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train_9659 | #Person1#: Can you tell me how to reach the bank please?
#Person2#: Which bank? There are 2, the Allied Irish Bank and the Bank of Ireland.
#Person1#: I have an AIB past card and I want to get money from the bank.
#Person2#: You need to go to the Allied Irish Bank, which is near the local shopping centre, Dunnes stores.
#Person1#: How do I get there? I have no knowledge of this area.
#Person2#: Cross the road and turn left at the other side, walk along the footpath until you reach the traffic lights. You will see a shopping center on the right hand side. Walk across the road and turn right after the shopping center, keep going straight for about 100 meters and the bank is on your left.
#Person1#: It sounds a little bit difficult. How far is it from here?
#Person2#: It's not so difficult. It's about 5 minutes walk from here. I can draw a map for you if you wish.
#Person1#: Oh, I would really appreciate that. | #Person1# is not familiar with the area, so #Person2# shows #Person1# the way to the Allied Irish Bank. #Person2# is willing to draw a map if #Person1# wishes. #Person1# appreciates that very much. |
train_9660 | #Person1#: Hello, Doncaster Tourist Office.
#Person2#: Hello. I want to stay in a hotel in Doncaster.
#Person1#: Well, we've only got 4. The Ace, the Waterhouse, the Moonlight and the Prince.
#Person2#: How large are they?
#Person1#: The Ace's 20 rooms. The Waterhouse has 35 rooms. Both the Moonlight and the Prince have only 8 rooms.
#Person2#: How much do they cost?
#Person1#: The Ace costs 6 pounds per person a night. The Waterhouse costs 32 pounds. The moonlight costs 10 pounds and the Prince costs only 8 pounds.
#Person2#: Thank you. And what are the telephone numbers?
#Person1#: The Ace is 25395. The Waterhouse is 60745. The Moonlight is 58968 and the Prince is 81663.
#Person2#: Which one is closest to the city center?
#Person1#: The Moonlight I suppose. It's a 5 minute walk.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. | #Person1# wants to book a hotel in Doncaster. #Person2# tells #Person1# about the names of 4 hotels, the number of rooms, the prices and their phone numbers. |
train_9661 | #Person1#: Eric, how long will you be in China?
#Person2#: I don't know, well my contract here is for one year and I don't know what I should do after that, maybe going around for a while.
#Person1#: Well. Have you ever thought about learning some Chinese?
#Person2#: Actually I am learning that now, but it's too hard for me. The four tones really drive me mad.
#Person1#: Don't worry, all things are difficult before they are easy.
#Person2#: You hit the nail right on the head.
#Person1#: Well, are you interested in the language exchange program?
#Person2#: What is it?
#Person1#: I teach you Chinese and in exchange you teach me English.
#Person2#: Awesome. I've been giving this a lot of thought. When can we do this?
#Person1#: How about this Sunday?
#Person2#: OK, cool.
#Person1#: Good. I'll give you a call tonight and let you know the details.
#Person2#: No problem.
#Person1#: Bye. | Eric's contract ends in one year, so #Person1# suggests Eric take the language exchange program. Eric agrees and they will meet on Sunday. |
train_9662 | #Person1#: I'd like to book seats for the Merchant of Venice, please.
#Person2#: Yes, of course, sir.
#Person1#: Have you got any seats downstairs, please?
#Person2#: Yes, we have.
#Person1#: How much are they, please?
#Person2#: $3.75 each.
#Person1#: Are there any seats at $2.50?
#Person2#: Yes, there are, but upstairs. For how many?
#Person1#: For 4, please.
#Person2#: For which night?
#Person1#: What about Saturday, October twenty-first?
#Person2#: I can give you 4 seats in row 8. OK?
#Person1#: Right. How long will the performance last?
#Person2#: Two and a half hours.
#Person1#: Thank you. How much is that altogether?
#Person2#: $10 please. | #Person2# serves #Person1# to book 4 seats for the Merchant of Venice. #Person1# book 4 upstairs seats on Saturday for $10 |
train_9663 | #Person1#: Are you feeling well, Linda? You look very tired.
#Person2#: No, my sister and I had a birthday party for our brother last night. I didn't get much sleep.
#Person1#: Where did you have the party?
#Person2#: At my uncles', and the party lasted very long. After the party, I had to type a history paper for the next morning. I was very nervous for my professor hates accepting any late papers.
#Person1#: I don't know how you did it. If I were you, I wouldn't handle things like you.
#Person2#: Well, I just turned in the paper and now I'm going home to bed. See you later.
#Person1#: See you later. | Linda looks very tired because she had to type a history paper after her sister's birthday party. |
train_9664 | #Person1#: I like your hat, you look like someone from France.
#Person2#: Thank you, it's my new style.
#Person1#: What do you think of my shoes? They were made in Germany.
#Person2#: Very cool. So where do you get all your fashion ideas?
#Person1#: Mostly from fashion shows and magazines.
#Person2#: What about you?
#Person1#: My sister is a fashion designer, sometimes she let me wear her clothes.
#Person2#: Do you want to go to the mall with me after eating lunch?
#Person1#: Of course. So what are you going to order?
#Person2#: Let me see what's on the menu. Uhm, I think I'll have the Spanish style eggs. You?
#Person1#: The French toast. | #Person1# and #Person2# praise each other's accessories and clothes and talk about where they get fashion ideas. They are ordering for lunch |
train_9665 | #Person1#: Hello, may I help you?
#Person2#: Yes.We ' re interested in seeing the rooms for rent.
#Person1#: Oh, how nice.They ' re bright rooms and the house is very quiet.
#Person2#: A nice quiet house is exactly what we're looking for.
#Person1#: Well, gentleman.Each room is $ 40 a week if you think that's OK.
#Person2#: That sounds just wonderful to us.
#Person1#: When do you want to move in?
#Person2#: How about this afternoon?
#Person1#: Fine. I'll be expecting you around two. | #Person1# shows #Person2# the rooms for rent. #Person2# is satisfied and wants to move in soon. |
train_9666 | #Person1#: What about driving to Shanghai?
#Person2#: Driving? No way, it's too far.
#Person1#: I just thought it would be an interesting way to see lots of places. How long will it take?
#Person2#: Too long, and you do not have much time.
#Person1#: What a pity. | #Person1# suggests driving to Shanghai, but #Person2# disagrees. |
train_9667 | #Person1#: Hi, Francis, how was your business trip?
#Person2#: It was a nightmare.
#Person1#: What ' s up?
#Person2#: Actually, the business trip itself was very successful. We arrived on time, we had nice conversations and we settled some important issues for the next year.
#Person1#: Sounds quite fruitful, why do you call it still a nightmare then?
#Person2#: Well, the air line lost my luggage on the return flight and then I lost my carry on bag when I was tackling with the officers in charge. I left the airport three hours later than I expected and then I was caught in a traffic jam. When I finally got home, I was totally exhausted. But I found the elevator was out of service due to a blackout.
#Person1#: This is really a sad story. Did they trace back your luggage?
#Person2#: I am still waiting for their call.
#Person1#: Take it easy, all sufferings have their reward. | Although the business conversation was successful, Francis thinks the trip was a nightmare because he was unlucky to lose his luggage on the return flight. |
train_9668 | #Person1#: have you moved into your new house yet, Michael?
#Person2#: we just moved in yesterday, actually.
#Person1#: so, what do you think about the place? Are you glad that you moved in?
#Person2#: it's great! Unfortunately, we're going to spend a fortune doing everything up.
#Person1#: how old is the house then?
#Person2#: it's about 200 years old. It has a lot of history!
#Person1#: sounds fascinating. Where is your new house located?
#Person2#: it's just off of the ring road.
#Person1#: do you have a big yard?
#Person2#: it's bigger than our last one. I've got flowers in the front, and fruits, vegetables and a fish pond in the back.
#Person1#: is your house well-lit?
#Person2#: oh, yes. Our windows let plenty of natural light in. They've also got wonderful views of the park behind our house.
#Person1#: how many rooms does your house have?
#Person2#: right now, there are three bedrooms, two barrooms, a kitchen, a sitting room, a dining room, and a living room. We're hoping to add on a green room and a guest bedroom. In fact, when the guest room i
#Person1#: I'd be up for that! | Michael tells #Person1# the new house they moved in. He thinks the place is great. The house has a big yard, and it's well-lit. There are many rooms in the house. |
train_9669 | #Person1#: I ' m hungry, let ' s go grab a bite to eat.
#Person2#: Yeah me too. Oh! Can we stop at the shop really fast? I lost my makeup bag at the airport and I want to pick up a few things.
#Person1#: Will you take long?
#Person2#: No! Five minutes I promise!
#Person1#: Come on! We have been here for almost an hour! I thought you said you were only going to get a few things! How long does it take you to pick out a lipstick and some nail polish!
#Person2#: Are you crazy? You have no idea what you are talking about! Just for my eyes I have to get eye-liner, an eyelash curler, eye shadow, an eyebrow pencil and mascara. Then I need to get foundation, liq
#Person1#: Whoa whoa whoa! Are you nuts? How much is all this going to cost? I ' m looking at the price at each one of these little things and it ' s outrageous! This is basically a crayon!
#Person2#: What about you? You spend as much or more money on your razors, after shave, cologne and gel! Not to mention how much you spend on clothes and...
