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train_8959 | #Person1#: I want a refund!
#Person2#: Yes, miss. What was the problem with your purchase?
#Person1#: These pajamas don't fit right. They're too long.
#Person2#: Would you like to have them altered? Or would you like a different size?
#Person1#: No. I want my money back.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, but this was on sale, so I can only give you store credit.
#Person1#: Fine. Here's my receipt. I'd better be able to use this anywhere in the store.
#Person2#: Of course. . . here you are. I'm sorry the pajamas didn't work out for you. | #Person1# wants a refund because the pajamas don't fit right. But #Person2# gives her store credit because the pajamas were on sale. |
train_8960 | #Person1#: Did you call me, sir?
#Person2#: Yeah. If you are available now, let me describe your work duties, OK?
#Person1#: What am I expected to do?
#Person2#: As a newcomer, you are going to be responsible for some basic tasks first, including certain routine duties like answering the telephone and typing. Later, you will be assigned to the Sales Department.
#Person1#: I see. It must be a challenging job, but I would like to do it. And what about now?
#Person2#: For this is your first day in our company, you can begin with our special products. Before you do your job, it's necessary for you to be familiar with our own products. Sort these papers and file them correctly.
#Person1#: OK, I'll get to work on it at once. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# should do some basic tasks first and get familiar with the products. #Person1# will get to work at once. |
train_8961 | #Person1#: Let's see. I had the salmon starter which was $ 5. 90 and my Pizza was $ 8. 25.
#Person2#: I had the soup and bruschetta which all together is $ 4. 50 and my trout for the main course was $ 12.
#Person1#: So that's $ 14. 15 for me and $ 16. 50 for you.
#Person2#: Yes and shall we go fifty-fifty for the wine?
#Person1#: Yes, so that's an extra $ 6 for both of us.
#Person2#: So now your bill comes to $ 20. 15 and I need to pay $ 22. 50.
#Person1#: And I had a dessert - that's another $ 3. 50. And you had coffee which is $ 2.
#Person2#: And is that all?
#Person1#: Yes, this is everything on the list.
#Person2#: So now my bill is $ 24. 50 and yours come to $ 23. 65. Is that correct?
#Person1#: Yes, that's exactly it. How much tip shall we give the waiter?
#Person2#: I think $ 5 would be good. | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss how much they each should pay for the meal and how much to tip the waiter. |
train_8962 | #Person1#: Excuse me, Mr. Rodriguez? Could I speak with you for a moment?
#Person2#: I can't just now, Susan. Could we get together this afternoon? What's it about?
#Person1#: Well, I'd like to talk about my new contract with you, if that's all right.
#Person2#: Oh, that's right. Is that time of the year, huh? That's fine. How about if we meet at 3:30 this afternoon? | Susan wants to talk with Mr. Rodriguez, but he isn't available now. They will meet this afternoon. |
train_8963 | #Person1#: I need to get to PCC, but I don't know which bus to catch.
#Person2#: Where exactly are you coming from?
#Person1#: I'm coming from Fair Oaks and Las Flores Drive in Altadena.
#Person2#: Do you have a problem walking a little bit?
#Person1#: I don't mind walking.
#Person2#: If you walk down Fair Oaks to Altadena Drive, you can catch the 267.
#Person1#: Tell me which direction it should be going.
#Person2#: Make sure to catch it going west.
#Person1#: Where do I get off?
#Person2#: You get off on Del Mar and Hill.
#Person1#: Thanks for your help.
#Person2#: Don't mention it. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about which bus to catch to get to PCC. #Person2# gives directions. |
train_8964 | #Person1#: You say he was around average height.
#Person2#: Yeah, that's right, around five nine five ten.
#Person1#: Weight?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. Medium, I suppose. Maybe a little on the heavy side.
#Person1#: Any karks on his face?
#Person2#: No, I don't think so.
#Person1#: Glasses?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: what about his hair?
#Person2#: Black or dark brown.
#Person1#: Long or short? Straight? Curly?
#Person2#: Straight, I think, and about average length.
#Person1#: Boy, this surely doesn't help us much. It could be anybody. How about his cloth? What was he wearing.
#Person2#: Well, he had a Jacked or a Plage shirt. You know the kind of number jack wear.
#Person1#: Ok, now we are getting some where. Pants?
#Person2#: Dark, maybe dark blue maybe black. I'm not sure.
#Person1#: What kind of shoes?
#Person2#: Boots
#Person1#: Cow while Boots.
#Person2#: No, hiking boots. Brown ones.
#Person1#: All right. That nearly done a little. Now I want you to look some pictures. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about a man's appearance. #Person2# says the man is around average height and a little heavy with straight hair, which isn't helpful to #Person1#. Then #Person2# describes his clothes, and #Person1# thinks it's useful. |
train_8965 | #Person1#: We still have one more day to go before we return home. What will we see tomorrow?
#Person2#: no idea. We've enjoyed both the natural scenery and the city sights. What else is there to see?
#Person1#: what about a factory tour?
#Person2#: you mean visit a factory?
#Person1#: yes. I heard there's a lager motor company nearby which open to the public every weekend. We can go to see how a car is manufactured and learn more about the automobile industry.
#Person2#: good idea! I've always been interested in that. How much is the entrance fee?
#Person1#: I'm not sure, but as far as I know, most factory tours are free. They are sponsored by the company providing the tour.
#Person2#: really? What do the companies do that for?
#Person1#: I believe most of them think of it as good public relations. They can promote their product and make their company better-known.
#Person2#: oh, i see. So factory tours are good for companies as well as visitors.
#Person1#: exactly.
#Person2#: do we need an appointment beforehand?
#Person1#: I'll call the tourist information centre to check. | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss where to visit before returning home. #Person1# suggests a factory tour and tells #Person2# factory tours are usually free because factory tours are good for companies and visitors. They decide to go. |
train_8966 | #Person1#: Hi, Lily. Would you like to go to the cinema with me tonight?
#Person2#: Sorry, I can't.
#Person1#: Oh, you don't look very well. What's wrong?
#Person2#: My boss told me not to go to work again.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: I don't know. I was very sad and surprised when I heard that.
#Person1#: Did you often get to work late?
#Person2#: Yes, I did.
#Person1#: Did you work hard?
#Person2#: Well, it's hard to say.
#Person1#: Are you good at using a computer?
#Person2#: No, I don't know how to use one.
#Person1#: I think I know the reason. You didn't use your time well and don't learn new things.
#Person2#: Perhaps. But that is unfair.
#Person1#: Oh, I don't think that you caught the opportunity.
#Person2#: What I can do now?
#Person1#: You should consider finding a new job. You must work hard and learn new things all the time.
#Person2#: Yes, I will. Thank you. | Lily is upset because she got fired. Lily was often late and didn't work hard. Lily thinks it's unfair, but #Person1# asks her to find a new job and work hard. |
train_8967 | #Person1#: How are you,John?
#Person2#: I'm OK. And you, Carol?
#Person1#: Oh, busy. I've been working on those book reports for ages.
#Person2#: Me too. Have you finished reading the books?
#Person1#: I haven't, and I'm so worried. What about you?
#Person2#: I already have, but writing is going so slowly. I feel like I'll have to read all the books again. I'm so forgetful.
#Person1#: Really? Well, what are you going to do after you are finished?
#Person2#: I don't know. I hope I can go to Europe and relax.
#Person1#: So do I. | Carol and John are busy with the book reports and plan to Europe to relax. |
train_8968 | #Person1#: How come David is always so full of energy?
#Person2#: He has a strange but highly effective way of sleeping.
#Person1#: What is that?
#Person2#: He takes a short sleep for an hour every six hours and has a total of four hours of sleep each day.
#Person1#: Where did he get that strange idea?
#Person2#: He read flora a book which said it was the best way for human beings, and he believed it.
#Person1#: How many hours do you sleep a day?
#Person2#: I need at least seven hours. I once tried to follow David's example, but it never worked out for me.
#Person1#: If I sleep during the day, I can never wake up.
#Person2#: Not everyone is a David I guess. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that David is full of energy because he takes several short sleep every day, but they don't think David's way fits them. |
train_8969 | #Person1#: Here's your bill, sir.
#Person2#: Oh, thank you. Let's have a look at it now. Goodness, it's a lot more than I expected.
#Person1#: Would you like me to explain anything, sir?
#Person2#: Just a moment. Yes, what's this charge for $ 21.50 marked 'J'?
#Person1#: 'J' is a charge for a long distance telephone call, sir. Did you make a telephone call that night?
#Person2#: Yes. I remember now. Good heavens! We must have talked for a long time. And these ones, 'L' for $ 32.40, and here's another, $ 9.50. What are they for? | #Person2#'s bill is more than expected. #Person2# asks #Person1# to explain the items. |
train_8970 | #Person1#: Welcome to Beijing, Mary. This time you will see the New Beijing.
#Person2#: Thank you indeed.
#Person1#: Is everything settled?
#Person2#: Almost.
#Person1#: What else can I do for you?
#Person2#: I suppose I should look for a bigger house. But I don't see how I can afford one right now.
#Person1#: If only you hadn't spent so much money on your vacation!
#Person2#: You're right. But I really had a happy vacation.
#Person1#: OK, Maybe you can move into Kelly's house and share that with her for a couple of months.
#Person2#: Thank you. But I don't want to bother you too much.
#Person1#: No trouble at all.
#Person2#: How much should I pay for the rent?
#Person1#: About 400 yuan a month.
#Person2#: Great. That's one-third less than it was when I first rented a house. | Mary comes back to Beijing and wants to look for a bigger house. #Person1# suggests her share with Kelly's house, and Mary thinks the rent is much cheaper. |
train_8971 | #Person1#: So Martin, what sports do you play?
#Person2#: I play football, volleyball, tennis, and table tennis but volleyball is my favorite game as it's team game and you can play it with your friends, and enjoy it as a team.
