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train_9059 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I want to deposit 1000 Yuan in my bank account.
#Person1#: Please fill out this deposit form, first.
#Person2#: OK. . . Here you are. Any problem on that?
#Person1#: No, that's fine. Do you bring your bankbook with you?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. Here it is, and the cash.
#Person1#: Wait a moment, please.
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: Is there anything else I can do for you?
#Person2#: Yes. Can you tell me what the interest rate is now?
#Person1#: The deposit rate is 0. 8 % every month.
#Person2#: Thanks. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to fill out the deposit form to deposit money. #Person2# asks #Person1# what is the interest rate. |
train_9060 | #Person1#: Are there any hobbies you do?
#Person2#: When I have time, I sometimes draw and paint.
#Person1#: Oh, you actually do that?
#Person2#: Every so often, I do.
#Person1#: Did you always know how to draw and paint?
#Person2#: I was taught in high school how to draw and paint.
#Person1#: You had an art class?
#Person2#: Exactly, it was my favorite class.
#Person1#: Well, it's good that you're so talented.
#Person2#: I appreciate that.
#Person1#: Talent is a great thing, I wish I had one.
#Person2#: Everyone has a talent. They just need to find it. | #Person2#'s hobbies are drawing and painting. #Person1# admires #Person2#'s talent. #Person2# tells #Person1# everyone has a talent. |
train_9061 | #Person1#: I've read your resume and know a lot of things about your qualifications for this position. One thing you didn't mention is why you left your last job? I know the company you worked for is a good company.
#Person2#: yes, it's a good company. But the management changed last month. We didn't get along, so I quit.
#Person1#: I understand. Why would you like to join our company?
#Person2#: I'm qualified for this position. And I've heard a lot of good things about your company.
#Person1#: Like what?
#Person2#: You take care of your employees. And your company offers good salaries and benefits.
#Person1#: that's good to know. Why do you think you're qualified for this position?
#Person2#: I've got over seven years'experience working in this kind of position. I know I can do a good job in this position. | #Person2# tells #Person1# why #Person2# left #Person1#'s last job. #Person2# explains what good things #Person2# knows about #Person1#'s company and why #Person2# is qualified for this job. |
train_9062 | #Person1#: Good morning, Sir. Are you here to get some advice about our new Personal Financing Program?
#Person2#: I am indeed. What can you tell me?
#Person1#: The account is a compound savings account, which is in RMB and Forex.
#Person2#: Do I get a card?
#Person1#: Yes, you can have a Money Link card. You can also base the account on time deposits. The choice is yours.
#Person2#: How about the interest? I'm not really happy with the interest I'm receiving through my Current Account.
#Person1#: The interest on this new account is higher than any of the accounts in our Personal Financing.
#Person2#: That sounds better. Also, can I use the one card for several accounts? Say, if I have two or three accounts and want to transfer money from one to the other?
#Person1#: Yes, you can have multi-accounts on the card, you can also make transfers from the account and securities companies and various other benefits.
#Person2#: That's wonderful. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the new personal financing program. #Person2# can enjoy a new card, higher interest and transferring the money from one account to another. #Person2# thinks it wonderful. |
train_9063 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I'm looking for the Alands Morrissette album Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie.
#Person2#: Let's see. If we have it, it should be over there under M. ( He looks through the Cds. ) Hmm, it looks like we've sold out of that one, but we should be getting some more copies in soon. If you want, we can order it for you.
#Person1#: That's okay, I'll just check back later. Do you have the new Sting album?
#Person2#: Yes, it's right over here.
#Person1#: Great. One last question, where is your jazz section?
#Person2#: Back there against that wall.
#Person1#: Oh, I see it. Thanks for your help.
#Person2#: No problem. | #Person1# looks for an album. #Person2# says they will get copies of the album soon. #Person1# asks #Person2# about another album and the jazz section. |
train_9064 | #Person1#: Could you give us a detailed description of the properties of your product?
#Person2#: OK. The X2500 has the unique feature of providing better data flow with less input time. It will reduce your work load at the office.
#Person1#: Could you tell me more about it?
#Person2#: Of course. One of the real pluses of this product is that it is of very high quality, and of compact size. No one can match us so far as quality is concerned.
#Person1#: Can you introduce its price level to me?
#Person2#: We have this item in three price level.
#Person1#: We need the best possible quality.
#Person2#: That means this one.
#Person1#: I see, that's what I will order. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to describe the properties of the product in detail. #Person2# tells #Person1# the features, the size and the price. |
train_9065 | #Person1#: What are we going to eat for dinner?
#Person2#: Are you going to cook anything?
#Person1#: I didn't plan on cooking tonight.
#Person2#: If you're hungry, then cook something.
#Person1#: I don't know what to make.
#Person2#: Tell me what you want to eat.
#Person1#: I've been craving chicken and potatoes.
#Person2#: I'd like that.
#Person1#: Are you going to cook it tonight?
#Person2#: I'm really not going to cook tonight.
#Person1#: Okay, I guess I'll cook.
#Person2#: Why don't you start cooking then? | #Person1# and #Person2# want to have chicken and potatoes for dinner. |
train_9066 | #Person1#: Look, there's no way we can convince people they need fresh motor oil every morning.
#Person2#: No, but you can let them know that yours is the cream of the crop-the purest motor oil in the world. Careful, hold it by the java jacket. This coffee drink has half and half-what do you think?
#Person1#: It tastes funny. Why can't people just stick to plain and simple coffee?
#Person2#: That's just the point! Purity is the essence of good coffee, right? | #Person1# can't understand why people don't like simple coffee. #Person2# thinks purity is the essence of good coffee. |
train_9067 | #Person1#: What's going on with you?
#Person2#: Nothing. What's going on with you?
#Person1#: I'm having a party this Friday.
#Person2#: I had no idea.
#Person1#: Is that right?
#Person2#: I didn't hear anything about it.
#Person1#: Can you go?
#Person2#: What time?
#Person1#: It starts at 8 o'clock.
#Person2#: I'll go.
#Person1#: I hope that I'll see you there.
#Person2#: No doubt. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to attend a party starting at 8 this Friday. |
train_9068 | #Person1#: Hello sir, how can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I need this prescription please.
#Person1#: Let's see. Okay, so 50 mg of Prozac, would you prefer this in capsule or tablet?
#Person2#: Capsules are fine.
#Person1#: Okay, you should take 1 capsule 3 times a day. Be sure not to take it on an empty stomach, and also, don't ever mix it with alcohol!
#Person2#: Yes, I know. It's not the first time I'm taking this! Don't worry, I won't overdose!
#Person1#: Okay, anything else I can get you?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, I almost forgot! Can I also get some eye drops and um, some condoms?
#Person1#: Sure. Darn condoms aren't registered in our system.
#Person2#: Oh, well that's okay, I'll get some later, thanks. . . Really it's no problem.
#Person1#: Just hang on there a sec. Can I get a price check on Fun Times Ribbed Condoms please! | #Person2# needs a prescription in capsules. #Person1# tells #Person2# how to take them. #Person2# also needs some eye drops and some condoms that aren't registered in the system. |
train_9069 | #Person1#: Do you want to go catch a movie tonight?
#Person2#: I can't, I have to go to the gym.
#Person1#: Come on! You can go tomorrow, just skip it today. It's not as if you are gonna get in trouble!
#Person2#: Actually I will! I am working out with a personal trainer that gets on my case if I don't go. I like it, because it makes me feel more obligated to go and get healthy.
#Person1#: That's cool, does your personal trainer basically teach you how to work out?
#Person2#: Yeah. He makes a work put plan depending on the areas I want to work on, or the muscles I want to build. Like for example in order to get better muscle tone in my abs, pecs and biceps, he makes me work out with free weights. Then for my quads, calves and hamstrings, I do leg lifts or squats.
#Person1#: Sounds like you are really getting in shape! | #Person1# invites #Person2# to catch a movie. #Person2# refuses because #Person2# is working out with a personal trainer who makes a plan based on the #Person2#'s preferred areas and muscles. |
train_9070 | #Person1#: Hello, sir. Could you spare me a minute?
#Person2#: Sure, Jane. You look upset, what happened?
#Person1#: Well, you know it's Kevin. He's telling everyone that David and I are in love. But we're not. We're just study pair. You know, I help him with his English. And he helps me with my math.
#Person2#: Oh, I was going to tell you that you have made great progress in math. I was wondering what made such a progress. Now that explains.
#Person1#: Yeah sir.
#Person2#: Don't worry, I'll talk to Kevin tomorrow.
#Person1#: Thank you sir. | Jane looks upset because Kevin tells a lie to everyone. #Person2# will talk to Kevin. |
train_9071 | #Person1#: Hey Taxi! Ah... Thanks for stopping.
#Person2#: Where are you going?
#Person1#: Well, I'm going to the National Museum of History, 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 Beijing City, right?
#Person1#: Yeah. Do you know any good restaurants that offer meals at a reasonable price?
#Person2#: Umm... Well, the Friendship restaurant. 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 History. #Person1# asks #Person2# the closing time of the museum and a good restaurant that offers meals at a reasonable price. |
train_9072 | #Person1#: Ryan. I just want you to know that I'm going to go to school to become an auto mechanic.
#Person2#: Uh what? Does Dad know about this?
#Person1#: Who cares? It's my life. I really enjoy working on cars.
#Person2#: Oh, I get it. You want to study auto mechanics because of your new boyfriend. What's his name? Jimmy or something? Listen, auto mechanics is a man's job.
#Person1#: No, you got it all wrong. [What?] First of all, his name is James, and second, he doesn't work at an auto shop anymore. He had a job there for five years, and he really liked his job because he learned how to identify problems and fix things. You, on the other hand, can't even change the toilet paper roll in the bathroom.
#Person2#: Hey, that's not fair.
#Person1#: And James is now back in college. He's majoring in nursing.
#Person2#: Nursing? Nursing? That's a woman's job?
#Person1#: I cannot believe I'm hearing this. A man can be a nurse, and they can do the job just as well as anybody else. Nurses, whether they are men or women, care for the sick, the elderly. Things like that.
#Person2#: Uh.
#Person1#: And are you saying that women can't be farmers, carpenters, or truck drivers?
