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train_9359 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Can you do me a favor?
#Person2#: What's your problem?
#Person1#: I just can not find the right place here. I've never been here before.
#Person2#: You must be a freshman. What do you want anyway?
#Person1#: I want to find a book that I need for my term paper, but I cannot find it anywhere.
#Person2#: The library has five reading rooms. You may try the General Reading Room. You can find almost all the books there. But you can not take the book out of the reading room.
#Person1#: It doesn't matter. I just want to refer to it for some figures. Where is it?
#Person2#: Go out of this building, cross the sports field, and you will see a white house. The General Reading Room is inside it.
#Person1#: No wonder! It's not here! Thank you very much.
#Person2#: My pleasure! | #Person1# can't find a book for term paper and #Person2# suggests trying the General Reading Room. #Person2# tells #Person1# the way to it. |
train_9360 | #Person1#: Here are eggs, ham, bread, milk and so on. What would you like for breakfast, Bill?
#Person2#: I would like some ham and eggs.
#Person1#: OK. How many eggs would you like?
#Person2#: I usually eat two.
#Person1#: OK. How would you like them cooked?
#Person2#: I like them fried.
#Person1#: And what would you like to drink?
#Person2#: Well, how about some coffee now and some orange juice when we eat?
#Person1#: All right. | #Person1# asks Bill his breakfast and Bill wants ham, two fried eggs, coffee, and juice. |
train_9361 | #Person1#: Have you any round-neck sweater?
#Person2#: Yes. Actually our range of sweaters is the most comprehensive available.
#Person1#: Can I try this one on?
#Person2#: Sure, go ahead.
#Person1#: The color is too bright. For my age, I would prefer a lighter color. | #Person2# offers round-neck sweaters and #Person1# prefers a lighter color. |
train_9362 | #Person1#: Hi, long time no see. How have you been?
#Person2#: Oh, I've been fine, but I'm having some trouble with my son.
#Person1#: Tell me all about it.
#Person2#: Oh, he's 14 and in the past few months, he's become quieter and a bit secretive. He locks himself in his room and I think he's running around with the wrong crowd.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. What makes you think that?
#Person2#: Well, he's become friends with a couple of older boys who are in a band. And one night last weekend, he came home really late, way past his curfew.
#Person1#: Really? What happened?
#Person2#: He told me that his friend's car broke down and they had to walk home.
#Person1#: I see what you mean. I understand why you're concerned. Have you tried talking to your son about it?
#Person2#: I haven't yet. I just keep hoping it's just a phase he's going through.
#Person1#: You may be right, but it doesn't hurt to find out more about what's going on in his life.
#Person2#: You're right. I should talk to him. Sometimes, it's not easy being a parent. Thanks. It helps to get it off my chest. You're always so easy to talk to.
#Person1#: I don't know about that, but my door is always open. Stop by anytime. | #Person2# has trouble with #Person2#'s son because he becomes quieter and secretive. He has become friends with older boys and passed his curfew last week. #Person1# suggests talking to him and #Person2# takes the advice. |
train_9363 | #Person1#: My doctor said that I need a chest X-ray.
#Person2#: Just take your clothes off from the waist up and put this gown on, with the opening in the back.
#Person1#: What should I do after that?
#Person2#: You need to come over here and face this plate.
#Person1#: Am I standing the right way?
#Person2#: I will need your arms raised to shoulder height.
#Person1#: Am I doing this the right way?
#Person2#: Everything you are doing is perfect.
#Person1#: Are you going to leave?
#Person2#: I am just getting behind this screen. You need to take a deep breath, hold it, and then breathe normally.
#Person1#: Is that all there is to it?
#Person2#: You can get dressed as soon as the film is processed. We will be all done here. | #Person2# instructs #Person1# to do a chest X-ray and #Person1# follows #Person2#'s instructions. They will be all done as the film is processed. |
train_9364 | #Person1#: I have difficulty with this form. Will you please explain it to me?
#Person2#: Actually there is a sample over there. But if you still have a problem, let me know.
#Person1#: Oh, that's great. Thank you very much. | #Person2# shows #Person1# a sample of the form. |
train_9365 | #Person1#: I like this apartment. Do you think we can afford it?
#Person2#: Yes, I think so, it's not very expensive. It's in the right area and it has everything that we are looking for. The rooms are quite large too.
#Person1#: I love the balcony. We can sit outside and enjoy the sun in summer, and it's on the 12 floor, so the balcony has a very nice view.
#Person2#: The neighborhood is nice, too. There was a park nearby.
#Person1#: Yes, there aren't many houses nearby. I like the fact that the neighborhood isn't full of apartment blocks. It's rather far from your hospital, though.
#Person2#: It doesn't matter. I like driving. | #Person1# likes the apartment and #Person2# thinks it's affordable. The apartment has many advantages but it's rather far from #Person1#'s hospital. |
train_9366 | #Person1#: 7824145 Jean Williamson speaking.
#Person2#: Hi dear, sorry I had to rush off this morning. How are the boys?
#Person1#: I'm taking them to the doctor at 12:00 o'clock but I'm sure they're going to be all right.
#Person2#: That's good. What about you?
#Person1#: Oh I'm fine now. I'm going to bake a birthday cake for tomorrow and I've already bought it Camera for Peter and some records for Paul.
#Person2#: I hope we aren't spoiling them too much. You know, I've been thinking of opening a savings account for them, they need to learn how to save money. | #Person1# plans to bake a birthday cake and has bought presents for the boys. #Person2# thinks of opening a savings account for them. |
train_9367 | #Person1#: Hey, how's it going?
#Person2#: Pretty good. What are you up to today?
#Person1#: I'm looking for an apartment.
#Person2#: A small apartment or a large one?
#Person1#: I am hoping to find a 2 bedroom apartment.
#Person2#: Have you been looking in the newspaper for ads?
#Person1#: Yes, and I got the phone number of an agent who said he could help me find a place.
#Person2#: Where are you hoping to find an apartment?
#Person1#: As long as I can afford it and it's close enough to where I work for me to ride my bicycle or walk. I'm really not particular.
#Person2#: Don't you have a dog?
#Person1#: Yes, I do.
#Person2#: That may make the search more difficult.
#Person1#: I know. A lot of places I've looked into don't allow pets.
#Person2#: My cousin Dave has 2 small dogs. I'll ask him if his building has any apartments available.
#Person1#: I would appreciate that. let me know what he says.
#Person2#: Sure thing. | #Person1#'s looking for a 2-bedroom apartment. The fact that #Person1# has a dog makes the search more difficult. #Person2#'s cousin has 2 dogs and #Person2#'ll ask him whether his building has apartments available. |
train_9368 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I am a stranger here and I'm looking for the nearest post office.
#Person2#: That's no problem, turn right at the next corner, continue four blocks and there's one next to the police station.
#Person1#: Could you repeat that one more time?
#Person2#: Sure, take a right at the corner and after 4 blocks. You will see a police station. It's next door. Why not buy a guidebook to the city? You can get one at any drugstore.
#Person1#: That's a good idea, thanks a lot. | #Person2# tells #Person1# where the nearest post office is twice and suggests #Person1# buy a guidebook. |
train_9369 | #Person1#: Thanks so much for coming to our house. My wife and I really need someone to look after the children. After we had our first baby 6 years ago, my wife left her job as a lawyer to care for him. Then we had a little girl. That was 2 years ago. But my wife has decided to start teaching at a university, so we'd like to hire someone to watch them during the day.
#Person2#: Well, I have a lot of experience taking care of children. I started baby-sitting my own little brothers and sisters when I was in middle school. I also looked after other people's children to make money when I was in high school, and last year I took the Red Cross safety course so I know basic first aid.
#Person1#: Wow! You sound like you know what you're doing. If you want the job, we'll pay you $20 an hour. You should work three days a week. My wife only teaches part of the week so we don't need you all the time.
#Person2#: That sounds perfect. I'll take the job. | #Person1#'s wife resigned to look after their first kid but after the second baby was born, she began teaching so they need a babysitter. #Person2#'s experienced in babysitting and #Person1#'ll pay #Person2# $20 per hour. |
train_9370 | #Person1#: Peter, hi.
#Person2#: Hi, Cindy.
#Person1#: Great to see you again. Welcome to London.
#Person2#: Thanks. It's great to be here finally.
#Person1#: So how are you? How was your journey?
#Person2#: Well, the flight was 45 minutes late but after that it was fine. Its service was very good, the inflight movies were really cool. But there wasn't much food. So I'm kind of hungry now.
#Person1#: Oh, you poor thing. Well, it will be a long drive home so why don't we get some breakfast around here first? Look, there's a restaurant over there. | Peter says the journey was fine but he's hungry now. Cindy suggests they have some breakfast first. |
train_9371 | #Person1#: Here are your cold dishes, sir.
#Person2#: Thank you. I wonder why it Chinese dinner always starts with cold dishes instead of hot courses. Could you explain that to me?
#Person1#: Certainly, sir. It's a custom in our country to serve cold dishes first as they have been prepared before hand.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. The chefs in your country are just in the habit of preparing cold dishes first.
#Person1#: I'm afraid that's not exactly right, sir. Chinese people usually regard the dinner party as an occasion for a friendly chat.
#Person2#: Yes, I quite agree. But what does that have to do with serving cold dishes first?
#Person1#: Well, people usually talk more and eat less at the beginning of the dinner. Therefore, if hot courses were served they would get cold very quickly.
#Person2#: I see, but the problem is that I'm already full when it comes to the wonderful hot courses. And I often miss the chances to enjoy many Chinese dishes. | #Person1# explains to #Person2# the cold dishes are served first because people usually talk more and eat less at the beginning of the dinner. But #Person2# is full before the hot courses are served. |
train_9372 | #Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I need some medicine.
#Person1#: For whom?
#Person2#: My wife. She suffers from a bad cold.
#Person1#: What symptoms does she have?
