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train_9459 | #Person1#: Sorry. What was that you said?
#Person2#: I'll meet you at the Gate round about seven.
#Person1#: Where?
#Person2#: At the Gate.
#Person1#: When, did you say?
#Person2#: Round about seven.
#Person1#: Who's coming?
#Person2#: Peter. Peter Brown, you know. Don't forget to bring the letter.
#Person1#: Sorry. I didn't quite catch what you said. There's a lot of noise outside.
#Person2#: I told you not to forget to bring the letter.
#Person1#: Loretta? No, she can't come, she's busy. | #Person2# tells #Person1# where and when they'll meet, but #Person1# didn't catch the information because of the noise. |
train_9460 | #Person1#: Linda, would you care for some candies or cookies?
#Person2#: No, don't try to tend me. I'm becoming chubby, and I have to slender down.
#Person1#: You are not really chubby. You are actually thin enough.
#Person2#: I don't think so. I know I've put on weight this winter.
#Person1#: So you are watching your weight, aren't you?
#Person2#: Yes, to tell you the truth. I am on the diet. | #Person1# offers Linda candy or cookies, but Linda refuses because she is losing weight. |
train_9461 | #Person1#: Can you recognize that woman, Millie?
#Person2#: I think I can, Kate. It must be Karen Marsh, the actress.
#Person1#: I thought so. Who's that beside her?
#Person2#: That must be Conrad Reeves.
#Person1#: Conrad Reeves, the actor? It can't be. Let me have another look. I think you're right! Isn't he her third husband?
#Person2#: No, He must be her fourth or fifth.
#Person1#: Doesn't Karen Marsh look old!
#Person2#: She does, doesn't she! I read she's twenty-nine, but she must be at least forty.
#Person1#: I'm sure she is.
#Person2#: She was a famous actress when I was still a schoolgirl.
#Person1#: That was a long time ago, wasn't it?
#Person2#: Not that long ago! I'm not more than twenty-nine myself. | #Person1# and #Person2# recognize Kate and Kate is with Conrad. They are amazed that Kate looks so young. |
train_9462 | #Person1#: Did you get your new schedule? Let me see. I want to know if we are in some of the same classes.
#Person2#: Sure. Hey, luck, we're both in CAP together. I'm not sure what it is, but let's sit together.
#Person1#: It is called career and personal planning. Every grade 12 student has to take it.
#Person2#: Do you know what it's all about?
#Person1#: It teaches us about the business world. You know how to write a resume and how to find a job. It also helps us discover our strengths, weaknesses and interests.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. So since I am curious and like adventure, I might be a good reporter. What do you think is your best quality?
#Person1#: I'd say, you can always count on me if you need something, and I always do what I say I'm going to do.
#Person2#: Great.
#Person1#: We also have to volunteer at a job for one weekend. If you want, I can get you a job at my dad's athletic store.
#Person2#: I'd rather work with someone I know. My brother is building his house right now and he could use the help.
#Person1#: Anyway, it certainly won't be dull. At least it teaches us life skills.
#Person2#: I agree. I'm still trying to figure out why algebra is so important. | #Person1# and #Person2# are both in CAP class and #Person1# introduces the class to #Person2#. #Person2# thinks #Person2# is curious and adventurous and #Person1# thinks #Person1# is responsible. #Person1# recommends a job but #Person2# wants to work with familiar people. |
train_9463 | #Person1#: Good morning, and welcome to New York City. I hope your flight was OK.
#Person2#: It was just a bit boring. Before we leave the airport, I'd love to know where our tour will go in this morning.
#Person1#: Of course. I'll first take you around Central Park in Grand Central Station and then we will go downtown where you will be served with lunch by a famous French chef.
#Person2#: Sounds amazing, but won't the trains and buses be so crowded to go downtown?
#Person1#: Not a problem. We arranged the special car service for tourist to take us around, so we won't have to worry.
#Person2#: OK let's go. I'm so excited to see the city. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the tour. #Person2# is worried about transportation but #Person1# explains they have the special car service for tourists. |
train_9464 | #Person1#: Facebook just reported that everyone in the world is only separated by an average number of 3.5 people.
#Person2#: Wow, that doesn't seem possible! I thought the number was supposed to be 6.
#Person1#: That's what scientists originally thought. I think we're all connected even more than Facebook reported actually. The report only included connections between those with a Facebook account.
#Person2#: I don't have an account.
#Person1#: You don't? I love Facebook. It keeps me up to date with everyone in my life.
#Person2#: That's what I don't like about it. I only like to know about my close friends and I'm a very private person. So I don't like to share my life with those I don't know well. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that Facebook says everyone is separated by 3.5 people. #Person2# thinks it's impossible but #Person1# thinks people are more connected. #Person2# doesn't use Facebook but #Person1# loves it. |
train_9465 | #Person1#: Hello. May I help you?
#Person2#: Well, my winter vacation is coming up in a few days and I want to take a trip with my wife.
#Person1#: Do you want to go abroad?
#Person2#: Yeah, I'd like to go to a foreign country. My wife wants to go to any place sunny. We won't visit Africa though.
#Person1#: How much money would you like to spend on the trip?
#Person2#: It better not be more than $3000.
#Person1#: I think sunny Florida is a good choice.
#Person2#: Florida is not exactly our idea of a great vacation. What about someplace a little different, where few tourists go?
#Person1#: Then how about Spain or Portugal? Both are sunny and quite relaxing.
#Person2#: Spain seems better. I'll talk to my wife about it then, then return. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to recommend someplace foreign and sunny. #Person2# recommends Florida but #Person1# wants someplace different and #Person1# thinks Spain is better. |
train_9466 | #Person1#: Ticket prices have certainly gone up.
#Person2#: Yes, but I really need a break.
#Person1#: Would you like something to eat while we watch the movie?
#Person2#: Sure. What do they have?
#Person1#: It looks like the standard popcorn and soda, but there's also ice cream, hot dogs, coffee and so on.
#Person2#: I am crazy for chocolate. But I should try to have something healthy. I want to avoid getting sick this year. Do they have any cakes?
#Person1#: No, but they do have cookies.
#Person2#: Please get me some cookies and a coffee. What are you getting?
#Person1#: I'm getting the large popcorn and a cola.
#Person2#: Here is some money.
#Person1#: It's on me. | #Person2# will get cookies and a coffee while watching the movie and #Person1# will get popcorn and cola. #Person1# will pay. |
train_9467 | #Person1#: Where do you want to go, Madam?
#Person2#: The Hilton Hotel, please? Uh, it's cold, huh? I'm freezing.
#Person1#: Come on, San Francisco's usually cold in winter, you know? It's often very rainy, which makes the weather colder.
#Person2#: Well, it gets very hot in summer, doesn't it?
#Person1#: Not really, it gets warm in July and August. That's the best time to visit the city. Ah-oh, here comes the rain.
#Person2#: It's raining hard. By the way, how long will it take us to reach the hotel?
#Person1#: About half an hour. Would you like to listen to some light music?
#Person2#: That would be lovely. | #Person1# will take #Person2# to the hotel and #Person1# tells #Person2# that San Francisco's winter is often cold and rainy. |
train_9468 | #Person1#: Harry, let's play some ping-pong today.
#Person2#: I'd love to play a set or 2, but my right arm hurts. I decided to stop playing ping-pong until it feels better.
#Person1#: Well, how about going skating?
#Person2#: I'd like to, but my knee hurts, too.
#Person1#: Harry, stop making excuses. You're just lazy.
#Person2#: No, I'm not. You know there's a basketball match on TV today. Let's just stay at home and watch it.
#Person1#: OK, you stay. And I'll play with Helen. | #Person1# asks Harry to play ping-pong or go skating but Harry wants to watch TV. #Person1# will play with Helen. |
train_9469 | #Person1#: Would you please tell me something about your best holiday, Jason?
#Person2#: Well, it was my trip to Nepal. We went there 10 years ago, walking in the mountains for 20 days.
#Person1#: That's a long time. How far did you walk everyday?
#Person2#: 15 kilometers or so. We had to climb up and down a lot everyday. At times, it was hard to walk as the air there was very thin and we had a lots of problems breathing, which made me anxious and depressed.
#Person1#: What kind of equipment did you take?
#Person2#: Only a bag, a sleeping bag and some warm clothes.
#Person1#: And how was the food?
#Person2#: There was rice and vegetables. Normally no meat, but it was OK.
#Person1#: What was the best thing about the trip?
#Person2#: The walking and the exercise. I hate sitting in the sun and like walking in the countryside. The air was very clean and it was very quiet. Nepal is a good place. You must go. | Jason tells #Person1# that his best holiday was the trip to Nepal, where he climbed the mountains. Jason recommends #Person1# to go there. |
train_9470 | #Person1#: Hi. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. What's the buying rate for euro?
#Person1#: 1.15 U. S. dollars to the euro.
#Person2#: Okay. I'd like to change some euro into US dollars, please.
#Person1#: Sure. How much would you like to change?
#Person2#: Six hundred euro.
#Person1#: Very good. May I see your passport?
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: How would you like your bills?
#Person2#: In fifties please. | #Person1#'s assisting #Person2# in changing some euro into US dollars. |
train_9471 | #Person1#: Hi, I need to make an appointment to see the doctor.
#Person2#: What seems to be the problem?
#Person1#: I have a rash that I need a doctor to look at.
#Person2#: Do you have a fever with that rash?
#Person1#: No, it just itches a lot.
#Person2#: I have openings on Tuesday or Wednesday. Which would be best for you?
#Person1#: I need an appointment on Tuesday.
#Person2#: Fine, I am putting you down for 9
#Person1#: I would like to see Dr. Jones.
#Person2#: I can schedule you with him with no problem. We look forward to seeing you. | #Person1# has a rash and makes an appointment on Tuesday with Dr. Jones. |
train_9472 | #Person1#: Where are you feeling the pain?
#Person2#: I can ' t stand up! My stomach is killing me!
#Person1#: Can you put your hand where it hurts the most?
#Person2#: It hurts smack in the middle of my gut!
#Person1#: Did this just come on suddenly?
#Person2#: I felt OK until an hour or so ago, and then I just doubled over.
#Person1#: Have you exercised strenuously or played sports recently?
#Person2#: No, and I don ' t usually get a lot of stomachaches.
#Person1#: We need to get you to an emergency room to see what the problem is.
#Person2#: I think that that is the best way to figure out what is causing this. Thank you. | #Person2# has a stomachache and #Person1# tries to diagnose through interrogation. #Person1# decides to take #Person2# to an emergency room. |
train_9473 | #Person1#: Do you develop films here?