#Person1#: Is it quite a fast game as well?
#Person2#: Yeah. It is a fast game and that's another reason why I enjoy it.
#Person1#: How exciting...
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Where do you play, then?
#Person2#: I play at local sports centres more during the winter and sort of play in tournaments around England. I also, in the summer, play beach volleyball.
#Person1#: Is beach volleyball different from the volleyball you play in the centres?
#Person2#: Yes, it's a very different game. Instead of six players on a team, it's only two players.
#Person1#: You mentioned you played in tournaments--now do you do quite well in the tournaments?
#Person2#: Yes, I've played for South West England and we've got through to the semi-finals of different England tournaments, and for Wessex, my other volleyball team, we've actually won a few tournaments. So yes, I have done quite well.
#Person1#: Oh well done! | #Person1# asks Martin about sports. Martin tells #Person1# volleyball is his favorite game. Martin plays volleyball at local sports centers, and he also plays beach volleyball. Martin says he's done quite well in the tournaments. |
train_8972 | #Person1#: Excuse me, i am a new student here. Could you tell me where the English Department is?
#Person2#: It is in that brand new, tall building over there. On the 9th floor.
#Person1#: Where is the school cafeteria?
#Person2#: It is the basement of that red building in front of the tower with big bells.
#Person1#: Where is the Computer Center?
#Person2#: The Computer Center is on the first floor of the library.
#Person1#: Where is the library?
#Person2#: The library is next to the Adminstration Building. The Adminstration Building is over there near the school's main entrance. There are school maps for free in the lobby of the Admin.
#Person1#: Thank you. I will go get one.
#Person2#: Sure. Glad to be of service. By the way, my name is Mike Sullivan. You will see me aroud a lot. I am running for President of the Student Goverment.
#Person1#: Well, hi! My name is Eve Markowski. I am glad to meet you. With your friendly smile and helpful attitude. I am sure you will win.
#Person2#: Thanks you for the encouragement.
#Person1#: You are welcome. I'd better go. Goodbye.
#Person2#: Have a good day. Bye-Bye! | Eve Markowski asks Mike Sullivan about the location of different places in the school. Then they introduce themselves to each other. Mike tells Eve he's running for President of the Student Government, and Eve encourages him. |
train_8973 | #Person1#: What would you like to drink? Tea or coffee?
#Person2#: Coffee, please.
#Person1#: So, you also like Coffee?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. I can't go through a day without coffce in the morning.
#Person1#: Me too, but I think we shouldn't drink too much of it, as it's not very healthy.
#Person2#: I totally disagree. The other day I read in a book that a number of recent studies suggest that it can be a highly beneficial drink. Researchers have found strong evidence that coffee reduces the risk of several serious ailmemts including diabetes, heart disease and cirrhosis of the liver.
#Person1#: But I also heard that coffee and its caffcine content, serve as a drug on the human body that negatively affects the central nervous system, as well as other organs, and leads to addiction
#Person2#: I don't think so. Coffee helps me wake up, keep alert, and improve my short term memory.
#Person1#: Well, I am just going to have to disagree with you. A healthy body wakes up without caffeine!
#Person2#: Maybe you are right to some extent.
#Person1#: You may try to have some alternatives and see how you feel.
#Person2#: Maybe I could have a try. | Both #Person1# and #Person2# like coffee. #Person1# thinks too much coffee is unhealthy while #Person2# disagrees because #Person2# thinks coffee wakes #Person2# up. #Person1# suggests some alternatives, and #Person2# agrees to try. |
train_8974 | #Person1#: Have you ever run into a person who tries to bleed you white?
#Person2#: I am always on the look out for such girls.
#Person1#: I hear that some guys splash all their money about on them.
#Person2#: Mark is one of them. He has trouble with a girl who turned out to be a dead beat. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the person who tries to bleed one white. |
train_8975 | #Person1#: I'm not a Christian. I just want to know why Americans believe that sort of thing.
#Person2#: Believe what?
#Person1#: You know... like, say God is the creator of the universe, the Bible, and Jesus Christ. . .
#Person2#: You don't believe that? Everyone interprets the Bible in a different way. To some people, the Gospel5 is a source of much comfort.
#Person1#: What do you believe, John? Are you Christian?
#Person2#: To tell you the truth, I don't know if I'm a Christian or not. Christians don't often share the same belief. But I believe that we all possess, by the grace of God, the potential to create fantastic changes on this earth.
#Person1#: Do you believe that one religion is better than another?
#Person2#: No, all religions are essentially based on the same ideals, so no one is really better.
#Person1#: Do you go to church regularly?
#Person2#: When I'm home in the States, I go, but not in China. | #Person1#'s not Christian and wants to know why people believe in God. John shares his opinion on religions with #Person1#. |
train_8976 | #Person1#: Mom, you know that Andrea and I sometimes worry about you.
#Person2#: Really? Why would you worry about me? I'm just fine.
#Person1#: You're almost 70 years old, Mom! Don't you think it would be better for you if you moved in with us?
#Person2#: No way! I like my apartment, and I like to be independent.
#Person1#: Do you ever get lonely living alone?
#Person2#: Not at all. I see you and your family twice a week, and I enjoy seeing my own friends. I'm too busy to feel lonely! | #Person1# wants #Person1#'s mom to live with #Person1#, but she refuses and says she doesn't feel lonely. |
train_8977 | #Person1#: Hi, Bill. Are you going to the commencement?
#Person2#: Yes. Do you want to go with me?
#Person1#: OK. (Several minutes later. ) Let's go into the school auditorium.
#Person2#: Now that take this seat. Do you see those piles of red diplomas on the desks on the stage?
#Person1#: Yes. I find my heart is now rising and falling like waves, all sorts of feelings welling up in my heart.
#Person2#: That's true. Four years' trails and hardships, joys and sorrows of life are gushing out to my mind all together. I can hardly tell whether I am joyful or gloomy at the moment when I am about to leave the campus and to start a new stage of my life.
#Person1#: How time flies. Look, the president of the college has come onto the stage.
#Person2#: He's going to make the opening speech. | Bill and #Person1# express their feelings about graduation before the commencement starts. They both feel excited and sigh how time flies. |
train_8978 | #Person1#: Is that a new computer?
#Person2#: Yeah, my grandpa gave it to me as a graduation gift. Isn't it nice?
#Person1#: It is. I can't believe it's so thin. What kind of computer is it?
#Person2#: It's an Apple Macbook Air. It's very lightweight, and has a bunch of built in apps. I couldn't be happier with it.
#Person1#: Do they have any other colors besides that one?
#Person2#: I don't know. I like this color. I've ordered a pink cover for it, but it won't arrive for a couple of weeks.
#Person1#: Does the computer have a disk drive?
#Person2#: No, it doesn't. But I don't need one. All of my documents are on line.
#Person1#: Well, you're very lucky. It will be great to have this when you start looking for jobs.
#Person2#: I already have. Today I spent the day at the cafe working on my resume. This computer has great battery life.
#Person1#: Well, that's good, but the cafe near here is always so crowded.
#Person2#: I know, but I like to work in busy cafes. The noise reminds me that everyone else is working hard, so I work hard too. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about #Person2#'s new computer. Both of them think it's nice. #Person2# has used it to edit the resume in a cafe. #Person1# thinks the cafe is crowded, but #Person2# likes it. |
train_8979 | #Person1#: What's going on around here? Why is everyone changing offices?
#Person2#: Haven't you heard? Where have you been any way?
#Person1#: I just got back from visiting the factory in Chicago.
#Person2#: Well, there are a lot of changes being made here this week.
#Person1#: Yes, I see. But what are they?
#Person2#: For one thing, Erik and Daniel are leaving.
#Person1#: Where are they going? Did they get a higher position?
#Person2#: Eric is going to the office in New York. He is going to be in charge of the whole eastern market.
#Person1#: That sounds like a good position to him. What about Daniel?
#Person2#: He's going to manage the company in California.
#Person1#: And you? What about you? Are you going to be raised to a brighter position?
#Person2#: Not yet, but I'm hoping I will.
#Person1#: Don't you want to get a raise? I like the job in California.
#Person2#: No, I want to stay right here the company offices of Washington. This is the place to get noticed by top management. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the personnel changes in the company during #Person1#'s visit to Chicago. #Person1# wants to work in California while #Person2# prefers staying in Washington. |
train_8980 | #Person1#: What do you want to do on our first day of vacation? If you're still feeling the time difference, we can sleep in. That way, we can go to bed as late as possible tonight.
#Person2#: Sleeping in won't make the time difference any better. I say we go do as much as we can today and go to sleep early tonight.
#Person1#: Sounds good. OK, I'm going to have a cold shower and then we'll call the front desk to arrange a taxi for us. I don't feel like going around on foot.
#Person2#: I was thinking, we could rent bikes and explore the area.
#Person1#: Great idea. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the plan for the first day of vacation. They decide to rent bikes and explore the area. |
train_8981 | #Person1#: May I speak to you, Mister Hall?
#Person2#: Sure, Sonia. What is the problem?
#Person1#: I have to attend my photography class today. Can I leave at 4:30?
#Person2#: Is it important?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. I have to be there on time.
#Person2#: You have a lot of letters to type today. They must be finished by 11:30 tomorrow morning. Can you come early tomorrow morning and finish them? If you can finish them on time, you can leave early this afternoon.
#Person1#: Oh, sure. Thanks a lot, Mister Hall. | Sonia requests to leave early today. Mister Hall agrees but demands her to make sure to finish her work on time. |
train_8982 | #Person1#: Do you still have 4 flats with 3 bedrooms Mr. white?
#Person2#: No madam, we only have one now, it's on the top floor. Shall we go and see it?
#Person1#: Well, I don't like climbing many stairs when there is a power cut.
#Person2#: How many people are there in your family?