#Person1#: Fine! Get the stupid thirty dollar crayon! | #Person2# asks #Person1# to stop at the shop to pick up some makeup. #Person2# lists the makeup #Person2# needs, and #Person1# thinks it will cost much. #Person2# refutes that #Person1# also spends much money. #Person1# concedes at last. |
train_9670 | #Person1#: Hello. This is the Holiday Inn. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Hi. Is there a special rate for a group reservation?
#Person1#: Yes. There is a 20 % to 40 % discount. It depends on the season.During the summer the discount is 20 %. During the winter it is 40 %.
#Person2#: I need five single rooms in October. How much of a discount can I get?
#Person1#: Our summer season ended in September. So the discount will be 40 %. That ' s a good deal. Would you prefer rooms with a front view or rear view?
#Person2#: Front view, please.
#Person1#: What date and time will you be checking in?
#Person2#: October 25th around 2:00 in the afternoon.
#Person1#: We need you to send a deposit for 1/3 of the bill. You can send the check, or you can use the credit card.
#Person2#: Ok. I ' ll send a check.
#Person1#: Could you tell me your name, address and phone number, please?
#Person2#: Sure. My name is Anderson. My address is 109 Ferguson East, Holton. And my phone number is 309 789 1267.
#Person1#: Thanks. | The Holiday Inn assistant tells Anderson the discount for a group reservation in October is 40% and helps Anderson book five single rooms with a front view. |
train_9671 | #Person1#: Want to send out for some Chinese?
#Person2#: Some what?
#Person1#: Some Chinese food. I'm hungry, and there's a take-out restaurant near here. We can have them deliver and then watch the news on TV while we eat.
#Person2#: No, I'd rather go out. The Chinese food here is rather different from what I had at home. Maybe we can try some other food today... What about that all-you-can-eat place we passed the other day, the one over in the shopping center?
#Person1#: Okay. I could go for that. It's called Al's Steakhouse. They also have great fried fish, and I love their salad bar. You can go back to refill your plate as often as you like.
#Person2#: Is that the place that serves such large portions of meat?
#Person1#: Yes, their steaks are enormous. Sometimes I can't finish what I've ordered.
#Person2#: What if that happens to me? I hate to let food go to waste.
#Person1#: Don't worry. We'll just get a doggie bag. | #Person1# suggests ordering some Chinese food, but #Person2# prefers to go out for other food. They decide to go to Al's Steakhouse, and #Person1# says they will get a doggie bag there without worrying about wasting food. |
train_9672 | #Person1#: Valerie! Hi! Wow how are you? It ' s been such a long time!
#Person2#: Darlene! Indeed, it ' s been a while! How have you been? Wow, you look amazing! I love what you ' Ve done with your hair!
#Person1#: Really? Thanks! I went to that hair salon that you told me about, but enough about me! Look at you! You haven ' t aged a day since the last time I saw you! What is your secret!
#Person2#: Ha ha, come on! Well, I ' Ve been watching what I eat, and working out three times a week. By the way, I heard your son recently graduated!
#Person1#: Yes, my little Paul is finally a doctor. They grow up so fast you know.
#Person2#: He is such a handsome guy. He gets his looks from his mother of course!
#Person1#: Thank you! What about your daughter, Pamela? I heard she has passed the bar exam and married recently.
#Person2#: Oh yes. She had a beautiful wedding in Cozumel Mexico and we all attended.
#Person1#: Such a lovely girl. I hope my Paul is lucky enough to find a girl like that someday!
#Person2#: But of course! Well, it ' s been great talking to you, but I have to get going.
#Person1#: Same here! We will catch up soon, maybe over coffee!
#Person2#: That would be great! Give me a call!
#Person1#: See you soon! Bye! Egg... I can ' t stand that woman or her obnoxious daughter. | Darlene meets Valerie's after a long time, and they share the current situations of their kid. Darlene's son Paul becomes a doctor, and Valerie's daughter Pamela got married. However, when parting each other, Darlene says she can't stand Valerie and her obnoxious daughter. |
train_9673 | #Person1#: Good morning. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning. I'd like to make a reservation to Guangzhou for August 2.
#Person1#: Just a moment, please. I'm sorry, sir. There is no ticket available on that day. But we have flights for Guangzhou the next day.
#Person2#: May I inquire about the departure time?
#Person1#: A 9:12 flight in the morning and a 14:00 flight in the afternoon.
#Person2#: When will the plane reach for the morning flight?
#Person1#: At 13:15.
#Person2#: OK. I'd like to book a ticket for this one.
#Person1#: All right, sir. Please reconfirm your ticket no later than 12 o'clock two days before the flight ; otherwise, your reservation will automatically be cancelled. | #Person1# tells #Person2# they have no tickets to Guangzhou for August 2, but the next day. #Person2# books a ticket on that day. |
train_9674 | #Person1#: Welcome to Lincoln Bank. What can we do for you?
#Person2#: Morning. I'm a new user of your credit card and I was wondering if I'm taking full advantage of it.
#Person1#: Well, there certainly are many benefits that go along with our credit card.
#Person2#: Yes, of course. It's so much easier than cash, to be honest ; nowadays I hardly ever use cash. I just put it on the card and pay off the balance every month.
#Person1#: You know it is not necessary to pay the balance in full every month.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: Yes, you will see on your monthly bill and statement the amount in full but also the minimum payment.
#Person2#: So, if for some reason I was having a bad month and spent a little too much I could just pay the minimum?
#Person1#: Yes. As long as you keep making regular monthly payments, paying the minimum is just fine. Of course, your credit limit will be lowered accordingly.
#Person2#: How so?
#Person1#: For example, if your credit limit is 5, 000 RMB and you owe 1, 000 RIB, your available credit will be 4, 000 RIB. So, your credit limit drops.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. Well, I don't plan on only paying the minimum, but it's good to know that I can if I had to. Thanks for that. | #Person2# comes to Lincoln Bank and wants to know the full advantage of the credit card. #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person2# can pay the minimum, but its credit limit will be lowered accordingly. |
train_9675 | #Person1#: You look like a basket case.
#Person2#: I'm not surprised.
#Person1#: What's the problem?
#Person2#: My brother in-law just dropped in from the states.
#Person1#: Yeah, and?
#Person2#: I decided to put him up while he's here, big mistake!
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: He's lazy. I tried being a good host, but if you give him an inch, he'll take a mile.
#Person1#: I guess you think twice next time he comes.
#Person2#: You can say that again.
#Person1#: So how long has he here for?
#Person2#: Two weeks. If he thinks I'll put up with his attitude that long he's got another thing coming.
#Person1#: Well, I know you do the right thing. | #Person2# complains to #Person1# about #Person2#'s brother-in-law dropped in, and #Person2# will not put up with his attitude second. |
train_9676 | #Person1#: Jennifer, would you like to have dinner with me?
#Person2#: Yes. That would be nice. When do you want to go?
#Person1#: Is today OK?
#Person2#: Sorry, I can't go today.
#Person1#: How about tomorrow night?
#Person2#: Ok. What time?
#Person1#: Is 9:00 PM all right?
#Person2#: I think that's too late.
#Person1#: Is 6:00 PM OK?
#Person2#: Yes, that's good. Where would you like to go?
#Person1#: The Italian restaurant on 5th street.
#Person2#: Oh, I don't like that Restaurant. I don't want to go there.
#Person1#: How about the Korean restaurant next to it?
#Person2#: OK, I like that place. | #Person1# invites Jennifer for dinner. Jennifer agrees and they decide to eat in the Korean restaurant tomorrow night. |
train_9677 | #Person1#: Shall I punch out for you, Ross? I am leaving now.
#Person2#: No, thanks. I have got to work overtime.
#Person1#: But today is Friday. You are not going to work overtime on Friday evening, are you?
#Person2#: Well, I am. I'll have to finish this report for next Monday's meeting. Is Tom coming to pick you up?
#Person1#: No. We'll meet at my house. He invited my family to spend the weekend with his family at their villa.
#Person2#: That's nice. Where is his villa?
#Person1#: It's not his villa, but his father's. I think it's somewhere in Florida. I am not sure myself.
#Person2#: Sometimes I envy you a lot. Tom is a good guy.
#Person1#: Come on. You just haven't met the right person and I think that you work too much. You should learn how to entertain yourself and enjoy life.
#Person2#: I know, but I am a work maniac.
#Person1#: Well, suit yourself. I've got to run now.
#Person2#: Have a nice weekend.
#Person1#: You too. Oh, I forgot to tell you one thing. A girl called this afternoon. She said she was your ex-girlfriend. She wanted you to call her back.
#Person2#: Did she mention anything else?
#Person1#: No, nothing else. See you Monday.
#Person2#: See you. | Ross tells #Person1# that he has to work overtime to finish the report. Ross says #Person1#'s boyfriend, Tom, is good and he envies #Person1#. #Person1# advises Ross to enjoy life, and he'll meet the right person. |
train_9678 | #Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Black. I am the new secretary.
#Person2#: Good morning, Miss White. You are half an hour early.
#Person1#: I don't want to make a bad impression.
#Person2#: Come on over. This is your desk, and this is your time card. Be sure to clock in and out before and after you work.
#Person1#: I will.
#Person2#: One more thing, keep your desk neat. It's the rule. There is no exception, even the art designers have to keep their desks neat.
#Person1#: I'll keep that in mind. Does everything on the desk belong to me?