#Person2#: Fever and a bad cough.
#Person1#: I see. Don't worry, just a common cold.
#Person2#: What kind of medicine does she need?
#Person1#: Patulin will be enough.
#Person2#: How many pills for each time?
#Person1#: Nine pills per day, and three pills after each meal.
#Person2#: Thank you very much.
#Person1#: It's my pleasure. | #Person1# helps #Person2# get some Patulin to cure #Person2#'s wife's cold. |
train_9373 | #Person1#: Hello, Arthur. What seems to be the problem?
#Person2#: Hey doc. Well, I think I might need glasses. I ' m getting headaches, and I really struggle to see things that are far away. But I have always had 20/20 vision.
#Person1#: Sounds like you may be far-sighted. OK, then, cover your left eye and read the chart in front of you.
#Person2#: Mmm... X, E, R, 3, a question mark, and I can ' t quite make out the other symbol but I think it ' s the peace sign.
#Person1#: Wow, Arthur! You ' re as blind as a bat!
#Person2#: Yeah, I know, my vision is really blurry at times.
#Person1#: Ok then, head on over to the other room and pick out some frames while I fill out your prescription.
#Person2#: Thanks doc!
#Person1#: Arthur, that ' s the bathroom. | #Person1# finds Arthur's eyesight terrible. Then #Person1# tells him to choose his frame while #Person1#'s filling out his prescription. |
train_9374 | #Person1#: Come in and sit down, Jack. Now, what's the trouble?
#Person2#: I've got a terrible pain in my stomach, Doctor.
#Person1#: I see. When did it start?
#Person2#: It started yesterday. I didn't eat any supper.
#Person1#: Have you got a temperature?
#Person2#: I think so. I feel very hot.
#Person1#: Let's see. Yes. You ' Ve got quite a high temperature.
#Person2#: I've got an awful headache, too, and my throat hurts.
#Person1#: Hm... I think you ' Ve got the flu.
#Person2#: Is it serious?
#Person1#: No, not at all, but you must stay in bed for three days and take this medicine.
#Person2#: How often must I take it?
#Person1#: Three times a day after meals.
#Person2#: Thank you, Doctor.Goodbye. | #Person1# asks about #Person2#'s symptoms and thinks #Person2# has got flu. Thus #Person1# suggests #Person2# stay in bed and take flu medicine. |
train_9375 | #Person1#: By the way miss, where is the toilet?
#Person2#: Toilets are in the rear, I am afraid all the toilets are fully occupied at the moment.
#Person1#: What? Oh, what we live! Thank you very much for your help, miss.
#Person2#: You are welcome. | #Person2# says toilets are all occupied. #Person1# feels shocked. |
train_9376 | #Person1#: What kind of gas does this car take?
#Person2#: I don't know. It's a rental.
#Person1#: I will give you premium unleaded. Alright?
#Person2#: Sure, why not?
#Person1#: That is the pump you are in front of.
#Person2#: Is it expensive?
#Person1#: It is the most expensive.
#Person2#: Well, I don't want it then. Can I move to another pump?
#Person1#: Yes, I can give you regular unleaded. But you have to back up the car a little.
#Person2#: Give me regular unleaded then. I will back up. Can you wash my windows for me?
#Person1#: I'm sorry, sir. This is not a full service gas station. I will help you fill the gas, but we don't wash windows here.
#Person2#: Really? Well, I guess I have to get used to it. | #Person1# recommends premium unleaded gas to #Person2# but #Person2# refuses because it's expensive. So #Person1# just gives #Person2# regular unleaded. |
train_9377 | #Person1#: Excuse me Miao Li. Could you tell me who Jackie Chan is?
#Person2#: Certainly. Jackie Chan is a very famous movie star in Hong Kong. His Chinese name is Cheng Long.
#Person1#: Ha, I know Cheng Long a lot, he has made 40 films since 1976. And at that time he was promoted as the new Bruce Lee. But I'm not familiar with his English name.
#Person2#: OK. Then tell me what else you know.
#Person1#: Some movie stars measure their worth by how many millions of dollars they make. Do you know how Jackie Chan measures his worth?
#Person2#: He measures his worth by how many of his bones he has fractured while executing his film, incredible stunts. By the way, can you count the breaks?
#Person1#: Sure. His skull, his eyes, his nose, three times, his jaw, his shoul-der, is chest, two fingers, a knee. As he said ' Everything from the top of my head to the bottom of my feet! '
#Person2#: Indeed you know much about him.
#Person1#: This is because he is the action-movie incarnate or action-star extraordinaire around the world. | #Person1# asks Miao Li to introduce Jackie Chan. Miao Li says he measures his worth by fracturing lots of his bones when performing and #Person1# can count the breaks. #Person1# actually knows much about him. |
train_9378 | #Person1#: There is a very critical debate between the presidential candidates tonight.
#Person2#: Do you know which channel it is on?
#Person1#: Five I think. All three candidates are presenting their campaign platforms.
#Person2#: I used to be really interested in that. But lately it seems that they end up saying one thing and doing another anyway. So why listen?
#Person1#: We have to. If nobody listened that would be like turning our backs on our own rights and obligations to the freedoms that our forefathers fought for.
#Person2#: It's not that serious.
#Person1#: Yes it is. Think about it. If nobody paid any attention to anything then what's it all for anyway?
#Person2#: You get really passionate about this, don't you? Alright. I'll watch it with you. | #Person1#'s passionate about politics, while #Person2# thinks it's just saying one thing and doing another. #Person1# persuades #Person2# to watch the presidential debate. |
train_9379 | #Person1#: I'm interested in teaching at your school.
#Person2#: Great. Are you a qualified teacher?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: What kind of teaching certificate do you have?
#Person1#: I have a TEFL certificate.
#Person2#: How many years of experience do you have?
#Person1#: I have three years of teaching ESL and four years of teaching per-school children.
#Person2#: When did you get your TEFL certificate?
#Person1#: I got my TEFL certificate three years ago.
#Person2#: Why do you want to teach at our school?
#Person1#: Well, I'Ve heard many good things about it. I also like teaching young children.
#Person2#: That's great. Can you speak Chinese?
#Person1#: Yes, just a little.
#Person2#: Can you come in for an interview tomorrow at 10?
#Person1#: I sure can.
#Person2#: Great. See you then. | #Person1#'s a basic-Chinese-speaking qualified teacher with ESL and pre-school teaching experience. #Person2# invites #Person1# to #Person2#'s school for an interview. |
train_9380 | #Person1#: Hey, Tom, I want to learn how to play golf.
#Person2#: You're really sporty!
#Person1#: I want to do everything I can.
#Person2#: Do you have clubs?
#Person1#: No. Can I rent clubs?
#Person2#: There are clubs for beginners. It's cheaper to buy those rather than rent them a few times.
#Person1#: What kinds of clubs?
#Person2#: Like the seven-piece set. It's only $ 120.
#Person1#: I'll buy a set. But you have to teach me.
#Person2#: Okay. | #Person1# wants Tom to teach #Person1# golf. Tom recommends #Person1# to buy clubs and agrees. |
train_9381 | #Person1#: What date is today?
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: Didn't you notice the roses everywhere?
#Person2#: I hear it's Chinese Valentine's Day! Don't you know?
#Person1#: Oh, God. I just forgot it. I should have brought roses for my girlfriend.
#Person2#: It's not too late. Go to buy some now. | #Person2# reminds #Person1# to buy roses for girlfriend on Chinese Valentine's Day. |
train_9382 | #Person1#: Hello, let me introduce myself. I'm your neighbor. My name is Shirley.
#Person2#: Hi, Shirley. I'm Sophie. It's nice to meet you.
#Person1#: Nice to meet you, too.
#Person2#: Please come in.
#Person1#: Here is a little gift for your family. It's a calendar with all the community events on it. I hope it can be helpful.
#Person2#: I really appreciate it.
#Person1#: Since we are neighbors, if you need any help or anything, please come to me.
#Person2#: I will. Actually, I am worried so much about the security of this community because my house has been burgled twice before.
#Person1#: Oh, don't worry about that here. There are security guards on duty 24 hours a day and they patrol all over the neighborhood. You know, they are all very strong.
#Person2#: Really? That's good. Is there any supermarket in our neighborhood?
#Person1#: Of course. There is a Carrefour near the neighborhood. I'll show you there if you want to.
#Person2#: That's terrific!
#Person1#: By the way, a party will be held for new neighbors the day after tomorrow. I hope I can see you there.
#Person2#: Yeah, and we can get to know each other at the party. | Shirley gives a community calendar as a gift, offers help, introduces the community's security situation, and will show Carrefour to the new neighbor Sophie. And Shirley also invites Sophie to the party for new neighbors. |
train_9383 | #Person1#: I'm sick of my job, I always have to work late at night, and the company keeps me working in the office.
#Person2#: Why don't you find a new career where you can do what you enjoy, being outside working during the day?
#Person1#: What do you suggest? I can't afford to quit my job until I get a new one.
#Person2#: Maybe you have two choices. You could attend school during the day, or you could get a position that provides training. | #Person2# suggests #Person1# go to school or get a training position during the day. |
train_9384 | #Person1#: How do you like the play?
#Person2#: It is very dull, and the production isn't very satisfactory, either.
#Person1#: You're absolutely right. I think the acting could be better.
#Person2#: To be fair, both the costumes and scenery are marvelous.
#Person1#: Maybe you're right. But I really don't like it.
#Person2#: Well, we'd better go to a musical comedy next time. I think the one we saw last month was very good.
#Person1#: Yes, they had constant changes of scene, and I love variety.
#Person2#: Me, too. I hate to sit there and look at the same stage scenery one scene after another. | #Person2# thinks the play is dull. #Person1# doesn't like it, either. #Person2# suggests a musical with variety for next time. |
train_9385 | #Person1#: How's your time spent in the United States?
#Person2#: Well, pretty good.