#Person1#: Four, my husband and our two daughters.
#Person2#: Then you can buy one with 2 bedrooms. There are still several of them available. You can buy one on the second floor. You and your husband live in one bedroom and your daughters share the other.
#Person1#: That sounds like a good idea. Show me one of them on the second floor, please. | #Person1# wants to see a flat with 4 bedrooms but it's on the top floor. Mr. White suggests one with 2 bedrooms on the second floor. #Person1# agrees. |
train_8983 | #Person1#: I'd like to check out, here's my key card.
#Person2#: Thank you, Mister Johnson and here's your bill.
#Person1#: Many thanks. Wow! I sure spent a lot of money in this hotel.
#Person2#: I hope your stay was pleasant.
#Person1#: Uh yeah, this could be a great hotel if you got rid of all the insects and you should improve the food you serve.
#Person2#: I'm so sorry. Well, to make you feel better we'll offer you a free stay in any of our hotels.
#Person1#: Thanks.
#Person2#: I'm glad these small problems didn't ruin your visit.
#Person1#: Yeah, the city itself was great, I like coming here a lot.
#Person2#: Good to hear you had some wonderful experiences.
#Person1#: I did and I met so many helpful people.
#Person2#: Have a pleasant trip home. | Johnson checks out with #Person2#'s assistance and tells #Person2# the shortcomings of their hotel, such as the insects and the food. #Person2# apologizes and offers compensation. |
train_8984 | #Person1#: Tom, today is already July fifth. You are leaving for London in 5 days. Have you booked a flight ticket?
#Person2#: Yes, I did that this morning.
#Person1#: Will you go to the airport by bus or by taxi?
#Person2#: Jim will go to the airport that morning to give me a lift. | Tom tells #Person1# he already booked the flight, and Jim will take him to the airport. |
train_8985 | #Person1#: Which school club do you want to join this year?
#Person2#: I haven't decided yet. I was in the basketball team last year, and I want to try something different this year.
#Person1#: You played basketball a lot last year, are you interested in another sport? I'm not sure, what about you? Which club do you prefer?
#Person2#: Well, you know, I'm not very sporty. I want to stay in the dance club, but they practice twice a week. I want to have more time to relax.
#Person1#: How about the music club? They only practice once a week, so you'll have more time to relax.
#Person2#: It's a good idea, music is good for our mental health. Why don't you join the music club with me?
#Person1#: I'm not interested in that, perhaps I'm going to join the cooking club. After all, cooking is a useful skill. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about joining school clubs this year. #Person1# suggests #Person2# join the music club and #Person2# thinks it's great. #Person1# may join the cooking club. |
train_8986 | #Person1#: Are you doing anything right now, Diana?
#Person2#: I am typing a report for the moment, Mr. Robbins. Anything I need to do?
#Person1#: Will you please cut it for a while and come in here to take a letter?
#Person2#: Is it urgent?
#Person1#: Yes, this letter can't go into the mail any later than 5. It's about a contract.
#Person2#: Ok, I am coming.
#Person1#: Please take a seat, Diana. Have you got your spare pens and pencils?
#Person2#: Yes, I have this time. But If I don't understand a word or a phrase when you are dictating, can I ask you halfway?
#Person1#: No, I ' d prefer not. I don't want any interruptions every other minute, but you can ask me at the end of the letter.
#Person2#: All right. I understand now. Do you think I should leave a margin on every page wide enough for notes and amendments.
#Person1#: Of course, Diana. You'd better pay attention to the spelling when you type it.
#Person2#: Certainly I will, Mr. Robbins. By the way, may I use a window envelope?
#Person1#: Yes, that's fine. Now when you finish these, I want you to put these cards in alphabetical order, using the last names, and then make a list.
#Person2#: You want the cards in alphabetical order using the last names?
#Person1#: Right. And the last thing, we are going to clean the files out tomorrow. Now let's begin. | Mr. Robbins asks Diana to stop typing the report and take an urgent letter. Diana asks Mr. Robbins if she can interrupt and asks about the format of the letter. Mr. Robbins also wants Diana to rearrange cards after this. |
train_8987 | #Person1#: I've been looking for a swimming pool, but I haven't found one yet.
#Person2#: We have no pool, sir, but we do have swim stations in our gym.
#Person1#: Swim stations? Could you be a little more explicit?
#Person2#: You know how you run on a treadmill but don't go anywhere? Well, it's the same thing.
#Person1#: Gee, that's a great idea. Now, how much do I have to pay?
#Person2#: The stations are absolutely free to guests, sir.
#Person1#: Great! Now, when can I go down there and use the stations?
#Person2#: The swim stations are open daily from 7 a. m. to 10 p. m.
#Person1#: Boy, oh boy! I can't wait to change into my swim trunks.
#Person2#: Be warned, sir. At certain hours the swim stations are very crowded. | #Person2# tells #Person1# they have no pool but they have free swim stations for guests, and explains what it is. #Person1# wants to have a try. |
train_8988 | #Person1#: I'm about to run out of business cards. I need some new ones.
#Person2#: We can print as many as you like. Just tell me how many.
#Person1#: Two thousand should get me through the year.
#Person2#: Here's a form to get you started.
#Person1#: My old card is perfect, so all I want you to do is copy it exactly.
#Person2#: I think you'll be very pleased with how well we duplicate your old card.
#Person1#: ... Here you go
#Person2#: Thanks. Come back here next Wednesday to pick up your order, please.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, but can you give me a three-day turnaround?
#Person2#: If you don't mind paying a little extra, it's absolutely no problem. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to print 2000 new business cards the same as the old ones. #Person2# asks #Person1# to pay an extra for a three-day turnaround. |
train_8989 | #Person1#: I would like to purchase some meat.
#Person2#: What kind of meat would you like to get today?
#Person1#: First off, I'm going to need a pound of ground beef.
#Person2#: A pound of ground beef is $ 2.48.
#Person1#: That's perfect.
#Person2#: What else will you be needing?
#Person1#: I'm also going to need three pounds of chicken breasts.
#Person2#: The chicken breasts cost $ 4.05 per pound.
#Person1#: What's the total price for the chicken?
#Person2#: It's going to be $ 12.15.
#Person1#: Okay, I think that will be all for me today. | #Person1# buys a pound of ground beef and three pounds of chicken breasts from #Person2#. |
train_8990 | #Person1#: I have just received your note which informs me that you have offered the accountant position to another candidate. May I ask why I was defeated?
#Person2#: We have thought of you carefully with discretion, but the other candidate has more experiences.
#Person1#: Experience is important, but don't you think capability is more valuable than that?
#Person2#: Yes, I think so. But how do you prove to me that you are more capable?
#Person1#: Maybe you can hire me on trial. If I'm not qualified for the job, you can let me go.
#Person2#: Good idea. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person1# was defeated because #Person1# is less experienced. They agree on a trial to prove #Person1#'s capability. |
train_8991 | #Person1#: What kind of work do you want to do when you finish university?
#Person2#: I want to work in the banking industry. I'Ve always been interesting in working for an international invest bank. I'd like to help people invest their money.
#Person1#: That's a job that pays well. If you're lucky, you might have opportunities to travel as well. Have you applied to any banks yet? Our course will end soon.
#Person2#: Yes. I'Ve sent letters to several banks. A few have invited me for interviews after we take our examinations.
#Person1#: Well done! I haven't sent off any job applications yet.
#Person2#: Which field would you like to work in? have you decide yet?
#Person1#: I'd like to work in marketing. I think I could have a good career in that field.
#Person2#: Perhaps you should apply to banks as well. They need people to market their service. As you said, the banking industry pays well.
#Person1#: That's great idea. Do you have the email address of human resource managers at any banks? | #Person2# has applied to several banks. #Person1# wants to work in marketing. #Person2# suggests that #Person1# can apply to banks as well. #Person1# thinks it's a good idea. |
train_8992 | #Person1#: Did you ever get a parking ticket?
#Person2#: No, have you?
#Person1#: Yeah, I just got one the other day.
#Person2#: How'd you get a ticket?
#Person1#: The ticket was for parking in the red zone.
#Person2#: Oh, it's something that you deserve a ticket. I don't understand why you would do that.
#Person1#: There was nowhere to park, and I needed to run in and get something.
#Person2#: Where'd you get the ticket at?
#Person1#: I parked in front of my apartment building.
#Person2#: What about your parking spot?
#Person1#: But I really needed to be quick.
#Person2#: I bet that you wish you hadn't done that. | #Person1# explains to #Person2# how #Person1# got a ticket for parking in the red zone outside #Person1#'s apartment |
train_8993 | #Person1#: How may I help you?
#Person2#: I need to return these books.
#Person1#: Give them here.
#Person2#: Here they are.
#Person1#: It appears these books are two weeks late.
#Person2#: I forgot they were due.
#Person1#: You do realize you are going to have to pay late fees, right?
#Person2#: How much is the late fee?
#Person1#: The late fee is 25 cents a day.
#Person2#: So I have to pay 25 cents for each day the books are late?
#Person1#: It's 25 cents for each book.
#Person2#: That's a lot of money. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to pay late fees for the late books, which #Person2# thinks is expensive |
train_8994 | #Person1#: Here are the plans for the new finished goods warehouse. Do you have any thoughts or comments?
#Person2#: I think the plans look good. There's just one thing though, I'm a bit concerned about the main lorry entrance. What's the height clearance?
#Person1#: Let me check. It's 3. 80 m.
#Person2#: Are you sure that's high enough?
#Person1#: That's a good point. I'll make a note to increase it to 4. 80 to make sure we can accept the new containers. | #Person2# worries about the height of the warehouse's main lorry entrance. #Person1# will increase its height. |
train_8995 | #Person1#: Kathy! How are you? It's been ages! What are you doing these days?
#Person2#: I just opened my own restaurant. I'm also head chef.
#Person1#: You're kidding! You've always hated cooking!