#Person2#: Not belong. You can use them as long as you work here. When you quit, you'll have to return them to the company.
#Person1#: What's the extension number for my phone?
#Person2#: The operator will put all your calls through. You don't have to worry about that.
#Person1#: Can I make personal phone calls during my office hours?
#Person2#: Of course you can. Every one has his personal matters to deal with more or less, but don't chat over the phone. What's more, don't let it hinder your work and the company's business.
#Person1#: I understand.
#Person2#: When you settle down, I'll show you around and introduce you to the department managers. | Miss White is the office's new assistant, and Mr. Black explains the office rules to her. He tells Miss White to keep the desk neat, return things when quitting, and not let personal calls hinder work. |
train_9679 | #Person1#: Hello, ladies. I'm firing up the grill. We can eat in an hour or so.
#Person2#: Chips, finger foods, desserts, baked beans. Where're the pork and beef strips?
#Person1#: Yi-jun, we're in the States. Here it's all burgers, steaks, and dogs.
#Person2#: Ah. . . hence the buns and condiments we bought. And this is Holly's potato salad.
#Person1#: You can put stuff on the picnic table. Back to work. The grill is calling me. . .
#Person2#: Let me know if I can help. | #Person1# is firing up the grill, and #Person1# tells Yi-jun they can eat in an hour. |
train_9680 | #Person1#: Hello, Jim. Where are you going?
#Person2#: To the cinema. What about coming with me?
#Person1#: No, thanks. I'm going home. My wife's expecting me.
#Person2#: What a pity. I believe it's a very good film.
#Person1#: Do you go to the cinema a lot?
#Person2#: Once a week. Most nights I sit at home and watch telly
#Person1#: Do you know what's on tonight by any chance?
#Person2#: No, I'm sorry I don't. I never read the papers till I get home.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. By the way, where are you going for your holidays this year?
#Person2#: I don't know yet. My wife's going to her mother's for a couple of weeks. She likes the sea, you know.
#Person1#: Oh, does she? That's convenient.
#Person2#: Yes, but I want to go to the country.
#Person1#: Don't you like the sea?
#Person2#: Yes, very much. But I need peace and quiet when I'm on holiday. What are coughing to do?
#Person1#: I'm going to stay at home.
#Person2#: Aren't you going to have a holiday abroad this year?
#Person1#: No, I want to buy a car, and that's going to take every penny I've got. | Jim invites #Person1# to the cinema, but #Person1# refuses. Then they talk about their plans for the holiday. Jim prefers to go to the country, and #Person1# is going to stay at home. |
train_9681 | #Person1#: How many persons are there in your family?
#Person2#: There are three, my parents and I.
#Person1#: Do you live together?
#Person2#: No, I live alone in a flat near my work place.
#Person1#: Do you often go back to see your parents.
#Person2#: Yes, almost once a week. | #Person1# and #Person2# are chatting about their family's background. |
train_9682 | #Person1#: I don't know why people are just mad about David Peckham. Is there really anything so fascinating with him?
#Person2#: He appeals to the fans thanks to two things
#Person1#: You mean he plays well? Yeah, he often scores by free kicks in crucial games. But a football match is by no means merely a show of taking free kicks.
#Person2#: Certainly not. What really counts is to play as a team, passing the ball amongst each other, dodging defenders. Free kicks are a result of all the teammates'collective efforts. However, a few free kicks often make everything different, especially scoring one such goal in the nick of time.
#Person1#: In the case, maybe facial charm should be his leading card. After all, the majority of his fans are girls.
#Person2#: Yes, his face looks are manly, with a straight nose and infinite eyes. As a man of medium height in the West, he keeps a powerful but elegant figure, looking neither lanky nor stout.
#Person1#: And he is English! He makes a model gentleman when he puts on a black suit and speaks with a typical British accent. | #Person1# asks #Person2# why people mad about David Peckham. #Person2# thinks the reason isn't that he plays well, and #Person2# agrees with #Person1# that facial charm is his leading card. |
train_9683 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, passport and arrival card please.
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Where are you coming from?
#Person2#: China.
#Person1#: Is this your country of birth or residence.
#Person2#: I just work there.
#Person1#: What is the purpose of your visit to the United States?
#Person2#: I'm here on vacation.
#Person1#: How long do you plan to stay in the United States?
#Person2#: Almost three weeks.
#Person1#: Sir, you didn't fill out the information on your arrival card of where you will be staying.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry, but there are a couple of different places I will travel to within the United States, so I wasn't sure what to put.
#Person1#: You must specify an address of the place where you will spend most of your time.
#Person2#: Ok, here you are.
#Person1#: Do you have enough means to support yourself while you are here?
#Person2#: Yes. I have some travellers cheques and two credit cards.
#Person1#: Very good. Do you have anything to declare?
#Person2#: Nope. I only have my clothes and camera!
#Person1#: Very well sir, welcome to the United States, enjoy your visit. | #Person1# asks #Person2# some personal information and the purpose for visiting. #Person1# requests #Person2# to fill out the arrival card, and finally, let #Person2# enter the US. |
train_9684 | #Person1#: Who wants to go first? Lily?
#Person2#: Oh. . . I mostly just like to listen. You're the groom. Why don't you go first?
#Person1#: OK. Put on something by the Backstreet Boys!
#Person2#: How about As Long as You Love Me? You can pretend you're singing it to your fiancee Brooke!
#Person1#: I'd better not. Brooke hates the Backstreet Boys! | Lily asks #Person1# to sing first. She recommends the Backstreet Boys, but #Person1# refuses. |
train_9685 | #Person1#: What companies are stockholders in this company, do you know?
#Person2#: Yes, the main stockholder is International Business Machines Corporation, namely, IBM for short.
#Person1#: What section would you like to work in if you enter this company?
#Person2#: I wish to work in the planning department.
#Person1#: What type of work will you expect to do at first?
#Person2#: I expect to operate computers.
#Person1#: What are your plans for the future?
#Person2#: I wish to move up to higher positions with acquisition of more experience in the future.
#Person1#: How long does it take to get here from your home?
#Person2#: It's a twenty-minute bus ride.
#Person1#: How long do you think that we can depend on your working here?
#Person2#: I'll work here as long as you expect me to.
#Person1#: You are single now, but what will you do when you get married?
#Person2#: I'Ve thought about that a lot. I know that many women take a job, planning to make a career of it, and then they change their mind. But I am hoping to make it my lifetime work. So if I get married, I will find some ways that I can continue my work.
#Person1#: Do you think you will want to continue working here even after you'Ve had a child?
#Person2#: I think so.
#Person1#: What ideas do you have if we employ you?
#Person2#: Ever since I was a young girl, I'Ve been clever with my hands. I'Ve always enjoyed doing detailed work. If I could use that ability to make your products a little better and to benefit the company, I would be happy.
#Person1#: Do you have any particular conditions that you would like the company to take into consideration?
#Person2#: No, nothing in particular.
#Person1#: If you are employed by us, how are you going to do your part of the work?
#Person2#: I'll first get further information about our goals, ways, counterparts and management, etc. . Then I'll make my plan. And then I'll go with all my effort to see it is realized.
#Person1#: If you fail to do your work well, what are you going to do?
#Person2#: I'll report it honestly. I'll give a correct analysis. I may quit the job - and pay compensation. But I have my way to judge whether I fail.
#Person1#: What do you think if you do not have much spare time on this job?
#Person2#: People are supposed to work hard within regular work time, especially when it is an important work that is highly paid for. I don't mind work over spare time if it is paid for.
#Person1#: What are your expectations from working on this job?
#Person2#: Getting more experience with a widely-known company like yours. Using my speciality in marketing and management. And getting advancement in salary and position. Show my enterprise, confidence and character in passing.
#Person1#: If you were choosing a person for this job, what kind of individual would you select?
#Person2#: I would select the individual that has the most qualifications among all the applicants. He doesn't have to be the person if we have to fill the vacancy. But he has to be the best, even if we have to pay him higher.
#Person1#: If we do not employ you, what are you going to do?
#Person2#: I will feel it is a pity. But I will not feel so bad. I will go for other interviews until I am employed satisfactorily. Hopefully before I find another position, you will call me back. | #Person1# interviews #Person2# and she answers #Person1#'s questions accordingly. #Person2# tells the interviewee her expected section, plans, the time it takes from her home to the company. #Person2# also shows her determination to work for the company even if she gets married or has a child. She will fulfill her duties. She is even willing to work over spare time if the work is paid for. Besides, #Person2# also gives her opinions on the standards of a competent person for this job and the plan if she does not get employed. |
train_9686 | #Person1#: Could I have my hair dyed?
#Person2#: Certainly, which color do you want to dye it?
#Person1#: I want the latest fashion, can you make some suggestions?
#Person2#: Right now, many girls are dyeing there hair blond.
#Person1#: I don't think that was suit me very well, blond is kind of erratic.
#Person2#: What do you think about pink?
#Person1#: Oh, no. I think it's better to be a natural chinese, with natural chinese hair. Have you got good brand of hair dye?
#Person2#: Yes, we have several brands, which one do you prefer?
#Person1#: I want the best one.
#Person2#: First, you need a shampoo, it makes it easier for your hair to be dyed. Let's down your hair in the water, you hair will be fairly clean that way.
#Person1#: After this dye job, it feels I look younger.