#Person2#: Well, most men do those jobs, so ... Anyway, women can do them if they want. I just think that women are better suited to be secretaries, waitresses, piano teachers. You know.
#Person1#: Man, you're stuck in the 18th century. No one will marry you.
#Person2#: Oh, well, just forget this. But not to change the subject, but I'm having a problem with my car, and I was wondering if Jimmy, I mean James, could take a look at it.
#Person3#: Forget it. Start pushing!
#Person2#: Ah! | #Person2# is surprised at #Person1#'s choice of being an auto mechanic. #Person2# thinks #Person1# chooses it because of #Person1#'s new boyfriend. #Person1# explains and is angry that #Person2# thinks jobs like nursing, waitresses and piano teachers are just for women. #Person1# thinks #Person2# is conservative. |
train_9073 | #Person1#: You'll need 36 credit hours to get an M. A. degree. Fifteen must be from the English Department and fifteen from the Education Department. For the remaining six credit hours, you can either write a thesis or take two more selected courses.
#Person2#: Right now, this is very confusing to me, but I'm sure I'll know what to do as I learn more about it. | #Person1# tells #Person2# how to accomplish the 36 credit hours. |
train_9074 | #Person1#: You know I just finished some very interesting research for the newspaper about things people do in their spare time.
#Person2#: Really? What did you learn?
#Person1#: Well, I talked to 20 people and 19 of them watch TV.
#Person2#: That's interesting. I never watch it, do you?
#Person1#: Not much. Anyway, about half of them, 9 people, play some kind of sport.
#Person2#: I'm not surprised. People are getting more exercise these days.
#Person1#: Yes, a few of them go to movies.
#Person2#: Mm, I do, too.
#Person1#: But here is the most interesting result: only one of them reads.
#Person2#: That's terrible. | #Person1# finished some research about things people do in their spare time. #Person1# tells #Person2# interesting findings. |
train_9075 | #Person1#: Clinic, can I help you?
#Person2#: This is Frank Smith. Can I make an appointment with Dr. Milton?
#Person1#: Yes, of course, Mr. Smith. Can you manage this afternoon?
#Person2#: I am afraid not. I can manage tomorrow.
#Person1#: I am afraid Dr. Milton's not on duty tomorrow. He'll be here the day after tomorrow. That's Thursday, March 27th.
#Person2#: Fine.
#Person1#: Will 5:30 pm be all right?
#Person2#: Yes. But what time is the clinic closed?
#Person1#: We start at 5:00 am and close at 7:00 pm on weekdays. We don't work on the weekends.
#Person2#: I'd prefer a later time.
#Person1#: Then what about 6:15 pm?
#Person2#: Well, that's fine. | #Person2# wants to make an appointment with Dr. Milton. #Person1# discusses the time available with #Person2#. Finally, they choose 6:15 pm on Thursday. |
train_9076 | #Person1#: Sarah, you work in the admissions office, don't you?
#Person2#: Yes, I've been here for ten years as assistant director.
#Person1#: Really? What does that involve?
#Person2#: Well, I'm in charge of all the admissions of postgraduate students in the university.
#Person1#: Only postgraduates?
#Person2#: Yes, postgraduates only. I have nothing at all to do with undergraduates.
#Person1#: Do you find that you get particular-sort of...different national groups? I mean, do you get large numbers from Latin America or...
#Person2#: Yes. Well, of all the students enrolled last year, nearly half were from overseas. They were from African countries, the Far East, the Middle East, and Latin America.
#Person1#: Em. But have you been doing just that for the last 10 years, or, have you done other things?
#Person2#: Well, I've been doing the same job. Er, before that, I was secretary of the medical school at Birmingham, and further back, I worked in the local government.
#Person1#: Oh, I see.
#Person2#: So I've done different types of things.
#Person1#: Yes, indeed. How do you imagine your job might develop in the future? Can you imagine shifting into a different kind of responsibility or doing something...
#Person2#: Oh, yeah, from October 1, I'll be doing an entirely different job. There's going to be more committee work. I mean, more policy work, and less dealing with students, unfortunately-I'll miss my contact with students. | Sarah has been in charge of all the admissions of postgraduates for ten years. She tells #Person1# some of the students are from overseas. #Person1# also asks her about the work experience. Sarah will do an entirely different job with more policy work. |
train_9077 | #Person1#: Hi, what're you reading?
#Person2#: An old book Death on the Nile. Have you read it?
#Person1#: Not yet, but I saw the movie. Could I borrow it when you finish reading?
#Person2#: Sure. But you need to be patient. | #Person1# wants to borrow the book that #Person2# is reading. |
train_9078 | #Person1#: Hi, Francis, how was your business trip?
#Person2#: It was a nightmare.
#Person1#: What's up?
#Person2#: Actually, the business trip itself was very successful. We arrived on time, we had nice conversations and we settled some important issues for the next year.
#Person1#: Sounds quite fruitful, why do you call it still a nightmare then?
#Person2#: Well, the air line lost my luggage on the return flight and then I lost my carry on bag when I was tackling with the officers in charge. I left the airport three hours later than I expected and then I was caught in a traffic jam. When I finally got home, I was totally exhausted. But I found the elevator was out of service due to a blackout.
#Person1#: This is really a sad story. Did they trace back your luggage?
#Person2#: I am still waiting for their call.
#Person1#: Take it easy, all sufferings have their reward. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the business trip was a nightmare because he lost his luggage and carry-on bag. He was also caught in a traffic jam and found the elevator was out of service. |
train_9079 | #Person1#: Hey, you're early! Where's everyone?
#Person2#: Well. . . I told them not to come. I made a reservation just for the two of us. I thought we could have an quiet evening all to ourselves.
#Person1#: Oh. . . why?
#Person2#: Jennifer, there's something I wanna ask you.
#Person1#: Sure. What is it?
#Person2#: Hmm. . . okay, here's the thing. I've always seen you as more than just a friend, and I can't take it any more. I know you better than anyone, I know the pros and cons of your personality, I even know what side of the bed is yours! I think we would be great together, don't you?
#Person1#: Are you serious? We've been friends for years! We can't just change that overnight!
#Person2#: I know! I never had the guts to tell you. . . until today. So, what do you say? Are you willing to give me a shot?
#Person1#: I. . . I. . . | #Person2# made a reservation just for Jennifer and himself because he plans to show love to Jennifer. After hearing the monologue of #Person2#, #Person1# doesn't give a clear answer. |
train_9080 | #Person1#: What did you get for lunch today?
#Person2#: All I had was a sandwich, chips, and soda.
#Person1#: Where'd you get your food from?
#Person2#: I went to the cafeteria and bought it.
#Person1#: What sandwich did you order?
#Person2#: I ordered a ham sandwich, but they gave me a bologna sandwich instead.
#Person1#: Was it any good?
#Person2#: I enjoyed it, even though I had not asked for it.
#Person1#: I ordered a sandwich there before.
#Person2#: Is that right?
#Person1#: Yeah, and they messed my order up too.
#Person2#: That may be true, but I'm sure you enjoyed your sandwich. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# had a sandwich, chips and soda at the cafeteria. Both of their orders have been messed up. |
train_9081 | #Person1#: Mary, this is Mike. Listen, Jerry and I want to go to a movie tonight. Jerry's brother will give us a lift to the cinema. Would you like to join us?
#Person2#: Well, it sounds like fun, but actually I really got a lot of homework to do.
#Person1#: Oh, come on, Mary. It'll be fun.
#Person2#: I really can't. I've got a math test on Monday, and I have to hand a chemistry report in on Tuesday. And I'm really getting nervous about that. Thanks for asking. Hope you will have a good time. | #Person1# invites Mary to watch a movie. Mary refuses because she has to prepare for a test and a report. |
train_9082 | #Person1#: This is Lincoln Bank, Consumer Credit Department. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Ah, hello. I'm calling to find out how I apply for a car loan.
#Person1#: We offer a Personal Automobile Consumer Loan. The application process is pretty straight forward. I trust you have enough funds to cover the 20 % down payment?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. It's ready and waiting in my account.
#Person1#: The next step is for us to recommend a dealer to you, who are already contracted to us, so...
#Person2#: Could I just stop you there? Sorry to interrupt, but I have already been to your appointed dealer and selected the car I want.
#Person1#: That will certainly cut down the processing time. We can move on to the next step. Do you have the purchase price?
#Person2#: Yes, it's 110, 000 RIB. So, with the down payment done, I will need to borrow 70, 000 RIB.
#Person1#: What we need you to do next is to come into the branch with a correctly filled in application form, ID card, proof of residency, proof of income, the agreement from the agent and of course the 20 % down payment.
#Person2#: Yes, I have everything here. OK, I'll come in and see you later today. Maybe I could have my new car as early as next week! How exciting! | #Person1# assists #Person2# in applying for the car loan. #Person1# has covered the 20% down payment, been to the appointed dealer, and selected the wanted car. #Person2# needs to come into the branch with all documentation next. |
train_9083 | #Person1#: Where do you come from?
#Person2#: I come from Greece.
#Person1#: What's the climate like in your country?
#Person2#: It's very pleasant.
#Person1#: What's the weather like in spring?
#Person2#: It's often windy in March. It's always warm in April and May, but it rains sometimes.
#Person1#: What's it like in summer?
#Person2#: It's always hot in June, July and August. The sun shines every day.
#Person1#: Is it cold or warm in autumn?
#Person2#: It's always warm in September and October. It's often cold in November and it rains sometimes.
#Person1#: Is it very cold in winter?
#Person2#: It's often cold in December, January and February. It snows sometimes. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# comes from Greece, and the climate there is pleasant. #Person2# describes the weather there at all seasons. |
train_9084 | #Person1#: I hate to do this to you, Alice, but I ' m going to have to ask you to put in some more overtime.
#Person2#: Does it have to be this afternoon, Mr. Fairbanks? I ' Ve already made plans.
#Person1#: Well, I would have preferred to do it today, but if you ' Ve already made plans, we can do it tomorrow.
#Person2#: I ' d appreciate that, sir. How long do you think you ' ll need me to stay? | Mr. Fairbanks asks Alice to put in some overtime but she's made plans today. He allows her to do it tomorrow. |
train_9085 | #Person1#: Are you ready to go to the mall?