#Person2#: Well, I used to hate cooking, but now I love it.
#Person1#: When did you change your mind?
#Person2#: After I tried French food. Before that, I used to cook really boring things for my family.
#Person1#: I still can't believe it! So, did you go to cooking school or something?
#Person2#: Yeah. I went to California to study.
#Person1#: Really? How long did you stay there?
#Person2#: I was there between 88 and 90.
#Person1#: And what did you do after that?
#Person2#: Then I came back here. I worked for about three years to get some experience. | Kathy tells #Person1# she just opened her own restaurant. She explains why she loves cooking now and how she studied to be a chef. |
train_8996 | #Person1#: Wasn't that a great flick? I was on the edge of my seat through the whole movie.
#Person2#: I would say it was a typical run-of-the-mill Hollywood thriller.
#Person1#: Well, I'm no movie expert, but those special effects were impressive by any standards.
#Person2#: Special effects? Baloney! That movie was made on a shoestring budget. They've been using trick photography like that for years
#Person1#: Okay. But you have to admit that it was an exciting story, especially with that surprise ending.
#Person2#: You should read the book. The original story is much better and has a different twist at the end.
#Person1#: Oh, really? How does the book end?
#Person2#: Read it yourself and find out! | #Person1# thinks it's a great flick and was impressed by the special effects of the movie. #Person2# disagrees and recommends the original story. |
train_8997 | #Person1#: I really admire you, Diana.
#Person2#: Why, Jerry? Your words just came out of the blue.
#Person1#: You are always happy and able to achieve high scores at school.
#Person2#: I work very hard and that's it, you know, practice makes perfect.
#Person1#: Isn't there anything else?
#Person2#: I have no idea.
#Person1#: You must have a high IQ score.
#Person2#: Well, Jerry, let me tell you a secret.
#Person1#: Go ahead.
#Person2#: My IQ score is slightly above average.
#Person1#: Seriously? But you are such a genius.
#Person2#: Maybe I've got a higher EQ. I'm not sure.
#Person1#: Well, perhaps you're right. Sometimes EQ matters more than IQ.
#Person2#: You can say that again, Jerry. And I'm sure you're high in both of them. With a little more time cracking the books, you can also get high marks.
#Person1#: OK, thank you. I'm going to the library, are you coming?
#Person2#: Let's go! | Jerry admires Diana because he thinks she has a high IQ and always gets high scores. Diana encourages him to study harder. They are going to the library together. |
train_8998 | #Person1#: That new Sony camcorder you've got is just beautiful.
#Person2#: Yeah. It is the very latest in digital video cameras.
#Person1#: I can see digital video products are quickly going mainstream with their plunging price.
#Person2#: Getting cheaper is not the only reason for their popularity. They come with a lot of inviting functions.
#Person1#: Such as?
#Person2#: They offer clearer and sharper images. Many of them also have up to 20x optical zoom lenses, a photo mode and fast-action mode.
#Person1#: They are very compact and are designed to be used with one hand.
#Person2#: Right! Anyway, the basic difference between a digital camcorder and its traditional counterpart is that it speaks digital.
#Person1#: What does this mean?
#Person2#: This means digital camcorders can be connected with the digital equipments you have at home, like your digital TV or your computer.
#Person1#: I can transfer my home video clips from my camcorder to my computer for editing.
#Person2#: Sure! And without any conversion process or loss of quality! You quickly find, cut, and record video segments and create slide shows. Some camcorders even offer editing software for adding titles and special effects.
#Person1#: What special effects?
#Person2#: Like creating a sepia tone look and some special effects such as fades and dissolves.
#Person1#: That's great!
#Person2#: With the development of the broad band Internet, you can easily upload your video files to websites or e-mail them to relatives or business partners.
#Person1#: So everybody's getting video mail. | #Person2# introduces the inviting functions of the new Sony camcorder to #Person1#. The new camcorder offers clearer and sharper images and can be connected with digital equipment. Some even offer editing software. #Person1# thinks it's great. |
train_8999 | #Person1#: This is my house. Let me show you around it.
#Person2#: How beautiful the detached house is!
#Person1#: Follow me to the back-yard.
#Person2#: It's marvelous! The lawn looks like a green carpet, and the garden with so many lovely flowers.
#Person1#: We had the grass cut and the flowers trimmed this morning.
#Person2#: No wonder it smells fragrant.
#Person1#: Here is the swimming pool and we can swim later.
#Person2#: It's fantastic! | #Person1# shows #Person2# around #Person1#'s house. #Person1# speaks highly of it. |
train_9000 | #Person1#: Bobby! Come here, look what I got you!
#Person2#: What is that?
#Person1#: A chess board! Daddy is going to teach you how to play!
#Person2#: Cool!
#Person1#: Ok, each player gets 16 pieces. You can be the white ones and I'll play with the black pieces. Now in the front, you set up the pawns. Those are the least valuable pieces and can only move one space forward. When you are about to capture another piece, it can move one space diagonally.
#Person2#: What about all these other pieces?
#Person1#: See this one that looks like a tower? It's called the rook. The one with the tall hat is called the bishop. See this little horsey? This is called the knight, it's a very important piece so it's best to not let your opponent capture it.
#Person2#: And these two? They are husband and wife?
#Person1#: That's right! That's the queen and that's the king. If the other player captures your king, he will say Check Mate and the game is over! Doesn't this sound fun?
#Person2#: Nah! This is boring! I'm gonna go play Killer Zombies on my PlayStation! | #Person1# shows Bobby a chessboard and teaches him the rules to play chess. #Person1# also introduces the name of different pieces. But Bobby thinks it's boring and will go play his PlayStation. |
train_9001 | #Person1#: Can we sit on the grass, darling?
#Person2#: No, you can't, darling. The grass is wet.
#Person1#: Look, darling! I can see a bench near that tree.
#Person2#: No, you can't. The bench is wet, too.
#Person1#: It's not raining, darling. The bench isn't wet.
#Person2#: Can't you see a notice on the bench?
#Person1#: Yes, I can.
#Person2#: What does the notice say?
#Person1#: It says'Wet paint!' | #Person1# wants to sit on the bench. #Person2# notes the 'wet paint' notice. |
train_9002 | #Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I need some medicine.
#Person1#: For whom?
#Person2#: My younger brother. He suffers from a bad cold.
#Person1#: What symptoms does he have?
#Person2#: Fever and a bad cough.
#Person1#: I got it. Don't worry, just a common cold.
#Person2#: What kind of medicine does he need?
#Person1#: Patulin will do.
#Person2#: How many pills for each time?
#Person1#: Six per day, and two after each meal.
#Person2#: Thank you very much.
#Person1#: My pleasure. | #Person2# needs some medicine for #Person2#'s younger brother. #Person1# gives #Person2# Patulin and the instructions. |
train_9003 | #Person1#: Why did you buy that painting?
#Person2#: I think it's beautiful. I want to hang it in the living room.
#Person1#: It looks like some kind of mistake.
#Person2#: That's the beauty of it, the imperfection.
#Person1#: Oh. Who is the artist?
#Person2#: Your daughter. She sold it at the school auction.
#Person1#: Oh! How about we hang it over here where everyone can see it?
#Person2#: I guess you see the value in it, too. | #Person1# doesn't like the painting #Person2# bought. #Person2# tells #Person1# the artist is #Person1#'s daughter. |
train_9004 | #Person1#: Your resume mentioned that you had been the surveyor, which was a concurrent job, of a certain market survey company. What was your main work content?
#Person2#: My main duties include designing survey sheets, transferring them to the dispatchers, making telephone covering on blurred information and processing the data and doing the primary analysis.
#Person1#: What had you gained mainly from this survey activity?
#Person2#: First, it was how to design survey sheets according to the subjects, because we had to prevent the questions from being too influential and we must make sure that every question was balanced and equitable. Secondly, it was how to get information through telephone covering in the fastest and most effectively way, because the person doing the survey usually doesn't have the patience to wait for long feedback. So the way we put up questions must be clear and direct and only by this means can we get accurate data. | #Person1# interviews #Person2#. #Person2# talks about the main duties as a surveyor of a market survey company and what #Person2# gained from the survey activity. |
train_9005 | #Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Smith.
#Person2#: Good morning, Jamie. What time is it now?
#Person1#: It is 9 o'clock now.
#Person2#: I see. What is today's schedule?
#Person1#: You have two meetings today. One is at 10 am, and the other is at 2 pm. After the meeting, you will have dinner with Mr. Brown at the Chinese restaurant in Sister Hotel.
#Person2#: OK. Can you prepare things for the meeting in the meeting room? Make enough copies of the handouts.
#Person1#: No problem. Do you need the OHP?
#Person2#: Yes. I am going to show them some slides in the meeting. Can you call Mr. Brown to remind him of the dinner this evening?
#Person1#: OK. Do you want to ask the receptionist to wait for our customers at the receptionist counter before the meeting?
#Person2#: That would be great! You are really a good employee. | Jamie tells Mr. Smith about his schedule today. Mr. Smith asks Jamie to prepare things for the meeting and remind Mr. Brown of the dinner. |
train_9006 | #Person1#: Would you like to ask any questions?
#Person2#: I need to know about the fees.
#Person1#: What kind of fees?
#Person2#: I'm asking about overdraft fees.
#Person1#: You have to pay a small fee every time you overdraft.
#Person2#: What's the fee?
#Person1#: The fee is $ 25 every time you overdraft.
#Person2#: How is that a small fee?
#Person1#: That fee should keep you from overdrafting.
#Person2#: I'll say.
#Person1#: Do you have any more questions?
#Person2#: I don't need to know anything else. Thank you. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the overdraft fee is $25 every time to keep people from overdrafting. |
train_9007 | #Person1#: Hi, I'm Josephine Chen, the tour guide for the Jade Agency. We have a reservation of twenty rooms for tonight.