#Person2#: Yes, we shall. What size do you like?
#Person1#: Well, the 4 x 6 is fine.
#Person2#: Which do you prefer, color or black and white?
#Person1#: The last one is black and white, all the rest should need color.
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: I hope they will come out well. When should I pick them up?
#Person2#: They will be ready at noon tomorrow. Each negative develops one print, right?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. And develop them as glossy as possible.
#Person2#: No problem. Do you need another film?
#Person1#: Yes, a roll of Kodak film please.
#Person2#: It is totally $ 20 including the deposit for films. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to develop films in. #Person1# also buys another Kodak film and pays #Person2# $ 20 in total. |
train_9474 | #Person1#: This is the Bell Captain's Desk. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I've been waiting for my bags to be sent up for the last half hour. Where are they?
#Person1#: I'm very sorry to hear that. May I have your name and room number, please?
#Person2#: Yes, it's Yao Lan. Room 406.
#Person1#: And how many pieces did you have?
#Person2#: Two suitcases and a handbag. The suitcases are blue and the shoulder bag is red.
#Person1#: Is there a name tag attached to them?
#Person2#: Yes, there is.
#Person1#: We're very sorry for the delay. I'll check immediately and call you back. | Yao Lan calls the Bell Captain's Desk to hasten the delivery of her package. #Person1# apologizes and will check for her immediately. |
train_9475 | #Person1#: Are you finished?
#Person2#: Yes. May I have some more beer?
#Person1#: Oh, sure. I'll be back in a minute. Thank you for waiting. Here it is. Did you enjoy your meal?
#Person2#: Yes, the meal was very delicious and I enjoyed very much. I'm full.
#Person1#: Is that so? I'm glad you enjoyed it.
#Person2#: By the way, Miss. Where is the toilet?
#Person1#: Toilets are in the rear. I'm afraid all the toilets are fully occupied at the moment.
#Person2#: What? | #Person1# asks about #Person2#'s feedback on the meal. #Person2# tells #Person1# she enjoyed it very much. |
train_9476 | #Person1#: I have to find a living room set.
#Person2#: Where are you planning on looking for one?
#Person1#: I don't know.
#Person2#: I can tell you where I got mine.
#Person1#: Where did you go to find yours?
#Person2#: IKEA has beautiful furniture.
#Person1#: Does the furniture from IKEA cost a lot?
#Person2#: The furniture cost a couple thousand dollars.
#Person1#: How good of quality is the furniture?
#Person2#: It's very sturdy. You get what you pay for.
#Person1#: I don't mind paying for quality workmanship.
#Person2#: I assure you that you're paying for quality. | #Person1# wants to buy a living room set. #Person2# suggests buying furniture from IKEA which is expensive but of good quality. |
train_9477 | #Person1#: Mr. Hughes? Do you have a minute? I would like to discuss something with you.
#Person2#: What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I was wondering, I have heard many of my co-wokers that your knowledge and experience in international markets is phenomenal. Also, I'Ve heard the rumor that you speak fluent Japanese. Is that right?
#Person2#: Yes, that's right. I do speak decent Japanese.
#Person1#: Right now I'm working on a product launch project to open up our Asian market. We have several upcoming events to take place for the Japanese cities. We'll be heading to Tokyo next month to get things started. What I would like to talk to you about is joining our team to help bring this project to completion.
#Person2#: Exactly what kind of help did you have in mind?
#Person1#: We aer looking for someone who is familiar with the market and cultural issues to act as an advisor to our marketing staff. We would like to set up a partnership, where we can help each other.
#Person2#: So if I can help you as a consultant, what is in for me?
#Person1#: We could give you an uncite office, as well as potential to develop your own contracts in Japan. At the same time, after helping with our project, we will be willing to split our profit with you. | Since Mr. Hughes is familiar with the market and Japanese culture, #Person1# invites Mr. Hughes to act as an advisor to #Person1#'s marketing staff to open up the Asian market and will offer him good conditions. |
train_9478 | #Person1#: May I invite you to dance with me?
#Person2#: Sorry, I can't dance.
#Person1#: Never mind, I can teach you.
#Person2#: Is it difficult to learn?
#Person1#: No, it is easy.
#Person2#: How should I do?
#Person1#: You just follow me.
#Person2#: All right. By the way, do you often dance?
#Person1#: Yup, because dance can relax myself.
#Person2#: It seems a good way. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to dance. #Person2# refuses because #Person2# can't dance, then#Person1# teaches #Person2# how to dance. |
train_9479 | #Person1#: I think the biggest environment problem in my country is air pollution.
#Person2#: Yes, I agree. The air here is much more polluted than in my country.
#Person1#: That's because your country is more agricultural and has much less industry.
#Person2#: Yeah, you are right.
#Person1#: We have reduced emission of air pollutants in recent years, but cars are still a major source of them. Factories have become cleaner as stricter environment pollution laws have been introduced.
#Person2#: The problem is now on a truly global scale. I don't believe that any single country can do anything about it.
#Person1#: I think you're right. An international response to this problem is needed. | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss air pollution as the biggest environmental problem in #Person1#'s country. They think an international response is needed. |
train_9480 | #Person1#: Bob, you're so lucky that you've come at the right time-the 2005 International Tourism Festival is around the corner.
#Person2#: We've heard about that festival before. It would be quite helpful if you could give us some highlights of the festival.
#Person1#: My pleasure. Well, the festival is going to start on the third Saturday of October, and covers over one hundred diverse programs in one month.
#Person2#: What do you think we can see during the festival?
#Person1#: I don't know what to suggest. There're so many attractions, and they all sound interesting. One exciting program might be the Ten Thousand People Cycling round the Town. You can choose from the five routes that lead to different destinations.
#Person2#: I'd like to take the one that goes to the Wild Animal Park.
#Person1#: Then you can take Route No. 5. Next I would suggest the International Dragon Boat Race where you can watch Lion Dance, Dragon Boat racing, and many other water shows.
#Person2#: Wow, must be interesting to watch dragon boats compete a-gainst one another on the city river. | Bob introduces the 2005 international tourism festival to #Person1# and gives #Person1# some highlights about the attractions. #Person1# decides to go to the Wild Animal Park. |
train_9481 | #Person1#: Sarah. You look terrible. What's wrong?
#Person2#: My grandmother just passed away.
#Person1#: I'm so sorry to hear that. When did this happen?
#Person2#: A couple of days ago. I just go back from the funeral.
#Person1#: Is there anything I can do?
#Person2#: No. . . not really. The sad thing is that I wasn't there when she died. I really wanted to be there one last time.
#Person1#: I'm sure she knew you loved her. Did she pass away in the hospital?
#Person2#: Yeah. She died in her sleep.
#Person1#: I'm sorry she's gone.
#Person2#: At least she didn't suffer.
#Person1#: I think your grandmother would want you to think of all the good times you spent together.
#Person2#: I know. But I miss her.
#Person1#: When my grandmother passed away, I frequently visited her in the cemetery. I always talked to her. Even though she wasn't there, I somehow knew she heard what I said.
#Person2#: Yeah? That's what I was thinking too. Thanks.
#Person1#: It looks like you haven't eaten anything all day. We should get you something to eat.
#Person2#: You're right. . . I should eat something. Let's go. | Sarah tells #Person1# her grandmother has passed away and she feels miserable that she wasn't there when her grandmother died. #Person1# comforts her by sharing #Person1#'s similar experience. |
train_9482 | #Person1#: Hey! How was your first day of class? I'm in level two and I'm loving my class this semester! It's great being in a class of international students!
#Person2#: Mine was ok, except that no one in my class speaks English. I guess it will force me to converse in Chinese more in class so at least I should improve a lot this semester.
#Person1#: That's both fortunate and unfortunate. It's the United Nations in my class! We have people from all over the world! There are three Germans, a Pole, a Scottish, two French, an American, a Brazilian, a Chilean, a New Zealander, though he prefers to call himself a Kiwi. Who else do we have? Oh, we also have a Moroccan, a Togolese, a Pakistani, and two Indonesians!
#Person2#: That's quite the array of nationalities. Everyone in my class is from Asia, except me. There are a few South Koreans, several Japanese, Malaysian, Thai, Singaporean, Filipino, Kazakhstan, and one Russian.
#Person1#: Well, I think you're pretty lucky actually. You'll have the opportunity to learn so much about Asian culture.
#Person2#: I guess so, but I think it's going to be hard to relate to my classmates, especially with the language barrier. I think I might change classes.
#Person1#: Don't! Stay the course! Your spoken Chinese will be eternally grateful. I bet you it will even surpass mine with all that practice.
#Person2#: I highly doubt it. Your girlfriend is Chinese.
#Person1#: Well, there is that, yes. | #Person1# and #Person2# tell each other about their class. #Person1#'s class is full of international students. #Person2#'s classmates are all Asian except #Person2#, so #Person1# thinks #Person2# can practice Chinese and learn about Asian culture. |
train_9483 | #Person1#: I have never mentioned this friend to me. Are you on very good terms with him or her?
#Person2#: We have been on good terms. She is a very nice girl. But she got in Dutch with her boss. I don't have the heart to see her pounding the pavements.
#Person1#: You must be stuck on her, or you would not use your elbow grease.
#Person2#: Well, we hit it off with each other. Nothing more, nothing much. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about a girl friend. #Person1# thinks that #Person2# must be stuck on her but #Person2# says they are just friends. |
train_9484 | #Person1#: What book is that?
#Person2#: I just bought a new atlas. I'm looking this map of the world. Look at Russia! That's a vast country.
#Person1#: Canada, China, and the USA are huge too.
#Person2#: There are several tiny countries in the world too. Countries like Monaco are smaller than many cities.
#Person1#: Those small countries are microscopic compared to Russia. European countries are relatively small. France looks quite big in Europe, but compared to many countries in other continents, it's not very large at all.
#Person2#: Britain is half the size of france, but great Britain is still one of the largest islands in the world.
#Person1#: The thing with large countries is that often they have vast areas of land that are useless or hardly used. Russia and Canada have enormous areas of ice and forest. | #Person1# and #Person2# are looking at the new atlas and discussing the area of different countries. |
train_9485 | #Person1#: Do you know about All Fools'Day?
#Person2#: On that day, people play all kinds of tricks on others, and the one easily taken in is called April fool.
#Person1#: April fool!
#Person2#: April the first is coming. Be careful! | #Person2# tells #Person1# about April Fools' Day. |
train_9486 | #Person1#: You should have seen the T. V. show that was on last night, the topic it covered was really interesting, animal rights.