#Person1#: I'm glad to hear that. What impressed you most?
#Person2#: Well, the cultural differences impressed me most.
#Person1#: You mean we Chinese think differently from the Americans?
#Person2#: That's right, quite different. One day one of my American friend looked pale, so I asked him whether he was sick or not. But he was reluctant to answer my question.
#Person1#: That's weird.
#Person2#: And what's more, when he told me he had caught a cold for several days, I suggested him to go to the hospital as soon as possible.
#Person1#: You really cared about your friend.
#Person2#: Sure I am. But he responded by saying 'what do you mean? '.
#Person1#: I'm confused. Why did he say that?
#Person2#: I felt the same at first. Later he told me that I'd better not give him any suggestions when he was sick. Offering unsolicited help or advice is like showing sympathy to the weak or the poor. But back in China, helping others is always regarded being kind.
#Person1#: Absolutely. Now I understand why he responded that way. | #Person2# tells #Person1# in America people shouldn't ask if one is sick or suggest going to the hospital because offering advice is showing sympathy. It is different in China. #Person1# finds it weird but still understands it. |
train_9386 | #Person1#: Do you have a copy of today's newspaper? I want to check the results from the world athletics championship.
#Person2#: Yes, I ' m just reading them myself. It's been a great competition. We got gold medals in three events.
#Person1#: Yes, we won the men's 110 metres hurdles. I watched that on TV. What other events did we win?
#Person2#: We won the men's high jump and the women's 1500 meters.
#Person1#: That's great. Those athletes must train for years to get into peak physical condition. They must be terribly disappointed if they don't win.
#Person2#: The woman who won the 1500 meters also broke the world record by 2 seconds.
#Person1#: That's amazing! Were any other records broken?
#Person2#: A Russian man broke the discus record by a centimeters. Out best athlete broke his personal best in the long jump, but it only got him third place.
#Person1#: Did you see the final of the men's 100 metres? It was very exciting. One competitor made two false starts.
#Person2#: Was he disqualified?
#Person1#: Yes, he was. I imagine he must be very angry with himself for that. | #Person2# tells #Person1# their athletes have won gold medals and broken records in the world athletics championship. But their competitor was disqualified because of two false starts. #Person1# imagines he must be angry with himself for that. |
train_9387 | #Person1#: Fair-Priced Fares, how may I help you?
#Person2#: How much is a round-trip ticket to London?
#Person1#: When did you plan to go, sir?
#Person2#: In the second week of September.
#Person1#: The second week of September is still in the high-season, so the cheapest tickets are $ 650. The high season lasts until the 15th, so fares after that date are cheaper.
#Person2#: In that case, I'll go after the 15th. How much are the off-season fares?
#Person1#: Our cheapest ticket is $ 550 on American Airlines.
#Person2#: Okay, I'll take it. ( to be continued ) | #Person1# helps #Person2# get the cheapest ticket in the off-season to London on American Airlines. |
train_9388 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: This dress is beautiful. May I try it on?
#Person1#: I'm afraid you can't.
#Person2#: What is the material of this dress?
#Person1#: It's 100 % cotton.
#Person2#: That's good. Can you give me a reduction?
#Person1#: It's already reduced 20 %.
#Person2#: Do you have any cheaper ones?
#Person1#: Yes. Please come this way. | #Person1# offers no try-on service or reduction for the dress. #Person2# asks for a cheaper one. |
train_9389 | #Person1#: I've something very unpleasant to talk with you. Upon the arrival of the first consignment, it was found that about 50 % of the sixty cases of pineapples were leaking.
#Person2#: It's rather an unusual case. Have you found the cause of leaking?
#Person1#: It's simply because the tins were damaged.
#Person2#: It appears to be the only case to us, that the goods have been damaged on the way.
#Person1#: I am sorry to say it's not on the way, but during loading. The tins inside the cases were broken evidently through rough handling.
#Person2#: Could you offer us a certificate issued by your Health Department?
#Person1#: Certainly. Here you are. Our health authorities said they were no longer suitable for human consumption. I have to remind you that our terms are CIF Hamburg. I hope you would indemnify us for the loss, so it wouldn't be so heavy on us.
#Person2#: Now we are prepared to settle the issue with you amicably. | #Person1# asks for indemnity for the loss from #Person2# because about 50 % of the consigned pineapple cases got damaged during loading, with the certificate issued by the Health Department. |
train_9390 | #Person1#: Hello, I would like to buy some business cards.
#Person2#: Excellent. How many would you like?
#Person1#: Two thousand would be fine.
#Person2#: You need to fill out this form, please.
#Person1#: All I want is the same thing on this card.
#Person2#: That will be no problem, sir.
#Person1#: OK, I'm finished. Here's your form and my old card.
#Person2#: Very good, sir. Your order will be ready in one week.
#Person1#: Do you think you could finish it in three days?
#Person2#: No problem, sir. But it will cost you extra. | #Person2# asks #Person1# to handle the filled form with an old business card and helps #Person1# order new ones. |
train_9391 | #Person1#: There are some things I miss. But I love Chinese food. And I think the people in Taiwan are really hospitable. Besides, I grew up in Los Angeles, so I'm used to living in crowded places. Why are you going to America?
#Person2#: I'm going to New York to visit my sister. She is in art school. I've never been to New York before. I'm kind of scared.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: Well, I know a lot of people have guns there. I think maybe it isn't too safe.
#Person1#: Don't worry about it. Your sister lives there. She probably knows the places in town you shouldn't go. It's true there are some dangerous places in big American cities. But if your sister lives there, she must know the city pretty well already.
#Person2#: Yes, I'm not really scared. Maybe only a little.
#Person1#: Don't believe what you see on TV. You will have a good time in New York. What things do you want to see?
#Person2#: I want to see the museums, and I want to shop a lot.
#Person1#: The museums are excellent. And the shopping! Well! I'm sure you'll spend a lot of money there.
#Person2#: Hmm. I hope not. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# is going to visit a sister in New York and expresses fear of guns there. #Person1# comforts #Person2# since the sister must know it pretty well. #Person1# finds the museums #Person2# wants to see are excellent. |
train_9392 | #Person1#: How do you think the report I wrote?
#Person2#: Not bad. But there is more room for improvement.
#Person1#: I jumped the gun.
#Person2#: There were some gaps in your report. Please be more sorrow.
#Person1#: Yes, I overlooked some facts. I'll be more sorrow. | #Person2# thinks #Person1#'s report needs to be more sorrow. |
train_9393 | #Person1#: I want to buy a shirt.
#Person2#: What color do you like?
#Person1#: A white one, please.
#Person2#: Maybe you could have a look at this one.
#Person1#: What's the size?
#Person2#: Large.
#Person1#: I think a medium one will do. | #Person2# helps #Person1# buy a white medium-size shirt. |
train_9394 | #Person1#: I really do like this dining set. But I just don't know. I don't know if I can do a good job with it.
#Person2#: It really isn't hard, sir. You just have to follow the instructions.
#Person1#: What instructions?
#Person2#: We will give you a detailed instruction manual if you buy the table.
#Person1#: I see. But can I understand the instructions? I'm a foreigner, you know.
#Person2#: Don't worry about that. Your English seems very good. And our instruction manuals are very clearly written. It's easy!
#Person1#: Could you tell me now some of the things I need to do?
#Person2#: Of course. First, you must sand the furniture. You sand it to make the wood smooth. You start with heavy-grade sandpaper. Then, you move to finer-grade sandpaper.
#Person1#: Do I have to sand every inch of the table?
#Person2#: The better you sand it, the better the finish will be.
#Person1#: Alright.
#Person2#: Then, after you sand it, you use tack cloth to wipe off any dust or sawdust.
#Person1#: Sawdust?
#Person2#: Yes, sawdust is the tiny particles of wood. You could call it wood dust. You must wipe it off. The wood should be very clean before you put the varnish on.
#Person1#: That makes sense.
#Person2#: Then you apply the varnish, which is very easy. It is like painting.
#Person1#: And I can choose any color?
#Person2#: Yes, we have many colors to choose from, sir.
#Person1#: And after the varnish?
#Person2#: After the varnish dries for 24 hours, you can put another coat of varnish on. Or you can put the finish on. The finish is hard and clear. It goes on top of the varnish.
#Person1#: And then?
#Person2#: Well, when the finish is dry, the table is done.
#Person1#: It all sounds very complicated.
#Person2#: It only sounds complicated. It's really very easy. A lot of people here in America finish their own furniture. It's a good way to save some money. And a lot of people even enjoy it.
#Person1#: Well, I will look around your shop some more. I need to think about it.
#Person2#: Alright, sir. | #Person2# tells #Person1# not to worry about whether he can finish the dining set himself because the instruction manual is clearly written. #Person2# tells #Person1# the steps are sanding the furniture, wiping off dust, putting on the varnish, and then another varnish. But #Person1# thinks it sounds complicated, while #Person2# thinks it's really easy since many people here finish their own furniture. But #Person1# still thinks about it. |
train_9395 | #Person1#: I haven't seen your father in like 5 years. How is he doing?
#Person2#: He's not doing too well.
#Person1#: Why? What's wrong?
#Person2#: About a year ago, he started feeling weak all the time.
#Person1#: Is it due to old age or is he sick.
#Person2#: Maybe a little of both. The doctor's can't point out anything specifically. I think it is because he didn't take care of himself during his youth.
#Person1#: That makes sense. It's important to take care of your health early in life.
#Person2#: That's what my father tells me almost everyday.
#Person1#: Well, I hope he starts feeling better. Say hi to him for me.
#Person2#: Thanks. I'll let him know. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2#'s father started feeling weak because he didn't take care of himself during youth. #Person1# hopes #Person2#'s father starts feeling better. |
train_9396 | #Person1#: Excuse me, sir, may I take your order now?
#Person2#: Could we order later? We have five persons altogether and 2 of us are still on the way.