#Person2#: Please to meet you, Miss Chen. My name is Joey. Welcome to the hotel. Here are the keys, registration slips and breakfast vouchers. Break-fast will be served from seven tomorrow morning. Is there any change in your schedule?
#Person1#: No, our check-out time will still be 8: 30 tomorrow.
#Person2#: Then we will arrange a morning call at 7:30. Will that be fine?
#Person1#: That's alright.
#Person2#: Please put your luggage outside your room by eight. The bellboy will pick them up.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. Hope you enjoy your stay. | Joey helps Josephine Chen, a tour guide, to check in at their hotel and confirms the arrangement tomorrow before checkout. |
train_9008 | #Person1#: Oh!!! I have a horrible toothache.
#Person2#: I strongly urge you to change your diet. You shouldn't eat too many desserts.
#Person1#: Nothing works with my toothache now.
#Person2#: You should go to the dentist.
#Person1#: I hate dentists.
#Person2#: Well, suffer then. If you have a toothache, you have to go to the dentist.
#Person1#: It always hurts. I hate going.
#Person2#: Stop being such a baby. If it really hurts that much, just let them knock you out.
#Person1#: OK, OK, I'll go.
#Person2#: Good. You will feel better after you do. | #Person1# has a horrible toothache. #Person2# persuades #Person1# to go to the dentist although #Person1# is reluctant. |
train_9009 | #Person1#: Hello, can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, my engine warning light is on.
#Person1#: How long has it been on for?
#Person2#: Just since today.
#Person1#: You can still drive, without problems.
#Person2#: It runs fine.
#Person1#: Let's check it out. There'll be a $ 45 charge to check it over. If you fix it with us, we'll include the $ 45 into your repair.
#Person2#: Okay.
#Person1#: Please write down your address and phone number, and sign here.
#Person2#: Okay.
#Person1#: It'll be about an hour. Are you going to wait?
#Person2#: No, you can give a call when you have done checking.
#Person1#: No problem. | #Person2#'s engine warning light is on. #Person1# charges $45 to check it over and will call #Person2# when it's done. |
train_9010 | #Person1#: Good evening! This is Mr. Smith in room 609.
#Person2#: Good evening, Mr. Smith, What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I'm going to Shanghai early tomorrow morning. So I would like to request an early morning call.
#Person2#: Yes, Mr. Smith, when would you like us to call you tomorrow morning?
#Person1#: I have to be at the conference room of the Garden Hotel in Shanghai by 10 o'clock. I think it will take me three hours to get there. It means that I'll have to be on the road before 7 o'clock at the latest.
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: Well, in that case, I would like you to wake me up at 5:45.
#Person2#: OK. Good night, Mr. Smith, Have a good sleep.
#Person1#: Good night. | Mr. Smith calls #Person2# and requests a morning call. Mr. Smith asks #Person2# to wake him up at 5:45 for the conference in Shanghai tomorrow. |
train_9011 | #Person1#: Will you be voting this year?
#Person2#: Of course! Will you?
#Person1#: This is going to be my first time voting.
#Person2#: Are you serious?
#Person1#: I'm not sure what I'm doing.
#Person2#: Voting is easy.
#Person1#: I don't know anything about the bills or laws they're trying to pass.
#Person2#: The ballot gives you all that information.
#Person1#: Nobody told me that before.
#Person2#: You have nothing to worry about.
#Person1#: I'm so glad you told me that.
#Person2#: Good luck on your first election. | #Person1# is not sure how to vote. #Person2# tells #Person1# to get the information from the ballot. |
train_9012 | #Person1#: Let's play a game!
#Person2#: OK! How about Scrabble?
#Person1#: No, no, a friend of mine taught me this really fun game. I'm going to describe someone's face, and you guess who it is!
#Person2#: OK!
#Person1#: Let's see. He has a roman nose, bushy eyebrows and dimples!
#Person2#: Our cousin Pete! My turn! She has a pointy nose, sunken eyes and a mole on her chin!
#Person1#: Aunt Rose! That mole is so huge! OK, my turn. He has a crooked nose and full lips. He has quite a few freckles and an oval face. Oh, he is also bald!
#Person2#: Your future husband!
#Person1#: Not funny. | #Person1# and #Person2# are playing a game. They describe someone's face and guess who it is. |
train_9013 | #Person1#: How's your job search going?
#Person2#: I only started looking for a job a few days ago.
#Person1#: have you finished compiling your resume?
#Person2#: yes, I was precise with every word in my resume. Do you think it's good or not?
#Person1#: that's good. Don't forget to design the format. An attractive format is as important as the content.
#Person2#: absolutely, I've highlighted all my strengths and the resume is clear and easy to read.
#Person1#: good. How about your cover letter?
#Person2#: a cover letter? I've never thought about that. Won't a CV do for my job application?
#Person1#: no, a CV is not enough. You should also attach it with a cover letter. Don't overlook it. You're faced with fierce competition in the job market. If your cover letter cannot stand out in the pile of
#Person2#: sounds reasonable. Even if I'm the right one for the job, many people are applying for the same vacancy at the same time, so I should try my best to catch the Human Resources manager's attention.
#Person1#: yes, you're right. All your preparation efforts are to help you land a job interview.
#Person2#: got it. I'll start right now. | #Person1# has finished compiling the resume with a clear format. #Person2# advises #Person1# to attach it with a cover letter. #Person1# thinks it is a good idea to catch the Human Resources manager's attention. |
train_9014 | #Person1#: Can you offer the Five Insurances for me?
#Person2#: Yes, we have insurance against old age, medical problems, unemployment, work injury and childbirth.
#Person1#: How are they get paid?
#Person2#: Insurance against old age, medical problems, unemployment will be paid by both the company and you, and the others by the company. | #Person2# explains to #Person1# the Five Insurances they offer. |
train_9015 | #Person1#: First of all, I would like to thank you for your kind invitation to visit your beautiful country. I hope my visit will help to promote a friendly relationship between us.
#Person2#: We've been looking forward to your visit. It is a great pleasure for us to have you as our guest. It is always more convenient to discuss things face to face.
#Person1#: I would like to tell you that my clients are very satisfied with the last delivery of your slippers. The styles and colors are very much to the taste of our market.
#Person2#: We've received some similar comments from other Australian firms too.
#Person1#: I understand you are selling the same products to some other Australian importers. This tends to complicate my business. As you know, I am experienced in the business of slippers and enjoy a good business relationship with all the leading whole - sabers and retailers in that line. I have a mind to expand this business in the years to come. One of the reasons of my visit here is to sign a sole agency agreement with you on these items for a period of 3 years. As it is to our mutual interests and profit, I am sure you'll have no objection to it.
#Person2#: We appreciate your good intention and your effort in pushing the sale of our slippers. As you know, the demand for this item in your market is quite substantial. However, according to our records, the total amount of your order last year was moderate, which does not warrant an agency appointment. Unless you increase the turnover we can hardly appoint you our sole agent.
#Person1#: I'll come to that. My proposal is
#Person2#: As far as I remember, we sold about 40, 000 pairs last year to you alone. Don't you think this annual turnover is rather conserve - time for a sole agent?
#Person1#: Well, I admit I always do business on the safe side. Could you let me have your proposal then?
#Person2#: Let's put it this way. I propose a sole agency agreement for Ladies and gents plastic slippers ( excluding children's ) for a duration of 3 years ; 60, 000 pairs to be sold in the first year, 70, 000 pairs in the second year, and 80, 000 pairs in the third year, the area is to be within the continent of Australia ( excluding any neighboring island ), commission 5 %.
#Person1#: You certainly drive a hard bargain, Mrs. Brown.
#Person2#: On the contrary, Mr. London, we value your friendship more than anything else. We both understand our slippers are very popular in your market on account of their superior quality and compete - time price. And with the sole agency in your hand, there will be no competition and you can easily control the market, which would naturally result in bigger sales. I'm sure you can fulfill the agreement without much difficulty.
#Person1#: Well, if you put it this way, I'll have to comply. When shall we sign the contract, Mrs. Brown?
#Person2#: Tomorrow afternoon.
#Person1#: Tomorrow afternoon will be fine. | Mrs. Brown invites Mr. London to visit their country and discuss things face to face. Mr. London wants to expand the business of slippers and wants to sign a sole agency agreement with Mrs. Brown on the slippers for a period of 3 years. Mrs. Brown thinks Mr. London's proposal is rather conservative and wants Mr. London to increase the turnover. She makes a bolder proposal and persuades Mr. London to take that. They'll sign the contract tomorrow. |
train_9016 | #Person1#: It's very nice to meet you.
#Person2#: Nice meeting you, too.
#Person1#: I can't believe I'm actually speaking to a candidate.
#Person2#: You can ask me questions, if you'd like.
#Person1#: I want to ask you what your policy is on gay marriage.
#Person2#: Everyone should be able to love who they want.
#Person1#: Would you make gay marriage legal?
#Person2#: I sure would.
#Person1#: I know a lot of people wouldn't agree with that.
#Person2#: That's not my problem.
#Person1#: I think that is really cool of you.
#Person2#: I'm glad to hear that. | #Person2#, a candidate, tells #Person1# that #Person2# would make gay marriage legal. #Person1# thinks that's cool. |
train_9017 | #Person1#: Did you listen to the weather report this morning?
#Person2#: Yes, I did. It will be cloudy in the afternoon. I hope that it won't rain.
#Person1#: Have you made the sandwiches yet?
#Person2#: No, I haven't. I'll start right away. Did you get the soft drinks?
#Person1#: Yes, I did. They are in the refrigerator.
#Person2#: Would you put plastic knives and forks in the picnic basket? And don't forget the paper plates and napkins.
#Person1#: Oh, Nancy called a while ago. She told me that she would like to bring something for the picnic.