#Person2#: Do you really believe in that? If they are going to focus on something, they should do it on civil rights.
#Person1#: Yes, but we can't deny that animals are vulnerable, defenseless, and are completely at the mercy of human beings.
#Person2#: I understand your point, but we continue to have transgressions against human rights. If so much attention weren't devoted to the topic of animals, we would then concentrate more on saving a human being instead of protecting a koala.
#Person1#: You can't compare apples and oranges. I believe that both topics are important and that we can't ignore them, the mistreatment of animals can cause a great environmental imbalance. I believe that governments should prohibit activities like poaching.
#Person2#: Well, you are right on that point. This is the reason that I don't buy leather and I try to buy synthetic products.
#Person1#: As long as you don't treat it better than your wife, it's fine. | #Person1# thinks the emphasis on animal protection is necessary, #Person2# thinks they should pay more attention to civil rights. Finally, they reach an agreement that governments should prohibit activities like poaching. |
train_9487 | #Person1#: Good day. Welcome to IBA, what can I assist you with today?
#Person2#: Hello, yes, I'm a stock investor and I'm looking at opening a new account with you. Perhaps your new compound savings one? I already have a Current Account with you.
#Person1#: That's no trouble, Sir.
#Person2#: I'm mostly interested in the personalized services you offer, with stock market news, etc. It sounds just perfect for me, as I'm too busy to be constantly at the computer checking the performance.
#Person1#: Yes, that's just one of the services we offer in our Personal Financing Program.
#Person2#: What I need to know is how I can keep track of what's going on. I mean, some days I buy and sell quite a lot. Some days, there's no activity at all.
#Person1#: For every transaction you make, a statement will be drawn up and can be posted to you or sent via e-mail, or if you want to be double sure we can do both.
#Person2#: That's just what I need, sometimes I'm pretty forgetful. | A stock investor goes to IBA to open a new account and wants #Person1# to introduce to him the personalized services. |
train_9488 | #Person1#: Where do you see yourself three years from now?
#Person2#: Working for your company! As the top administrative assistant in your firm!
#Person1#: Good answer, Miss Zhang-good answer! Seriously, though, are you interested in staying in a staff-level position, or would you hope to move into management someday?
#Person2#: Well, I haven't thought much about this. I think it's too early to tell. What is the most important for me now is to do the best possible job for the company and learn and develop my skills as much as possible. If the company is happy with my work, then, I think I would like to consider other positions in the company.
#Person1#: Fine. What kind of relationship do you think should exist between a boss and his or her employees?
#Person2#: Well, a working relationship. I think a company is a place to get work done. Certainly friendly, open relationships among all company employees is important. But I think an employee should be serious about his or her work responsibilities and have a working relationship with the boss. | Miss Zhang tells #Person1# about her working plans, the target position of the company, and her opinions about the ideal relationship between boss and employees. |
train_9489 | #Person1#: Waiter, bring me the menu, will you?
#Person2#: Just a moment, I'm coming. Now, what would you like?
#Person1#: I'd like to see the menu. Would you get me one, please?
#Person2#: Yes, certainly. Here you are.
#Person1#: Thank you. Ah! But this is in French. Would you mind giving me the English menu?
#Person2#: It's written in English too, in smaller print. There.
#Person1#: Thanks. I'll need a while to choose. Could you come back in a minute?
#Person2#: Right. Now, what are you having?
#Person1#: I'm sorry, I haven't decided yet. Do you mind giving me a couple of minutes?
#Person2#: All right, but would you be so kind as to make up your mind soon? We're very busy just now as you can see, sir. | #Person1# asks a waiter to bring him the menu. #Person1# wants a few more minutes to decide but the waiter becomes impatient. |
train_9490 | #Person1#: Very good. Now, I have a couple of final questions.
#Person2#: I hope they're not too hard!
#Person1#: Well, why should we hire you?
#Person2#: I think that I would be a perfect fit in this company. I have a unique combination of strong technical acumen, and outstanding soft skills. you know, I excel at building strong, long-term customer relationships. For example, when I headed the customer support department in my previous company, our team solved about seventy percent of our customers'problems. I decided that we needed better information and technical preparation on our products, so after I implemented a series of training sessions in coordination with our technical department, we were able to solve ninety percent of our customers'issues. Given the opportunity, I could bring this kind of success to this company.
#Person1#: Impressive! So, what would you consider to be your greatest weakness?
#Person2#: I struggle with organization and time management. Punctuality has never been a strength of mine. I find it hard to organize my time efficiently. I have actually addressed this weakness recently, by attending a workshop on efficient time management. It helped me a lot, by providing me with great insights on how to get organized and use my time efficiently, so I think I'm getting better now.
#Person1#: Great. . . Well, let me tell you that I am very pleased with this interview. We are short-listing our candidates this week, and next week we will inform our short listed candidates of the day and time for a second interview with our CEO.
#Person2#: Great, thanks a lot! I hope to hear from you! Good bye. | #Person1# interviews #Person2# about #Person2#'s strengths and greatest weaknesses. #Person1# is satisfied with #Person2#'s answers and informs #Person2# about the approximate time of the result and a second interview. |
train_9491 | #Person1#: Hello! nice to see you here at the finest centre again. What exercises are you going to do today?
#Person2#: I'm going to do some jogging on the treadmill. Then I think I'll do some work with the dumbbless.
#Person1#: Good idea. I'd suggest you do some crunches too. Thery're great for getting in shape. Make sure you do them correctly.
#Person2#: Ok. I will. Could you help me with the treadmill? I found it difficult to get the setting right last time.
#Person1#: Sure. Is today only you second visit?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. I'll be coming here regularly. I think I need regular exercise to get in shape and then to stay in shape.
#Person1#: The treadmill is excellent for helping you to build up stamina. Each time you use it, increase this distance. don't worry about your speed at first. You can increase that later.
#Person2#: I was told that the first time I came heer. I was told not to put too much pressure on my body at first. I need to build up slowly.
#Person1#: That's right. You don't want to injure yourself by exercising too much or in the wrong way. Now, this is how you make the settings for the treadmill. . . | #Person2# comes to the finest centre for the second time and requests #Person2# to help #Person1# with the setting of the treadmill. #Person2# tells #Person1# about the advantages of the treadmill and suggests #Person1# increase the speed later. |
train_9492 | #Person1#: Hello, May I speak to Mary, please?
#Person2#: Speaking, Who's calling please?
#Person1#: Hi Mary, This is Tom.
#Person2#: Oh, Hi Tom, how have you been?
#Person1#: Just fine. I see. Aren't you busying tomorrow evening?
#Person2#: Let me see. Akha. No, I guess I'll be free.
#Person1#: Well, why not dine out together and go to the moves.
#Person2#: Sounds like a good idea.
#Person1#: Ok. I ' l l pick you up at 6 o'clock.
#Person2#: Thank you for your inviting me. See you then. Bye Tom. | Tom calls Mary and invites her to dine out and watch the movies tomorrow evening. |
train_9493 | #Person1#: Hi. Can you give me a wake-up call tomorrow?
#Person2#: Certainly. What time would you like us to call you?
#Person1#: I need two wake-up calls, if you don't mind, one at 7 and the other at 7 fifteen.
#Person2#: Not a problem. We'll call you tomorrow morning at 7, and again at 7 fifteen.
#Person1#: On second thought, you'd better make that second call at 7 thirty instead of 7 fifteen.
#Person2#: Said, and done. Will there be anything else?
#Person1#: No, that gets it for now, thank you.
#Person2#: Well, give us a call if there's anything more we can help you with. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to give two wake-up calls at 7 and 7 thirty tomorrow. |
train_9494 | #Person1#: Can you help me?
#Person2#: What seems to be the trouble?
#Person1#: There is something wrong with my bike.
#Person2#: Oh. The brake seems to have become loose. That's dangerous. Without a good brake, you can't control your speed. Accidents are more likely to happen. You'd better have it repaired as soon as possible.
#Person1#: Where can I find a repairman?
#Person2#: There is one at the corner of the street near the post office. It is about 150 metres away.
#Person1#: Will it take long to get it fixed?
#Person2#: Just 15 minutes. | #Person2# checks #Person1#'s bike and finds the brake loose. #Person2# tells #Person1# where to find a repairman. |
train_9495 | #Person1#: Are all the children grown up now, Ruth?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. Laura is the most clever one. She's a librarian in the public library.
#Person1#: Very interesting. And what about Rita?
#Person2#: She's a secretary at the railway station.
#Person1#: And what about Rosemary? She was always a very pretty child.
#Person2#: Rosemary is a waitress in a restaurant in Paris. She's married to an engineer.
#Person1#: How about the boys, Jerry and Roland?
#Person2#: Jerry drives a bus. He drives everywhere in Europe.
#Person1#: Really? In which countries does he drive?
#Person2#: France, Austria, Greece and Russia.
#Person1#: And does Roland drive a bus, too?
#Person2#: Oh, no. Roland is a pilot.
#Person1#: Good. Where does he fly?
#Person2#: To Australia and America. | Ruth tells #Person1# how her grown-up children have been doing now. |
train_9496 | #Person1#: Do I need to take some medicine?
#Person2#: Yes. And I strongly advise you to go on a low-fat diet.
#Person1#: Do you really think that's important?
#Person2#: Definitely. If you don't, you might have a heart attack some day.
#Person1#: Well. I think I should take your advice. You have been very helpful. Thanks. | #Person2# suggests that #Person1# take some medicine and go on a low-fat diet. |
train_9497 | #Person1#: The other night we were watching TV and the strangest thing happened.
#Person2#: Really? What's that?
#Person1#: It was during that thunderstorm we had. You remember. Rain was pouring down and there was a lot of lightning and thunder.
#Person2#: I remember quite well. The children were frightened, and the dog ran hard under the bed!
#Person1#: Well, anyway, the lightning flashed a number of times, and we were going to turn off the TV. That's when this strange thing happened.
#Person2#: I hope the lightning didn't hit your TV!
#Person1#: Oh, nothing as serious as that. But, suddenly the TV began to change channels rapidly: all by itself! | #Person1# is telling #Person2# about the strange thing that happened to the TV on a stormy night. |
train_9498 | #Person1#: Come on, Julie, how are we going to convince everybody that I'm the best candidate?
#Person2#: It won't be easy!
#Person1#: Thanks a lot!
#Person2#: Oh, just kidding. Actually, I think once we show everyone how well you did asjunior class treasurer, you are sure to be elected president.
#Person1#: Well..., what's your strategy?
#Person2#: One thing I was thinking of is to hang campaign posters in all the hallways.