#Person1#: OK, sir. Please call me when you are ready.
#Person2#: Yes, thank you. | #Person2# tells #Person1# they'll order later because 2 of them haven't arrived. |
train_9397 | #Person1#: Hi, Don. Would you like to go swimming this afternoon?
#Person2#: I wish I could, Jenny, but I have to spend the rest of the day in the library. I have a ten-page paper due tomorrow.
#Person1#: Oh, is that for Professor Smith's class?
#Person2#: Yes, I have to write an article on a poem we read in class.
#Person1#: That's hard. How is it going so far?
#Person2#: Not very well. And I also have to study a lot for maths and history. I don't know how I'm going to do it at all.
#Person1#: You know, Don. I've been doing well in maths, so I'd be happy to help you.
#Person2#: OK, Jenny, I'll see you in front of the library.
#Person1#: Good luck with the poem. | Don tells Jenny he needs to write a paper and study maths and history so he cannot go swimming. Jenny offers help with his math. |
train_9398 | #Person1#: Why don't you go to a show or something tonight?
#Person2#: As a matter of fact, I thought Judy might like to go to a concert.
#Person1#: Let's have a look and see what's on... You might try the concert at the Festival Hall.
#Person2#: That sounds nice. | #Person1# recommends the concert at the Festival Hall to #Person2#. |
train_9399 | #Person1#: Do you ever eat fast food?
#Person2#: Yes, yes, I do.
#Person1#: What kind of fast food do you normally eat?
#Person2#: Oh, you know, hamburgers, sandwiches, well, sometimes a pizza.
#Person1#: Well, right. And how often do you eat fast food? Every day, more than once a week or less than once a week?
#Person2#: Well, Monday to Friday when I'm working, every day, um, but not usually on weekends.
#Person1#: And when do you eat fast food of the day?
#Person2#: Oh, at work as I said, you know at lunchtime. Sometimes you know, if I'm going out and I've no time to cook in the evening then I'll send out for a pizza.
#Person1#: And what do you think of the fast food? Is it convenient?
#Person2#: Sure, that's sort of the ma in reason that I eat it. We're paying for the convenience; you know the speed of it.
#Person1#: Right. How about 'It tastes good'?
#Person2#: Yeah, I mean not as good as food in a good restaurant, but it's not bad. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# eats fast food including hamburgers, sandwiches, etc. at lunchtime on weekdays but not usually on weekends. #Person2# thinks it tastes not bad and is convenient. |
train_9400 | #Person1#: Do you mind telling me about your work in the factory?
#Person2#: Certainly not. I'm a machine operator working in the assembly workshop.
#Person1#: Oh, are you? Then you have a six-day week, don't you?
#Person2#: Yes. And we work eight hours a day, but this includes a one -hour break.
#Person1#: What about the huge machines used in your factory? I know you make heavy machines yourselves. But I wonder if you also use machines imported from abroad.
#Person2#: Most of them are made in China, some even by our factory. Only a few were bought from other countries.
#Person1#: But I see the machines turned out here are quite modem and efficient.
#Person2#: Following the national policy of self - reliance and hard - working struggle, we've tried our best in the past few years to improve our equipment. However, there is still a lot more to do.
#Person1#: Now the question about yourself. I hope you don't mind it. How much do you earn each month?
#Person2#: My monthly wage is 3,500 RMB, not including the extra pay of about 500 for extra work I put in.
#Person1#: That sounds reasonable indeed. I'm very interested in worker's welfare here. What other benefits do you workers get, I wonder?
#Person2#: Like other factories in China, our factory offers free medical service for workers. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s a machine operator in the factory. #Person2# says the machines are mostly made in China and some even by the factory, and they have tried their best to improve them. #Person2# says the monthly wage and welfare are 3500 RMB with free medical service. |
train_9401 | #Person1#: May I help you,sir?
#Person2#: Yes, please. I want to buy a personal gift for my brother. He's taking a trip to South America.
#Person1#: Is he going by ship or by plane?
#Person2#: He's flying. My gift will have to be something light in weight. What can you suggest?
#Person1#: What about this leather wallet? It's made of crocodile leather.
#Person2#: My sister has already given him one. I'd like something unusual.
#Person1#: Here is a gift for the man who has everything.
#Person2#: Oh,a folding toothbrush. That's a wonderful idea. How much is it?
#Person1#: 3. | #Person1# helps #Person2# buy a folding toothbrush, instead of a leather wallet as the gift to #Person1#'s brother. |
train_9402 | #Person1#: We've all heard the saying 'Laughter is the best medicine.' How important is it to our health, Dr. Berk?
#Person2#: This saying has been scientifically proven! A year-long study of heart attack victims done at the Oakhurst Health Research Institute in California found that of those patients who spent half an hour a day watching comedy videos, 10 percent had a second heart attack, whereas 30 percent of those who did not watch had a second attack.
#Person1#: Wow! Laughter is really a good medicine to patients. Can you give us another example?
#Person2#: Sure! Norman Cousins, editor of the Saturday Review, learned this during a battle with an illness. He discovered that his condition improved when he enjoyed himself and watched funny movies.
#Person1#: You said Norman learned this? Do we have to learn to laugh?
#Person2#: Not necessarily. Since laughing is something people can do sitting down, costs no money, and requires no special exercise equipment or skill, it's the perfect workout for anyone who doesn't have the time or desire to participate in a regular fitness program.
#Person1#: Oh. Do you have such a program to offer to the general public?
#Person2#: Yes, we do. It's called the Smile Time-Out. You take a deep breath, smile, exhale, and say 'Aaah' while visualizing all your muscles and cells smiling. Then add to that a memory of a time you felt really good and laughed and laughed.
#Person1#: What about the situation in which you aren't in a mood to laugh?
#Person2#: Even when you fake a smile or laugh, you get the same physiological benefits as when it's the real thing, because your mind is smart, but your body is stupid and can't tell the difference! | Dr. Berk tells #Person1# laughter is important to health. He says Norman Cousins improved their illness condition by watching funny movies. Dr. Berk also offers the program Smile Time-Out where people take a deep breath, smile, exhale and say 'Aaah'. Smiling even works when people fake a smile or laugh because bodies cannot tell the difference. |
train_9403 | #Person1#: Hi, Helen, what do you think of our class in Children's Literature?
#Person2#: It looks pretty good. Are you also majoring in Elementary Education?
#Person1#: Yes. I can use this to fulfill the requirement for my course.
#Person2#: Have you finished the first assignment yet?
#Person1#: Not yet. I just bought the books today. How about you?
#Person2#: I started this afternoon. It's great fun reading those wonderful children stories by Doctor Seuss.
#Person1#: Doctor Seuss? I don't remember seeing his name on the reading list.
#Person2#: His full name's Theodore Seuss Geisel. You can find this name on the reading list. Doctor Seuss is his pen name.
#Person1#: I love reading those stories as a child. It'll be interesting to read them now from a different point of view. I guess they'll give me a good idea of how children think.
#Person2#: Those stories are also great for classroom use.
#Person1#: How's that?
#Person2#: Well, take a typical Doctor Seuss's book like The Cat in the Hat. It has a controlled vocabulary of only two hundred words.
#Person1#: So that means the children get lots of practices using a small number of words over and over again.
#Person2#: Exactly. In fact The Cat in the Hat was written mainly to show how a controlled-vocabulary book could also be interesting and fun.
#Person1#: Well, it sounds as though this course is also going to be interesting and fun. I think I'll get started on those readings tonight. | Helen tells #Person1# she thinks the Children's Literature class looks pretty good. #Person1# tells Helen it can be used to fulfill the requirement of #Person1#'s course in the Elementary Education major. Helen also tells #Person1# that Doctor Seuss's children's stories with a controlled vocabulary can also be interesting. |
train_9404 | #Person1#: Good morning. Anything wrong?
#Person2#: I've been suffering from a fever since yesterday.
#Person1#: Do you have any other problems? Like a headache or cough?
#Person2#: No, I don't. I think it's only a fever.
#Person1#: Let me check... It's 39 degrees. I'll give you some medicine.
#Person2#: Thank you, doctor.
#Person1#: You'd better take two or three days' rest.
#Person2#: Thanks.
#Person1#: This medicine is for one day only. Take two pills as soon as you get home, and another two before going to bed.
#Person2#: I see. Thank you. | #Person1# gives #Person2# some medicine for #Person2#'s fever and teaches #Person2# how to take it. |
train_9405 | #Person1#: What was your wedding ceremony like, Abigail?
#Person2#: My husband and I got married in a registry office with just two friends there as witnesses. But then we had three parties to celebrate.
#Person1#: Three parties? That's quite a lot. That must have been expensive!
#Person2#: Well, since my husband and I are from two different countries, and we live in a third country, we decided to have one in each country. It wasn't actually that expensive.
#Person1#: Were your parents upset that they weren't there to see you get married?
#Person2#: I would have liked them to be there, but they couldn't afford to fly out to see us, and we couldn't afford to fly out to see them, so they understood.
#Person1#: Did your husband's family get to meet your family?
#Person2#: My husband's parents flew out to meet my family when we got married in my hometown, so that was great. Some people spend ridiculous amounts of money on extravagant wedding receptions, but we agreed that the wedding party should be less about money and more about family.
#Person1#: That makes sense. Did you go on a honeymoon?
#Person2#: We waited until our one-year anniversary to go on our honeymoon to Africa.
#Person1#: You really didn't have a very traditional wedding, did you?
#Person2#: Not at all, but we don't have a very traditional marriage either, so it suited us perfectly! | Abigail tells #Person1# she and her husband got married in a registry office, but they had three parties in their home countries. Her husband's parents flew to meet her family. Abigail also tells #Person1# they went to Africa to spend the honeymoon on the one-year anniversary. |
train_9406 | #Person1#: What type of music do you like to listen to?
#Person2#: I like listening to different kinds of music.
#Person1#: Like what, for instance?