#Person2#: I'll call her right away and ask her to bring a bottle of wine. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the weather and are preparing for the picnic in the afternoon. |
train_9018 | #Person1#: Jack, sit down and listen. This is important. We'll have to tackle the problems of the exporting step by step. And the first move is to get an up-to-date picture of where we stand now.
#Person2#: Why don't we just concentrate on expanding here at home?
#Person1#: Of course, we should hold on to our position here. But you must admit the market here is limited.
#Person2#: Yes, but it's safe. The government keeps out foreigners with import controls. So I must admit I feel sure we could hold our own against foreign bikes,
#Person1#: I agree. That's why I am suggesting exporting. Because I feel we canpete with the best of them.
#Person2#: What you are really saying is that we'd make more profit by selling bikes abroad, where we have,a cost advantage and can charge high prices.
#Person1#: Exactly.
#Person2#: But, wait a minute. Packaging, shipping, finaetc. will push up our cost and we could end up no better off, maybe worse off.
#Person1#: OK. Now there are extra costs involved. But if we do it right, they can be built into the price of the bike and we can still be competitive.
#Person2#: How sure are you about our chances of success in the foreign market?
#Person1#: Well, that's the sticky one. It's going to need a lot of research. I'm hoping to get your help. Well, come on, Jack. Is it worth it, or not?
#Person2#: There will be a lot of problems.
#Person1#: Nothing we can't handle.
#Person2#: Um... I'm not that hopeful. But, yes, I think we should go ahead with the feasibility study.
#Person1#: Marvelous, Jack. I was hoping you be on my side. | #Person1# is suggesting exporting because the market here is limited and they'll make more profit by selling bikes abroad. Jack is suspicious of their chances of success in the foreign market but agrees to go ahead with the feasibility study. |
train_9019 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Well. I'm looking for something I saw at a friend's house a few days ago.
#Person1#: What is it?
#Person2#: It's a light metal shelf.
#Person1#: You're in the right department, but we don't have them in stock now.
#Person2#: Oh, that's too bad. Are you going to be getting more?
#Person1#: They're on order, but I should warn you that the price has gone up.
#Person2#: Just my luck.
#Person1#: They were $12.50, but the new ones will be about three dollars more. Come in next week. We should have them by then.
#Person2#: OK. I will be back. Thank you. | #Person2# wants a light metal shelf. #Person1# will have it next week but more expensive. #Person2# will be back. |
train_9020 | #Person1#: Come in. Please have a seat.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: I'm Paul Turner. Branch Manager.
#Person2#: Katie Thomas, nice to meet you.
#Person1#: I hear that you're looking for temporary office work.
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: How old are you, Katie?
#Person2#: Eighteen.
#Person1#: That's rather young. What experience have you had?
#Person2#: Well, I've just left school, in fact, and I'm looking for a job between now and when I go to college.
#Person1#: It doesn't sound as if we can help, Katie. You see, our clients are very demanding, especially when it comes to new office technology.
#Person2#: Oh, that's no problem. I took extra classes in office skills at school.
#Person1#: Oh, perhaps you'd like to outline what you've been doing?
#Person2#: I started by learning keyboard skills. Then I went in to learn about word processing.
#Person1#: Good. You seem qualified from the technical point of view. But how well do you think you'll get along with people in an office?
#Person2#: I think I'm quite adaptable. I belonged to the drama society, as well as working on the school magazine. And I played a bit of sports. So I'm used to working as part of a team.
#Person1#: Sounds good. Let's see... There's a request from Johnson's Imports for 'a bright youngster...' . | Katie Thomas is looking for temporary office work. Paul Turner doesn't think she is qualified at first because Katie has no experience, but changes his mind after knowing that she has taken related courses and is adaptable. |
train_9021 | #Person1#: Have you made any plans to go away during semester break? I've been thinking of skiing.
#Person2#: I really haven't had time to think about my vacation. I've been concentrating on getting ready for my exams, especially philosophy. But I'll probably go to the beach.
#Person1#: Why the beach?
#Person2#: Well, it would be nice to get away from this cold weather and just lie in the sun and relax after working so hard.
#Person1#: It's true that skiing does require work. And you have to get up early and wait in long lines for the chair lifts. Thanks. I think you help me make up my mind.
#Person2#: Sure. Now maybe you can use your mind to think about something else, like your studies.
#Person1#: Yeah, just as you said, I should focus more on study now, because the exams of various courses are approaching. If I cannot pass those exams smoothly, I will not have a good time in vacation.
#Person2#: Absolutely! So now we should put the vacation aside temporarily and make good preparation for the exams. Do you want to go to the library with me now?
#Person1#: Sure! Let's go! | #Person1# has been thinking of skiing during semester break but changes the mind with the help of #Person2#. #Person2# suggests that they should prepare for the exams first so they will go to the library together. |
train_9022 | #Person1#: Which season do you like best?
#Person2#: I like spring.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: Oh, everything comes back to life in spring and the weather gets warmer.
#Person1#: I like spring , too. We can go for a walk and enjoy the fresh air. | #Person1# and #Person2# both like spring best. |
train_9023 | #Person1#: Now I know why I split up with Mike. We found we were simply not good for each other.
#Person2#: In what ways?
#Person1#: Well, he is a typical Sagittarius guy, while I am a Cancer. We aren't really compatible
#Person2#: Ha-ha, so you believe in astrology?
#Person1#: What's strange about that! As a person born under the sign of Cancer, I am home-loving and wish for a peaceful family life. But according to astrology, Sagittarius guys are too adventurous and risk-taking. They seldom think of leading a settled and peaceful life.
#Person2#: Is that so? I'm afraid it is too narrow-minded to judge people using astrology. It's all stereotypes!
#Person1#: But in my case, the fact matches the theory. Mike is humorous, energetic, always as fresh as a daisy, but probably too ambitious. It frightens me!
#Person2#: But as far as I remember, you two caught on like a house on fire when you first met.
#Person1#: Exactly. But later on, he cares more about his career than love. Work seems to be the better all, and all for him-so much that he doesn't even grudge sparing a day out with me. | #Person1# uses astrology to explain why #Person1# split up with Mike: Mike is a Sagittarius guy and #Person1# is a Cancer so they are not compatible. #Person2# thinks it is too narrow-minded to judge people by using astrology. |
train_9024 | #Person1#: My sister was taken to the hospital yesterday
#Person2#: What happened?
#Person1#: She was hit by a car. Luckily, she wasn't seriously hurt.
#Person2#: Let's buy some flowers, and pay her a visit
#Person1#: We'll have to hurry; visiting hours will be over soon
#Person2#: OK. Let's go | #Person1#'s sister was taken to the hospital. #Person1# and #Person2# will visit her. |
train_9025 | #Person1#: Ok, so who are we going to invite to our dinner party?
#Person2#: Well, we have the Thompsons, the Greens, and the Andersons, about twelve people total.
#Person1#: Don't forget my friend Andy from the office. He has nothing to do on Friday, so I invited him over.
#Person2#: But that makes thirteen people! We can't have thirteen people for dinner on Friday!
#Person1#: Why can't we?
#Person2#: It's an old superstition. If we have thirteen people at the table, then it means bad luck. Can Andy bring a date?
#Person1#: I'm not sure. He just broke up with his girlfriend recently, and I don't think he's in the mood to start again so soon.
#Person2#: But we can't have thirteen for dinner!
#Person1#: I think you're making a mountain out of a molehill. It's only a superstition. It really doesn't mean anything.
#Person2#: Absolutely not! I refuse to have thirteen people for dinner on Friday!
#Person1#: Ok, ok. I'll ask my sister to come. That way we'll have fourteen for dinner.
#Person2#: That's better. | #Person2# refuses to have thirteen people for dinner on Friday. #Person1# thinks it's an old superstition that thirteen means back luck but agrees to ask #Person1#'s sister to come. |
train_9026 | #Person1#: And lots of 'Dear Abby' sob stories. . .
#Person2#: Hey! I learn a lot from the psychologists who give advice in those columns!
#Person1#: No wonder you're such a wacko. . .
#Person2#: Whatever. . . Smell! Perfume samples!
#Person1#: Nice. Hey, I like the layout of this page. . .
#Person2#: You mean, you like the pictures of the beautiful models. . . Hello? | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about different topics and #Person1# ends the conversation. |
train_9027 | #Person1#: Excuse me, what's the screen near your steering wheel for?
#Person2#: It's a portable TV. It's a popular thing now.
#Person1#: Oh, that's new to me. So what's on everyday?
#Person2#: News about current affairs, documentaries, music, movies, noncommercial ads and so on.
#Person1#: Is there anything interesting?
#Person2#: Yes, there are something good and informative. I think that many people underestimate the value of TV in education.
#Person1#: I agree. Are there any commercials on the TV?
#Person2#: Of course. Because the TV stations need to make money from commercials between the programs .
#Person1#: That makes a lot of sense. Does the TV work well?
#Person2#: Not always. It depends on the transmission of the satellite signals.
#Person1#: I got it. Do you pay for the programs?
#Person2#: Yes, 50 Yuan per month. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the portable TV near the steering wheel. #Person2# pays 50 Yuan per month for the programs. |
train_9028 | #Person1#: I just called the airport. Our flight has been delayed for 3 hours.
#Person2#: What? That's terrible. We just checked out of the hotel. Now what are we supposed to do?
#Person1#: Well, the woman at the airport said that all flights are delayed due to heavy fog. They expect the fog to lift by noon time because they'll be some wind then.
#Person2#: In that case, why don't we just have a relaxing breakfast here in the hotel restaurant? Then we'll catch a taxi to the airport around 11:00. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the flight delay. #Person2# suggests that they have a relaxing breakfast and catch a taxi to the airport. |
train_9029 | #Person1#: Do you wear a seatbelt every time you drive or ride in a car?
#Person2#: Do I have to? I'm a great driver with fifteen years of driving experience.