#Person1#: But everyone puts up posters. We need to do something different.
#Person2#: Let me finish. The campus radio station is willing to let you have five minutes tomorrow morning at seven to outline your plans for the year. Lots of students will hear you then.
#Person1#: Great idea!
#Person2#: I've also arranged for you to give a speech during dinner time tomorrow. Over a hundred students will be there. And you can answer questions after you finish speaking.
#Person1#: That means I'd better come up with a speech pretty quickly. How about if I write it tonight and show it to you after chemistry class tomorrow?
#Person2#: Fine. I'll see you after class.
#Person1#: You are really good at this. I'll be glad you agreed to help me out. | #Person1# asks Julie about the way to win the election campaign. Julie shares her strategies and will help #Person1# with #Person1#'s speech tomorrow. |
train_9499 | #Person1#: What are some of the problems of doing a part-time job as a college student?
#Person2#: Schoolwork suffers. Because I don't have as much time to study as when I didn't have a part-time job. I have had to give up things I enjoy, like sleep and football. I can't get into the social life because I have to work right after class. Some of my Mends have stopped calling me. I also miss TV.
#Person1#: What do you do in a day?
#Person2#: I get up at seven to make an 8:00 a. m. class. I have classes till 1:30. And then, I drive to the supermarket where I work. I work till 7:00 p. m. And then I drive to my home and eat dinner. After I take a shower and rest for a half hour, it's about nine. This gives me only a couple of hours to study. My eyes start to close well before I go to bed at eleven. | #Person2# discusses with #Person1# about the problems of doing a part-time job as a student and tells #Person1# #Person2#'s daily routine. |
train_9500 | #Person1#: Would you like to go shopping with me on Sunday?
#Person2#: I'd like to, but I have to help my brother's English in the morning.
#Person1#: I did not mean morning or afternoon.
#Person2#: Oh. That's great. Then it is a different thing now. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to go shopping on Sunday but #Person2# has to help #Person2#'s brother's English in the morning. #Person1# suggests that they go in the afternoon. |
train_9501 | #Person1#: Hi, Joanie. Where are you going?
#Person2#: Oh, hi, Paul. I'm on my way to the library.
#Person1#: Yeah? I just wonder if you wanted to go to the cinema with me.
#Person2#: I'd love to, but I can't because of all the work I have this term. I only have three classes, but in all of them I have lots of reading, research papers, reports and exams. I feel like I'll never get through anything.
#Person1#: That's terrible. I felt like that last year when I had term papers to write, but this term seems easy now. I spend a lot of time in class, but most of it is in the labs. I hated writing all those term papers. But I can't take you into going to the show anyway?
#Person2#: Oh, now I'm sure I won't go. | Joanie refuses Paul's invitation to the cinema because she has lots of schoolwork to do this term. |
train_9502 | #Person1#: I see on your resume that you worked as a manager of a store called 'Computer Country'. Could you tell me a little more about your responsibilities there?
#Person2#: Sure. I was responsible for overseeing about 30 employees. I did all of the ordering for the store, and I kept track of the inventory.
#Person1#: What was the most difficult part of your job?
#Person2#: Probably handling angry customers. We didn't have them very often, but when we did, I needed to make sure they were well taken care of. After all, the customer is always right.
#Person1#: That's how we feel here too. How long did you work there?
#Person2#: I was there for three and a half years. I left the company last month.
#Person1#: And why did you leave?
#Person2#: My husband has been transferred to Boston. And I understand your company has an opening there too.
#Person1#: Yes, that's right. We do. But the position won't start until early next month. Would that be a problem for you?
#Person2#: No, not at all. My husband's new job doesn't begin for a few weeks. So we thought we would spend some time driving to Boston and stop to see my parents.
#Person1#: That sounds nice. So tell me, why are you interested in this particular position?
#Person2#: I know that your company has a great reputation, and a wonderful product. I've thought many times that I would like to be a part of it. When I heard about the opening in Boston, I jumped to the opportunity.
#Person1#: Well I'm glad you did. | #Person1# asks about #Person2#'s previous working experience and the reasons why #Person2# changed the job. #Person2# tells #Person1# it's OK that the position won't start until early next month and #Person1# has always wanted to be a part of #Person1#'s company. |
train_9503 | #Person1#: Well, what did you think about Candy, the last candidate? Do you think we should hire her?
#Person2#: She had a very impressive resume, but she seemed to lack the confidence that I think a good manager needs. Did you notice the way that she avoided making eye contact with us while she talked?
#Person1#: She was a bit nervous, I guess. What else?
#Person2#: When she first walked into the room to greet us, she didn't shake hands with us or introduce herself at all. I thought that was a bit unprofessional.
#Person1#: You're right. If she walked into a meeting with our clients like that, it would make our company look bad. That made me worried most.
#Person2#: It sure would. | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing the performance of the last candidate. They think she lacks confidence and her manners are unprofessional. |
train_9504 | #Person1#: Oh, my god!
#Person2#: What!
#Person1#: That's the cutest little doll I've ever seen in my life!
#Person2#: Chill out. It's just Kenny from South Park.
#Person1#: What park? You found a doll in a park? Gross!
#Person2#: South Park is a popular cartoon. You're so out of it, Jen
#Person1#: Well, don't blame me! I never get a chance to watch TV. | Jen finds a doll very cute. #Person2# explains it's Kenny from South Park. |
train_9505 | #Person1#: pardon me. Could you please pass me the tissue?
#Person2#: sure, here you are.
#Person1#: thanks, I didn't expect the dish to be so spicy. Are you ok?
#Person2#: yeah, I think the food is alright, it's not too spicy though it's a little salty for me. But you are Chinese, you should have known better.
#Person1#: well, not every Chinese can handle spicy food in the way people from Sichuan and Cuizhou provinces can. Back where I come from, people don't eat a lot of pepers and chilies.
#Person2#: Oh, I see how this food can be really hard for you. I can sympathize with that. I stayed in Sichuan for a year. The food was difficult at the beginning. Every dish was so spicy. After a while, I got u
#Person1#: yeah, you can increase you tolerance for spicy food, but so far, I haven't had the need or the opportunity. Every time I try spicy food, it is a total disaster for my nose and eyes.
#Person2#: I completely understand. I didn't intend on liking spicy food at first either, but when you have no other choicess, you've got to adapt.
#Person1#: yeah, I guess that's a typical example of when in Rome, do as the Romans do.
#Person2#: exactly. | #Person1# thinks the dish is too spicy and #Person1# can't handle spicy food well though being Chinese. #Person2# then shares #Person2#'s experience in Sichuan where #Person2# was forced to adapt to spicy food. |
train_9506 | #Person1#: Hello, thanks for calling 123 Tech Help, I'm Todd. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello? Can you help me? My computer! Oh man. . .
#Person1#: It's okay sir, calm down. What happened?
#Person2#: I turned on my laptop and it broke! I mean, the monitor went black!
#Person1#: Ok, sir, it sounds like you might have a virus.
#Person2#: I don't feel sick, . . . let me check. . . Nope! No fever, I'm fine.
#Person1#: No, your computer might have a virus, I mean, it has a bad program on it. Maybe that's why it crashed. I recommend that you run an antivirus program in order to safely remove any unwanted spyware or Trojans.
#Person2#: Phew! . . . Wait a minute, CRASH? ? ! ! Spyware? Trojans! What? where? when? ! | #Person2# calls 123 Tech Help because his laptop broke and he feels broke, too. Todd tells him it might have a virus but #Person2# cannot understand. |
train_9507 | #Person1#: It seems to me that you are on very good terms with him.
#Person2#: We actually met at a dance party. He fell for me.
#Person1#: He must be all over you the first time he saw you.
#Person2#: He said that I put all other girls in the shade.
#Person1#: That means he was head over heels in love with you.
#Person2#: Well, he indeed likes me.
#Person1#: But I think he can't hold a candle to you. I don't think he has ever popped the question.
#Person2#: No, he is the sort of man who likes to hide his candle under a bushel. | #Person2# tells #Person1# a man fell for #Person2#. #Person1# thinks the man isn't good enough, but #Person2# thinks he's just being low-profile. |
train_9508 | #Person1#: What's the matter with you, then? You look miserable.
#Person2#: It's us.
#Person1#: What do you mean by us?
#Person2#: Well, we used to talk to each other before we were married. Remember?
#Person1#: What do you mean? We're talking now, aren't we?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, but we used to do so much together.
#Person1#: Yes. I remember. But we never used to argue. You used to think I was wonderful. Where are you going?
#Person2#: Back to live with my parents. That's something else I used to do before we were married. Remember? | #Person2# thinks #Person1# and #Person2# used to talk more before they were married, so #Person1# feels miserable and wants to go back to live with #Person2#'s parents. |
train_9509 | #Person1#: Hi, George. What have you been doing lately? I haven't seen you around much. Where have you been?
#Person2#: Oh, I was playing the piano for a group of Germany. I just got back.
#Person1#: It must be exciting to play the piano and travel all the time.
#Person2#: Well, playing the piano is great, but the traveling is no fun. I have just been to my manager. And he has offered me a job playing on the coast for the summer.
#Person1#: A seaside town?
#Person2#: Yes, but I don't think I'm going to take it.
#Person1#: Why not? Not enough money?
#Person2#: No, it's not bad. The money is good. About $200 a week. It's just that we will be working in the hotel, playing for the tourists and they just want the same old music over and over to dance to. And I get so bored. It's not like playing the music. It's like being a machine.
#Person1#: I wouldn't mind being a machine for that money. | George tells #Person1# he went to Germany to play the piano and just got back. He might refuse the job playing on the coast because he will be playing the same old music over and over and he will get bored. |
train_9510 | #Person1#: This is the fifth Club. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I believe you have a luncheon meeting this coming Saturday. Could you give me some more information about that?
#Person1#: Yes, of course. The guest speaker is Professor Wong Lan from Beijing Foreign Language University. She'll speak about modern English.
#Person2#: I'm a student of English. That sounds interesting. And when does the meeting begin?
#Person1#: Lunch will be served at 12:00 o'clock and Professor Wong will speak at 2:00 o'clock.
#Person2#: Is there an emission fee?
#Person1#: Yes, the luncheon lecture are 30 yuan per person.
#Person2#: And do you have any idea when it will end?
#Person1#: Oh, sorry. I'm not so sure. Maybe at about 3:00 o'clock.
#Person2#: Very well. Thank you.
#Person1#: You are quite welcome. | A student consults the fifth Club assistant about the luncheon meeting on Saturday and its emission fee. |
train_9511 | #Person1#: Hi, can you help me? I'm here for a week and I need some ideas for things to do.