#Person2#: Yeah. Dig my new pants?
#Person1#: Copycat!
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: You went out and bought khakis, too!
#Person2#: No. Mine are a soft brown. Yours are khaki.
#Person1#: Whatever. | #Person1# says #Person2# is a copycat, but #Person2# disagrees. |
train_9086 | #Person1#: You received a letter in the mail.
#Person2#: Give it here.
#Person1#: Who ' s the letter from?
#Person2#: I think it ' s my acceptance letter from NYU.
#Person1#: I want to know what it says.
#Person2#: They didn ' t accept me.
#Person1#: Are you serious?
#Person2#: It ' s the truth.
#Person1#: Are you okay?
#Person2#: I really wanted to get into NYU.
#Person1#: I am really sorry to hear that.
#Person2#: It ' s okay. I ' m still waiting to hear from UCLA anyway. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the letter is from NYU which says they didn't accept #Person2#. #Person2# is waiting to hear from UCLA. |
train_9087 | #Person1#: Isn't it wonderful walking here?
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: I mean look at all these magnificent 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 in the history of architecture.
#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 they all 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 world. And there are lots of very expensive places. | #Person1# and #Person2# are walking on Fifth Avenue in New York, and they are seeing many inportant buildings, such as the Empire State Building, St. Patrick's Cathedral, the Rockefeller Centre and some expensive properties. |
train_9088 | #Person1#: Come and meet our employees, Mr. Richards.
#Person2#: Thank you, Mr. Jackson.
#Person1#: This is Nicola Grey, and this is Claire Taylor.
#Person2#: How do you do? Those women are very hard-working. What are their jobs?
#Person1#: They're keyboard operators. This is Michael Baker, and this is Jeremy Short.
#Person2#: How do you do? They aren't very busy! What are their jobs?
#Person1#: They're sales reps. They are very lazy.
#Person2#: Who is this young man?
#Person1#: This is Jim. He is our office assistant. | Mr. Jackson is introducing their employees to Mr. Richard, including keyboard operators, sales reps, and an office assistant. |
train_9089 | #Person1#: Then, I'll see you next week, Ms. O'Brian?
#Person2#: Yes. Let's say Tuesday at noon. Bring your portfolio with you.
#Person1#: Certainly. Is there anything else you would like me to bring, Mr. O'Brian?
#Person2#: No, that's all. I already have your resume. | Ms. O'Brian asks #Person1# to bring #Person1#'s portfolio next Tuesday. |
train_9090 | #Person1#: We're having a sixties party next week. Do you want to come?
#Person2#: What is a sixties party?
#Person1#: You come dressed in anything from the sixties.
#Person2#: That sounds like fun. But where can I get clothes that old?
#Person1#: Check out your mom's closet. I'll bet she still has something.
#Person2#: Good idea. Can I bring some music from that period too?
#Person1#: That will be great! Do you have LPs or Cds?
#Person2#: Don't tell me you have a record player! | #Person1# invites #Person2# to a sixties party and suggests #Person2# get clothes from #Person2#'s mom's closet. |
train_9091 | #Person1#: Hello, Grace. That's a beautiful skirt you have on. Where are you going?
#Person2#: I am going to attend an interview.
#Person1#: What kind of job are you applying for?
#Person2#: My major is English. Of course I'll apply for an English teacher.
#Person1#: Oh. That dress doesn't exactly match the job.
#Person2#: Why? You said my skirt was beautiful just now.
#Person1#: Yes, your skirt is really beautiful, but you are applying for a teaching position. You see, your skirt is very short, and your make up is too thick. What's more, the color of your lipstick doesn't match your skin. As a teacher, you should be a little more sedate.
#Person2#: Then what should I do?
#Person1#: Some of my friends tell me that being a teacher, the most important is the beauty of mind. You shouldn't pay too much attention to your appearance. You should appear frugal and prudent. Your experience and knowledge will gain the appreciation of your interviewer. | Grace is going to attend an interview to apply for an English teacher, and #Person1# tells her that her skirt and make-up don't match the job. #Person1# suggests Grace should appear frugal and prudent. |
train_9092 | #Person1#: Is everything ready for the big family barbecue tomorrow?
#Person2#: Yep. The steaks and chicken are marinated and I also bought hamburger buns.
#Person1#: We should also cook a couple dozen hot dogs and kebabs.
#Person2#: Yeah, good idea. We can put some lawn furniture outside next to the grill. I also set up the tent outside so we can hide from the sun if it gets too hot.
#Person1#: Great! I asked Grace to bring cups and serviettes as she is also bringing two big coolers for the beers.
#Person2#: This is gonna be a great barbecue! | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing the preparation for tomorrow's barbecue, and #Person2# thinks it will be great. |
train_9093 | #Person1#: Are you an American?
#Person2#: Yeah.
#Person1#: Why don't you speak English?
#Person2#: Oh, my mother is a German, so I can speak German.
#Person1#: Oh, do you like Chinese?
#Person2#: Yeah, I'm eager to learn Chinese, but it is too difficult for me.
#Person1#: I want to study German. Can we exchange lessons?
#Person2#: Very Good. I'd like to do that.
#Person1#: When will we begin?
#Person2#: How about tomorrow night?
#Person1#: That's all right. | #Person1# wants to study German and #Person2#'s eager to learn Chinese, so they decide to exchange lessons. |
train_9094 | #Person1#: Do you have any plans for Veteran's Day?
#Person2#: You mean Armistice Day.
#Person1#: Well, as you know, on November 11th the allies signed a peace treaty with the Germans, also known as the Armistice Treaty. This marked the end of WWI and many countries around the world commemorate this date under names such as Remembers'Day. In Poland it's their independence day! There's a lot going on around the world on this day.
#Person2#: Wow, I didn't know! Probably because I flunked history in school. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the origin of the Armistice Day and #Person2# didn't know that before. |
train_9095 | #Person1#: Hello Mike! Would you like a drink?
#Person2#: No, thank you. I had too much to drink yesterday evening. I had a bad hangover this morning. My head felt terrible.
#Person1#: Were you celebrating something?
#Person2#: Yes. It was a friend's birthday party. We drank all kinds of things-beer, wine and spirits. After midnight, we were even drinking cocktails!
#Person1#: It's a bad idea to drink a combination of alcoholic drinks. You should stick with one for the whole evening.
#Person2#: I know, but it was a celebration, you Kwon? I don't think I'Ve see you drunk.
#Person1#: I usually only drink beer and I rarely drink more than a few pints.
#Person2#: You are a sensible drinker. Anyway, I'm not going to drink any alcohol this evening. I don't'want another bad hangover.
#Person1#: Let me buy you a soft drink then. How about a coke?
#Person2#: Yeah. That's a good idea. I heard that coke was first used as a medicine.
#Person1#: Rally? . . . barman!. . . a large coke with ice and lemon, please. . . thanks. Here's the money.
#Person2#: Are you going to the wine tasting tomorrow?
#Person1#: Yes. I thought it might be interesting to learn a little about wine. . .
#Person2#: . . . and taste a few! There will be wines from several countries and an expert to give advice on which wines are good and which ones are not.
#Person1#: Yes. I'm looking forward to it. | #Person1# invites Mike for a drink but Mike refused because he has drunk too much last night, with a combination of beer, wine, spirits and cocktails. #Person1# buys a coke for Mike instead and they talk about the wine tasting tomorrow. |
train_9096 | #Person1#: When is your birthday?
#Person2#: August 1st.
#Person1#: Do you usually have a birthday party?
#Person2#: Yes, we do. My parents prepare dinner for me.
#Person1#: What would you do at the party?
#Person2#: We sing ' Happy Birthday ' at the party and have birthday cakes.
#Person1#: Do you know when people began to sing the song ' Happy Birthday '?
#Person2#: Well, I don't know.
#Person1#: Let me tell you the story. In 1892, Patty Smith Hill and Mildred Hill wrote a song called'Good Morning to you'. But later someone added the words'Happy Birthday'to their tune.
#Person2#: So the'Happy Birthday'song has been popular since then?
#Person1#: Yes, actually, the song has been sung since its publication in 1932. People all over the world have sung it in many different languages. | #Person2# usually has a birthday party and sings 'Happy Birthday' at the party. #Person1# doesn't know when people began to sing the song, and #Person2# tells the story. |
train_9097 | #Person1#: When it comes to select a fund, you will always read ' Past performance is not an indication of future results ', can you believe that?
#Person2#: Maybe it is right since everything is possible. You know the market changes quickly these days. I still have some confidence in those funds with bad stock performance. Though one stock record is the very important criteria to decide which to buy, I will still consider it if it shows a good performance recently.
#Person1#: But I still have doubted those funds with bad stock performance. For me, a stock record is the very important criteria to decide which to buy. I really want to decrease the risk reach the minimum and achieve the maximum returns.
#Person2#: If you refuse to take risk, you can't have better returns.
#Person1#: I will think about it. | #Person2# will not ignore stocks with bad records if they show good recent performances, and #Person2# tells #Person1# if one refuses to take risks, one won't have better returns. |
train_9098 | #Person1#: Dad, where are we off to?
#Person2#: First we will go to the city centre and stop for something to drink. Then we will visit the University Museum.
#Person1#: Where are we going to have a drink?
#Person2#: There is a coffee shop round the corner. Can you see that big building at the end of the road?
#Person1#: Yes?
#Person2#: That is a bank. The coffee shop is opposite the bank.
#Person1#: Good. I will have hot chocolate.
#Person2#: A stop! Wait for the lights to turn green.
#Person1#: When crossing the road you must always pay attention to what's around you.
#Person2#: Sorry. How far is the museum?
#Person1#: I am not sure. We will ask for directions in the coffee shop.
#Person2#: Here we are. You find us a table and I'll get the drinks. | #Person1# and #Person2# are going to the city centre for a drink and then visit the University Museum. #Person2# tells #Person1# to pay attention when crossing the road. |
train_9099 | #Person1#: Madam, is everything set up for your trip?
#Person2#: Not yet. I seem to move my house to that place. You don't know how tight the schedule is for this trip.
#Person1#: You will be busier, right?