#Person1#: The chances of being injured in a car accident this year are one in seventy-five. I think that's worth thinking about seriously.
#Person2#: I've never had a serious accident.
#Person1#: My brother was not as lucky as you. Last December, he was almost killed in an accident. He wasn't wearing a seatbelt.
#Person2#: Wow, that's terrible.
#Person1#: Fastening your seatbelt should be an automatic thing as soon as you get into your car. But too many people still refuse to wear seatbelts.
#Person2#: OK, I get the message. From now on, I'll wear my seatbelt. | #Person2# doesn't take wearing a seatbelt seriously first but agrees to do so after hearing about the accident of #Person1#'s brother. |
train_9030 | #Person1#: Mandy, could you make a call to the cinema to see if there are still some seats left for the movie this afternoon?
#Person2#: I have already booked the tickets online for the 2:00 o'clock movie. I am thinking of picking them up from the ticket office after we have lunch at the restaurant. What do you think?
#Person1#: Ok, well, the Smiths want to move our appointment forward by half hour earlier, that means we should be there at 11:30.
#Person2#: Then we don't have enough time, we'd better get moving. Oh, before I forget, can you remind me to stop by the bookstore on the way back home? I have to order a book there.
#Person1#: Ok. | #Person1# asks Mandy to see if there are still some seats left for the movie. Mandy has booked the ticket online. They will get moving for the appointment. |
train_9031 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I'm a new student here, the campus is very big, I'm lost.
#Person2#: Where do you want to go?
#Person1#: I want to find where the school library is.
#Person2#: OK, go down this street and turn right at the second corner. Go along until you see a gray building, that's it.
#Person1#: That sounds hard to find.
#Person2#: Actually, it is very easy. The library is just between the post office and the red main teaching building.
#Person1#: That sounds much easier.
#Person2#: You are right. But you have to hurry. It has started raining.
#Person1#: Thanks very much.
#Person2#: You're welcome. | #Person2# tells #Person1#, a new student, the way to the school library. |
train_9032 | #Person1#: Have you finished the report?
#Person2#: Don't mention it. I haven't even started writing it. It's killing me!
#Person1#: You must be kidding. It's due tomorrow. How can you finish it on time?
#Person2#: I've been reading all the information I need to write it. But the more I read, the more I want to know. I cannot stop it.
#Person1#: What are you reading?
#Person2#: First, I was into the environment, then the government, but then I found something really interesting. Have you heard about VR technology? That's what I'm going to write about.
#Person1#: Good luck. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the report. #Person2# hasn't started writing it and has been reading the information. |
train_9033 | #Person1#: Tom, your training to be a technical advisor at digital superstore. What hours do you work?
#Person2#: Well, I work part time on Saturdays 9:00 till 3:00 and Sundays 11 till 5.
#Person1#: OK. So what do you do exactly?
#Person2#: Basically I'm just here to help people with any problems so I meet customers when they come into the store and talk to them. I advise them about the best things to buy. I don't actually take the money. I just help people decide what to buy.
#Person1#: What's the most difficult thing about your job?
#Person2#: Em, well, we sell more than 2000 different products in the store. So it's very difficult to have all the information to know everything about all the products.
#Person1#: What do you like about your job?
#Person2#: Well, I'm very interested in technology, computers and everything and working in the shop. I get the chance to find out about all the latest things. | #Person1# asks Tom about his work as a technical advisor at a digital superstore. Tom thinks it's difficult to know everything about the products but he is interested in his job. |
train_9034 | #Person1#: Did you have a busy week?
#Person2#: Uhm, well, no. I mean I didn't do a lot, but I bought a computer.
#Person1#: You did? Thank goodness. Now you don't need to borrow mine. You had it for 2 weeks last time.
#Person2#: Yeah, so sorry about that. I wrote my history paper on it. Thanks again by the way.
#Person1#: Sure, no problem. So how do you like your computer?
#Person2#: Oh, it's really cool. I use it everyday.
#Person1#: Really? Are you using it for class? I mean you're working on a paper now, right?
#Person2#: Uh, yeah, I am. But I don't use it for class.
#Person1#: So what do you use it for?
#Person2#: Uh, actually I just watch DVDs on it all week. | #Person2# bought a computer so #Person2# doesn't need to borrow #Person1#'s computer. #Person1# asks for the use of the computer, only to find it's used to watch DVDs. |
train_9035 | #Person1#: Excuse me. We're leaving today. I'd like to pay our bills now.
#Person2#: OK. By the way, I'd like to tell you that the check-out time is 12
#Person1#: I see.
#Person2#: Have you used any hotel services this morning or had breakfast at the hotel dining room, Mr. Green?
#Person1#: Yes, my friend and I just had breakfast at the dining room, but we didn't use any services.
#Person2#: How about the charge for the days you shared the room with your friend?
#Person1#: Please add to my account.
#Person2#: The total for the eight days is five hundred sixty yuan.
#Person1#: OK. Here you are. | #Person1# is leaving. #Person2# asks #Person1# whether #Person1# used hotel services or had breakfast. All the charges will be added to #Person1#'s account. |
train_9036 | #Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: Hi. It ' s Tony calling from the dentist ' s office. Is Lily there?
#Person1#: No, Lily is not here at the moment.
#Person2#: Could you ask her to call me back when she gets in?
#Person1#: Sure. What ' s your number, please.
#Person2#: 519 367 8901.
#Person1#: Thanks. And your name is Tony, right?
#Person2#: Yes. I ' m Tony. Thank you very much.
#Person1#: You ' re welcome. Bye.
#Person2#: Bye. | #Person2# is calling Lily who is not here. #Person1# will let Lily call back. |
train_9037 | #Person1#: Hello, Mr. Black, how are you?
#Person2#: Fine, thank you, and how are you?
#Person1#: Very well, thank you. It's nice to meet you again. I am awfully sorry for not being able to meet you at the airport, as I was busy yesterday. I do hope you had a very enjoyable trip from New York.
#Person2#: Yes, a very pleasant journey indeed. Thank you.
#Person1#: How are you getting along with your business?
#Person2#: Not bad. The fur market is not very brisk lately, but the selling season is advancing near. I hope there will be more buyers in the market this year.
#Person1#: I hope we can do more business together. Though we are satisfied with our past trade record, there are still possibilities for more business. In the meantime, let's discuss other spheres of cooperation, such as investment, technology transfer and technical assistance. | #Person1# and #Person2# meets at the airport. #Person2# hopes there will be more buyers. #Person1# hopes they can have further cooperation for more business. |
train_9038 | #Person1#: Could you please wait for a minute? I'll buy the tickets
#Person2#: All right.
#Person1#: Here is your ticket.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: The park will close soon. We Should better go in right now.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: Yes, let's go in.
#Person2#: It is a new park, isn't it?
#Person1#: Yes, how do you know?
#Person2#: I guessed it.
#Person1#: Well, generally speaking, the park is a window on the world history, a window on the world civilization and a window on the world's tourist attractions as well.
#Person2#: Oh, how wonderful! | #Person1# buys tickets to a new park. #Person2# thinks it's wonderful. |
train_9039 | #Person1#: Betty, something is burning. Can you smell it?
#Person2#: You're right.
#Person1#: Look! The iron is still on.
#Person2#: I should have turned it off. I'll turn it off now.
#Person1#: Look at my nice blue shirt, there's a big hole in it.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, Jim.
#Person1#: Never mind, dear. | Jim's shirt is broken because Betty forgets to turn off the iron. |
train_9040 | #Person1#: Could you do something to advance your shipment?
#Person2#: It's hard to say. But why?
#Person1#: We expect the goods to be on the market before the end of December to catch up with the Spring Festival sales.
#Person2#: I can understand your position. We can not make any promise, but we'll try our best. | #Person1# wants #Person2# to advance the shipment. #Person2# will try his best. |
train_9041 | #Person1#: Good morning! May I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning! Is Mr. Smith in? I'm Cheng Jun from China National Petroleum Corporation. I'd like to see him.
#Person1#: Do you have an appointment with Mr. Smith?
#Person2#: Am. No, I have an urgency to talk with him.
#Person1#: Wait a moment, please. I'll tell his secretary that you are here.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: I'm sorry. He is holding a meeting until ten o'clock.
#Person2#: It's nine o'clock now. And I'll wait for him. | #Person2# has an urgency to talk with Mr. Smith but without an appointment. #Person1# tells the secretary about it. |
train_9042 | #Person1#: How's your trip going?
#Person2#: Oh I'm enjoying myself but it's so hot here
#Person1#: Isn't London hot in the summer?
#Person2#: Well it can be but Shanghai is much warmer than London.
#Person1#: I see. What about transport? How does Shanghai compare to London?
#Person2#: Actually I think the buses and trains here are more modern.
#Person1#: And what about the number of people on the streets?
#Person2#: Oh, I think Shanghai is much more crowded than London. | #Person1# asks #Person2# how the trip was going. #Person2# compares Shanghai and London from different aspects. |
train_9043 | #Person1#: What's that, a new video game?
#Person2#: Nope! It's the latest generation of PAD! You won't believe what it can do.
#Person1#: For instance?
#Person2#: It has a built-in camera unit that takes digital color stills. It also plays MP3 files, which I can save on media cards and then transfer to the hard drive of my computer.
#Person1#: Wow! Anything else?
#Person2#: This one comes with its own folding keyboard. It has a pre-installed handwriting recognition program. I can use the stylus to write on the screen.
#Person1#: What if I want to use CD-ROMs or floppies?
#Person2#: Just plug in a peripheral CD or floppy drive and you're ready to go! | #Person2# tells #Person1# the functions of the latest generation of PAD, including a built-in camera, a folding keyboard and a handwriting recognition program. |
train_9044 | #Person1#: Hello! So you are leaving today.
#Person2#: Hello. Thank you for seeing me off. You actually don't need to bother.
#Person1#: It is my pleasure to see you off.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot. I hope to see you again.