#Person2#: You hair is definitely fresh and shiner looking. | #Person1# refuses #Person2#'s recommendation of either dyeing the hair blood or pink. #Person1# prefers a natural Chinese and chooses the best brand of hair dye. #Person1# thinks the dying makes #Person1# look younger. |
train_9687 | #Person1#: Your request for compensation makes me surprised. What happened?
#Person2#: It is because of the quality.
#Person1#: Could you tell me the particulars?
#Person2#: I told you that we want first-class goods. So the quality, specification and price are clarified in our contract. Do you remember those details?
#Person1#: Yes, I do.
#Person2#: The re-examination results indicate that one-third of the goods are not up to standard.
#Person1#: Really? We began to load the goods after we made sure they were qualified.
#Person2#: I told you the truth. According to the contract, if you fail to honor the contract, we are entitled to cancel it. | #Person2# asks compensation from #Person2# because one-third of the goods are not up to the standards. |
train_9688 | #Person1#: Welcome to our restaurant, Chez Attitude!
#Person2#: Our reservation is under the name of Foster at 7:00 for four people.
#Person1#: Yes, Mr. Foster, our hostess will be with you in just a moment.
#Person2#: We would like to begin with a cocktail while we are waiting. Would you tell the hostess to please come and let us know when our table is ready?
#Person1#: I will let her know where you are.
#Person2#: The patio tables look really nice. Could we be seated there, please?
#Person1#: I could seat you right away at an outside table if you would like.
#Person2#: Thanks! We'll sit out there then. We will just order our drinks out there.
#Person1#: Well, can I start you off with some cocktails while you are looking over the menu?
#Person2#: Yes, why don't you bring us a bottle of the house Chablis with four glasses to start with?
#Person1#: I'll get on that right away!
#Person2#: We appreciate your help. | Mr. Foster arrives at the restaurant he booked. He wants to begin with a cocktail and to be seated at the patio tables. #Person1# arranges for him. |
train_9689 | #Person1#: What's holding us back on the plant expansion project? We were supposed to see the specs on that ages ago. Why haven't I heard anything about it? Did the whole project just vanish into thin air?
#Person2#: No, sir. The plant expansion project has been delayed. There was a snag up in the fling process to get the necessary construction permits. It seems that the property we were slated to build on is also habitat for some endangered indigenous species.
#Person1#: You're joking, right? No wonder we've been tied up with this project. I know the environmental impact statement will take forever to get approval if they've found anything endangered on the site. Are they positive there is evidence of endangered species actually living there?
#Person2#: The environmental review board has a team on it now. Hopefully we'll know more by the end of the week. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that the plant expansion project has been delayed because the target area may be the habitat for endangered indigenous species, and they are waiting for construction permits. |
train_9690 | #Person1#: Do you have any special interests besides your job?
#Person2#: My chief interest is swimming and climbing with my friends.
#Person1#: What do you think is the most important thing for you to be happy?
#Person2#: I think that the most important thing is you can't live all by himself. It takes a lot of people working and cooperating together. The more really close friends I have, the better.
#Person1#: There is a reason in what you say. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s chief interest. #Person2# thinks working and cooperating with friends makes #Person2# happy. |
train_9691 | #Person1#: Where can I find a spare hose for the pump?
#Person2#: What size do you need?
#Person1#: 25 mm diameter.
#Person2#: They're at the back of the stores, second shelf up on the right-hand side.
#Person1#: Thanks. Have you got any light bulbs?
#Person2#: They're in the blue cupboard. Anything else?
#Person1#: Oh yes, some wire cutters.
#Person2#: I'll need to check. Sorry, we don't have any in stock. But I can order some and send through the order today. How many do you need?
#Person1#: Just one pair.
#Person2#: Fine. They should be here the day after tomorrow. | #Person1# wants a hose, light bulbs, and wire cutters. There aren't wire cutters, so #Person2#'ll order some. |
train_9692 | #Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I would like to buy two exquisite watches for me and my girlfriend.
#Person1#: We have many pairs for couples. Look at this counter.
#Person2#: This pair is Rolex, right?
#Person1#: You have a very good taste, this pair is the latest product.
#Person2#: What function does this watch have?
#Person1#: Both of them are luminous with a time reminder function. They don't need battery, because they can absorb energy from the sun.
#Person2#: Sounds good.
#Person1#: In addition, they are waterproof and shockproof.
#Person2#: How long is the guarantee?
#Person1#: We guarantee the quality of the product for 12 months. We also provide a worldwide warranty.
#Person2#: How much does the pair cost?
#Person1#: 2, 200 $.
#Person2#: It is a bit expensive. But it is worth buying one's favorite. I will take them. | #Person2# asks #Person1# of watches for couples. #Person2# takes a fancy to Rolex and decides to buy them after #Person1#'s introduction. |
train_9693 | #Person1#: I am here to sign my escrow papers.
#Person2#: I will tell you ahead of time, that there is a lot to sign here, but I will help you every step of the way.
#Person1#: Should I have brought anything with me?
#Person2#: Basically, what I need from you now is your driver's license or some ID that shows your residency status.
#Person1#: Where do I start?
#Person2#: We will be going through these papers one by one. I will be explaining them all to you, and you can ask questions as we go.
#Person1#: Can I make a phone call to a friend if I have a question?
#Person2#: We do not want you to sign any documents that you do not understand. You may get assistance with any questions that you have.
#Person1#: Will the house be mine when we finish these documents?
#Person2#: This is the last thing you need to do, but it may take a while for the papers to be processed. | #Person2# helps #Person1# every step of signing the escrow papers. #Person2# tells #Person1# the house will be #Person2# after taking a while for the papers to be processed. |
train_9694 | #Person1#: Your dog is really cute. What's his name?
#Person2#: His name is Bingo.
#Person1#: What kind of dog is he?
#Person2#: We're not sure because the neighbour gave him to us after they moved away.
#Person1#: Well, he sure likes to run around a lot. Is he well behaved?
#Person2#: Oh yes, he is. When he was a puppy, he liked to chew my father's shoes, but he's okay now.
#Person1#: That sounds like my cat. She likes to scratch the couch with her claws.
#Person2#: I didn't know you had a cat. When did you get her?
#Person1#: About a year ago actually. You've probably never seen her though.
#Person2#: Really? Why is that?
#Person1#: She's not a house-cat. She stays outside most of the time.
#Person2#: Bingo could never do that. He stays in the house except when we take him to the park. | #Person2# introduces #Person2#'s dog Bingo to #Person1#. #Person1# says Bingo's behavior is like #Person1#'s cat. #Person2# is surprised that #Person1# has a cat. |
train_9695 | #Person1#: What do you do in your spare times?
#Person2#: I have many hobbies. I like most all kind of sports, and I also like to listen to classic musics.
#Person1#: What sports do you like best?
#Person2#: Football. It's a very exciting game, because it keeps you alert, and I also enjoying the team spirit of football.
#Person1#: Do you like reading books?
#Person2#: Yes. I enjoying reading biographs, especially those of well-known statesmen, militarists, scientist and artists, I can learn a lot from their life histories.
#Person1#: Who are you favourite authors?
#Person2#: I like the novels of Dickens very much, I have reading almost all of them in Chinese translation, I wish i can reading them in the original. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# has many hobbies, including playing football, listening to music, and reading books. #Person2#'s favorite author is Dickens. |
train_9696 | #Person1#: Is there any way you can cut us a better deal on your wholesale price for this order?
#Person2#: We did the best that we could to give you a low price. Did you get our recent estimate?
#Person1#: Based on the estimate you gave us, by the time we figure in transportation and other expenses, our profit is short. With the offer you've given me, we're making next to nothing. Can't you do any better?
#Person2#: I've already given you a discount of 20 % off of our normally charge. If I go any lower, we'll have loss on this project. I really want to work with you on this. But we've already gone as low as we can go.
#Person1#: I'll be honest with you, our budgeted cost can't exceed more than $ 150 per unit. That is our bottom line. If you can meet that price, you've got the deal. Otherwise. . .
#Person2#: I'll tell you what, I'll go over the number again with our financial team and see what I can do. I can't give you any guarantees. But we can try. | #Person1# bargains with #Person2# to lower the price. #Person2# insists it is the lowest, and #Person1# tells #Person2# their bottom line. #Person2# will go over the number again to see what #Person2# can do. |
train_9697 | #Person1#: Can you read and write English and French?
#Person2#: No, I'm proficient in both written and spoken English, but I can only carry on a simple conversation in French.
#Person1#: Could you tell me something about your English education?
#Person2#: My mother is an English teacher in a college, so I began learning English when I could speak, and I took English as my minor subject at university. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# is proficient in English, but knows a little about French. |
train_9698 | #Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: Hi, Daddy. It's me, Troy.
#Person1#: Hi, Troy. How's your trip going?
#Person2#: It's nice. I arrived safely.
#Person1#: Are you all right?
#Person2#: I'm fine. Is everything fine in the family?
#Person1#: Yes. Everything is fine in the family. Don't worry about the family. Just enjoy your trip. How's the weather there?
#Person2#: The weather is gorgeous here.
#Person1#: That's good. Take good care of yourself.
#Person2#: I will. Thank you, Dad.
#Person1#: I love you, Troy.