#Person2#: I enjoy Rock and R&B.
#Person1#: Why is that?
#Person2#: I like the different instruments that they use.
#Person1#: That's a good reason to like something.
#Person2#: Yeah, I think so too. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# enjoys Rock and R&B because they use different instruments. |
train_9407 | #Person1#: Morning, Zina. Just wanted to say thanks again!
#Person2#: Hi, Vince. Thanks for stopping by. How's the work coming along for the online auction?
#Person1#: Oh, yeah. I'm glad you mentioned that. I think we need to hire somebody new to manage it.
#Person2#: Can't Elvin handle it?
#Person1#: I think he's got too much on his plate. | Vince tells Zina Elvin cannot handle the online auction so they need to hire someone else. |
train_9408 | #Person1#: Can you please give me a hand? I can't carry the heavy box.
#Person2#: I'm afraid not. Don't you see I'm looking up a word in the dictionary?
#Person1#: I think you are flicking through it.
#Person2#: Well, wait a minute. | #Person2# can't help #Person1# because #Person2#'s looking up a word but #Person1# thinks #Person2#'s just flicking through the dictionary. |
train_9409 | #Person1#: Good morning, young lady. You can call me Oma. Do you see anything you like?
#Person2#: Yes. Many things! I especially love this beautiful quilt.
#Person1#: That quilt was passed down to me from my oma in Holland.
#Person2#: It sounds like a special quilt. Why do you want to sell it?
#Person1#: Well, this home is too big for me now, so I'm moving to an apartment that is much smaller. Therefore, I need to part with a few things.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. Umm, how much do you want for the quilt?
#Person1#: Is fifteen dollars OK? | Oma wants to sell the quilt #Person1# likes because she needs to part with things before moving to a smaller apartment even though it's special. |
train_9410 | #Person1#: Well, well, look what the cad draged in?
#Person2#: Hi, Masha, and how are you , today?
#Person1#: I'm Ok. But I can't say the same about Cann.
#Person2#: Oh? What's the story?
#Person1#: He was arrested for shoplifting at Nelsons.
#Person3#: So they caught him with his pants down?
#Person1#: Yeah, the shopowner caught him red-handed.
#Person3#: It serves him right? Then what happened ?
#Person1#: The cops came and read him his marauders , then they took him in.
#Person3#: He is your ex-boyfriend , aren't you going to try to help?
#Person1#: Forget that noise. I won't do that for him, I dumped him because he was always getting into trouble.
#Person2#: You know , Masha, I really got a kick out of you sometimes.You do your own thing. I like that.
#Person1#: Em, that's good to hear. I guess. | Masha tells #Person2# and #Person3# her ex-boyfriend Cann was arrested for shoplifting. She won't help him because she dumped him for he was always getting into trouble. |
train_9411 | #Person1#: Hi, Mike. We're having a party tonight, wanna come join us? You can bring your girlfriend.
#Person2#: Well. I am breaking up with Cathy.
#Person1#: What happened? Did you have a fight?
#Person2#: No. She is really a very nice girl...
#Person1#: Yeah, she is. She is pretty, caring, getting easy-going and she is a great cook. She is a gem.
#Person2#: Well, you are right. But sometimes she is too caring. Well, no... she's just possessive and I kind of want a break... you know... for some room for myself.
#Person1#: Oh? ! Did you talk with her about it?
#Person2#: I've tried, but it didn't work.
#Person1#: So, when are you going to tell her?
#Person2#: Maybe tonight. I don't know. I don't know how to tell her.
#Person1#: I know she's head over heels in love with you. She will be badly hurt!
#Person2#: I know... | Mike tells #Person1# he's breaking up with Cathy because she leaves no room for him and he may tell her this tonight. #Person1# thinks she will be hurt. |
train_9412 | #Person1#: Are there many idioms in English?
#Person2#: There are hundreds and hundreds. English is particularly rich in idiomatic expressions.
#Person1#: Can you give us an example?
#Person2#: I'll look up the rate. To look up doesn't mean to look high into the sky or to look at the roof. It means to search for and find some information.
#Person1#: What about the expression goodbye? Is that an idiom?
#Person2#: That is just a natural, grammatical English expression. It has a direct translation in other languages.
#Person1#: This is interesting, Ms. Parker. | Ms. Parker tells #Person1# English has many idioms but goodbye is just a grammatical expression. |
train_9413 | #Person1#: Oh, madam, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: I'm sorry to say the bill you sent me was incorrect.
#Person1#: Incorrect, madam? That's very strange.
#Person2#: Yes, I know. And what's more, this isn't the first time.
#Person1#: Really, madam? I find it very hard to believe.
#Person2#: Look. It's happened 5 or 6 times in the past 3 months.
#Person1#: Ah, well, I must apologize, madam. It's the new computer.
#Person2#: Well, don't you think it's about time you got it working properly? It's most inconvenient.
#Person1#: I agree entirely. I'm very sorry about it. I promise it won't happen again. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that incorrect bills have been sent to her for several times. #Person1# apologizes and promises it won't happen again. |
train_9414 | #Person1#: International Travel Agency, may I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, my wife and I want to take a holiday this winter, to someplace warmer.
#Person1#: I understand. How long do you want to take?
#Person2#: Only a week between Christmas and New Year. That's the problem, you see.
#Person1#: There is no problem. We can find you a flight to Australia leaving at Christmas and coming back on New Year's Eve. And it will only cost $500 per person.
#Person2#: Actually, we'd like to go somewhere nearer. $1000 is a lot to spend for such a short time. How about some places nearer with few tourists?
#Person1#: Sorry, I don't think we have any at present. You should have come here 10 days ago. | #Person1# cannot help #Person2# book a cheper winter holiday trip to somewhere nearer and warmer because #Person2# comes too late. |
train_9415 | #Person1#: Look at this armchair, what do you think?
#Person2#: Oh, I'm not sure I like the design. It's too heavy looking. Is it comfortable?
#Person1#: Try it.
#Person2#: Uhm, It's really comfortable. And I'd like to have something this size. Our old armchair is way too small. This size is perfect.
#Person1#: What do you think of the color?
#Person2#: Well, green isn't my favorite color, but it's better than that terrible brown one we have now. It's OK I guess. But blue would be perfect.
#Person1#: How much is it?
#Person2#: Oh no, it's $999. That's really too expensive. We can't afford it right now.
#Person1#: I know. Why don't we wait till next month for their midyear sale? It might be cheaper then.
#Person2#: Hey, that's a good idea. | #Person1# suggests waiting till midyear sale to buy the comfortable green armchair since #Person1# cannot afford it now. |
train_9416 | #Person1#: I notice an article in the newspaper about the problem of rapid growth of cities in America. I was wondering do you Americans carry out a birth control policy? Can Americans have as many children as they want?
#Person2#: Yes, sir. We can have as many as we want, but most people decide to have only one or 2, and some people decide not to have any.
#Person1#: Why do they decide not to have any? In the old days, we Chinese always wanted to have as many as possible. Some still do now.
#Person2#: And some people prefer to devote all their energy to their work or to seek their own interests and travel. Another sees so many problems in the world that they refused to bring children into such a difficult environment.
#Person1#: It's understandable. | #Person2# says Americans can have as many children as they want but some refuse because they prefer working or traveling or refuse to bring children into a difficult environment. #Person1# says Chinese still want as many as possible. |
train_9417 | #Person1#: Have you traveled much in Britain?
#Person2#: No, not much. But I travel quite a lot in London every day.
#Person1#: What do you think of the London traffic?
#Person2#: I think the London underground is OK because it's fast and comfortable, but I also like your London buses, especially for short journeys.
#Person1#: But don't you think the buses are rather slow?
#Person2#: Yes, I do, particularly in rush hour.
#Person1#: What about London taxis?
#Person2#: Taxis often get caught in traffic jams,and besides, fared too expensive.
#Person1#: Well, what do you think is the best way to travel in London?
#Person2#: Ah, the London underground I think. | #Person2# thinks underground is fast, comfortable and it's the best. Buses are slow in rush hours even though #Person2# enjoys them for short journeys. Taxis are too expensive. |
train_9418 | #Person1#: Hi grandma, I'm calling to say happy birthday, I hope you're having a good day.
#Person2#: Thank you. Michael. It's great to hear from you. It's been awhile since we've talked.
#Person1#: I know grandma. I'm sorry I've been so busy with school and activities lately. I'm captain of the basketball team this year and I'm also applying to colleges for next fall.
#Person2#: Oh, Michael, I'm so proud of you, you're a very accomplished young man. Do you know where you want to go to college?
#Person1#: I really want to go to the University of Southern California, but they might not let me in. It's a very good school and it's very difficult to be accepted there.
#Person2#: Well, I'm sure they will take you, honey. You're a special young man. You've really made your grandfather and me so proud. | Michael calls his grandma to say happy birthday. His grandma says she is proud of him and believes he'll go to the dream university. |
train_9419 | #Person1#: Hello, Tom. How are you finding teaching here?
#Person2#: I get the feeling that somehow the school successful. The buildings and furniture are so old, yet amazingly, the students seem happy. These days you can't compete in less you can really provide the best. That's the trouble with these small family owned schools, so many are taken over by large companies. They seem to offer a whole range of subjects, not just English and maths.
#Person1#: I think that's good. Because they can bring together a mixture of teachers of different subjects. A geography teacher say might give you fresh ideas that you can apply and teaching English or math.
#Person2#: I've always found it a real eye opener talking to other English teachers, because people's methods of teaching the same subject can vary so much. Actually, I sometimes feel that about classes. I feel it's my role as the teacher to make sure we get on all right, but I can't always do it.
#Person1#: Each class develops its own culture, and you may not be able to do anything about it. You just have to accept that you don't get on with every class. I couldn't get on with every class, either. | Tom tells #Person1# he finds the school successful with old buildings, happy students, and a whole range of subjects. #Person1# agrees because teachers can give each other inspiration. Tom finds himself cannot always get on every class. #Person1# tells him to accept the own culture of each class. |
train_9420 | #Person1#: Hey, Jason, I hear you're being sent to France for a new position.