#Person2#: Correct! I have three-day visit to Shanghai on December 10th.
#Person1#: That will be gorgeous!
#Person2#: I would like a single room with a bath for two nights. Can you help me to reserve a hotel room for me?
#Person1#: Yes, Madam. | #Person1# helps #Person2# book a single room with a bath for two nights for her trip. |
train_9100 | #Person1#: Welcome to the National Post. How may I help you?
#Person2#: Hi, I would like to send this package to China, and these postcards as well.
#Person1#: Very well. You will need some stamps for the postcards and I need to weigh that package.
#Person2#: How much is this going to cost?
#Person1#: Well, it depends. Do you want to send it via priority, express or standard mail?
#Person2#: What's the difference?
#Person1#: Well, standard mail can take up to fifteen working days. Priority is a bit faster and will arrive in about five to eight working days. Express is the fastest, but it's also the most expensive. It only takes three days and you can track your package online.
#Person2#: I see. Well, there's no rush. Please send it via priority mail. Please be extra careful, the contents of the package are fragile. | #Person1# assists #Person2# in sending a package and postcards to China. #Person2# decides to go with priority since there's no rush and asks #Person2# to be careful with the package. |
train_9101 | #Person1#: What can I do for you, sir?
#Person2#: I am Tim Green in Room 1021 and I want a wake-up call at five thirty AM tomorrow.
#Person1#: Yes, I see. five thirty AM Mr. Green, Room 1021.
#Person2#: I want to change my wake-up time.
#Person1#: Ok, could you tell me your room number and your name?
#Person2#: Tim, in Room 1021.
#Person1#: And when would you want us call you this time?
#Person2#: At six thirty AM tomorrow.
#Person1#: Ok, six thirty AM. We will call you exactly on that time. | Tim Green calls #Person2# twice to change the wake-up call from 5:30 to 6:30 am. |
train_9102 | #Person1#: Mmmm. . . This apartment seems a little expensive. Do you have any cheap studios?
#Person2#: Actually, the one-bedroom is the only vacant apartment right now.
#Person1#: Do you think any studios will open up soon?
#Person2#: No, not for a few months. | #Person1# thinks the apartment's expensive, but #Person2# says it's the only vacant. |
train_9103 | #Person1#: What do you think are the main causes of war today?
#Person2#: I'd say the main reason is poverty. Countries and their people get frustrated because they have so little. If their neighbors have some resources, they try to steal them by military force.
#Person1#: It seems that a lot of wars nowadays are really civil wars. People from different ethnic groups in the same country sometimes fight for power in that country.
#Person2#: several of those civil wars have been going on for years and years. It seems they will never end.
#Person1#: How do you think they could be ended?
#Person2#: I don't think that there is any easy way. The united nations could send peacekeepers into the country. At least then the warring parties could be forced to negotiate. The thing is to find the real pro
#Person1#: So, if the cause is poverty, there should be a programme to make the country richer. If the problem is resources, share them.
#Person2#: It sounds easy when you say it like that. In reality, it's harder to make peace between countries.
#Person1#: Yes. It is. One way to stop countries fighting is to cut off their financial support. Wars are very expensive.
#Person2#: The problem is that many poor people might suffer. | #Person2# thinks the main cause of war today is poverty, and #Person1# says most wars are civil wars. #Person2# thinks #Person1#'s methods to end the war sound easy, but it's harder to make peace in reality. |
train_9104 | #Person1#: I think you made the right choice, coming to us. We have a wide selection of vehicles you can choose from.
#Person2#: I would like to rent a car with a good stereo.
#Person1#: All our cars have stereos in them. Stereos, air conditioning. It's all standard with us.
#Person2#: Good. I am here visiting my girlfriend. I want her to have a good time.
#Person1#: Oh, is that so? Well, then. Let me show you something she might like. It's on our back lot.
#Person2#: This is a Porsche!
#Person1#: Yes. Beautiful, isn't it?
#Person2#: But I probably can't afford it. It must be really expensive.
#Person1#: Well, sir. You said you were looking at cars at the rental agency at the airport. Now with them you'd spend your money and get nothing for it. But you could probably rent this Porsche from us, for the same price as one of their standard cars.
#Person2#: But how can you do that?
#Person1#: It's because our prices are so good. And this car has a lot of miles on it. But it's in nice shape, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, it almost looks new. | #Person2# comes to visit his girlfriend and wants to rent a car with a good stereo. #Person1# suggests he rent a Porsche from them at the same price as their standard car |
train_9105 | #Person1#: Hi, I'm home! Can you double that recipe? I ran into an old friend after work and invited him for dinner.
#Person2#: No problem. Who is it? Anyone I know?
#Person1#: I don't think so. Do you remember Bob Gain from Tulsa?
#Person2#: That name doesn't ring a bell. But tell me more.
#Person1#: He was on the diving team with me in high school and saved my life one day.
#Person2#: Well, I'll have to personally thank him by making him my famous chocolate cake.
#Person1#: You're glad he saved me, huh?
#Person2#: Absolutely! Bob and his whole family are welcome here any time! | #Person1# asks #Person2# to double the recipe since #Person1# invited Bob, an old friend who saved #Person1#'s life one time, for dinner. |
train_9106 | #Person1#: Fred, is it a good time to talk with you?
#Person2#: Sure, what's the matter?
#Person1#: As you know, I have accepted three new programs in our company this year, but I am not sure I can do my work well. And right now my dilemma is that I can not find a person whom I can trust for these three programs.
#Person2#: What do you think we can do about this?
#Person1#: We are not willing to miss the chance ; however, our staff is not big enough now. So, to be honest, I want you to help me to finish all these programs.
#Person2#: Well, sir, I am busy in market development. So I am worried whether I can do this.
#Person1#: I am aware you have been working so hard. Before hiring more employees, you are still needed to do this.
#Person2#: OK! I will try this. | #Person2# accepts three new programs and wants Fred to help finish these programs. Fred is worried whether he can do it because he is busy in market development, and #Person2# persuades him. |
train_9107 | #Person1#: excuse me ; is this seat taken?
#Person2#: no. It's all yours.
#Person1#: thank you very much. My name is Ashlan. It's nice to meet you.
#Person2#: Carson. It's nice to mee you, too.
#Person1#: the weather is so warm for December, don't you think?
#Person2#: it is unusually warm. I blame it on global warming.
#Person1#: global warming is wreaking havoc everywhere.
#Person2#: so sure. Are you from around here?
#Person1#: no. I'm new here. I just moved here a few months ago.
#Person2#: where are you from?
#Person1#: I'm from China. What about you?
#Person2#: I am from Texas. I was in China once, but it was a long time ago.
#Person1#: did you enjoy it?
#Person2#: I did. I especially liked the food. What do you think about the food here?
#Person1#: it's very different from Chinese food, but I am getting used to it.
#Person2#: Is that the Da Vinci Code that you've got there?
#Person1#: yes, have you read it?
#Person2#: no, but I saw the movie. What do you think about it?
#Person1#: well, to be honest, I've only gotten though 10 pages of it. So far, though, it's interesting.
#Person2#: well, this is my stop. it was nice talking with you.
#Person1#: likewise. Bye! | Ashlan sits next to Carson and they begin chatting with each other. Ashlan tells him she is from China, and Carson was in China once and he likes Chinese food. They both think it's a nice talk. |
train_9108 | #Person1#: Hello, fire service.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm ringing because I think there's a fire in the house opposite. Smoke is coming out of the upstairs windows.
#Person1#: Can you give me your name and address and telephone number, please?
#Person2#: Yes, Hank Cousins, 17 Mallett Street, Alford.
#Person1#: I'm sorry. Can you spell Mallett, please?
#Person2#: Yes. M-A-double L-E-double T. The telephone number is 6943168. The fire's in number 18 just across the road.
#Person1#: Is anyone in the house?
#Person2#: No they've gone on holiday. They went to the Mediterranean last Saturday, for two weeks.
#Person1#: All right, we'll get there immediately.
#Person2#: What shall I do? Shall I warn the neighbours?
#Person1#: Yes, you'd better tell the people living next door, at number 16 and number 20. But don't go into the house. | Hank Cousins calls #Person1# because he thinks there's a fire in the house opposite. #Person2# asks him to warn the people living next door. |
train_9109 | #Person1#: Hello, this is Tom Davis. I have an appointment with Dr. Jones at eight o'clock this morning, but I'm afraid I'll be half an hour late.
#Person2#: That's all right. Dr. Jones doesn't have another appointment until nine o'clock. | Tom will be 30 minutes late for the appointment with Dr. Jones. |
train_9110 | #Person1#: How time flies! The winter holidays are coming next week.
#Person2#: Yes, do you have any plans?
#Person1#: Certainly. I want to go to Egypt. What about you?
#Person2#: I'm afraid I can go nowhere. I failed my English exam. You know my parents are so strict with me.
#Person1#: Bad luck!
#Person2#: I see. Is Egypt an African country? Is it far?
#Person1#: Yes, it's in Africa and quite far. But it's not only the Pyramids that I want to see but the Aswan Dam.
#Person2#: You want to see?
#Person1#: Of course. I'll go there by boat on the Nile.
#Person2#: That'll be wonderful and interesting. How will you get there?
#Person1#: By air - by flight No. CA808. My sister works on it. And then I'll be treated as a king!
#Person2#: Don't be so proud. I'll be off now. I wish you a good trip.
#Person1#: Oh, sorry. I didn't mean that. I don't want to hurt you... | #Person1# is going to Egypt to see Pyramid and Aswan Dam by flight during the winter holidays, while #Person2# cannot go anywhere because #Person2# failed the English exam. |
train_9111 | #Person1#: Hello, Mary. Why are you standing here?
#Person2#: I'm waiting for a bus. The buses are so full at this time of the day.
#Person1#: Sure. Where are you going? I don't think this is your way home.
#Person2#: You are right. I'm going for a walk in the park.
#Person1#: Going for a walk even after along day's work?
#Person2#: Yes. I always enjoy walking alone in the park after work.
#Person1#: I see. Then why not go there on foot? It's not so far from here.
#Person2#: Oh, no. I hate walking through the streets. | Mary tells #Person1# she is waiting for a bus to the park because she enjoys walking alone in the park. |
train_9112 | #Person1#: I heard you got a new roommate. What's he like?