#Person2#: I love you, too, Dad. Bye. | Troy is on a trip. He calls to dad, and his dad tells him to take care of himself. |
train_9699 | #Person1#: John, do you have a minute?
#Person2#: Oh, hi, Leo. Sure, what's up?
#Person1#: Well, I'Ve been meaning to talk to you about the situation in the office.
#Person2#: I'm not in there very often. It's so noisy that I can't work.
#Person1#: That's exactly what I'm getting at. We're supposed to be able to do our preparation and marking in that office, but have you noticed? Jack constantly has students coming in to get help with his course. A lot people are going in and out.
#Person2#: Has anybody spoken to him about it?
#Person1#: No, not yet, but someone's going to have to.
#Person2#: We can't really ask him to stop having students come in for help, can we?
#Person1#: No, of course not. But I'm not able to do my work and neither are you.
#Person2#: How about recommending him to use the storage room down the hall?
#Person1#: Oh, that would be too small.
#Person2#: With the cabinets taken out, it might be bigger than it looks.
#Person1#: Come to think of it, you may be on to something. Let's go have a look.
#Person2#: Let's rock n'roll. | John and Leo discuss the noisy situation in the office because of Jack's students. They are going to check whether the storage room can be used for Jack. |
train_9700 | #Person1#: Sherry, how are you doing with your thesis?
#Person2#: Oh my thesis. That's something I definitely don't want to talk about right now. I finished my first draft some time ago. But my supervisor said I should do more research if I want to achieve the quality that he expects of me. | Sherry has finished the first draft, but it doesn't meet the supervisor's expectations. |
train_9701 | #Person1#: And when did you begin this sort of work?
#Person2#: Let me see. Um...Yes, four years ago.
#Person1#: And you enjoy it?
#Person2#: Oh yes, very much. It is very tiring with long hours on the jobs, sometimes...uh...as much as 12 hours. But it's exciting to meet people from all over the world. It really is.
#Person1#: What exactly do you do?
#Person2#: Well, I take tourists to the famous places in the city, tell them the history of the places, and tell them why they're famous.
#Person1#: What special qualifications are necessary for guides?
#Person2#: Well, they have to enjoy meeting new people. And they must take special courses in the history of the city and things like that.
#Person1#: And do they have to know a foreign language?
#Person2#: That's a must. My company will hire only people who speak at least two foreign languages.
#Person1#: And you? How many foreign languages do you speak?
#Person2#: I speak three: Spanish, French and Italian.
#Person1#: Three foreign languages? Then I can see why your work is so easy for you. | Though being a guide is very tiring, #Person2# enjoys the work because #Person2# can meet people from all over the world. #Person1# asks about the necessary qualifications to be a guide. |
train_9702 | #Person1#: You know that in China all the children should go to school and must finish the primary and junior school. It's the law.
#Person2#: Yes, I know this quite well. But still there are some children who can't go to school because of their poverty.
#Person1#: Yes, it's a matter of money. You see, education here is not completely free for the students. If it were so it would cost the government too much money.
#Person2#: Do all parents send their children to state schools?
#Person1#: Yes, nearly all of them. If you are rich, you may prefer to send your children to private schools, but it takes a lot of money. | #Person1# says finishing the primary and junior school is the law in China. #Person2# says because of poverty, there're still children who can't go to school. |
train_9703 | #Person1#: Excuse me, waiter, but I think there is something in my soup.
#Person2#: What's wrong?
#Person1#: Well, I think I saw an insect or something when I was spooning out the noodles. Could you please bring me another bowl?
#Person2#: Oh, I'm very sorry. I'll get you another bowl.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: Here you are, a fresh bowl of soup.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot.
#Person2#: I'm very sorry this happened. I'll tell you what: I won't charge you for the soup today.
#Person1#: That's great. I can use a free lunch.
#Person2#: Good. I hope you come again.
#Person1#: I'll do that. Thanks. | #Person1# tells the waiter that there is something in #Person1#'s soup. The waiter gets #Person1# another bowl and doesn't charge for the soup. |
train_9704 | #Person1#: I heard you are going out with John?
#Person2#: Yes. To be frank, I really love him to death.
#Person1#: You are so lucky.
#Person2#: Why do you say that?
#Person1#: Why? Are you kidding me? A guy like that is hard to find. Few boys are so caring, so patient, and did I mention he is hottie?
#Person2#: You really think so?
#Person1#: Totally. I am saying it from the bottom of my heart! And it's obvious that he's head over heels in love with you, too.
#Person2#: I sure hope so. | #Person2# admits loving John. #Person1# thinks #Person2# is lucky because John is nice, and loves #Person2# too. |
train_9705 | #Person1#: She is really pretty, isn't she? Her skin looks so baby-smooth!
#Person2#: Well, it's just that she put a lot of makeup on her face. Actually, natural beauty comes from within.
#Person1#: Ah, I can smell jealousy in the air.
#Person2#: She has nothing that deserves my jealousy. I don't have to put things on my face and I still look pretty. Don't you think so?
#Person1#: Yeah, right. But what did you put on your face last night? Those little greenish things.
#Person2#: They are cucumbers. They are natural skin soothers, natural healers of the skin. Haven't you heard them say on TV that. . . erh. . . they soften the skin, wipe out the roughness, counter irritation and build strength and resilience?
#Person1#: Yeah, yeah, yeah! They wipe out tight, tired feelings and remove lines and age signs. Blah, blah. . . See, I can even recite it.
#Person2#: That's right. You have learned a lot, haven't you? | #Person2# disagrees with #Person1#'s opinions that the woman is pretty because she puts lots of makeup. #Person2# explains to #Person1# what she put on the face are cucumbers. |
train_9706 | #Person1#: Thomas, would you be so kind as to lay the table for me? I'm busy in the kitchen.
#Person2#: Of course! Where are the things?
#Person1#: They're all here.
#Person2#: Right! I'll do it straight away.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot. I'm most grateful. | #Person1# asks Thomas to help lay the table. |
train_9707 | #Person1#: Shall I call and tell your assistant that you're not going to work today?
#Person2#: Yes, please, dear. Tell her I've got a cold and a headache, but I hope to be back in a day or 2. You'd better tell her I'm staying in bed.
#Person1#: But you're not in bed? Do you want me to tell a lie?
#Person2#: Oh, it's only a very little one, dear. I'm not making a false excuse. I really have a bad headache.
#Person1#: Then put the cigarette out. It's very foolish of you to smoke when you've got a cold.
#Person2#: Very well, dear. You're quite right.
#Person1#: Look! Here's some hot water. Please do as I tell you now. I've put something in the water that will do you a lot of good. Put your nose over the water. That's right. Breathe in deeply.
#Person2#: Oh, it smells nice. | #Person2# wants #Person1# to inform #Person2#'s assistant that #Person2# will not go to work today. #Person1# asks #Person2# to put the cigarette out and follow #Person1#'s instructions. |
train_9708 | #Person1#: What is it Frank? You look upset.
#Person2#: Hi Nancy, I work very hard, I get results. I do much more than I really should and nobody notices anyway, I didn't get the promotion this time.
#Person1#: Frank I think you need talk with the boss. At least ask for a pay rise or something.
#Person2#: You know, I get nervous even before entering his office.
#Person1#: There is no need to be afraid when you claim something you deserve. I know better than anyone else of how good an employee you are. If it wasn't for you getting that $2,000,000 deal last month, we would all be at home looking for new jobs now. You need to let the boss see that too.
#Person2#: Well. I just can't.
#Person1#: How about this? Next week I will invite all the colleagues to my birthday party. Our boss will be there, too. Maybe you can talk to him then. You know in a much easier environment.
#Person2#: OK, I'll try. | Nancy suggests Frank talking with his boss about the promotion but Frank is afraid. Nancy advises him to talk with the boss at her birthday party. |
train_9709 | #Person1#: Are you staying by yourself again this summer vacation?
#Person2#: No, I'm not. My brother and sister are staying with me right now.
#Person1#: Really? What are they doing this summer?
#Person2#: Well, my brother is on vacation now. He always wants to come and visit the city.
#Person1#: What about your sister?
#Person2#: She has a part-time job at the university.
#Person1#: And do you have anything special to do?
#Person2#: Nothing special. I work as a waiter in the morning and in the afternoon I read books bought from a bookstore days ago. What about you June? Are you in school this summer?
#Person1#: Yes, I am.
#Person2#: Oh, are you taking French in Spanish again?
#Person1#: Well, I'm not taking them, but I'm starting Japanese.
#Person2#: Really? That's exciting. | #Person2# tells June the things #Person2#'s brother, sister and #Person2# are doing this summer vacation. June says June starts Japanese in school this vacation. |
train_9710 | #Person1#: Della, this is Johnny.
#Person2#: Oh, hi Johnny.
#Person1#: Hi. Hey, this Wednesday is Gerald's birthday. Tony and Amy suggested that we throw him a party. Would you like to come?
#Person2#: This Wednesday? What kind of party?
#Person1#: A disguise party.
#Person2#: Sounds like fun. Where will it be held?
#Person1#: At my place, we're going to decorate the house tomorrow afternoon.
#Person2#: Does Gerald know about the party?
#Person1#: No, we want to surprise him.
#Person2#: I'd love to come, but I'm up to my ears in work. I'm not sure whether I can spare an evening.
#Person1#: Come on Bella, I know you like Gerald, and Gerald thinks highly of you, but you've always been busy, and he's never had the chance to ask you out, you might as well give him an opportunity.