#Person2#: I have a few brochures here. What do you want to see here in Los Angeles?
#Person1#: First I want to see some of the famous places like Disneyland Hollywood, that sort of thing.
#Person2#: Of course, and you shouldn't miss Universal Studios.
#Person1#: That's a good idea. What else is there to do?
#Person2#: Hundreds of things. If you like shopping you can visit rodeo drive.
#Person1#: I'm not really interested in that. What's there to do at night?
#Person2#: There are clubs, concerts, plays you name it.
#Person1#: Do you know a good club? I like rock music.
#Person2#: The Hard Rock Cafe is very popular.
#Person1#: Oh yeah, I've heard of that place. Thanks for your help. | #Person2# recommends some famous places and a club that plays rock music to #Person1# in Los Angeles. |
train_9512 | #Person1#: What is so special about tomorrow?
#Person2#: Tomorrow is October the twenty-forth, United Nations Day.
#Person1#: Why is October the twenty-forth United Nations Day?
#Person2#: That's the date in 1945, when the United Nations began.
#Person1#: How does your school celebrate United Nations day?
#Person2#: The UN Day celebration includes the songs and dances of different countries in the United Nations and the traditional dress parade. Our school library display students' works of art from different countries and cultures. We also hold a taste from around the World Food Festival.
#Person1#: What's the purpose of the celebration?
#Person2#: To help our students learn about other cultures and understand and respect other cultures.
#Person1#: It is really worthwhile. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the United Nations Day, including the date, the ways to celebrate it, and the purpose of the celebration. |
train_9513 | #Person1#: My grandfather hasn't been too well lately.
#Person2#: Oh, dear. I'm sorry to hear that.
#Person1#: He's 79. Don't you think he should slow down a bit at his age?
#Person2#: Absolutely.
#Person1#: But he won't listen to me. He says he wants to enjoy his life to the full.
#Person2#: Fair enough.
#Person1#: Last summer, he went on a two-week cycling holiday in France. Last winter, he attended a skiing contest.
#Person2#: You are kidding. I can't believe it.
#Person1#: We're going to give him a big party for his eightieth birthday.
#Person2#: That's great.
#Person1#: But before that, I'm going to have a word with him and tell him to take things more easy.
#Person2#: Good for you. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1#'s grandfather is 79 and hasn't been too well lately. They both think that he should slow down a bit at his age, so #Person1#'ll have a word with him before his eightieth birthday. |
train_9514 | #Person1#: I think we're going to miss the train. Must we go this slowly?
#Person2#: Yes, we must. As they say, it's better to be safe than sorry.
#Person1#: What does that mean?
#Person2#: It means we don't want to have an accident.
#Person1#: Mary, I think you've missed the turn.
#Person2#: No, grandpa. There are still four or five blocks to go. Then we have to turn right.
#Person1#: Doesn't Ellen always turn next to the school?
#Person2#: Sometimes, grandpa. But that's a slow way to go. We're in a hurry.
#Person1#: Oh, no. There, the more traffic lights ahead. I hope the lights stay green.
#Person2#: Oh, no. There it goes. A red light and we have to stop for red light.
#Person1#: Do you think we'll make it to the station in time?
#Person2#: I don't know. How long will we wait at this light? What time do you have, grandpa?
#Person1#: 2:50.
#Person2#: Oh no, I don't think we're going to make it. There is only 35 minutes left.
#Person1#: Bad luck. | Mary and her grandpa are in a hurry for a train, but Mary turns into a road with more traffic lights ahead. Her grandpa tells her the time and she thinks they can't make it to the station in time. |
train_9515 | #Person1#: Dood morning. This is Jenny speaking, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: Hi I am calling to complain about the mobile Phone I bought from you last Sunday. The model is Samsung Galaxy 3818. I cannot receive any incoming calls it always gives collars a busy signa. Do you know what the problem could be?
#Person1#: Can you send any short messages?
#Person2#: Yes, I can also call other People.
#Person1#: Could you please tell me how long this has been happening?
#Person2#: Since this Tuesday, the day before yesterday. You know initially I thought it was the mobile's problem, but then I realized it might be caused by the signal.
#Person1#: Do you still have your receipt?
#Person2#: I have it at home, but I don't have it with me at the moment.
#Person1#: Could you please read the serial number of your mobile Phone to me?
#Person2#: I can check whether there is a problem with the mobile Phone is self. The secret should begin with 08381.
#Person1#: Just a minute. Let me see yes 08381823923.
#Person2#: Sir I have check your mobile Phone status and everything is fine. I see a note here by our engineer. There are problems with receiving calls to to the upgrading of our network and it looks like your number could have been one of those affected. Our apologies for any inconvenience we've caused you. | #Person2# calls Jenny that the mobile phone #Person2# bought from her has problems receiving calls since Tuesday. Jenny checks the mobile status and detects that the cause is the upgrading network. |
train_9516 | #Person1#: Did you have a good vacation Katie?
#Person2#: Yeah, I took a nature adventure tour. For the first part we went hiking. It was so much fun. We hiked all the way up to these beautiful waterfalls. I took lots of pictures.
#Person1#: Sounds great, so what else did you do on the tour?
#Person2#: Well, the best part was at the end of the trip. I jumped out of an airplane.
#Person1#: Wow.
#Person2#: Yeah, it was just a fantastic vacation, but anyway, that's enough about my vacation. How did you spend your break, Ryan?
#Person1#: Oh, I drove to visit my relatives. Well, it was pretty boring actually, it rained every day, so we had to stay inside. We watched TV a lot.
#Person2#: Oh, that's too bad.
#Person1#: No, that's ok. I really had a good rest, even though it was a little boring. | Katie tells Ryan about her nature adventure tour during the fantastic vacation. Ryan shares his boring vacation of visiting his relatives. |
train_9517 | #Person1#: There is something you could help me with.
#Person2#: Please go ahead.
#Person1#: I ordered a 10,000 pairs of ladies shoes, but I received the same amount of Mens beyond expectation.
#Person2#: I'm awfully sorry, sir. I was informed just now that someone in our company has made a mistake in filling your order. I would apologize to you on behalf of our company.
#Person1#: Can you do anything about the goods mistakenly shipped?
#Person2#: We'll manage to send you the correct goods as quickly as possible.
#Person1#: How long should I wait for?
#Person2#: We will try our best to make sure that we ship the goods by the end of the month.
#Person1#: How about the wrong goods?
#Person2#: If you could sell them in your city, so much the better.
#Person1#: I'm afraid it's not an easy job, but for the sake of our friendship, I'll be glad to do that.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. | #Person1# complains that he received 10,000 pairs of men's shoes instead of 10,000 pairs of ladies' he ordered. #Person2# apologizes and will send the correct goods soon. #Person2# suggests #Person1# sell the wrong goods in his city and #Person1# reluctantly agrees. |
train_9518 | #Person1#: So Tanya, welcome.
#Person2#: Thank you. It's great to be here.
#Person1#: Tanya, you've just finished your first film, where you acted Angie, a 16-year-old girl. May I have your age, please?
#Person2#: I'm one year older than Angie.
#Person1#: You've been to the opening night. What was it like seeing yourself on screen?
#Person2#: Well, before I went to the opening I thought it might be scary, but it wasn't in the end. I could remember how many times I'd had to do the scene. How much of me had gone into it? I certainly wasn't bored watching the film even though I knew it so well.
#Person1#: And were there any similarities between you and Angie?
#Person2#: Yeah. Well, it would be nice to think so. She often doesn't follow normal rules and I'm a lot like that. She doesn't really care what people think about her though. However, I do. Also, she's much more confident than me.
#Person1#: How did you play the role so well?
#Person2#: I tried to act as Angie at anytime. That's how I really got into the role.
#Person1#: OK, Tanya. Let's take a break and then we continue talking about your new film. | #Person1#'s interviewing Tanya who just finished her first film where she acted Angie. Tanya shares her feelings of seeing herself on the screen and compares herself with the character Angie. |
train_9519 | #Person1#: Dad, may I have a room of my own?
#Person2#: Oh, honey, I'm so sorry, we don't have enough space for you to have your own room.
#Person1#: Dad, but I don't want to share a room with Peter. He snores every night.
#Person2#: Honey, you can ask him to be quite. Otherwise you may punish him and tell him to stand out of the room, right?
#Person1#: Alright. Maybe it's the only way to do it. | #Person1# asks to have #Person1#'s room because Peter snores. #Person1#'s dad says they don't have enough space and suggests #Person1# ask Peter to be quiet. |
train_9520 | #Person1#: Hello, this is Mike, Kara.
#Person2#: Mike! Good to hear from you. How are you?
#Person1#: Everything is fine, and how are you?
#Person2#: Things are going well with me.
#Person1#: Kara, I had fun the other night at the movies and was wondering if you would like to go out again this Friday.
#Person2#: Mike, I don't think that it's a good idea to go out again. I really need to focus on getting packed and ready to move back home.
#Person1#: Maybe we could just meet for coffee or something.
#Person2#: I can't really deal with any distractions right now, but I appreciate the nice evening we spent together. | Mike asks Kara to go out again this Friday, but Kara refuses because she needs to get packed and ready to move back home. |
train_9521 | #Person1#: Steven, shall we go shopping tomorrow?
#Person2#: Hum... Why not go shopping the day after tomorrow? Tomorrow is Saturday. I hate all the hustle and bustle of Saturday shopping.
#Person1#: But Sunday is the same with Saturday. If you don ' t mind, that's OK.
#Person2#: Hum. Maybe it will be better. The most important thing is that I can have a day to relax after a week's work.
#Person1#: I see. We will go the day after tomorrow.
#Person2#: By the way, what kind of stores do we need to go?
#Person1#: I want to buy some clothes in clothing store. When we are going back, go to the butcher's shop and buy some chicken.
#Person2#: Let ' s also go to the jewelry store to buy a crystal necklace. I want to buy one for you as your birthday present.
#Person1#: Thank you, darling. | #Person2# proposes going shopping tomorrow. Steven prefers the day after tomorrow because he wants a day to relax. #Person2# agrees. They decide to go to the clothing store, the butcher's shop, and the jewelry store. |
train_9522 | #Person1#: The plumbing in my new apartment is not working.
#Person2#: I need you to tell me what the problem is.
#Person1#: The bathroom sink is stopped up.
#Person2#: Is the kitchen plumbing messed up also, or just the bathroom plumbing?
#Person1#: Just the bathroom plumbing seems to have a problem.
#Person2#: Did this just start happening, or has it been going on for a while?