#Person2#: Yeah, Bob moved in last week. He is a nice guy and so far everything is cool except his girlfriend.
#Person1#: Oh? What's wrong with his girlfriend?
#Person2#: She came to see him last weekend. She is a nice girl but there's something wrong with her voice. I tried to smile and be polite, but the whole time all I could think was 'what's wrong with her voice'.
#Person1#: Well, I guess it might take some time to get used to.
#Person2#: I doubt it. Listening to her talk is terrible.
#Person1#: Oh, come on, it's not that bad.
#Person2#: No, it's so much bad. And they invited me out to dinner tonight. I really have no idea how I'm going to pull it off. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s roommate Bob is good but his girlfriend's voice is terrible. #Person2# wants to pull off the invitation from them for the dinner. |
train_9113 | #Person1#: Hi, Kate. Have you any plans for the weekend?
#Person2#: Yeah, I'm really excited, Jack. I'm going up to New York City for a couple of days.
#Person1#: My roommate's going to New York, too. Are you driving? Maybe you two could ride together.
#Person2#: No, I'm going to take a train to the Plain Station. I've already got my ticket.
#Person1#: So what are you going to do in New York?
#Person2#: I'm visiting a friend I met last summer at the music camp. I shared a camp with Laura and she's just moved to Manhattan. So I'm going up to see her new place.
#Person1#: You two probably have a lot to talk about? Didn't you tell me you were from New York?
#Person2#: No, I'm from California. I've never been to New York before. We are going to hear an opera at Lincoln Center on Saturday night.
#Person1#: Wow, I wish I were going with you. | Kate tells Jack she is going to New York by train at the weekend to visit a friend she met last summer and they are going to hear an opera. |
train_9114 | #Person1#: how's it going?
#Person2#: I'm in a really good mood, actually. How about you?
#Person1#: to be honest, I'm a bit fed up.
#Person2#: what's wrong?
#Person1#: well, my boyfriend was supposed to call me last night, but he never did.
#Person2#: that's too bad. I'm sure there's a logical explaination for it. Don't be too upset about it.
#Person1#: the thing is, this isn't the first time he's promised to do something and then didn't.
#Person2#: I see how that can get a bit annoying.
#Person1#: a bit? I'm extremely annoyed that he didn't phone me when he promised me that he would! He's such a liar.
#Person2#: so what are you going to do about it?
#Person1#: I don't know. I've got mixed feelings about it. On the one hand, I really want to end it with him, but on the other hand, I don't want to be without him.
#Person2#: what do you think would make you happier?
#Person1#: in the long run, I think breaking up with him would make me much happier, but I know that I'll be depressed about it for a few weeks first.
#Person2#: relationships can be confusing sometimes.
#Person1#: what would you do if you were me?
#Person2#: I'd call him and dump him now! You deserve better than him! | #Person1# tells #Person2# that she is extremely annoyed because her boyfriend didn't phone her last night that he promised. #Person1# thinks ending the relationship will make herself happier in the long run and #Person2# suggests #Person1# call him and dump him now. |
train_9115 | #Person1#: May I take your order?
#Person2#: I'd like to see the menu, please.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm so sorry. I thought you had one. Here you are.
#Person2#: Don't you have any Chinese food?
#Person1#: I'm afraid we don't. But I'm sure you'll enjoy our lunch special. | #Person1# gives #Person2# the menu and recommends their lunch special. |
train_9116 | #Person1#: For the 100th anniversary of the opening of the library we are going to have a party.
#Person2#: That's a wonderful way to celebrate this grand old library!
#Person1#: I hoped you would be willing to brainstorm with me for party ideas.
#Person2#: That is right up my alley. You say party and I'm there.
#Person1#: Perfect. It will be open to the public and we anticipate roughly about five to seven hundred people.
#Person2#: Will it be an all day event?
#Person1#: Yes. And we checked with the city and we have permission to use the park adjacent to the library.
#Person2#: That was quick thinking. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to brainstorm for the party ideas to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the opening of the library. |
train_9117 | #Person1#: I found out when Jim's birthday is. It's this Friday.
#Person2#: Let's plan a surprise party for him!
#Person1#: Can you spread the word and ask everyone to bring some kind of snack food?
#Person2#: That's easy. Anything else?
#Person1#: Will you call his wife and let her know so that if she is available, she can come too?
#Person2#: Won't he be surprised!
#Person1#: I don't know how old he is though.
#Person2#: That's O. K. Maybe his wife will spill the beans! | #Person1# and #Person2# are planning a surprise birthday party for Jim this Friday. |
train_9118 | #Person1#: Any plans tonight?
#Person2#: Not really, do you?
#Person1#: Well, I am wondering if we took a hang-out for a drink or something. You know, I just came back from a really tough interview. I was quite nervous during the interview. I really want to have the job. Right now, I am still a little on the edge. I am not sure if I could convince them during the interview.
#Person2#: Take it easy. It is all over now. How was it going, anyway?
#Person1#: I don't know. I think I did well in the paper exams. I was prepared to answer a lot of questions, but they didn't ask those as I expected. To my surprise, the manager tried to talk about the Chinese poesy with me.
#Person2#: That's strange. But probably, it is the new interview technique they call it 'Getting to know you more personally'. What about your answers?
#Person1#: Just did my best. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to take a hang-out after the tough interview. #Person1# thinks #Person1# did well in the paper exams but the interview wasn't as expected so #Person1# is worried about it. |
train_9119 | #Person1#: Did you set your clock forward for daylight savings time?
#Person2#: What? Why do we have to do that?
#Person1#: Well, at the start of the spring we usually have more daylight in the mornings and less in the afternoon. This is basically due to our position on the planet and the rotation of the earth. In any case, to take better advantage of the daylight available, we compensate by moving our clocks forward one hour.
#Person2#: I see. That's convenient! I never understood things like this, such as GMT. I never know what time zone we are in or when to change my clock!
#Person1#: That just stands for Greenwich Mean Time. Here in California, we are in Pacific Standard Time, that is eight time zones west of Greenwich. Remember when we were in Beijing? Well, then we were in China Standard Time, and that's eight time zones east of Greenwich!
#Person2#: That's why it was so weird traveling from Beijing to LA! Because of the huge time difference, even though we left Beijing at noon and flew for more than eight hours, we still arrived in LA the same day at noon! It's like we went back in time! | #Person1# tells #Person2# due to their position on the planet they have to compensate daylight by moving clocks forward in the spring, and there's a huge time difference between LA and Beijing because they are in west and east of the GMT zone, respectively. |
train_9120 | #Person1#: Here are the leads from last week's exhibit as a trade show. There are about forty or so that are hot. You should contact them immediately, in the next twenty-four hours if you can. The rest are categorized according to potential and interest. You can see we've got our hot stack, our warm stack, our lukewarms, and our cold but not dead stack.
#Person2#: Haha. . . please don't tell me you've got a dead stack. I hate making cold calls. . .
#Person1#: Don't worry, most of the leads on mildly interested, if not strongly interested. We've just got to make sure the Hot ones are contacted right away. And even the contacts that for what ever reason aren't prepared to make an order now, they might be interested in the future. Please be conscanciouss about getting a hold of everyone of these leads. We've spent a big chunk of marketing budget to find these people. I don't want our investment to go down the drain.
#Person2#: Don't worry, I've gotchya covered. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to contact the leads in the next 24 hours and just make sure the hot leads are contracted right away since they have spent a huge marketing budget to find these leads. |
train_9121 | #Person1#: Hi! I see you are having fun with your new computer and internet connection.
#Person2#: There's so much I want to do. I've just finished sending lots of emails to friends and family all over the world. I just ran a search for music to download.
#Person1#: I can give you the name of a few useful website to visit.
#Person2#: Thanks. That would be very helpful. I've discovered that it can take a long time to find exactly what you want. There's too much information on the net.
#Person1#: When you sent your emails, did you attach any files to them?
#Person2#: Yes, I did. There's an anti-virus programe with my email account that scans all attachments, so I'm sure I haven't sent anything nasty to anyone.
#Person1#: When you use the internet, be careful not to give out your email address very often. If you do, you might get a lot of spam-unwanted email from companies trying to sell you things.
#Person2#: That's good advice. I should also be careful about giving out confidential information about myself, such as my password and credit car number.
#Person1#: That's right. Another thing to remember when you are surfing is that you can add a web page to your list of favourites. Your computer will remember the page and you can return there quickly next time you want to visit.
#Person2#: How do I do that?
#Person1#: Take this web page for example. Press the keys 'control' and 'd' together. Click on 'favourites' at the top of the screen. There you are. It has been added to you favourites list. If you click it, you will automatically go to that web page again.
#Person2#: That's useful to know. Thanks. I'll just log off and shout down my computer and we can go for a coffee. | #Person2# are having fun with #Person2#'s new computer and #Person1# will give #Person2# some useful websites. #Person1# suggests #Person2# be careful not to give out the email address very often and #Person2# knows not to share confidential information either. #Person1# also tells #Person2# how to add a web page to #Person1#'s list of favourites. |
train_9122 | #Person1#: Waiter, a table for two please.
#Person2#: Yes, this way please.
#Person1#: Can we see the menu please?
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: What's good today?
#Person2#: I recommend crisp beef and fried duck.
#Person1#: We don't want that. Well, perhaps we'll begin with mushroom soup and follow with some seafood and chips.
#Person2#: Do you want any dessert?
#Person1#: No dessert, thanks, just coffee.
#Person3#: Can I have the check please?
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: Let me pay for the bill today.
#Person3#: No, no. I think we should split the bill.
#Person1#: Ok, if you really want to.
#Person3#: Yes, I prefer to go Dutch when I'm on dates. | #Person2# assists #Person1# in ordering food. #Person1# wants to pay for the bill but #Person3# prefers to split the bill. |
train_9123 | #Person1#: Gosh, another stop. It seems the cars ahead of us have to stop every two minutes, It's no quicker than a bus.
#Person2#: That's true. During rush hours, taxis are just as quick as buses.
#Person1#: It was silly of me to have taken a taxi.
#Person2#: At least, it can free you from the crowd. By the way, do you come from China?