#Person2#: Wow, that was fast. I hardly told anyone. The boss just told me a few hours ago. Lily, Katie doesn't know yet in fact.
#Person1#: Really? So why wait? When are you going to give her the big news?
#Person2#: Well, she is teaching at the moment. She doesn't finish until 3:30 and then she usually stays after class for a couple hours. It will have to wait until tonight, I guess.
#Person1#: Well, I lived there in two thousand and ten. It's not that different from the US. The weather is the same and the local people have similar customs, but the food is much better in France. What about your family? Are they all moving with you?
#Person2#: I hope to move everyone in a few months. I definitely don't like the idea of spending my year without Katie and our kids.
#Person1#: Well, that's what a lot of people in our department say I suppose.
#Person2#: Yeah, only time will tell. I'll buy you sandwiches, OK?
#Person1#: No, no, it's my treat. | Jason tells Lily he'll tell Katie he's being sent to France for a new position tonight and he hopes to move his family there soon. Lily tells Jason France is similar to the US except for better food. |
train_9421 | #Person1#: Please give me a piece of ' New York Daily '.
#Person2#: You are late. The last piece has sold out.
#Person1#: Really? Is there ' Wall Street Journal ', please?
#Person2#: There are several, take a piece. The crash appears in the headline. It is famous for offering catastrophe stories.
#Person1#: I have a long flight for ten hours. I need to choose a magazine.
#Person2#: There are various magazines in the rack.
#Person1#: Give me the latest issue of ' National Geographic '.
#Person2#: That's the top magazine in America and is popular with young people. OK. It is totally 30 dollars.
#Person1#: Here you are.
#Person2#: Have a nice trip. | #Person1# wants to buy a piece of ' New York Daily ' but #Person2# says #Person1# is late. Finally, #Person1# buys a magazine. |
train_9422 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Would you please make a suit with this material?
#Person2#: Sure. May I take your measurements?
#Person1#: Please don't make it too tight. This is for autumn wear, so make sure you allow for a cardigan underneath.
#Person2#: I see, sir. Can you come back for a fitting on the 10th, that's in a week's time?
#Person1#: The 10th? I'm sorry, but you see I'm going to attend an international conference on the 11th. Could you have the suit ready by the 8th, or at the latest, the 9th?
#Person2#: Well, a business suit usually takes ten days ' time. But in your case, we'll try to have it ready sooner. How about coming for your fitting on the 8th? Then your suit will be ready for you on the 10th?
#Person1#: That's fine, thank you. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to make a suit and #Person1# wants it ready soon. #Person2# promises to get it ready on the 10th. |
train_9423 | #Person1#: It's such a nice day.
#Person2#: Yes, it is.
#Person1#: It looks like it may rain soon.
#Person2#: Yes, and I hope that it does.
#Person1#: Why is that?
#Person2#: I really love how rain clears the air.
#Person1#: Me too. It always smells so fresh after it rains.
#Person2#: Yes, but I love the night air after it rains.
#Person1#: Really? Why is that?
#Person2#: Because you can see the stars perfectly.
#Person1#: I really hope it rains today.
#Person2#: Yeah, me too. | #Person2# loves how rain clears the air and #Person1# likes to see the stars after it rains. |
train_9424 | #Person1#: Excuse me. I am looking for a book called Little Women, but I can't find it anywhere.
#Person2#: Let me see. I am sorry we just have sold it out.
#Person1#: Will you have it later?
#Person2#: I think so. Could I have you name, telephone number? If we get one, I will call you.
#Person1#: That's terrific. Thank you. | #Person1# wants a book but it's sold out. #Person2# will call #Person1# if #Person2# gets it. |
train_9425 | #Person1#: What do you think about this store? I heard it ' s a posh store that ' s only got branches in big cities.
#Person2#: I love this store. The only problem is that it ' s extremely expensive.
#Person1#: Don ' t worry. I ' Ve decided that for your birthday I ' m going to take you shopping for a new dress.
#Person2#: Really? I thought you hated shopping?
#Person1#: I do, that ' s why you should appreciate this gift!
#Person2#: Sure. That ' s really nice of you. Let ' s go in and try some things on.
#Person1#: How about this red dress? I think it would really suit you.
#Person2#: That ' s gorgeous! Do they have it in a size 8?
#Person1#: Here you go. On any other day, it would cost me a fortune, but it ' s on special offer today.
#Person2#: I think this color isn ' t quite right for me. Do they have the same dress in white?
#Person1#: Let me look. Let ' s see... they ' Ve got one in blue, green, pink, black... and white. Here you are.
#Person2#: This is perfect! What do you think?
#Person1#: I think you look fantastic. Happy Birthday!
#Person2#: I ' m so lucky. You only get a chance like this once in a blue moon! Thanks honey! | #Person1# takes #Person2# to a posh store, which is extremely expensive, to buy a dress as #Person2#'s birthday gift. #Person2# chooses a white dress and feels lucky and thankful. |
train_9426 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Is this where I catch the bus for the zoo?
#Person2#: Well, you can take the No. 36 bus from here, but then you have to walk about 30 minutes.
#Person1#: That doesn't sound too bad.
#Person2#: Actually, if you go to the bus stop in the next block, you can take bus 301 which will let you right off in front of the zoo.
#Person1#: Maybe that's what I'll do. Thanks a lot.
#Person2#: You're welcome. | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to catch a bus to the zoo. |
train_9427 | #Person1#: Good morning, madam. I think I'm lost here. The place I want to go to is a hotel called the Hilton.
#Person2#: Do you know in which area?
#Person1#: No, I am sorry I have no idea. I am a stranger here.
#Person2#: I see. Well, do you know anything near the hotel?
#Person1#: Oh, yes. My friend told me the hotel was near the Central Railway Station.
#Person2#: Then you'll have to take a bus and get off at the Central Railway Station.
#Person1#: Can you show me where the Central Railway Station is on this map?
#Person2#: OK. | #Person1# asks #Person2# where Hilton is but #Person2# doesn't know. #Person2# advises #Person1# to take a bus to the Central Railway Station. |
train_9428 | #Person1#: Do you know what you want to eat for lunch?
#Person2#: What do you feel like having?
#Person1#: I want to get some pizza.
#Person2#: I had pizza for lunch yesterday.
#Person1#: Tell me what you want to eat.
#Person2#: Do you want to get a burger?
#Person1#: See, I had a burger for lunch yesterday.
#Person2#: Think of something.
#Person1#: How about I get pizza and you get a burger?
#Person2#: Let's do that then.
#Person1#: Where do they sell both at?
#Person2#: They sell pizza and burgers at the cafeteria. | #Person1# wants pizza but #Person2# wants a burger for lunch. |
train_9429 | #Person1#: Hi, Sandra. how was your weekend?
#Person2#: Great! I went hiking in the mountains on Saturday.
#Person1#: Fantastic! how was that?
#Person2#: Really good! you should try it sometime.
#Person1#: I might. what did you do yesterday?
#Person2#: Uh, nothing much, just went to bed early. I was still tired from Saturday. | Sandra tells #Person1# that she went hiking on Saturday and felt tired. |
train_9430 | #Person1#: Why, Tom? It's five to six already and you are still writing here.
#Person2#: So what? Are we going anywhere?
#Person1#: Yes, have you forgotten? We have arranged to go to Mary's to watch some videos tonight.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry I forgot all about it. Well, can I take a rain check?
#Person1#: What's the matter with you? You are the one that persuaded all of us to go there.
#Person2#: I'm terribly sorry, Rose. But I have to finish this paper by tomorrow or professor Martin will kill me. | Tom is writing and won't go to Mary's tonight. Rose is angry but Tom has no choice. |
train_9431 | #Person1#: Hello everyone! I'm Rick Fields, and here with me is Bob Copeland.
#Person2#: Howdy folks, and welcome to today's game! You know, Rick, today is a key game between Russia and Canada. As you know, the winner will move on to the finals.
#Person1#: That's right, and it looks like we're just about ready to start the match. The ref is calling the players for the face-off. . . and here we go! The Russians win possession and immediately set up their attack! Federal gets checked hard into the boards!
#Person2#: Maurice Richard has the puck now, and passes it to the center. He shoots! Wow what a save by the goalie!
#Person1#: Alright, the puck is back in play now. Pavel Bure is on a breakaway! He is flying down the ice! The defenders can't keep up! Slap shot! He scores
#Person2#: What an amazing goal! | Rick and Bob are commentating on the game between Russia and Canada. They praise Pavel for the amazing goal. |
train_9432 | #Person1#: Hello, Jill.
#Person2#: Tom, You're back, come in please. How are you?
#Person1#: Fine, only a little tired.
#Person2#: You'll recover after a good night's sleep.
#Person1#: Thank you very much for looking after my house in my absence.
#Person2#: That's all right. Would you have a cup of coffee?
#Person1#: Yes, Please. It's very kind of you.
#Person2#: Don't mention it.
#Person1#: The rooms are very tidy and the flowers grew very well. You are very helpful. I want to thank you for everything you've done for me.
#Person2#: It's my pleasure.
#Person1#: I bought you some books on literature, I don't know if you would like them.
#Person2#: Thank you. Thank you for the trouble you've taken.
#Person1#: Not at all. | Jill helps Tom look after the house and Tom thinks she does a great job. Tom is grateful and bought her some books. |
train_9433 | #Person1#: The time has come to say goodbye.
#Person2#: So soon. It seems as if you just got here.
#Person1#: I feel that way, too. But all good things must come to an end, as they say.
#Person2#: It certainly has been a pleasure seeing you again and renewing old memories.
#Person1#: I've had a great time and thank you for your spending so much time showing me around.