#Person2#: So, am I the surprise of his birthday party?
#Person1#: You could say that.
#Person2#: Alright I'll be there, I guess I better buy him a present this evening. | Johnny calls Della and asks her to throw Gerald a surprising party with Tony and Amy. Della hesitates at first because of the work but then agrees. |
train_9711 | #Person1#: What were you doing when I called you last night?
#Person2#: I was watching a TV program, it was about how people use horses for various purposes.
#Person1#: Oh, I love horses. I think they are very useful.
#Person2#: Yeah, people use them for sports and entertainment, and horse races take place in many countries.
#Person1#: What else can horses help people do?
#Person2#: Yes, horses are still used in some countries to do farm work.
#Person1#: Really? What a hard job. Well, let's go horse riding together this weekend.
#Person2#: I'd love to, but John has invited me to his wedding. | #Person2# introduces the purposes of using horses mentioned in the TV program he watched to #Person1#. |
train_9712 | #Person1#: Let's go to that Mexican restaurant where we used to eat. It has the best soup.
#Person2#: I'd rather go to that Salvadoran restaurant. It has good soup, too, but the specialist corn pancakes with melted cheese inside.
#Person1#: What kind of restaurant is that?
#Person2#: It serves food that people eat in El Salvador.
#Person1#: Where is El Salvador?
#Person2#: It's the smallest country in Central America, south of Mexico. The food there is very tasty. Wanna try it out?
#Person1#: Sure. Let's go. | #Person2# refuses #Person1#'s ideas of going to the Mexican restaurant and recommends the Salvadoran restaurant. |
train_9713 | #Person1#: Do you want to go to a big university or a small one?
#Person2#: I think I'd rather go to a small university, so the classes wouldn't be so large.
#Person1#: Do you want to go out of the state or stay here?
#Person2#: I want to stay in the state, so I will be close to home.
#Person1#: It sure would be nice to be close enough to come home on weekends when you want to. How about a public or private university?
#Person2#: Well, I like the atmosphere of a private school. The students are more serious about school and there aren't a lot of parties.
#Person1#: Yes, but private universities are so expensive. How are you going to pay for it?
#Person2#: I've applied for a music scholarship, and my parents will be able to help me pay for some of the expenses. What about you? What are you going to do after graduation?
#Person1#: I'm going to study in Oregon State University.
#Person2#: Oh, I know a lot of kids who've gone there really like it.
#Person1#: Well, a lot of my friends are going there. And the school has a good teacher preparation program. I've always wanted to be a teacher. I'm really excited about the life at college.
#Person2#: Well, good luck.
#Person1#: You, too. See you later. | #Person2# wants to go to a small private university in the state. Because private universities are expensive, #Person2# has applied for a music scholarship. #Person1# is going to study at Oregon State University. |
train_9714 | #Person1#: Can I borrow five bucks?
#Person2#: No!
#Person1#: Come on! I'll pay you back on Tuesday.
#Person2#: Last time I lent you money, you never paid me back.
#Person1#: I promise if you lend me five dollars today, I will repay you in full next week.
#Person2#: Ok, but I'm taking your skateboard as collateral.
#Person1#: Fine! I can't believe you don't trust me.
#Person2#: It's nothing personal, just business. | #Person1# wants to borrow money from #Person2#. #Person2# agrees but demands collateral. |
train_9715 | #Person1#: Are you ready to go shopping?
#Person2#: Just a minute. I need to make a list of thinks that we need.
#Person1#: Good idea. Have you written down potatoes, carrots, and onions?
#Person2#: I don ' t have onions on my list. I ' ll add them. We should get some tea. Is green tea ok or should we get the same tea that we usually get?
#Person1#: Let ' s get both. We need some coffee too. Is that on your list?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. Here ' s my list. Is there anything that I ' Ve forgotten?
#Person1#: I think you ' Ve got everything. I want to got some chocolate and some cheese.
#Person2#: What kind of cheese do you want.
#Person1#: I ' m not sure. I ' ll decide at the cheese counter, when I can see what they have. Have we got enough money?
#Person2#: We don ' t have enough cash, so I ' ll take my credit card and we can pay with that. Where are the car keys?
#Person1#: I ' Ve got them there. Shall I drive? | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about what to buy and make a list before going shopping. They don't have enough cash so #Person2#'ll take #Person2#'s credit card. |
train_9716 | #Person1#: Would you help me figure out what to do about the office party?
#Person2#: I would be happy to help. What would you like me to help with, food or entertainment?
#Person1#: I would like to help you with both.
#Person2#: That will work out fine. To make sure everything goes together, do you think this party should be casual or dressy?
#Person1#: A dressy party would be fun!
#Person2#: That will work out fine. Do you think that Chinese or Continental food would be best?
#Person1#: We should probably have both.
#Person2#: Yes, that will work out fine. Should we hire a band or bring in a DJ?
#Person1#: Maybe we could do both!
#Person2#: Everything sounds great then! I'll meet you back here on Friday to discuss the details. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to help prepare their office party. They decide to have a dressy party with Chinese food, Continental food, a band, and a DJ. |
train_9717 | #Person1#: It's especially cold when the wind is blowing.
#Person2#: Why don't you wear a scarf?
#Person1#: What can wearing one do for me?
#Person2#: You're cold because the wind is blowing into your open collar. It's not because your jacket isn't thick enough.
#Person1#: So wearing a scarf helps your body to stay warm inside your jacket.
#Person2#: Yes. That's the secret to wearing a thin jacket.
#Person1#: You know, sometimes I can't feel my ears and fingers.
#Person2#: I'll lend you my gloves and earmuffs until you get your own.
#Person1#: Thanks, Pam. You're my lifesaver. | #Person1# feels cold. Pam recommends #Person1# to wear a scarf and lends #Person1# gloves and earmuffs. #Person1# is grateful. |
train_9718 | #Person1#: Cindy, how come nearly all the prime-time TV shows are comedies?
#Person2#: That's because Americans love sitcoms.
#Person1#: Sitcoms?
#Person2#: Situation comedies. A sitcom is half an hour long and it airs weekly. Sitcom shows tend to be about ordinary people. If there is one thing that all the shows have in common, it is teaching wholesome values.
#Person1#: In Taiwan, prime-time shows are an hour long and most of them aren't comedies.
#Person2#: I think Americans would rather laugh than cry or be scared in their free time. | #Person1# finds all the American prime-time shows are comedies. Cindy thinks Americans would rather laugh than cry or be scared in their free time. |
train_9719 | #Person1#: How do you want your hair cut?
#Person2#: I want it the way Peckham wears it.
#Person1#: Who is Peckham?
#Person2#: Are you kidding me? Even the girls know Peckham. Whatever, I have a picture of him here.
#Person1#: You are a big fan of him! He has strong legs.
#Person2#: Sure, he is a soccer star.
#Person1#: Hey, wake up. It's done. How do you like it?
#Person2#: Oh, my God. It's disaster. It makes my head look like a soccer ball.
#Person1#: But it's the same hairstyle.
#Person2#: It looks like the hairstyle of Kahn who stands beside him in the picture.
#Person1#: Oh. I made a mistake. I thought the guy on the right was Peckham.
#Person2#: He plays outside right but it doesn't mean he has to stand on the right.
#Person1#: Sorry, but do not worry. I think I can fix it. Just cut a little more off the temple.
#Person2#: Do it, please. | #Person2# wants a haircut like Peckham's. #Person1# mistakenly cuts it in the hairstyle of Kahn and then promises to fix it. |
train_9720 | #Person1#: Belinda, I'm going to a party tonight. What shall I wear?
#Person2#: Is it formal or informal?
#Person1#: I guess it's formal.
#Person2#: Then, you should dress well.
#Person1#: That's right.
#Person2#: I think a white shirt with a blue tie looks nice on you.
#Person1#: You are smart.
#Person2#: Of course, the sports shoes don't go with the formal occasions.
#Person1#: You are right. What kind of shoes should I wear?
#Person2#: The brown leather shoes go well with your trousers.
#Person1#: Good idea. Oh, by the way, would you please pick me up after the party, honey?
#Person2#: It'll be too late ; you'd better take a taxi.
#Person1#: OK. | #Person1# will go to a formal party and Belinda suggests wearing a white shirt with a blue tie and the brown leather shoes. |
train_9721 | #Person1#: Joanne, let's not make this divorce any more acrimonious than it already is, okay? Let's just get down to business and start dividing this stuff up fairly, so we can go our separate ways, alright?
#Person2#: Fine with me. I just want to get this over with. It's important we make a clean break. I should have signed a pre-nup.
#Person1#: What was that?
#Person2#: Nothing! Anyway, you're right, there's no reason this has to be nasty. My lawyer tells me you'Ve accepted our alimony proposal and the division of property, as well as the custody agreement-I keep the cat and you get the dog. So that's done. . . finally.
#Person1#: Let's not go there, Joanne! Ok, so let's start with the record collection, I'll take the albums I contributed and you can have your cheesy disco albums back.
#Person2#: Fine, but I'm keeping the antique gramophone as my grandfather gave it to me.
#Person1#: I believe that was a wedding present to both of us, Joanne. And you hardly ever use it!
#Person2#: He's my grandfather, and he never really liked you anyway!