#Person1#: No, from New Zealand, sir. I visited New Zealand and saw lots of overseas people there.
#Person2#: Wow, like America. It receives a great number of visitors every year.
#Person1#: The more the world becomes open, the more people become international! | #Person1# complains the taxi is not quicker than a bus. Then #Person1# talks with #Person2# about overseas visitors in New Zealand. |
train_9124 | #Person1#: I don't understand why you always look so happy, so energetic. It seems like you've got good news everyday.
#Person2#: Really? Do I look happy all the time?
#Person1#: All I know is you look quite differently from other teachers.
#Person2#: Oh, do you know why? Actually, it's easy. Because I always exercise. My exercise, I think, is very hard. I often feel very good after conquering these difficulties. I feel alive!
#Person1#: Oh, I know. I saw you doing pull-ups one time on the campus5 and some students trying to imitate you.
#Person2#: Yeah, they are doing it for fun. Seldom would people like my exercise. It's difficult and boring.
#Person1#: It's true. Many students do the exercise when they have to. We have P. E. once a week.
#Person2#: But I think Chinese students need to exercise more. Besides exercise will help them learn new things better. Don 't students want to have a good memory?
#Person1#: Of course. I didn't know that. I only know exercise makes bodies stronger. I should take some exercise then. Do you have any suggestions?
#Person2#: Well, do what you like to do. It can be anything. Jogging, doing aerobics, going bicycling, and playing ping-pong. Absolutely anything. Doing three or more workouts a week is good for you. But remember to do some stretches first.
#Person1#: Oh, I know. Thank you. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# always does exercise, so #Person2# always looks happy. #Person2# thinks Chinese students need more exercise to have a good memory and #Person2# suggests #Person1# do whatever #Person1# likes for exercise. |
train_9125 | #Person1#: When will I get the decoration materials?
#Person2#: Usually, we make the delivery every Tuesday afternoon.
#Person1#: Well, I won't be at home then. I usually work in the afternoon, but you can put the materials in the downstairs bookstore.
#Person2#: No problem. And what is your address?
#Person1#: I live on the thirty-fourth Golden Street, Portland.
#Person2#: OK, I have got all the information.
#Person1#: And how much should I pay?
#Person2#: With shipping charges, your total fare will be $96. Do you want to pay in cash or?
#Person1#: I don't have enough cash now. Could I use Wechat Pay to give you the money?
#Person2#: Certainly. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to leave the decoration materials in the downstairs bookstore when delivered, and #Person1# will pay $96 by Wechat Pay. |
train_9126 | #Person1#: Hello?
#Person2#: Hello, is that Zhulin?
#Person1#: Yes, speaking.
#Person2#: Oh hello. I'm a student and I have a question. Well, a friend of mine is studying in the UK now and she is worried about returning to China after her studies. She's worried that there are no job opportunities for her here. Do you have any advice for her?
#Person1#: Well, in the beginning I thought there were more opportunities for me abroad. However, when I started doing some research, I realized that there were just equal opportunities in China now.
#Person2#: Do you think she will find a good job here?
#Person1#: Yes, I think so. Employers especially big international companies like to hire people who have lived or studied abroad.
#Person2#: That's great. Thank you so much for taking the time to speak to me. I'll be sure to tell my friend everything you said.
#Person1#: I'm glad I could help.
#Person2#: Goodbye.
#Person1#: Bye. | #Person2# calls Zhulin to ask for some advice for #Person2#'s friend who is worried about the job opportunities when returning to China after her studies abroad. Zhulin says she will find a good job. |
train_9127 | #Person1#: Hi, Jennie. How do you like the university?
#Person2#: Hello, Bob. I like it very much.
#Person1#: Have you started your classes yet?
#Person2#: I have been to two lectures, chemistry and history.
#Person1#: Well, how were they?
#Person2#: They were very large. I'm not used to 300 students in class.
#Person1#: My lectures have been large too.
#Person2#: Have you been to your English class yet?
#Person1#: Yes, it was quite small, there were only about 20 students in it.
#Person2#: My classes are so far apart, the campus is sure big.
#Person1#: It sure is, my morning classes are in different buildings. I have to run between them. Otherwise, I'll be late.
#Person2#: I guess we'll get used to it. | Jennie and Bob have been to lectures at university and some classes are large, so they think the campus is big. |
train_9128 | #Person1#: Morning, Mr. Johnson. Do you need some more medication?
#Person2#: No, my leg is feeling fine actually. But this bed is really uncomfortable.
#Person1#: You told me that you'd like to be able to move and control it yourself.
#Person2#: That's true. But I don't know how to use it. This controller is huge and there are too many buttons.
#Person1#: Yeah, it can be pretty confusing. See these buttons at the top here. They control the part of the bed near your back. So you can either sit up or lie down.
#Person2#: OK, but what about these buttons at the bottom?
#Person1#: Those ones controll the part of the bed by your feet. Why did you try playing around with it?
#Person2#: OK, whoa, that's nice. This is much better. But what does this big red button in the middle do?
#Person1#: That is the emergency call button. Please don't press it unless it's a real emergency. | Johnson feels the bed is uncomfortable, so #Person1# tells him to use the buttons to control the different parts of the bed but not to press the emergency call button. |
train_9129 | #Person1#: Rachel, I've looked all over for the copies we need to hand out during our presentation. I can't find them anywhere.
#Person2#: Oh, that's terrible. The presentation kicks off in only 20 minutes. Did you check everywhere?
#Person1#: Yeah, my desk, your desk. I even went back to the copy machine to see if I left them there.
#Person2#: There's no time to search for them now. Just call John right away and tell him to make new copies as quickly as possible. | Rachel asks #Person1# to call John now to get make new copies for presentation. |
train_9130 | #Person1#: Hello, Golden Time Hotel.
#Person2#: Hello. I want to know if there are any rooms available in your hotel?
#Person1#: Sure, we have plenty of rooms now.
#Person2#: That's good, I want to book 3 single rooms and 2 double rooms.
#Person1#: What are your requirements?
#Person2#: The single rooms should be on the second or third floor and the double rooms should face the sea and have enough sunshine.
#Person1#: Is that all?
#Person2#: Oh, it would be better if the rooms were next to each other.
#Person1#: No problem. How long do you want to stay?
#Person2#: We will stay from next Tuesday until Friday.
#Person1#: That will be fine. | #Person1# assists #Person2# in booking 3 single rooms and 2 double rooms next to each other from next Tuesday until Friday. |
train_9131 | #Person1#: I think you know already that I want to discuss the represention for your alarm clocks.
#Person2#: Yes, Mr. Bergeron. You mentioned that in your letter. To tell you the truth, your proposal surprised us.
#Person1#: Is that so? Anyhow I want to go over the details with you in person, so you can give my suggestion thorough consideration. Our firm specializes in this line of business. We have six sales representatives, who are on the road all the time, covering the whole of the European market.
#Person2#: Do you sell direct to shops?
#Person1#: Yes, we specialize in handling clocks and watches of all sorts. We have well established channels of distribution and we canvass the retailers direct, without any middlemen.
#Person2#: Do you keep a stock of these things?
#Person1#: In some cases, such as the wristwatches, which always have a steady market, we keep a stock in London and act as distributors as well as agents. Generally, however, we pass on the orders of our clients to the manufacturers for supply. We are paid for our service, of course.
#Person2#: That is, your commission.
#Person1#: Yes, our commission is very reasonable. We usually get a 10 % commission of the amount on every deal.
#Person2#: Our agents in other areas usually get a 3-5 % commission.
#Person1#: The European market is not familiar with your products. You have competitors from Japan and other continental countries. At the beginning of our campaign, there is sales resistance to overcome, we must send out salesmen to do a lot of traveling and spend a considerable amount of money on advertising in news - papers and TV programs. A 10 % commission will not leave us much.
#Person2#: According to your estimate, what is the maximum annual turn - over you can fulfill, in round figures, of course?
#Person1#: We will always do our utmost to enlarge the business, as our remuneration increases with the turnover, but we will not be able to guarantee anything, at least not to begin with.
#Person2#: We appreciate very much your intention to push the sale of our products. But our suggestion to you, Mr. Bergeron, as a preliminary step, is to do a little research into the market...
#Person1#: Do you mean to say you refuse us the agency?
#Person2#: Mr. Bergeron, you leave us no alternative. We can not give you an exclusive agency of the whole European market without having the slightest idea of your possible annual marketing turnover. Besides our price is worked out according to the costing. A 10 % commission means an increase in our price. We must have the reaction of the buyers in this respect.
#Person1#: Oh, that's just too bad. I intended to make great efforts in selling your products.
#Person2#: Well, we can still carry on our business relationship without the agreement. To start the ball rolling, we will provide you with price lists, catalogues and some samples. Only when you have a thorough knowledge of the marketing possibilities of our products, can we then discuss further details.
#Person1#: Ah, Mrs. Miller, but in this case am I covered?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. We will give you a 5 % commission on every transaction.
#Person1#: All right, but I'll be back again for the Autumn Fair. And then I hope we can see eye to eye about our commission and the terms of the agency.
#Person2#: Very good. We will discuss the matter again at the next Fair. | Mr. Bergeron wants to get the European market sales agency of Mrs. Miller's clocks and wants a commission of 10%. Mrs. Miller thinks Mr. Bergeron's team has no idea about the annual turnover so she refuses Mr. Bergeron's suggestion but will still carry on their business relationship without the agreement and will give Mr. Bergeron a 5 % commission on every transaction. They will discuss the matter again at the next Fair. |
train_9132 | #Person1#: I'd like a double room.
#Person2#: Do you have a reservation?
#Person1#: Yes, I called you last week from New York. My name is George Lee.
#Person2#: Wait a second, PLS. Yes, Mr. Lee, we have a room reserved for you. How long do you plan to stay?
#Person1#: Probably two days. My wife will join me tomorrow. Then we will decide when to leave for Seattle.
#Person2#: Would you sign the register, PLS?
#Person1#: By the way, does my room have a private bath?
#Person2#: Certainly, every room in this hotel has a private bath.
#Person1#: Does my room have twin beds or a double? I prefer a room with twin beds.