#Person1#: Everything worked beautifully until a few hours ago.
#Person2#: Are you going to be home so I can come by and take a look at the problem?
#Person1#: I am not sure if I will be home later.
#Person2#: I will be coming by around 10 this morning. If you aren ' t there, I ' ll just use my key. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the bathroom plumbing stopped up a few hours ago. #Person2# will go there to solve the problem around 10 this morning. |
train_9523 | #Person1#: Has your company been affected much by government legislation?
#Person2#: Yes, we have. We've had to clean up our production process a lot to meet tough government standards.
#Person1#: What about your use of raw materials?
#Person2#: Well, we've had to cut down the amount of solvents we use and we ' re not allowed to use lead in our products any more.
#Person1#: What happens if you exceed the limits?
#Person2#: We try not to because you might have to pay quite a heavy fine. | #Person2# tells #Person1# their company has been affected much by government legislation. |
train_9524 | #Person1#: I can't believe how hot it is.
#Person2#: It's not even noon yet.
#Person1#: That means it will get hotter.
#Person2#: I am dying from the heat.
#Person1#: Turn on the air conditioner.
#Person2#: It doesn't work.
#Person1#: What happened?
#Person2#: I don't know.
#Person1#: Did you call the repairman?
#Person2#: Of course.
#Person1#: When is he coming?
#Person2#: He's busy. He said next week. | #Person1# wants to turn on the air conditioner. #Person2# says it doesn't work and the repairman will come next week. |
train_9525 | #Person1#: Hi. What's your name?
#Person2#: My name is Jung Min. What's your name?
#Person1#: My name is Jessica. It's nice to meet you.
#Person2#: Yes. It's nice to meet you too. Are you a new student too?
#Person1#: No. I'm a sophomore. I take it you are a new student?
#Person2#: Yeah. It's pretty exciting to be here.
#Person1#: Have fun while it lasts. The excitement wears off real quick. Especially after you see how much homework you get. Where are you from?
#Person2#: I'm from Korea. My parents wanted me to go to an American university, so I came here.
#Person1#: I have never been to Korea. I've been to Japan before, but never Korea.
#Person2#: Why were you in Japan?
#Person1#: My father thought it would be a good experience to take a vacation to a different country. He's so into learning about different cultures.
#Person2#: That's pretty cool.
#Person1#: I thought it would have been more fun if I went without my parents.
#Person2#: Well, if you ever want to visit Korea, I would be happy to show you around.
#Person1#: Thanks for the offer. I'll keep that in mind. Oh, the professor is coming. We'll talk more after class.
#Person2#: Ok. | Jung Min and Jessica are introducing themselves to each other. Jung Min is a new student from Korea and Jessica is a sophomore. Jung would like to show her around if she wants to visit Korea. |
train_9526 | #Person1#: Good evening. Room Service. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. Please send one ' Fried Rice, Hangzhou Style ' and one ' Fruit Salad ' to my room.
#Person1#: Anything to drink, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, two bottles of beer.
#Person1#: Is there any particular brand you like, sir?
#Person2#: Carlsborg.
#Person1#: Yes, sir. Is there anything else you want, sir?
#Person2#: No, thanks.
#Person1#: May I know how many of you so that I could prepare the right set of tableware?
#Person2#: Yes, two of us.
#Person1#: Excuse me. May I know your name and room number?
#Person2#: Yes, Bill Smith in Room 713.
#Person1#: So, that's one ' Fried Rice, Hangzhou Style ', one ' Fruit Salad ' and two bottles of Carlsborg beer. We'll send them to your room in 20 minutes. | Bill Smith, from room 173, asks Room Service to send one 'Fried Rice, Hangzhou Style', one 'Fruit Salad' and two bottles of Carlsborg beer to his room. |
train_9527 | #Person1#: Will you tell me the situation?
#Person2#: I was in my friend's room talking for an hour of so.
#Person1#: And then?
#Person2#: I came back to my room and found that my suitcase was open and my camera and five hundred dollars in cash inside the wallet were gone.
#Person1#: I'm afraid you must give up the cash. Are you insured?
#Person2#: Yes, this is my overseas travel accident insurance card.
#Person1#: I'll make a report for you and please claim this to the insurance company with this report. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the situation of losing cash. #Person1# will make a report and asks #Person2# to claim this to the insurance company. |
train_9528 | #Person1#: Aunt Shirley, I heard the Yuan Miao Festival is the name for the festival. Why did it get its name?
#Person2#: Well, the first lunar month is called Yuan-month, and in ancient times people called night Miao. And you know the festival is just in the middle of the month.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. I also heard today is the last day for the street fair. Can't wait to sample all the snacks.
#Person2#: Sure. It's indeed a culinary heaven which offers a wide range of delicious snacks to satisfy all tastes. Then, which one would you like?
#Person1#: Can you recommend some must-try?
#Person2#: OK. Let's go over there. For the Lantern Festival, you should never omit the Yuanxiao.
#Person1#: What's that? It gets the name from the festival itself. That's really funny!
#Person2#: Actually, they are small dumpling balls made of glutinous rice flour. They are like Tangun.
#Person1#: Oh, I know Tangyuan. It's a sweet snack, good for dessert.
#Person2#: Yes. And also, we can find Yuanxiao with both sweet and salty fillings.
#Person1#: I'd like to try the salty ones. Where does that strange smell come from?
#Person2#: Oh, the smelly bean curd. My favorite! | Aunt Shirley explains the naming of the Lantern Festival to #Person1# and recommends Yuanxiao, which is a must-try snack of the street fair, like Tangyuan but with both sweet and salty fillings. |
train_9529 | #Person1#: are your ready to go to the supermarket?
#Person2#: yes, are you?
#Person1#: I've got my money and my keys, so I'm ready.
#Person2#: you do know that it's absolutely freezing out, don't you? I'd put a coat on if I were you.
#Person1#: it wasn't cold out this morning.
#Person2#: well, it's started raining since then. Look out the window! It's pouring rain out there!
#Person1#: well, I guess we'd better grab our umbrellas then, as well.
#Person2#: have a look outside for me. Does that look like hail to you?
#Person1#: it does, actually. Maybe we should wait for it to clear up before we go shopping.
#Person2#: that's a good idea. But maybe we should move the car so that the hail doesn't dent it.
#Person1#: ok. I'll go move the car if you turn the heat on. It's a bit chilly in here.
#Person2#: how long do you think this hailstorm is supposed to last?
#Person1#: I don't know. The weatherman didn't say anything about this in his weather report last night.
#Person2#: maybe we should turn on the news in case it's supposed to get worse.
#Person1#: I don't think we have anything to worry about. Do you want to put on a cup of tea as well?
#Person2#: good idea. That will help us to warm up.
#Person1#: if I'm not back in ten minutes, come and find me.
#Person2#: alright. I'll have a cup of tea waiting for you. | #Person1# and #Person2# are ready to go to the supermarket, but then they find there's a hailstorm outside. #Person1# will go move the car so that the hail doesn't dent it. #Person2# will turn the heat on and have a cup of tea waiting for #Person1#. |
train_9530 | #Person1#: Daniel, have you finished your homework?
#Person2#: Not yet, Dad. I am watching Ultraman instead. No, no, Dad. Please. This program is on only once a week.
#Person1#: Daniel, as a matter of fact, TV is bad for your health.
#Person2#: What makes you think that?
#Person1#: It's full of violence and you are so young.
#Person2#: But there are cartoons on TV. Bees, big trees, seas, and a lot of other interesting things.
#Person1#: Wait. What's the time, honey?
#Person2#: About 6.
#Person1#: It's homework time now. Go and do your homework and then go to bed. American Idol, There you go.
#Person2#: Dad, it's not fair. I am so disappointed with you! | Daniel is watching Ultraman. His dad tells him to do homework and then go to bed. Daniel is very disappointed. |
train_9531 | #Person1#: Good, morning! Can I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning. Could you tell me the times of trains to London, please?
#Person1#: Yes. There are trains at seven fifty-nine, nine eighteen, ten thirty-two and eleven fifty-five.
#Person2#: What time does the seven fifty-nine get to London?
#Person1#: At nine thirty-six. And the nine eighteen gets to London at nine fifty-five, the ten thirty-two at eleven nine.
#Person2#: What about coming back? I'd like to come back about 7 p. m.
#Person1#: There's one at nineteen and the next is at nineteen forty.
#Person2#: Mmm, how much is it?
#Person1#: Single or return?
#Person2#: Return, please. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the times of trains to London and #Person2# wants a return ticket. |
train_9532 | #Person1#: Can you speak French?
#Person2#: Yes, I can, but not very well.
#Person1#: Can you understand your Spanish teacher?
#Person2#: More or less. How well do you understand Mr. Wang, your Chinese teacher?
#Person1#: About 40 percent, if he speaks slowly. When he speaks fast, I can only catch a word here and there. But Mr. Wang is an excellent Chinese teacher. With his help, my Chinese is getting better and better e | #Person2# can understand #Person2#'s Spanish teacher. #Person1# can understand #Person1#'s Chinese teacher for about 40%. |
train_9533 | #Person1#: I was just watching a documentary on tv about people use dogs for various purpose. It was very interesting.
#Person2#: I love dogs. They have been used as guards for centuries. Nowadays, they are often used to find illegal drugs and bombs by the police and customs officers.
#Person1#: The documentary also pointed out that they are used by shepherds to round up sheep and by rescue workers to find people trapped under rubble or snow.
#Person2#: Horses are useful to people too. We use them for sports and recreation.
#Person1#: Don't forget that horses are still used in many countries to pull ploughs and carts.
#Person2#: Can you ride a horse?
#Person1#: Yes, I can. I don't ride regularly though. How about you?
#Person2#: I can ride too. Perhaps we could go horse riding together at the weekend?
#Person1#: What a good idea! | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing various purposes people use dogs for. #Person1# mentions horses are still used to pull plows and carts, and #Person2# suggests that they go horse riding together at the weekend. |
train_9534 | #Person1#: Hello, Steven. Congratulations!
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: How's your married life?
#Person2#: We're happy together now. We both think that we're a well-matched couple.
#Person1#: That's very good. It's said that marriage is the Ab of love. But the words may not be right.
#Person2#: The situation differs in person. | Steven tells #Person1# he and his wife are happy about their marriage. |
train_9535 | #Person1#: I'm going to work in a multi-national enterprise after graduation.
#Person2#: but you said your dream was to be an entrepreneur, to be your own boss.
#Person1#: I'll do it someday. But it's not the right time now. I have to learn a lot by working as an employee.
#Person2#: it sounds like you've got a perfect plan.