#Person1#: Whatever! Alright, I'll concede the silly gramophone, if you'll agree that I get the silver tea set.
#Person2#: How typical, when are you ever going to use a silver tea set? Fine! I don't want to drag this out any longer than necessary. What's next? What about these old photographs?
#Person1#: Which ones? Let me have a look. Wow, look at that! That brings back memories. . . That?
#Person2#: Our trip to Italy! I remember that day. We were going to visit the Trev fountain, and we got caught in the rain. . .
#Person1#: . . . and you looked so adorable with your hair all wet. I had to take a picture of you standing there in that little alley, smiling and laughing in the rain. . .
#Person2#: Oh, we really did have fun back then, didn't we?
#Person1#: Oh, Joanne, are we making a big mistake? I know our relationship has been on the rocks for sometime but are you sure we can't reconcile and try again? I still love you.
#Person2#: Oh Jeff! I love you too! I'm so glad we didn't have to decide who keeps the motorcycle.
#Person1#: The motorcycle? But that's mine! | Jeff and Joanne are getting divorced. They argue about the division of assets, including their record collection, the antique gramophone, the silver tea set, etc. Then some old photographs bring back their shared memories and they think maybe they should get back together. |
train_9722 | #Person1#: When can we expect you and your daughter for dinner? Next Saturday?
#Person2#: Next Saturday? I'm sorry. I'Ve promised to go to a Chinese Opera with my daughter.
#Person1#: How about Sunday then?
#Person2#: Yes, Sunday sounds fine. What time?
#Person1#: Does 6 thirty suit you?
#Person2#: It suits us fine. We'll see you then.
#Person1#: Thanks, goodbye. | #Person1# invites #Person2# and #Person2#'s daughter for dinner. They finally agree to have the dinner next Sunday. |
train_9723 | #Person1#: You're a wonderful person, Kathleen.
#Person2#: So are you.
#Person1#: And I'm so honored that you would want to be with me because you would never be with anyone who wasn't truly worthy.
#Person2#: I feel exactly the same way as you.
#Person1#: Don't, don't, don't, don't say that. That, that makes it worse.
#Person2#: What? You don't love me? Me, either.
#Person1#: You don't love me?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: But we're so right for each other.
#Person2#: I know, I know. Well, is there some, is there someone else? Oh, that woman on television, Sydney Ann. | #Person1# and #Person2# admire each other but don't love each other. |
train_9724 | #Person1#: I don't know how John can put up with his son, who fools around without working.
#Person2#: He's out of John's hands. Nothing he can do about such a black sheep.
#Person1#: If I were him, I would give him a good talking-to. I would insist on his stopping fooling around like that. | #Person1# thinks John should ask his son to stop fooling around. |
train_9725 | #Person1#: Did you get a nice tree?
#Person2#: Sure did. It's a beauty. Where do you want it?
#Person1#: Let's put it over there.
#Person2#: Let's go to work. We want to have the tree ready to light up by evening.
#Person1#: Let's string the lights first. Then we won't have to mess up the decorations.
#Person2#: Hand me some globes and paper flowers, I'll put them on these top branches.
#Person1#: There, . . . we're about done.
#Person2#: Let's switch the lights on.
#Person1#: OK. Here goes.
#Person2#: Well, I guess we're all set for another merry Christmas. | #Person1# and #Person2# put on the lights first and decorate the Chrismas tree. |
train_9726 | #Person1#: I had a terrible journey back from Bangkok last week.
#Person2#: Really? Why? What happened?
#Person1#: Well, first of all, the taxi that was taking me from the client's office to the airport broke down on the freeway.
#Person2#: Oh, no.
#Person1#: Yes, and the driver didn't speak any English or Chinese and he didn't have a phone on him-can you believe it? - and his radio didn't work. So there was no way he could get in touch with the office to get them to send another taxi.
#Person2#: So what did you do?
#Person1#: Well, I actually thumbed a lift.
#Person2#: You what?
#Person1#: Yes, I stood on the side of the freeway and stuck my thumb out, and a passing truck stopped and took me to the airport.
#Person2#: Wow, good for you.
#Person1#: Yes, except he drove really slowly, and I missed my flight.
#Person2#: Oh, no!
#Person1#: Yes, so I had to wait three hours for the next one. I didn't get home till four in the morning, and when I got home I realized I'd left my house keys in my hotel in Bangkok.
#Person2#: You really have bad luck, don't you?
#Person1#: Seems like it. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person1#'s terrible traveling experience in Bangkok. The taxi broke down so #Person1# had to thumb a lift. But the driver drove slowly so #Person1# missed #Person1#'s flight. When #Person1# finally got back, #Person1# found #Person1# had left #Person1#'s key in Bangkok. |
train_9727 | #Person1#: Wow! Look at all these books! I bet I can find a book about anything here!
#Person2#: Shih!! Please keep your voice down. There are people reading and studying here.
#Person1#: Ok, I'm sorry. Are you the librarian? Maybe you can help me, I am looking for a book.
#Person2#: Yes I am. You can check our online catalog to search the book you want based on the genre, title or if you know the author, I can point you towards the right direction.
#Person1#: I am looking for a book that has nursery rhymes.
#Person2#: That would be in our children's section. That book shelf there on the right.
#Person1#: Ok, I would like to check out these books.
#Person2#: Do you have a library card?
#Person1#: No. How do I get one?
#Person2#: I just need to see your drivers license or utility bill to prove that you a resident of this state.
#Person1#: Here you go.
#Person2#: So you are all set. You can have these books for two weeks. If you need to have them longer, you can bring them here to renew them. If you don't, you get charged ten cents a day for each book.
#Person1#: Ok, thanks! | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to find a book in the library. #Person1# wants to borrow some books having nursery rhymes. #Person2# asks for #Person1#'s identification and tells #Person1# #Person1# can have the books for two weeks. |
train_9728 | #Person1#: I am not sure how to add a class.
#Person2#: Do you have an add sheet for me to sign?
#Person1#: I'll bring one next time.
#Person2#: When you get the signed add slip, you must take it to the Admissions and Records Office or you will not be added. Can you find the office?
#Person1#: I think I know where it is.
#Person2#: Across the courtyard on the right is the office. Follow the signs to the correct line. Is that clear?
#Person1#: Thank you for your directions. It's clear.
#Person2#: You can't miss it. Add the class and then come back. We'll check later to make sure you are on the roll sheet.
#Person1#: That's great. Thank you so much.
#Person2#: Do the same thing with a drop slip if you ever need to drop a class. Good luck! | #Person1# is confused about how to add a class. #Person2# tells #Person1# to deliver the signed add slip to the Office and come back. Then #Person2# will check if #Person1# is in. |
train_9729 | #Person1#: I would like to buy some beef.
#Person2#: What kind do you want?
#Person1#: I need to get ground beef.
#Person2#: How many pounds would you like me to get you?
#Person1#: I need about four pounds.
#Person2#: Exactly what type of ground beef do you want?
#Person1#: Extra lean.
#Person2#: I'll get that for you right now.
#Person1#: I appreciate that.
#Person2#: Don't mention it, I'll just wrap this up for you.
#Person1#: Thanks for your help. | #Person1# buys four pounds of the extra-lean ground beef with #Person2#'s assistance. |
train_9730 | #Person1#: I'd like to get my laundry.
#Person2#: Yes, sir. May I have your laundry ticket please?
#Person1#: Here you are.
#Person2#: Yes, they're ready to go.
#Person1#: Can you sew on these buttons?
#Person2#: No problem.
#Person1#: How much for the shirts?
#Person2#: 10 dollars.
#Person1#: Here's the money, keep the change.
#Person2#: Thank you, bye! | #Person1# gets #Person1#'s laundry and has some buttons sewed with #Person2#'s assistance. |
train_9731 | #Person1#: Hello, I set up my laundry yesterday, are they being ready?
#Person2#: They will be ready this afternoon.
#Person1#: Oh, no. I'm leaving for Japan at eleven this morning.
#Person2#: Is that right? We are very sorry
#Person1#: I thought it the same day service. Anyway, please do a hurry.
#Person2#: I'm afraid... I am so sorry that it cannot returned by eleven o'clock.
#Person1#: Well, then. Would you send to Japan, please?
#Person2#: Yes, we'll do so. | #Person1#'s laundry hasn't been ready but #Person1#'s leaving for Japan. #Person2# will send them to Japan. |
train_9732 | #Person1#: Hello again. Have you come to a decision?
#Person2#: I'm still not sure about these'Visible'Certificates. What's the real difference, except the amounts available?
#Person1#: Visible Certificates are registered and the holders of these can report any loss directly to the bank. Also, they can be cashed in advance, before the maturity is up.
#Person2#: Right. How about the Bearer Certificates? Can they be cashed before the maturity date?
#Person1#: Unfortunately, not. You see, because they are not registered, they can be bought and sold by anyone. They also can be cashed on maturity in any nationwide financial institution.
#Person2#: So, if I was strapped for cash, I could transfer it to get some money?
#Person1#: Technically, yes.
#Person2#: OK, I think I've got it. | #Person1# explains the differences between Visible Certificates and Bearer Certificates to #Person2#. The former is registered and the latter isn't. They can both be cashed. |
train_9733 | #Person1#: Do you mind if I smoke here?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. I'd prefer you didn't. The AC ( air-conditioning ) is also on.