#Person2#: Your room has twin beds, Mr.Lee. It also has a view. I am sure you will like it. This is your key. It's on the eighth floor room 801. The elevator's over there.
#Person1#: Thank you. One more thing, where is your restaurant?
#Person2#: The restaurant is on the second floor. We also have a cafeteria on the top floor. If you would like something to drink, you can either call room service or come down here. The bar is right behind the lobby.
#Person1#: Thank you, you are very kind!
#Person2#: You are welcome! | George Lee reserved a double room and plans to stay for two days. #Person2# tells him details of his room and helps him to check in. #Person2# also tells George the location of the restaurant. |
train_9133 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. Are you checking out now?
#Person2#: Yes. Steven Smith, room 609.
#Person1#: Fine. This is your bill, Mr. Smith. Four nights at 100 dollars each, and here are the meals that you had in our hotel. That makes a total of 660 dollars.
#Person2#: Can I pay by credit card?
#Person1#: Certainly. May I have your card, please?
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Please sign your name here.
#Person2#: OK. Is it possible to leave my luggage here until I'm ready to leave this afternoon? I'd like to say goodbye to some of my friends.
#Person1#: Yes, we'll keep it for you. How many pieces of your luggage?
#Person2#: Just three. I'll be back at 3:00 p. m.
#Person1#: That's fine. Have a nice day!
#Person2#: Thank you. See you later. | Steven Smith checks out at the hotel with #Person1#'s help and pays the bill by credit card. Then he leaves his luggage there for a while. |
train_9134 | #Person1#: I'd like to apply for a credit card. Can you help me with my application?
#Person2#: I'd be glad to.
#Person1#: I'm afraid that I don't have a credit history. I just came to this country.
#Person2#: Do you have an account with this bank?
#Person1#: I'm afraid not.
#Person2#: In that case I highly recommend you apply for a savings and checking account also. That would help with your credit card application.
#Person1#: What is the interest rate on your card?
#Person2#: The annual charge rate is 9. 5 %.
#Person1#: That's very expensive!
#Person2#: Not really. The credit card is a revolving account. You only pay interest on what you owe.
#Person1#: How does the bank bill its customers for credit card charges?
#Person2#: You will receive a monthly statement with each expenditure itemized.
#Person1#: Does the card provide any other benefits?
#Person2#: You can also get a cash advance up to 1, 000 dollars on this card. | #Person1# wants to apply for a credit card and #Person2# recommends #Person1# apply for a savings and checking account and introduces the credit card in detail. |
train_9135 | #Person1#: What type of people do you work with most effectively?
#Person2#: I tend to work well with people who are confident and straightforward. It ' s more difficult for me to be around timid people, because I move quickly and I am decisive.
#Person1#: What things impress you in your colleagues?
#Person2#: I admire and work best with people who are of good character and integrity. I also think confidence and enthusiasm is positive in any business environment.
#Person1#: What are some of the things your supervisor did that you disliked?
#Person2#: The only thing I really don't like is to get feedback in front of others. I want to hear good and bad feedback in private, so that I have time to think and react to the issue without other distractions. I believe that's the fair way to improve learning or to change future behavior.
#Person1#: How do you organize and plan for major projects?
#Person2#: I love to brainstorm a best, worst, and most likely scenario. Then, I set a timetable that's realistic. What I usually find is that some combination of my schedule easily as these things unfold because I've already visualized what could happen and how I'd react.
#Person1#: Describe an experience when you had to work under great pressure.
#Person2#: I had to complete an end of quarter report once while I was on the road for two consecutive weeks. The amount of telephoning back and forth was incredible, because I could't bring my office files with me. Luckily I had a great secretary and a logical filling system, so we located everything we needed.
#Person1#: How do you manage your time in a typical day?
#Person2#: I've always given priority to work with established clients, because they offer a better risk / return value. The last thing I do is general correspondence, especially internal correspondence, which I take care of at the end of the day or week.
#Person1#: Describe a time when you acted on someone's suggestion.
#Person2#: I changed my open office hours because several of my employees found it difficult to visit me except in the early mornings. | #Person1# is asking #Person2# questions about works. #Person2# tends to work well with people who are confident and straightforward and admires people who are of good character and integrity. #Person2# doesn't like to get feedback in front of others. #Person2# also describes how #Person2# organizes for major projects, an experience when #Person2# worked under great pressure, how #Person2# manages time in a day and a time when #Person2# acted on someone's suggestion. |
train_9136 | #Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Zhang, this is Jimmy calling from Polaroid Company.
#Person2#: Hi, Jimmy, good morning.
#Person1#: I regret to tell you that the position of Sales Manager has gone to another person.
#Person2#: I see.
#Person1#: We really believe that you are a highly qualified person. But the other candidate has several years of related experiences.
#Person2#: Maybe that is true. But I am a fast learner and I am willing to work overtime, and I do not mind a lot of business travel.
#Person1#: We surely believe you.
#Person2#: Can't you give me another chance and reconsider your decision?
#Person1#: I am afraid we are sticking to our choice.
#Person2#: Possibly you are now. But in case you will change your mind, please let me know.
#Person1#: OK. | Jimmy is calling Mr. Zhang to tell him the position has gone to another experienced person. Mr. Zhang hopes Jimmy's company can reconsider the decision. |
train_9137 | #Person1#: Nice and warm again, isn't it?
#Person2#: Oh, it's lovely. Think of the nasty weather we had last week.
#Person1#: How are you these days?
#Person2#: Fine, thank you. And you?
#Person1#: Fine today, though a bit under the weather last week. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the recent weather. |
train_9138 | #Person1#: He has a long head, I bet he will do well in his business.
#Person2#: He does, he started five years ago and now ends up the richest among us.
#Person1#: When we were students, he was no good in any subject.
#Person2#: It seemed to be useless to study well when we were young if we examine his case. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about their richest classmate who didn't study well. |
train_9139 | #Person1#: Oh, please! Don't be so old-fashioned! It's totally safe.
#Person2#: I sure hope you didn't trust anyone with your credit card number.
#Person1#: All I did so far was make a bid on the Buddha. It was easy!
#Person2#: Easy? Ha!! It was easy for them to cheat you!!
#Person1#: Oh, come on! I just gave them my e-mail, my address and my phone number. And my name, of course. | #Person2# is afraid of #Person1# being cheated by others of #Person1#'s credit card number. |
train_9140 | #Person1#: I haven't seen Bill lately. How is he?
#Person2#: He's still pretty sick.
#Person1#: That's too bad. What does he have?
#Person2#: We don't know, but he's going to the doctor tomorrow.
#Person1#: Let me know if there's anything I can do.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot. I'll tell him. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about Bill's health and cares for him. |
train_9141 | #Person1#: The results of the poll show Bill Clinton's approval rating has gone up in his second term. Do you find that interesting?
#Person2#: Well, I think Clinton deserves high marks for doing his job generally, but he may get low marks for his honesty and personal image.
#Person1#: That is exactly what the poll shows. Although the stating of Clinton as a person has gone down in the last two years of his term, his approval rating is as high as 66 percent.
#Person2#: I don't find this surprising. The poll data sound quite right. He is a good president.
#Person1#: But the poll says only 15 percent say he will be remembered as an outstanding president. | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing the poll data about Bill Clinton's approval rating. They both think Clinton is a good president. |
train_9142 | #Person1#: David, why don't you clean your room?
#Person2#: I am not in the mood.
#Person1#: Why are you feeling depress?
#Person2#: I was told my girlfriend was speaking ill of me. It's a real letdown.
#Person1#: I don't think she would do such a thing.
#Person2#: But she did and it made me disappointed.
#Person1#: Oh, cheer up! A girlfriend is not everything.
#Person2#: But she means a lot to me.
#Person1#: Then forgive her mistake.
#Person2#: Oh, I just can't forget it. | David feels depressed because his girlfriend spoke ill of him and #Person1# comforts him. |
train_9143 | #Person1#: What? I don't get it. . .
#Person2#: Many of the slower dances are danced to the lyrics of tragedies. He meant that you turned it into a comedy.
#Person1#: Well, I'm glad I made everyone happy.
#Person2#: He meant it in a good way. You added a little spice to the performance.
#Person1#: I'm glad you guys all have such a good sense of humor. Ha-ha. . .
#Person2#: Of course! That's why I always say, Eat, drink and be Greek! | #Person1# danced comically and #Person2# expresses it in a humorous way. |
train_9144 | #Person1#: How was your job at the state owned enterprise?
#Person2#: Oh, I no longer work there. I'm working with a multi-national corporation.
#Person1#: You changed jobs again? Why do you move so frequently?
#Person2#: I want to try different things before I find the one I really like.
#Person1#: Why don't you stick with one job for a bit longer?
#Person2#: I could handle everything pretty well in the old position, so I decided to move around and learn something new.
#Person1#: How's your current job going?
#Person2#: I'm pretty satisfied with it. I can broaden my experience, learn lots of new things, and have more development opportunities. | #Person2# changes jobs frequently to try and learn different things and now #Person2# is satisfied with the current job. |
train_9145 | #Person1#: Do you know what the BBS is?
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: Tell me then.
#Person2#: BBS means Bulletin Board Service.
#Person1#: Oh, I see, but what's it used for?
#Person2#: A lot of things!
#Person1#: Tell me in details.
#Person2#: Okay. BBS, an online service, offers a wide variety of online games, files, one-on-one chat, message areas, private mail, and participate forums.
#Person1#: Oh, that's great. I want to try later.
#Person2#: Why not? | #Person2# is telling #Person1# about Bulletin Board Service. #Person1# wants to try later. |
train_9146 | #Person1#: What's wrong?
#Person2#: I have a headache. These past few days I've been living off painkillers. Man, I feel like my head is going to explode.
#Person1#: You should get acupuncture treatment. My mom was always having headache issues and it was acupuncture that cured her.
#Person2#: The results are too slow. On top of that, just the thought of smoking needles poking into my flesh frightens me.
#Person1#: They don't just randomly stick you, they find your pressure points. The heat allows the body to immediately respond to the treatment, restoring the body's ' chi '.
#Person2#: But I get scared the moment I see a needle. How could I stand having needles in my body for hours on end?