#Person1#: you could say so. I'll work hard in that company and try to understand as much as possible about how to run an enterprise.
#Person2#: it can save you lots of time and effort to simply copy a successful business model.
#Person1#: yeah, the success stories of that company might be useful for me. And their customers may become the potential ones for my own company.
#Person2#: that's right. You should establish good relationships with them. what else are you planning to do while working for that company?
#Person1#: well, I'll come up with a detailed business plan to attract the investors.
#Person2#: sounds perfect. I think with all that you have in mind, you'll become a successful businessman. By then, perhaps, I'll join in as a partner of your company. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s plan to be an entrepreneur. #Person2# thinks it is great. |
train_9536 | #Person1#: How do I apply to an American university?
#Person2#: You should go to the library to find some information about American universities, and write to the Admission Office. Then the Admission Office will send you application forms and other related materials. From experience, many applicants write to several universities instead of just one.
#Person1#: I was told that it took a lot of time and effort to apply.
#Person2#: That is true. I'll list for you the requirements of almost all the universities. First of all, you need official transcripts of your undergraduate work, three letters of recommendation from your professors who know your competence, and the official TOEFL ( Test of English as a Foreign Language ) score ( It's usually 550 ). Then you need a financial guarantee, and an application fee of 25 dollars.
#Person1#: What's to come next?
#Person2#: If they agree to enroll you, they will send you a TAP - 66 Form. With TAP - 66, you can apply for a passport from our government, and then apply for a visa from the US. Embassy in Beijing.
#Person1#: How long will it take to go over all the procedures?
#Person2#: From 3 to 6 months if everything goes well.
#Person1#: Thank you. I appreciate your help.
#Person2#: You are welcome. Please feel free to ask if you have any more questions. | #Person1# wants to apply to an American university. #Person2# tells #Person1# to look up some information and write to different Admission offices. #Person2# will list the requirements of universities and tells #Person1# after #Person1# enrolls #Person1# can apply for a passport and visa. |
train_9537 | #Person1#: Welcome back racing fans! My name is Rick Fields and, as always, I am joined by my partner in crime, Bob Copeland.
#Person2#: We're in the last stretch of this very exciting race, and Kimmi Rikknen is leading the pack with only four laps to go! They are heading to turn three and Lewis Hamilton tries to pass Rikknen! It's a close one and, oh no! Hamilton hits the wall!
#Person1#: He came in too fast, jammed on the breaks and spun out. We have a yellow flag and the pace car is making its way onto the track.
#Person2#: The cleanup crew is towing the heavily damaged car and the green flag drops! Rikknen is still in the lead with only two laps to go!
#Person1#: Smoke is coming out of his car! He seems to be having engine trouble! He makes his way into the pit, and Fernando Alonso takes the lead!
#Person2#: How unlucky for Rikknen, and this race is over ladies and gentlemen, Alonso takes the checkered flag! | Rick Fields and Bob Copeland are narrating an exciting race. Rikknen was in the lead and his engine got problems. Bob announces that Alonso takes the checkered flag. |
train_9538 | #Person1#: Laura, what are you going to do today?
#Person2#: I'm going shopping.
#Person1#: What time are you leaving?
#Person2#: I'm going to leave around 4 O'clock.
#Person1#: Will you buy a ham sandwich for me at the store?
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: Do you have enough money?
#Person2#: I'm not sure.
#Person1#: How much do you have?
#Person2#: 25 dollars. Do you think that's enough?
#Person1#: That's not very much.
#Person2#: I think it's OK. I also have two credit cards.
#Person1#: Let me give you another ten dollars.
#Person2#: Thanks. See you later.
#Person1#: Bye. | Laura is going shopping today. #Person1# asks her to buy a ham sandwich for #Person1# at the store. |
train_9539 | #Person1#: Jack, you should have known in general the situation of our company now.
#Person2#: Yes, and I am very satisfied with it.
#Person1#: Do you have any other questions?
#Person2#: Would you please tell me about fringe benefits of the company?
#Person1#: OK, we will pay insurances for employees after the probationary period.
#Person2#: What do they include?
#Person1#: Include endowment insurance, medical insurance, unemployment insurance, work-related injury insurance and maternity insurance.
#Person2#: That sounds great.
#Person1#: Employees will also have housing payment reserve funds.
#Person2#: The fringe benefits in your company are excellent, and it's generous of you to offer five insurances and one fund
#Person1#: Do you have other questions?
#Person2#: I want to know if the staff can get a vacation every year.
#Person1#: The permanent staff can have a paid month-long vacation every year. Besides, they also get chances of free traveling.
#Person2#: That's quite good. Thank you for telling me about those. | Jack asks about the fringe benefits of the company and the vacation for staff. #Person1# introduces pay insurances for employees after the probationary period and a paid month-long vacation. |
train_9540 | #Person1#: We still have an important attraction.
#Person2#: What is that?
#Person1#: Melbourne Zoo.
#Person2#: What's special about Melbourne Zoo?
#Person1#: The place is a must-see. This zoo was built in 1862, and it's the oldest zoo in the world, and still among the best. There are more than 3, 000 species of animals here, including the popular kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, and wombats.
#Person2#: Are the animals caged?
#Person1#: Most animals are not locked up in tiny cages. Rather, they are set in almost natural surroundings or well-tended gardens.
#Person2#: That's really special.
#Person1#: Of course, I'm sure you will like it. | #Person1# says that Melbourne Zoo is a must-see because it's the oldest zoo in the world, and still among the best. |
train_9541 | #Person1#: I'm sorry to interrupt you. Please take care not to make a mess while you are selecting goods. If you don't want it, please replace it.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm terribly sorry. but I couldn't find the yoghurt I saw here last time.
#Person1#: What's the brand?
#Person2#: San Yuan.
#Person1#: Oh, it's out of stock at the moment. Why don't you choose another brand instead?
#Person2#: I'm not used to other brands.
#Person1#: You can have a try. Maybe you will like it.
#Person2#: OK. I hope so. | #Person1# tells #Person2# not to make a mess while selecting goods. The yogurt of brand San Yuan is out of stock, so #Person1# recommends #Person2# to choose another brand. |
train_9542 | #Person1#: May I see your passport please?
#Person2#: Here is my passport. And this is the declaration form.
#Person1#: What is the purpose of your visit to the United States?
#Person2#: Business. I have a trade convention I'm attending in Chicago.
#Person1#: This visa is good for two weeks. Do you intend to stay longer than that?
#Person2#: No. I will fly back twelve days from now.
#Person1#: And you will do some traveling while you are here?
#Person2#: Yes, I want to spend a couple days in New York. I have friends there I will visit.
#Person1#: What do you have in the bag, Mr. Lee?
#Person2#: Just my cameras, my clothes, and some books.
#Person1#: You're not carrying any food with you today?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: Okay, Mr. Lee. This is just a routine check. Would you mind opening the bag for me?
#Person2#: Alright. | #Person1# asks the purpose of Mr. Lee's visit to the United States, the duration of the stay, things he is going to do, and checks his bag. |
train_9543 | #Person1#: May I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, I want to buy a VCR.
#Person1#: Well, we have many models to choose from here. Do you have a particular brand you want?
#Person2#: No. I only want it to be a very good one. The best. It's a graduation gift for my son.
#Person1#: I see. And does your son have a VCR now?
#Person2#: Well, he uses our VCR at home. But he's going to university in the Fall, so he needs his own VCR.
#Person1#: Does he watch a lot of movies?
#Person2#: Yes, he sure does. In fact, he wants to become a movie producer himself. He wants to study film at the university.
#Person1#: I would like to make a suggestion then, sir.
#Person2#: Please do.
#Person1#: If your son wants to study film, probably he will start to collect movies himself.
#Person2#: Yes, I know that. So I want him to have a good VCR to use.
#Person1#: May I suggest you consider buying him a DVD player instead?
#Person2#: DVD? Isn't that like a CD?
#Person1#: It is very similar. The technology is the same.
#Person2#: Why is a DVD better than a VCR?
#Person1#: For one thing, sir, the quality of the image is usually better. That's because it's digital.
#Person2#: But isn't it more expensive?
#Person1#: It is a little more expensive, sir. But there is one important advantage which your son might appreciate.
#Person2#: What's that?
#Person1#: If your son starts to buy video tapes, he can't keep them very long.
#Person2#: And why not?
#Person1#: Video tape breaks down after fifteen years. So if he collects a lot of tapes, after fifteen years they will all start to rot.
#Person2#: Hmm. Is that true?
#Person1#: Yes, it is, sir.
#Person2#: Well. And what about DVDs?
#Person1#: This is the excellent thing about DVDs. If your son starts to collect DVDs, they will last forever. They will never rot.
#Person2#: Hmm. He might really appreciate that. I know he will start to collect movies at school. Especially if he studies film.
#Person1#: So let me show you some of our DVD players. In my opinion, DVD is the wave of the future.
#Person2#: Alright, please show me what you have. | #Person2# wants to buy a VCR as a graduation gift for his son who wants to become a movie producer. Then #Person1# recommends him to buy a DVD player instead because DVDs will last forever. |
train_9544 | #Person1#: The channel boats are quite fast, aren't they?
#Person2#: Yes, very. They make the trip in about an hour.
#Person1#: I hope we shan't have a rough passage.
#Person2#: No, I hope not. I want to have a deck chair and enjoy the crossing.
#Person1#: That's a good idea.
#Person2#: The sea seems quite calm, so there will be no fear of seasickness. Are you seasick?
#Person1#: Yes, unfortunately. I'm very much subject to it.
#Person2#: I'm not a very good sailor, either. My mother is a dreadfully poor sailor. In fact, she never takes a voyage unless she has to. I am better than that, and even on the Pacific. after ten days of it, I can still find my sea legs. Well, happily we shall have a smooth passage today.
#Person1#: Yes, this little boat gets up a fine speed, and I think we'll soon get to the land.
#Person2#: Yeah, I am of the same opinion. | #Person1# and #Person2# are taking a trip on a channel boat and #Person1# is seasick. They both agree that the boat gets up a fine speed and they will soon get to the land. |
train_9545 | #Person1#: Come on! It's time to go!
#Person2#: Wait a minute! Just hold your horses! What's your hurry, anyway?
#Person1#: Well, I've got to stop and get gas in the car, first.
#Person2#: That won't take long.
#Person1#: Well, it won't if there no line at the pump.
#Person2#: Well, I'm not quite ready.
#Person1#: I'll give you five more minutes, then I'm going on without you!
#Person2#: You wouldn't do a thing like that!