#Person2#: It was fun for me, too. It gave me a chance to get away from my routine.
#Person1#: You'll be out to see me next year, as you promised?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. I should be there some time next spring.
#Person1#: I'll be expecting you then. | #Person1# and #Person2# say goodbye and they both enjoy the days they spent together. They promise to see each other next year. |
train_9434 | #Person1#: My goodness! She is thirty seconds faster than the world record in 5000 metres race.
#Person2#: Excuse me, what did you say?
#Person1#: A Chinese girl has broken the world record in the Olympic Games.
#Person2#: That's incredible. I can't believe it.
#Person1#: You have to. It is sure.
#Person2#: How amazing! | #Person1# and #Person2# are amazed that a Chinese girl broke the world record. |
train_9435 | #Person1#: Hello, I'm sorry for calling this late. May I speak to Peter?
#Person2#: I'm sorry. He's not in right now.
#Person1#: When is he coming back?
#Person2#: He should be back in ten minutes. Could 1 you call back later?
#Person1#: I'll call again in thirty minutes. | #Person2# asks #Person1# to call Peter later. |
train_9436 | #Person1#: What's Ron Marston like, Pauline?
#Person2#: He's awful! He telephoned me four times yesterday, and three times the day before yesterday. He telephoned the office yesterday morning and yesterday afternoon. My boss answered the telephone.
#Person1#: What did your boss say to him?
#Person2#: He said, Pauline is typing letters. She can't speak to you now! ' Then I arrived home at six o'clock yesterday evening. He telephoned again. But I didn't answer the phone!
#Person1#: Did he telephone again last night?
#Person2#: Yes, he did. He telephoned at nine o'clock.
#Person1#: What did you say to him?
#Person2#: I said, This is Pauline's mother. Please don't telephone my daughter again!
#Person1#: Did he telephone again?
#Person2#: No, he didn't! | Pauline tells #Person1# that Ron kept calling her. Pauline pretended her mother to tell Ron never to call again and it worked. |
train_9437 | #Person1#: Hello. Can I speak to Kevin, please?
#Person2#: This is Kevin.
#Person1#: My name is Joan Harris. I'm calling from St. Johns Hospital. Are you still interested in a job as a service technician?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: I have good news for you. You'Ve got an interview. Can you come to the Human Resources Office on Thursday at 9 30 am?
#Person2#: wow! That's great. Sure, I can. Where is the Human Resources Office?
#Person1#: 345 Stony Creek Avenue.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. I'll be there on time.
#Person1#: Excellent. I'll see you on Thursday at 9 30. | Joan calls Kevin to inform him of the job interview. Kevin is glad to go. |
train_9438 | #Person1#: Hello, Shogun Restaurant.
#Person2#: Hi, I would like to make a dinner reservation.
#Person1#: Of course, what evening will you be joining us on?
#Person2#: We will need the reservation for Tuesday night.
#Person1#: What time would you like the reservation for?
#Person2#: We would prefer 7
#Person1#: For how many people
#Person2#: There will be 4 of us.
#Person1#: Fine, I can seat you at 7
#Person2#: Thank you. The last name is Foster.
#Person1#: See you at 7
#Person2#: Thank you so much. I appreciate your help. | #Person1# helps #Person2# reserve a table for 4 people at 7 on Tuesday. |
train_9439 | #Person1#: What upsets you?
#Person2#: My parents called. As usual, they reminded me again that I should have a plan to marry by my late 20s. Easier said then done. Who should I marry? I have no time to go on a date.
#Person1#: It is not your mother finding one for you?
#Person2#: I will find one myself, of course. I'm a modern girl.
#Person1#: Perhaps you can try the three minutes date, the latest type.
#Person2#: You mean dozens of the opposite sex meet each other for three minutes in a dimly bar serving alcohol, I hate that idea.
#Person1#: No, there is an updated virgin, three minutes video date. I know an online dating website providing such service with a microphone and webcam, you can sigh for it. You can be face-to-face with a guy talking for maximum three minutes.
#Person2#: I don't think it makes sense. Three minutes is such a short time.
#Person1#: I think you can find out if there is a possibility of romance within the first second of meeting someone, so-called love at first sight.
#Person2#: Anyway, I don't want to post my face up for sale on the internet like that.
#Person1#: Don't worry. There are many other options using the internet as dating methods. Some sites operate at international standard even have got certifications. Of course, for these sites, you have to pay a membership fee. But all in all, it is more serious and professional. The chance of meeting a good and serious person who does not play games is higher.
#Person2#: I don't want to post my personal information on the internet. I'm not knowing who is reading it. | #Person2# is upset because #Person2#'s parents reminded #Person2# to have a plan to marry. #Person1# advises #Person2# to try the three-minute video date but #Person2# doesn't want to post personal information online. |
train_9440 | #Person1#: Sir, are you alright? Just try to calm down, Sir. What's happened?
#Person2#: I've lost my Traveller's Cheques, all of them.
#Person1#: OK, just take a deep breath, Sir. Everything is going to be fine. Here's a form to report missing Traveller's Cheques, whatever the reason. Please fill it in and we can get moving on this.
#Person2#: I see. You need the reference numbers? For each cheque?
#Person1#: Yes, Sir. Do you have that information with you? At this bank, we always recommend our customers write down the reference number of each Traveller's Cheque and keep it in a safe place away from the Traveller's Cheques. | #Person2# lost #Person2#'s Traveller's Cheques and #Person1# asks #Person2# to fill in a form and offer reference numbers. |
train_9441 | #Person1#: I'm looking for some lipsticks. Do you still have some in peach rose?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. That is a beautiful color. It has been a very popular lipstick this season. I have just two left.
#Person1#: Great. I'll take one.
#Person2#: Have you heard about our special promotion this month? If you purchase at least 200 yuan in any loreal products, you will receive this black hand bag with a sample of blusher, mascara and two shades of eye shadow.
#Person1#: Wow. That sounds like a bargain. I'm running low on facial moisturizer and powder. Could you ring those up for me along with the lipstick?
#Person2#: I'd be glad to. Do you need anything else?
#Person1#: That's all. | #Person1# buys a lipstick from #Person2#. #Person2# recommends a special promotion and #Person1# takes it. |
train_9442 | #Person1#: Which kinds of meat are most popular in your country?
#Person2#: We eat a lot of chicken, pork and beef. You eat those meat a lot in your country too, don't you?
#Person1#: Yes, we do. We also eat a lot of lamb.
#Person2#: Yes. I'Ve heard that people in your country like to eat lamb chops.
#Person1#: That's right. They taste so good. We eat them with mint sauce. Have you ever tried them?
#Person2#: Yes, I have. I tried them when I visited your country last year. I thought they were very tasty. Can you cook them?
#Person1#: I certainly can. If I can get some from the butchers, I'll cook them for you.
#Person2#: That sounds great. I'll boring a bottle of wine. | #Person2# eats chicken, pork and beef in #Person2#'s country and #Person1# also eat lamb chops in #Person1#'s country. #Person1# will cook lamb for #Person2#. |
train_9443 | #Person1#: Well, good morning, Tom. I haven't seen you for a long time.
#Person2#: I'd been feeling pretty well until just a few days ago.
#Person1#: What seems to be the trouble now?
#Person2#: I feel run down, tired. I've been having headaches almost every day. And I'm not getting as much sleep as I usually do.
#Person1#: Have you been eating properly? Eating the right kind of food is important for your health, you know.
#Person2#: Well, I haven't been eating well, I guess. I usually only have enough time to grab a sandwich and a cup of coffee for lunch.
#Person1#: And what about dinner?
#Person2#: Sometimes I'm too tired to eat anything at all.
#Person1#: That's not good. You don't have a well-balanced diet. Have you been taking vitamin pills?
#Person2#: I don't like to take any medicine at all without talking it over with a doctor first. | Tom tells #Person1# that he feels tired and has headaches. #Person1# thinks it's because Tom doesn't have a well-balanced diet. |
train_9444 | #Person1#: All I do all day is work and watch TV. I really should start thinking about my health.
#Person2#: I never thought about that, but you're right. What do you think we should do?
#Person1#: For starters, we should start doing more outdoor activities. That way we'll get some exercise.
#Person2#: I was thinking about taking tennis lessons. I always have an hour to spare in the afternoon. What do you think about that?
#Person1#: That's not a bad idea. How much is it?
#Person2#: I heard it is only about one hundred twenty dollars a month for 8 lessons.
#Person1#: Playing tennis twice a week will be a good start. Count me in. | #Person1# and #Person2# want to do more outdoor activities and they decide to play tennis twice a week. |
train_9445 | #Person1#: Look! Allen has the mic!
#Person2#: I thought he only liked to listen!
#Person1#: That was before he heard Stanley sing! I guess he couldn't stand it any more, so he decided to give it a try himself!
#Person2#: ( Sound of Allen singing ) Hey, Allen has a really good voice! He sounds like Johnny Dean!
#Person1#: And he can move. too! He dances like Ricky Martin! | #Person1# and #Person2# are surprised that John Allen can sing and dance well. |
train_9446 | #Person1#: We agree to give you a break on the price, all together a discount of 6 %. Good news is, I talked to my boss, he confirmed that if you take care of the shipping costs, we'll throw in insurance.
#Person2#: Great! I'd love to get a little better discount than 6 %, but if your company provides the insurance, that will save us a few bucks. . .
#Person1#: Now, all this is available to you, as far as you make payment within a 30 day grace period. That shouldn't be a problem, right?
#Person2#: No. . . We shouldn't have any problem with that. I know we talked about a possibility for 90 days, but we won't be needing that after your discounted price.
#Person1#: So, if all this is agreeable to you, I'll put it all down on paper and fax a contract to you this afternoon. If you can get a signed version of the contract we've agreed upon back to me by tomorrow morning, we can go ahead and make arrangements to ship the product on Tuesday.