#Person1#: The needles are very thin, and as long as the doctor's technique is good, and the patient himself is relaxed, it won't hurt-on the contrary it will actually alleviate pain. Now there are high-tech needles that are micro thin ; they don't hurt at all. However, if you are really scared of acupuncture, scraping or cupping are also options.
#Person2#: Scraping is too terrifying. When they finish scrapping, your body is all red, as if you were just tortured. Cupping is the same, your body ends up with red circles all over. It looks like someone beat you up.
#Person1#: This only signifies that the toxins have left the body. Actually, there is only discomfort during the treatment process. Once it's over you feel very comfortable.
#Person2#: Chinese medicine is strange. The patients are already ill, and then the doctor makes them suffer more.
#Person1#: This is the only way to get at the problem. Anyway, if you want to relieve the pain, you are just going to have to be tough and do it.
#Person2#: Forget it. I don't want to inflict any more pain on myself. In a little while I'll go and buy some more painkillers and take a nap. | #Person2# suggests #Person1# getting acupuncture treatment to treat #Person1#'s bad headache but #Person2# is afraid of needles. Then #Person2# suggests #Person1# trying scraping or cupping but #Person2# prefers to take painkillers. |
train_9147 | #Person1#: Excuse me, you look lost. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Oh, Thank you. I'm looking for the train station.
#Person1#: Right. Let me see. You go straight down here and turn right.
#Person2#: Right? OK, got it.
#Person1#: Then take the next left then the next right. Are you with me?
#Person2#: Next left then right? OK. | #Person2# is telling #Person1# how to get to the train station. |
train_9148 | #Person1#: ok, so what have you got in store for me tonight?
#Person2#: I'm really sorry, Ethan. I tried so hard, but I'm afraid I could't find a Dutch restaurant in town. The best I could do was a German one about 15 minutes from here.
#Person1#: what? I don't understand.
#Person2#: I though you said you wanted to have Dutch food?
#Person1#: Oh! Ha-ha! That's not what I mean when I said'go Dutch'!
#Person2#: Huh? What were you talking about, then?
#Person1#: 'going Dutch'means to split the bill, silly!
#Person2#: oath. . . that makes so much more sense! Ha-ha. Well, great, I don't like German food anyway! | #Person1# hasn't realized the meaning of 'go Dutch' and failed to find Dutch food. Then #Person2# tells #Person1# it means to split the bill. |
train_9149 | #Person1#: John, you have done a good job. Our new series computer is appreciated by the guests. They intend to sign contracts with our company. You really did a good job.
#Person2#: Thank you. I can't imagine the design of the new computer is so popular among computer users.
#Person1#: Hah, as the sale department director of our team, you are the best.
#Person2#: I am flattered. But I am not sure whether the manager is satisfied with it. She asked me to her office.
#Person1#: Why not? You've done so well for the company. She should give you a prize.
#Person2#: I feel nervous when I face her. She looks so serious when we have a conversation all the time.
#Person1#: Come on! What are you nervous about?
#Person2#: It is said that the sales for the new computer did not meet the expectation.
#Person1#: But the sale number is close to the predicted amount.
#Person2#: I'm still nervous. I don't know what to say to the manager. I always feel ill at ease in that kind of place.
#Person1#: Take it easy. Be confident. I'm sure you can do it. | #Person1# thinks John did a good job as customers appreciate the design of the new computer but John feels nervous about the talk with his manager. #Person1# advises John to be confident. |
train_9150 | #Person1#: What seems to be the problem?
#Person2#: My stomach hurts, Doctor.
#Person1#: Has this been a problem before?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: For how long?
#Person2#: I have had it on and off for the past three years. It's just gotten much worse these past two weeks.
#Person1#: Do you only feel this way when you stomach is empty?
#Person2#: After I've eaten, it goes away for a while.
#Person1#: Do you feel nauseous?
#Person2#: Yes, occasionally.
#Person1#: Do you have regular bowel movements?
#Person2#: I think so.
#Person1#: Let me take a look at your abdomen. Lie down on your back and bend your knees up. OK. relax. . . Alright, it seems like you have a duodenal ulcer, but we'll have to run some tests before I can be certain. You should get a good rest first and try not to strain your stomach too much.
#Person2#: Is it serious?
#Person1#: Not too serious, but it'll take you some time to recover, so you'll need to be patient. | #Person2# tells the doctor about the stomachache. The doctor thinks it might be a duodenal ulcer but more tests will be needed and then tells #Person2# it's not serious. |
train_9151 | #Person1#: Have you got any certificate of technical qualification?
#Person2#: Yes, I have obtained an accountant's qualification and a driver's license.
#Person1#: How long did it take you to get your driver's license?
#Person2#: I spent a year to get my license. | #Person2# has obtained an accountant's qualification and a driver's license. |
train_9152 | #Person1#: Don't throw paper on the floor, Bill.
#Person2#: Where shall I put it, miss?
#Person1#: Put it in the waste-paper basket, please.
#Person2#: But Peter and Tony put all their paper in the basket a few moments ago. Now it's full.
#Person1#: In that case, take the basket outside and empty it.
#Person2#: Yes, miss.
#Person1#: Where did you empty the basket, Bill?
#Person2#: In the playground, miss.
#Person1#: Silly boy! The dustbin is at the back of the school. Now pick up the paperand put it in the dustbiri. | #Person1# teaches Bill to throw paper properly and asks him to empty the basket. Bill empties it in the playground and #Person1# asks him to pick it up. |
train_9153 | #Person1#: Are you through with your meal?
#Person2#: Yes, we are. Could we have the check please?
#Person1#: Here you go. I can take care of it here when you are already.
#Person2#: Do you accept checks?
#Person1#: No, I'm sorry we don't. We accept credit cards and cash.
#Person2#: Well, I don't have any cash with me, I'll have to put it on a credit.
#Person1#: Thank you, I'll be right back. Do you need any to go boxes? I'd be glad to bring you some when I come back.
#Person2#: Yes, we do, thank you. | Checks are not accepted at #Person1#'s restaurant so #Person2# pays the bill by credit card. |
train_9154 | #Person1#: Hello, back already? That was quick!
#Person2#: Yes, luckily our office is just down the street.
#Person1#: Great. I shall also need a copy of your own ID and the Warrant Letter, you can fill in one here.
#Person2#: Oh, I see.
#Person1#: Next time, you can get one from the counter over there. Or before you come in, you can download one from our website. It's really easy. | #Person1# is telling #Person2# about the needed things and convenient ways. |
train_9155 | #Person1#: We have the capital ready. Right now I am looking at three different companies to produce our products. And your company, Mr. Chen, seems to me to be the best for what we want.
#Person2#: I appreciate your remarks. And we are always happy to do more business. But, you know, if we take on a contract to produce new products, we want to be confident the product is marketable. Because, to start producing new things requires a lot of preparation. It requires a lot of investment for us.
#Person1#: You have some doubts about our products, I understand.
#Person2#: I would like to offer you a good price. But I won't be able to do that if I think this is a one-shot deal. So I would like to have some confidence in your idea.
#Person1#: Of course. Let me tell you in some detail about our idea. You know the popular Hello Kitty products.
#Person2#: Yes, of course.
#Person1#: Well, the products in themselves are very simple. It is the logo that is successful. So, Hello Kitty is successful because of the logo, but the products are very simple.
#Person2#: And I would say the logo is successful mainly because it comes from Japan. It is the Japanese that have made it a fad.
#Person1#: That might be true. But we have a logo concept that is great. It is really great. I think it will catch on in Taiwan at least. Young people will love it. It is because of our logo that our products will sell. We just need someone to produce the products for us. We have the backup and people to do the marketing.
#Person2#: So what you are really trying to sell is a fad.
#Person1#: Yes, we would like to make things like key chains, plastic pencil sharpeners, plastic rulers, watches, wallets, things like that. Little accessories for young people. But the reason these will sell is the logo. Just like Hello Kitty.
#Person2#: I understand. But why won't you show me the logo?
#Person1#: Because it hasn't been copyrighted. We want to get some protection for it. But while we wait for copyright, we are investigating companies to produce the products.
#Person2#: I see. The problem, however, is that I can't be confident in giving you a good priceless I am confident your product will last.
#Person1#: I understand. For now, though, you could just give us an estimated price. We aren't going to sign a contract yet. We are just investigating. I only need to know that your company is capable of producing the products. And then, I only need a very rough idea of how much it might cost.
#Person2#: Alright. I understand. Right now you just want estimates.
#Person1#: Yes. | #Person1# looks for Mr. Chen's company to produce Hello Kitty-related products. Mr. Chen asks #Person1# about the details of the products and is not confident to give a good price. #Person1# then explains that #Person1# just wants an estimated price. |
train_9156 | #Person1#: She's a Persian. She has papers and everything. Not like a street dog.
#Person2#: Cats chase mice, don't they?
#Person1#: And bugs. They can catch anything.
#Person2#: Do you have to walk a cat?
#Person1#: No, they use litter boxes or go outside by themselves. Thev're so smart.
#Person2#: But then you have to change the litter box.
#Person1#: It's better than picking up dog poop. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about a Persian cat's habits. |
train_9157 | #Person1#: Do you think I should join the basketball team, Mary?
#Person2#: Why not? If I were you, I certainly would.
#Person1#: But I'm afraid it'll take up too much of my time.
#Person2#: As the saying goes, work while you work, play while play. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, you know?
#Person1#: Hmm, you're right. | #Person1# is asking Mary for suggestions about whether to join the basketball team. |
train_9158 | #Person1#: Welcome to our company.
#Person2#: I really love this kind of atmosphere.
#Person1#: An impressive officer is vital to the image projected by the company.
#Person2#: There are people everywhere. What's that girl doing?
#Person1#: She is dealing with customers and driving up new business. The guy next to her is in charge of their office computer network.
#Person2#: And what about that man there?
#Person1#: He is our accountant.
#Person2#: I see you have a coffee bar for a water cooler. The staff here must be comfortable. I think it really helps morale when people feel supported by their employers.
#Person1#: Indeed, they are. Keeping staff happy is the only way to keep them with the company. | #Person2# appreciates the atmosphere of #Person1#'s company and asks #Person1# for more details about #Person1#'s company. |
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