#Person1#: I hope so, too.
#Person2#: Thanks again for everything you have done for me.
#Person1#: You're welcome. Have a nice trip! | #Person2# thanks #Person1# for seeing #Person2# off and everything #Person1# has done. |
train_9045 | #Person1#: I can't believe that Anthony is finally getting married!
#Person2#: Yeah well it's about time! He's been living with his parents for 40 years!
#Person1#: Don't be mean. Look here come the bridesmaids! Their dresses look beautiful!
#Person2#: Who are those kids walking down the aisle?
#Person1#: That's the flower girl and the ring bearer. I'm pretty sure they're the groom's niece and nephew. Oh, they look so cute!
#Person2#: I just hope the priest makes it quick. I'm starving. I hope the food's good at the reception.
#Person1#: That's all you ever think about, food! Oh, I think the bride's coming now! She looks gorgeous. Wait, what's she doing? Where's she going?
#Person2#: Oh great! Does this mean that the reception is canceled? | #Person1# and #Person2# attend Anthony's marriage ceremony. #Person2# always focuses on food. To #Person1#'s surprise, the bride runs away from the wedding. |
train_9046 | #Person1#: You wouldn't believe what I got in the mail today!
#Person2#: what's that?
#Person1#: it's a letter from Ray and Sue in Shanghai!
#Person2#: have you read it yet?
#Person1#: no, I thought I'd wait until you got home.
#Person2#: go on, read it out loud.
#Person1#: ok. It says, ' Dear Jessica. It was so good to receive you letter. I sounds like you and Riley are settling into your new home with ease. . . '
#Person2#: when did you send her a letter?
#Person1#: just a few weeks ago. Sue and I send letters to each other often.
#Person2#: I didn't know anyone did that any more. Ok, go on.
#Person1#: ok. . . I'm going to have to skip over this section. It's girl-talk.
#Person2#: that's fine with me.
#Person1#: oh. It's actually all rather personal.
#Person2#: well, skip over all of that and read me the rest.
#Person1#: ok, it just says, ball, blah, blah. . . ' Ray and I look forward to seeing you in June. Write soon. With love, Sue. '
#Person2#: are we going to see them in June or are they coming to see us?
#Person1#: didn't I tell you? We're going to Shanghai to stay with them in June.
#Person2#: oh, I guess I missed that.
#Person1#: men! | #Person1# reads the letter from Ray and Sue. #Person1# and #Person2# are going to Shanghai to stay with them in June. |
train_9047 | #Person1#: Well, what about it? As it happens I've got two tickets for next thursday evening. I thought perhaps.
#Person2#: Well, thanks all the same, Denise. But no I don't think. Sorry, I'm sure you would enjoy it. I'd like to Denise, but I'm busy on friday this week and next week too.
#Person1#: But I said thursday. The tickets are for thursday evening.
#Person2#: Thursday? Oh, sorry. I meant thursday too. I mean I busy then too.
#Person1#: I see. Oh, well some other time perhaps.
#Person2#: Yes. some other time perhaps. Thanks again. | #Person1# got two tickets for next Thursday. #Person2# says #Person2# is busy on Thursday and Friday this week and next week. |
train_9048 | #Person1#: He always likes to say something as if all his geese are swans.
#Person2#: I know this characteristic of him. So I never think seriously of his words.
#Person1#: Yeah. This is a clever way to be in contact with such a person.
#Person2#: It seems that you don't like him.
#Person1#: You like to communicate with him? | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about a man who thinks his geese are swans. |
train_9049 | #Person1#: So how much should I gamble?
#Person2#: Why not fifty or one-hundred dollars?
#Person1#: Okay. One-hundred then. Do you think I will lose it?
#Person2#: I don't know. You have to be smart, but you have to be lucky too. Some games are all luck. With some, you need to be smart.
#Person1#: I want games that are all luck.
#Person2#: I knew you would say that! Then you should play the slot machines.
#Person1#: Slot machines? No, I don't want that! That's too boring. I want a game with cards or dice.
#Person2#: So what do you want to play then?
#Person1#: Blackjack. We can play blackjack. And I will gamble one-hundred, or maybe two-hundred dollars.
#Person2#: Huh? You are breaking our rule already! And we didn't even start to play yet!
#Person1#: Oh, don't be so strict! We are in Las Vegas.
#Person2#: Yes, and if I stay with you, we will have to walk back home to New York. Because we will lose all our money and our plane tickets too! | #Person2# proposes to gamble for $100. #Person1# thinks slot machines are boring and prefers blackjack. #Person2# refuses because #Person2# doesn't want to lose all money and the tickets. |
train_9050 | #Person1#: Steven, have you any friend in London?
#Person2#: Yes, my old friend Hanson lives there
#Person1#: Are you close?
#Person2#: Yes. He's one of my best friends. Our friendship formed at college. Why did you ask that?
#Person1#: I'm going to London on business next week. But I know nothing about it.
#Person2#: I get it. You want to find a guide, don't you?
#Person1#: Yes, Steven. You always know what I want.
#Person2#: Don't worry. I will call Hanson, and ask him to help you.
#Person1#: Thank you! | #Person1# needs a guide when he goes to London on business. Steven will call his old friend to help #Person1#. |
train_9051 | #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# and #Person2# drive two hours to get Dim Sum because there is no good Chinese food in Milwaukee. #Person2# tells #Person1# good food is important for Chinese. #Person1# will try to buy some things at the Asian grocery and cook. #Person1# starts to understand Chinese. #Person1# proposes to get Italian food for dinner. But #Person2# refuses and wants to take #Person2# to try Taiwanese style food. |
train_9052 | #Person1#: Dad, do you know where Mom is?
#Person2#: I think she is in her room putting a little something together for you to take to school with you.
#Person1#: She'd better not start crying like she usually does.
#Person2#: I know, but she is going to miss you something awful. Have I told you how proud I am of you?
#Person1#: Dad, now don't you go getting mush on me.
#Person2#: I mean it. You have really shown us that you are prepared to take on the adult world.
#Person1#: That means a lot to me Dad. Thanks.
#Person2#: We have great confidence in you. | #Person1# shows #Person1# is prepared to enter the adult world. #Person1#'s mom and dad have confidence in #Person1#. |
train_9053 | #Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I wish to buy a diamond ring.
#Person1#: How many carats diamond do you want?
#Person2#: Two carats.
#Person1#: Is this one suit for you?
#Person2#: No, it seems too old-fashioned.
#Person1#: What about this?
#Person2#: Let me try it on, it's too small for me, haven't you got any larger ones?
#Person1#: Yes, try this one please.
#Person2#: This fits me well, how much is it?
#Person1#: 3, 500 yuan.
#Person2#: It's reasonable. Here you are. | #Person2# wants to buy a diamond ring with 2 carats. #Person1# helps #Person2# choose one. |
train_9054 | #Person1#: Have you taken your temperature?
#Person2#: Yes, and it is 37 C.
#Person1#: Well, open your mouth and let me have a look. It is nothing serious. You haven't got a fever. But you should take the medicine and need have more rest recently. When you feel well, you could take more exercises, or play sports like basketball, running, and swimming. And eating healthy food, having more fruits and vegetable and drinking milk are good for your heath.
#Person2#: Yes, I see. Thanks a lot. | After #Person2# takes the temperature, #Person1# asks #Person2# to take the medicine and to have more rest. |
train_9055 | #Person1#: Don't you think it's nice out?
#Person2#: Yes, I think so too.
#Person1#: I think that it's going to rain.
#Person2#: I hope that it does rain.
#Person1#: You like the rain?
#Person2#: The sky looks so clean after it rains. I love it.
#Person1#: I understand. Rain does make it smell cleaner.
#Person2#: I love most how it is at night after it rains.
#Person1#: How come?
#Person2#: You can see the stars so much more clearly after it rains.
#Person1#: I would love for it to rain today.
#Person2#: I would too. | #Person1# and #Person2# like raining because they like the fresh air after it rains. |
train_9056 | #Person1#: Where can I enjoy the best local food?
#Person2#: Well! You like sea food?
#Person1#: Yes, I do.
#Person2#: Then I'd like to suggest you try Anchor Inn on Seaside Drive.
#Person1#: Is it very far from here?
#Person2#: No, you can walk from here. | #Person2# recommends a seafood restaurant to #Person1#. |
train_9057 | #Person1#: How about overtime work?
#Person2#: Overtime work is very common in companies. I can work overtime if it's necessary, but I don't think we will work overtime everyday.
#Person1#: Do you like regular work?
#Person2#: No, I don't like regular work. I am interested in different projects with new opportunities and new challenges, but I can do regular work if the company needs me to do so. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# can accept overtime work if necessary. #Person2# doesn't like regular work. |
train_9058 | #Person1#: Acknowledgments play a necessary part in the interview.
#Person2#: Sure. Kind acknowledgments can show one's good attainment.
#Person1#: We often ignore the acknowledgments in our daily life, and consider them as disposable.
#Person2#: Actually, that's not true. Acknowledgments can help you leave a good impression on others, especially in the public places.
#Person1#: We should particularly pay attention to acknowledgments in the interview.
#Person2#: In the beginning of the interview, it is best that you make acknowledgments for the opportunity of the interview.
#Person1#: Don't forget to say ' Thank you ' when you take a seat.
#Person2#: Make acknowledgments as well when the interviewer thinks highly of your dressing, experience, or words.
#Person1#: You can win a good impression of the interviewer in this way.
#Person2#: Acknowledgments can also help the job-hunters to show their good attainment.
#Person1#: Finally, at the end of the interview, make acknowledgments to the interviewer again.
#Person2#: Smiles and kind attitudes are the basics of acknowledgments. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the role of acknowledgements in the interview. Both of them think acknowledgements can show one's good attainment and smiles and kind attitudes are the basics of acknowledgements. |
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