelievable!
#Person2#: Oh, my dear lady. Take it easy. You should forgive a green hand like him.
#Person1#: He does everything so mindlessly that he is going to drive me crazy.
#Person2#: I suggest you talk with him and teach him how to deal with the problems.
#Person1#: I have told him how to do it several times, but he's never listened to me.
#Person2#: Maybe you should communicate with him like a friend and not a boss.
#Person1#: Oh, I always have difficulty in getting along with the staff.
#Person2#: Just take them for your good friends and have a talk with them as we do, make sure you don't lose your temper.
#Person1#: I think that's a bad idea. I'd hate anyone here to think of me as a friend. How would they ever respect me as they can do whatever they want?
#Person2#: I disagree. All you have to do is respect the staff and their opinions. | #Person1# can not stand her staff who does everything mindlessly. #Person2# suggests her communicate with the staff like a friend but #Person1# thinks the staff would not respect #Person1# if so. |
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