#Person1#: Oh, yes, I would! | #Person1# is in a hurry because he has got to stop and get gas in the car. #Person2# is not ready and #Person1# will only give #Person2# five more minutes. |
train_9546 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I've been waiting here for 10 minutes. Do you know how often does No. 636 run?
#Person2#: It runs every 15 minutes. You must have missed it.
#Person1#: It seems you got here at good time. Do you have a bus schedule?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. You can buy a bus schedule in a news stand.
#Person1#: I see, thank you. By the way, is this the right bus for the Museum?
#Person2#: Yes, it is.
#Person1#: Do I have to change?
#Person2#: No. The Museum is the terminal of this bus.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot.
#Person2#: You are welcome. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about No. 636. #Person2# tells #Person1# this bus runs every 15 minutes and the Museum is the terminal. |
train_9547 | #Person1#: Hi, Miss Rowling, how old were you when you started to write? And what was your first book?
#Person2#: I wrote my first Finnish (finished) story when I was about six. It was about a small animal, a rabbit, I mean. And I've been writing ever since?
#Person1#: Why did you choose to be an author?
#Person2#: If someone asked me how to achieve happiness. Step One would be finding out what you love doing most. Step two would be finding someone to pay you to do this. I consider myself very lucky indeed to be able to support myself by writing
#Person1#: Do you have any plans to write books for adults?
#Person2#: My first two novels were for adults. I suppose I might write another one. But I never really imagine a target audience when I'm writing. The ideas come first. So it really depends on the ideas that grasp me next.
#Person1#: where did the ideas for the 'Harry Potter' books come from?
#Person2#: I've no ideas where the ideas came from. And I hope I'll never find out. It would spoil my excitement if it turned out I just have a funny wrinkle on the surface of my brain, which makes me think about the invisible train platform.
#Person1#: How did you come up with the names of your characters?
#Person2#: I invented some of them. But I also collected strange names. I've got one from ancient saints, maps, dictionaries, plants, war memoirs and people I met.
#Person1#: Oh, you are really resourceful. | #Person1# asks Miss Rowling questions about her life as a writer. Rowling answers them in detail. |
train_9548 | #Person1#: Mrs. Spencer, what time is Mr. Black's flight due to arrive at Boston Airport?
#Person2#: Around 2:00 p.m., sir. Will you go with the company car to meet him?
#Person1#: Yes. So I'd better leave here to no later than now. How about the hotel for Mr. Black and his party?
#Person2#: I made the reservations for them last week and checked again yesterday to be sure everything is ready.
#Person1#: Including the welcome room for tonight's reception?
#Person2#: That's right. The manager promised me that everything would be exactly as we have requested.
#Person1#: Excellent. I want everything to be the very best.
#Person2#: I'm sure it will be. That manager has never let us down yet.
#Person1#: We want to make a good impression. Not just to be sure that this business deal is a success, but to pay back the wonderful treatment we received from him in Tokyo last year. | #Person1# asks Mrs. Spencer about the preparation to receive Mr. Black to make a successful business deal and to pay back the wonderful treatment last year. |
train_9549 | #Person1#: Where did you leave your bike?
#Person2#: At the station. I left it right here this morning, but when I came back it was gone.
#Person1#: Today? At what time?
#Person2#: Yes, today, at 8: 30 in the morning.
#Person1#: OK, Mrs. Richardson. We'll keep an eye out, and if the bike turns up we'll let you know.
#Person2#: Thank you. | Mrs. Richardson tells #Person1# she left her bike here but it was gone. #Person1# will keep an eye out. |
train_9550 | #Person1#: Good evening, Madam. Could you do me a favor?
#Person2#: Of course. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I am looking for a hotel. Are there any hotels near here?
#Person2#: Yes, there are some in this street. The nearest one is next to the bank. It's quite modern.
#Person1#: You see. I'm leaving tomorrow morning. Do you think there're any hotels not too expensive?
#Person2#: Yes. Drive on for five minutes and you'll find a yellow building on your left. It's a family-style hotel, very comfortable, and the price is quite reasonable.
#Person1#: It sounds nice. Thank you very much for your help.
#Person2#: You are welcome. | #Person1# wants to find a cheap hotel near here. #Person2# tells #Person1# to drive on for five minutes and the yellow building is a family-style hotel. |
train_9551 | #Person1#: I telephoned to see if you'd like to go to the movies this afternoon.
#Person2#: I'd really like to, but I just broke my glasses and I've got to do something about getting another pair before the shop closes. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to the movies, #Person2# refuses because #Person2# broke #Person2#'s glasses. |
train_9552 | #Person1#: I've bought so many things, beautiful dresses, nice shoes and so much food. But I can't carry them alone to my place.
#Person2#: You can ask the assistants for some bags. They will help you carry the things easily. | #Person1# has bought many things. #Person2# recommends #Person1# to ask the assistants for some bags. |
train_9553 | #Person1#: Hey, Jenny, let's go to a movie. You've been working on these bills for hours now.
#Person2#: It's impossible.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: We can't afford to go out. Look at the bills yourself. Everything I say goes in one ear and out of the other.
#Person1#: All right. I've been trying to cut down our expenses lately. I've been turning off the lights when I leave the room. | #Person1# proposes going to a movie, but Jenny refuses as they can't afford to go out. |
train_9554 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I am looking for a pair of gloves. I think I wear size six.
#Person1#: The gloves are on this counter. Let's see... How about the blue pair? The color suits you and they are washable, too.
#Person2#: Oh, I'll try them on. They seem to fit. How much shall I pay you?
#Person1#: They are on sales this week. They have been reduced to twenty-five dollars.
#Person2#: All right. I will take them.
#Person1#: They are very nice.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person2# buys a pair of blue gloves of size six with #Person1#'s assistance. |
train_9555 | #Person1#: Hi, honey. Do you need any help with your luggage?
#Person2#: No, thanks, dad. I just brought one carry-on in my backpack.
#Person1#: Great. I wish your mother would take some packing lessons from you. OK, let's go home.
#Person2#: Hm...It's cold here.
#Person1#: Yes, the weatherman says that it might snow tonight. What temperature was it when you took off from California this morning?
#Person2#: Sixty degrees and sunny.
#Person1#: Don't you people miss the seasons?
#Person2#: Not really. It's nice to go outside everyday. And always have nice sun- ny weather. | #Person2# tells dad it's cold in #Person2#'s hometown and the temperature was sixty degrees and sunny when #Person2# took off from California. |
train_9556 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to read some articles that are on reserve about British culture.
#Person1#: Professor Grand's class?
#Person2#: That's right. How could you know?
#Person1#: Let's just say you are not the first person coming in asking for those articles.
#Person2#: Oh, well, seeing as how I haven't read any of them yet, it doesn't really matterwhich one you give me first.
#Person1#: I'm afraid I can't give you any of them at the moment. They've all been checked out.
#Person2#: You're joking, all of them?
#Person1#: Every month. I've asked professor Grand twice already to bring in additional copies of the articles, but no sooner do I place them on the shelves than they are gone. See that girl in the black sweater? She's been waiting for half an hour for those same articles to be returned.
#Person2#: And here's me. I went out of my way to free out the whole afternoon to read.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, but there is not a whole lot I can do about it. All I can suggest is that you come in first thing tomorrow morning and try again. We open at eight. | #Person2# wants to read some articles for Professor Grand's class. #Person1# says they have all been checked out and suggests that #Person1# come in first thing tomorrow morning and try again. |
train_9557 | #Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Tim. It's a long time since I had the pleasure of a visit from you.
#Person2#: Yes, it must be three or four years. I haven't visited you since I called about my will. You helped me with that, you remember?
#Person1#: Yes, I remember. Do you want to make any changes in your will?
#Person2#: I don't think that will be necessary, but you'll tell me if it is. I left everything, you remember, to my wife, and, after her death, to my son Jerry. I've about $ 15 000 in shares of industrial companies. These bring in, after paying tax, about $ 1 125 a year. Well, I'm earning a good salary now, and I shall get a good pension from my employers, so my wife and I can live fairly comfortably with this extra income. I want to buy some land and build a house for my son. It's time he get married, and he needs a house. I'm thinking of building one and giving it to him.
#Person1#: Your son's fortunate. So you want my help buying the land and building the house.
#Person2#: Yes, that's right. As soon as you've done what's necessary for buying the land, Jerry and I will see an architect.
#Person1#: Have you found a plot yet?
#Person2#: Jerry was in Edinburgh last Saturday and saw a plot he likes. My wife and I went there two days ago, and we liked it, too. I'd like you to make the necessary inquiries for me.
#Person1#: I'd be pleased to do that. I shall have to write to the Local Authority and inquire whether it is allowed to build a house on your piece of land. You're not allowed to build a house without permission from the Planning Authority. And sometimes the Authority decides that a house must be built of stone, and not of brick, so that it doesn't spoil the surrounding village. | Mr. Tim and #Person1# haven't each other for a while and #Person2# helped Mr. Tim with his will. Mr. Tim is earning a good salary. He wants #Person1#'s help buying the land and building the house for his son in Edinburgh. #Person1# would be pleased to do that. |
train_9558 | #Person1#: Hi, welcome to Happy Buddah! Can I get you anything to drink?
#Person2#: A Coke for me, please.
#Person3#: I'll have a Sprite.
#Person1#: Okay, I'll go get that for you. Are there any questions with the menu?
#Person3#: Do you use MSG?
#Person1#: No ma'am, we are MSG-free.
#Person3#: Oh man, I haven't had Chinese food in so long! I want everything! This place has the BEST sesame chicken.
#Person2#: Yeah, I've been craving Chinese for such a long time. I used to get take-out all the time. It's definitely been a while. Let's start off with some crab rangoon.
#Person3#: Ooh yeah, that sounds good. I think I'm going to get the sesame chicken with fried rice, a spring roll, and egg drop soup.
#Person2#: It's so tempting to order everything on the menu, it all looks so appetizing! I think I'll get General Tso's chicken, hot and sour soup, fried wontons, and white rice.
#Person3#: Aren't you supposed to be on a diet? You should at least get brown rice.
#Person2#: I don't think so! I hate brown rice, and I'm so sick of eating healthy all the time. I've been eating so much salad I swear I've forgotten what meat tastes like! There's no better remedy than some nice, greasy, calorie-laden Chinese food. I might even get an order of broccoli beef!
#Person3#: Gosh, I'm so hungry! Let's call the waitress over! | #Person1# helps #Person2# and #Person3# to order food. When they start to decide which to order, #Person2# says #Person2# has been craving Chinese food for a long time and #Person2# is sick of eating healthily all the time. |
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