#Person2#: Great! | #Person1# agrees to give #Person2# a discount of 6% and cover the insurance, given that #Person2# will pay the shipping costs. They are both satisfied with the agreement and #Person1# will fax a contract to #Person2#. |
train_9447 | #Person1#: Hi, Mikel. What's with you? You look angry.
#Person2#: Nah, I just check my weight, I'm getting fatter.
#Person1#: True, you are getting a really pot belly, aren't you?
#Person2#: I'll get you for that comments, George.
#Person1#: Just kidding, M. Why don't you come work out with me?
#Person2#: ah, I don't know a fit works. Last time, all I saw the gym were bunch of lidos, like me.
#Person1#: It works if you keep at it. Come on, let's go!
#Person2#: All right. But so help me it better work.
#Person1#: This feels great. I'm all reed up. I can keep going all night.
#Person2#: Not me. I'm too hot and I'm too tired.
#Person1#: Exercise has no benefit unless you sweat like a pig.
#Person2#: Well, that's not for me.
#Person1#: Thanks for coming, it was a real blessed.
#Person2#: Get out of it! It wasn't as good as you think.
#Person1#: You'll get used to it, Mikel, trust me. | Mike says he gets fatter and George advises him to work out. Mike tries but he feels tired and hot so he wants to quit. George encourages him to keep doing. |
train_9448 | #Person1#: Hello, can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. Do you have a pharmacy here, please?
#Person1#: Sure. We have one on the second floor.
#Person2#: Which floor are we on now?
#Person1#: This is the first floor. The second floor is one level up.
#Person2#: And where's the elevator?
#Person1#: That's just over there. On the right. | #Person1# tells #Person2# where the pharmacy is. |
train_9449 | #Person1#: Sis, why did you ask me to come to this bargain market? It's so crowded, and you can't find anything that you really want.
#Person2#: You just don't get it. Looking for bargains can be really interesting.
#Person1#: Are you serious? How can that be?
#Person2#: Bargaining is a game, or even a battle. You feel like a winner when you get a good price.
#Person1#: Come on. You know, you can never really win. The salesperson never loses. They make their living out of it.
#Person2#: That's true. But I just love it. Come here!
#Person1#: Oh, this silk carpet is really beautiful. Look at the pattern, and how delicate it is!
#Person2#: You do have great taste. That's the most expensive stuff here.
#Person1#: Really? Oh, this one. I like the cloisonn vase.
#Person2#: Are you kidding me? I bought a same one last week. It's surprising that there is something we both like. Well, what do you think of these ceramic cups?
#Person1#: Come on. They look so cheap. Something else, please.
#Person2#: What about this picture? I think Benjamin would like it.
#Person1#: Don't underestimate his taste. I don't think he'd like it.
#Person2#: Don't be so sure. He loves the vase I bought here last week.
#Person1#: Yeah. Well, anyway, it's up to you. But I can tell that you come here often.
#Person2#: Absolutely. That's why I can always get a good price. | #Person2# asked #Person1# to the bargain market but #Person1# didn't like it because it's crowded and the salesperson never loses. They find some cheap and good-quality products and #Person1# tells that #Person2# goes there often. |
train_9450 | #Person1#: Is everything alright?
#Person2#: Yes, everything is fine.
#Person1#: What took so long? I thought your flight was supposed to arrive 3 hours ago!
#Person2#: Didn't they announce that our flight was delayed?
#Person1#: I didn't hear anything about a delay. I thought everything was running on time. What happened?
#Person2#: We boarded the plane on time, but then we were held up for almost an hour due to a maintenance problem.
#Person1#: Then what? Your plane was three hours late!
#Person2#: We finally took off, but about 30 minutes later, the captain came on to the loudspeaker to warn us that there would be some bad turbulence for most of the flight.
#Person1#: Turbulence is pretty normal, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, but this was the worst turbulence I'd ever experienced in my life! Everyone started getting sick. The flight attendants had to stay in their seats. The captain decided to land early.
#Person1#: So where did you land?
#Person2#: We landed in Southampton and waited an hour for the storms to pass and then took off again.
#Person1#: That sounds like a nightmare!
#Person2#: It wasn't too bad. At lease I'm alive.
#Person1#: Have you had anything to eat?
#Person2#: I managed to get a sandwich from a flight attendant. How about you?
#Person1#: I had a few coffees while I was waiting. Let's get out of here! | #Person2#'s plane was three hours late and #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# had to wait on the plane because of a maintenance problem. Then the plane suffered from bad turbulence so the captain had to land early in Southampton and then took off again. |
train_9451 | #Person1#: Donna Hoover speaking.
#Person2#: Dr. Hoover, my name is Edgar Bush. My roommate, John, is in your art history class. Uh... Art History 502?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: Well, he is sick and won't be in your class today. He asked me to bring his term paper to your office.
#Person1#: OK. The paper is due by 3 o'clock.
#Person2#: I have a class from 1 to 2. I'll bring it to your office after my class.
#Person1#: Well, I have a meeting this afternoon. So you can drop it off with the secretary of the art history department. She'll see to it that I get it. | Edgar tells Donna that John's sick. Donna asks Edgar to drop John's paper off with the secretary. |
train_9452 | #Person1#: So, what do you want to do tomorrow?
#Person2#: Well, let's look at this city guide here. [Okay] Uh, here's something interesting. [Oh!]Why don't we first visit the art museum in the morning?
#Person1#: Okay. I like that idea. And where do you want to eat lunch?
#Person2#: How about going to an Indian restaurant? [Humm] The guide recommends one downtown a few blocks from the museum.
#Person1#: Now that sounds great. After that, what do you think about visiting the zoo? [Oh .. umm .. well ... ] Well, it says here that there are some very unique animals not found anywhere else.
#Person2#: Well, to tell you the truth, I'm not really interested in going there. [Really?]. Yeah. Why don't we go shopping instead? There are supposed to be some really nice places to pick up souvenirs.
#Person1#: Nah, I don't think that's a good idea. We only have few travelers checks left, and I only have fifty dollars left in cash.
#Person2#: No problem. We can use YOUR credit card to pay for MY new clothes.
#Person1#: Oh, no. I remember the last time you used MY credit card for YOUR purchases.
#Person2#: Oh well. Let's take the subway down to the seashore and walk along the beach.
#Person1#: Now that sounds like a wonderful plan. | #Person1# and #Person2# plan to visit the museum and have lunch at an Indian restaurant. #Person1# suggests going to the zoo but #Person2# wants to go shopping. They finally decide to walk along the beach. |
train_9453 | #Person1#: Morning, Peter. Nice suit! A new one?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. My wife bought it for me yesterday. Hmm, you look nice in that yellow dress. Yellow suits you really well.
#Person1#: Maybe. Several people also have suggested that I get more yellow clothes. They say the color suits me because of my skin.
#Person2#: That's right. You know, pink, green and black could also be good for you. Actually, I think all colors are okay for a person like you. Different colors can give people different impressions. For example, black could make you look mature, while pink could make you look young and energetic.
#Person1#: It's kind of you to say so. It sounds like you're a clothing expert.
#Person2#: Well, compared with my wife, I'm just a beginner. | #Person1# and #Person2# compliment each other's clothes. #Person2# tells #Person1# how colours give people different impressions and #Person1# feels amazed. |
train_9454 | #Person1#: Do you remember the days in our small cabin last summer?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. I especially like the walk in the mountain.
#Person1#: If you'd like to, we can go there again this summer.
#Person2#: I'd love to enjoy the moment of peace out there. | #Person1# suggests going to the small cabin again and #Person2# agrees. |
train_9455 | #Person1#: Hi Dave. [Hi] Happy to see you could make it. Come on in.
#Person2#: Wow. Looks like the party is in full swing.
#Person1#: Yeah. And they're eating me out of house and home. Oh, I'd like you to meet my sister, Carol. She's visiting for the weekend.
#Person2#: Oh. Which one is she?
#Person1#: She's sitting on the sofa over there.
#Person2#: You mean the woman wearing the red sweater with the long black hair?
#Person1#: Yeah. That's right. Let me introduce you to her. I just know you two will hit it off. You're both so outgoing and adventurous.
#Person2#: Uh, and who's the man sitting next to her? Uh, the man with the suit jacket and flashy green tie?
#Person1#: Oh, that's Bob, my karate teacher.
#Person2#: Karate teacher! I never knew you were into karate.
#Person1#: Yeah, I started about two months ago. Come on. I'd like you to meet them. | Dave comes to #Person1#'s party and #Person1# introduces Carol, #Person1#'s sister, and Bob, #Person1#'s karate teacher, to Dave. |
train_9456 | #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 recommand crispy and fried duck.
#Person1#: We don't want that. Well, perhaps we'll begin with mushroom soup, and follow by some seafood and chips.
#Person2#: Do you want any dessert?
#Person1#: No dessert, thanks. Just coffee. Can I have the check, please?
#Person3#: Let's split this.
#Person1#: No, it's my treat tonight.
#Person2#: Cash or charge?
#Person1#: Charge, please. Put it on my American Express. | #Person2# helps #Person1# get seated and order food. #Person3# wants to split but #Person2# refuses. |
train_9457 | #Person1#: Oh, the ink is spilled on the desk.
#Person2#: Did it spill on your clothes?
#Person1#: No, but the table cloth was dirty.
#Person2#: That's OK.
#Person1#: I'm afraid it's too hard to wash off the stain.
#Person2#: It's no big deal.
#Person1#: I really feel great shame. Let me buy a new one for you.
#Person2#: Don't be silly, forget about it. | #Person1# spills some ink and feels sorry but #Person2# says it's fine. |
train_9458 | #Person1#: Uncle, have a heart, please lend your new car to me. Only once.
#Person2#: Where are you going?
#Person1#: I have a big date tonight.
#Person2#: You have got a car, haven't you?
#Person1#: Oh, please. Only once lend your new car to me. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to lend his new car to #Person1#. |
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