#Person1#: Can I just turn off the AC for now and open the window and smoke indoors?
#Person2#: That's not a very good idea. It's quite hot outside. Why don't you smoke outside?
#Person1#: It's very hot and that's why I'd like to smoke inside.
#Person2#: Though the AC has the air-purifying function. I'd still rather have fresh air than smoke. Are you okay with that?
#Person1#: Oh, no problem. | #Person1# asks #Person2# if #Person1# can smoke here. #Person2# insists that #Person1# should not. |
train_9734 | #Person1#: Hello. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'm here to apply for the job of director that your company posted yesterday. Is it still available?
#Person1#: Yes. We'll close this position posting at the end of this month.
#Person2#: Great. Where can I get an application form?
#Person1#: Go to the Human Resource Office, please. You can get it there.
#Person2#: Where is the Human Resource Office?
#Person1#: It's on the first floor, Room 120.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot.
#Person1#: Good luck.
#Person2#: I need it. Thank you. | #Person2# comes to apply for a job. #Person1# tells #Person2# to get an application form from Room 120. |
train_9735 | #Person1#: Welcome to IBA. What can we do for you today?
#Person2#: Hello. I'm a Financial Manager in a local company and we'd like to open a Foreign Currency Account with you.
#Person1#: I see. That shouldn't be a problem, Sir. Which currency would you require?
#Person2#: We have recently started doing a lot of business with British companies, so we'd like to open a GBP account. How should we go about this?
#Person1#: The first step is to fill in the Account Opening Application and the accompanying Seal Card, stamped with your company's seal. I mean, the business seal and the corporate seal. We also need your Business Licence and the Enterprise Standard Code Certificate. Then we can go on to the next step.
#Person2#: That's great. Let's begin as soon as possible. | #Person2# wants to open a GBP account. #Person1# introduces the procedure and the documents required. #Person2# wants to begin as soon as possible. |
train_9736 | #Person1#: Hi. What can I get for you?
#Person2#: I'd like a half a pound of ground beef, please.
#Person1#: Good choice! Our ground beef is extra lean, if you know what I mean.
#Person2#: Could I also have half a dozen pork chops and two pounds of boneless chicken breasts?
#Person1#: No, no no no chicken breasts at the moment, but we have some nice chicken thighs.
#Person2#: No, that won't do. I'll take this smoked ham you have here.
#Person1#: Okay, is there anything else?
#Person2#: Is this salami and bologna you have here?
#Person1#: Yes! It's very fine meat! Made it myself. . .
#Person2#: Sounds good. Okay, that's it.
#Person1#: Wait! We have T-bone, RMB eye, and sirloin steaks. They are very fresh! Just came from the slaughter house. . .
#Person2#: Mmm. . . No that's okay, really. I think that's all for today.
#Person1#: Okay. That will be thirty-four dollars and fifty cents. | #Person2# purchases some ground beef, pork chops, smoked ham, salami, and bologna with #Person1#'s assistance. #Person1# recommends more but #Person2# refuses. |
train_9737 | #Person1#: Where do you want to go this weekend?
#Person2#: Let's go to the lake and camp on the south side.
#Person1#: Do you want to take the jet ski?
#Person2#: Let's just rent one this time. The AC is broken in the truck, remember?
#Person1#: Oh, that's right. Renting is good!
#Person2#: Should we call the Olsen's and ask them if they want to join us?
#Person1#: Okay, you call them.
#Person2#: Then you go out to the garage and check out the camping gear. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about going camping this weekend and want to invite the Olsen's. |
train_9738 | #Person1#: Doctor, my child is nine years old, and I recently found that he was constantly telling lies about how he is doing at school.
#Person2#: Is he doing very well at school?
#Person1#: He is doing OK, but he pretends he is doing much better by telling lies.
#Person2#: What's his problem?
#Person1#: This may be complicated. But I think he may need to build up his self-esteem.
#Person2#: How can his he do that?
#Person1#: There are a lot of ways to help a kid build up self-esteem, but to begin with, you can try and give him more rewards. Rewards will help a chil improve his self-esteem. | #Person1# consults #Person2# about #Person1#'s son's habit of telling lies. #Person1# thinks he should build up his self-esteem and rewards might help. |
train_9739 | #Person1#: Your name is Sanjay Kumar, is that correct?
#Person2#: Yes, madam.
#Person1#: You claim you are traveling on a scholarship from Delhi University.
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: Now it seems that a hand gun was found in your luggage. Do you admit that?
#Person2#: Yes, but...
#Person1#: According to the statement you made, you had never seen the hand gun before it was found in your bag. Do you still maintain that?
#Person2#: But it's true. I swear it.
#Person1#: Mmm, you do realize Mr. Kumar that to bring a hand gun into Hong Kong without proper authorization is a serious offense.
#Person2#: But I didn't bring it. I ... I mean I didn't know anything about it. It wasn't there when I left Delhi. My bags were searched. It was part of the airport security check.
#Person1#: Maybe so, but someone managed to get that hand gun onto the aircraft or it couldn't have been there.
#Person2#: Someone but not me.
#Person1#: Tell me, where was your personal bag during the flight?
#Person2#: I had it down by my feet between me and the man in the next seat. He was the only person who could have opened my bag while I was asleep. It must have been him.
#Person1#: I see. Have you any idea who this man was?
#Person2#: He told me his name, Alfred Foster. He was very friendly, after I woke up that is. He hadn't spoken before.
#Person1#: Alfred Foster, we can check that on the passenger list.
#Person2#: He said he had a car coming to meet him. He offered me a lift.
#Person1#: Oh, Why should he do that?
#Person2#: So he can get his handgun back, that's why. Please find him, Madam. | #Person1# interrogates Mr. Kumar because a handgun was found in his luggage. Mr. Kumar claims he didn't bring it and it must have been the man in the next seat during the flight. |
train_9740 | #Person1#: Let's hear about Mr. Brown's comment to the movie.
#Person2#: Hello, everyone. I thought Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth was on the whole a good film. It is an excellent film for teachers to show their classes to explain global warming. It explains the facts very well, explains away the objections that people have been hearing about from the media, and is also pretty funny at times. The film basically consists of a tour of Al Gore's climate change speeches around the world. It starts off with a few diagrams that many of you have probably seen already. This film is really for the general public who do not know all of this, and it is also for those who might have heard something about global warming here and there but want to see exactly how all of the facts fit together. I think it is a good film, but it is not perfect. The problems come in the short but noticeable periods when the film tries to be a biography of Al Gore at the same time. I was watching this to find out about global warming, not to find out what Al Gore thought about losing his election. I imagine that these are the bits that teachers' will have to skip when they show this to their classes, since they don't really add anything to the film. I would have respected Al Gore a bit more if he hadn't tried to make this a film about himself as well. | Mr. Brown is asked by #Person1# to comment on the movie Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth. He thinks it's an excellent film for teachers to show their classes to explain global warming, but it's not perfect because it tries to be a biography of Al Gore at the same time. |
train_9741 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Do you have any keys or money in your pockets?
#Person2#: No. No. I think I've taken everything out.
#Person1#: Okay. Go ahead and walk through the body scanner.
#Person2#: Will I feel anything?
#Person1#: No sir. Just walk through and keep your hands in the air.
#Person2#: Okay, huh? [ Security alarm goes off ... ]
#Person1#: We need to do some additional screening. Sorry, sir. Please come this way. [What? Did I ... Did you find something?] Relax sir. Okay? I'm going to open your carry-on bag. As I'm going through it, please do not try to touch it. [Okay.] Let's see now. Hmmm. First of all, sir, you can't take any liquids like this bottled water past this point.
#Person2#: Ah. Well, I really can't drink any other kind of water. Sierra Springs is the only bottled water I drink.
#Person1#: Sorry sir. [Ah ... ] And, sir. What's this? [What?] No, sir, you cannot bring a lighter on the plane.
#Person2#: But I don't smoke. I mean ... [You STILL can't bring it on the plane.] But I have it just in case of emergencies. You know, as an emergency fire starter in case the plane crashes into a dark forest.
#Person1#: Sir. You'll have to leave that here. What's this?
#Person2#: Well ...Oh. That's my pocket knife.
#Person1#: A pocket knife? It's almost a foot long!
#Person2#: Well, it's a special knife given to me by my grandfather, but I only use it to peel apples and fruit. You know ... Things like that.
#Person1#: Sir. I'm sorry, but you can't take that on the plane. In fact, do you have any other prohibited items in your bag? [Well, I don't ...] I mean, didn't you read the sign back there explaining all of the items that were not allowed on board?
#Person2#: Well, I started to read it, and I then got a little distracted.
#Person1#: A little? Sir. How many times have you flown on an airplane?
#Person2#: Uh, it has been a while. I think the last time I traveled by plane was about, uh, 1960 ...
#Person1#: Sir. Why don't you come with me? [WHAT?] I think my supervisor would like to ask you a few questions.
#Person2#: Oh, no! | #Person1# gives #Person2# a security check in the airport and finds many prohibited items in his bag. #Person1# feels astonished at #Person2#'s ignorance of security and will bring him to #Person1#'s supervisor. |
train_9742 | #Person1#: You're not looking too good. Are you sure you are all right?
#Person2#: It was a long flight. I'll be fine after a good night's sleep.
#Person1#: You look very pale.
#Person2#: These long flights are just so boring, and you just have to sit there in your seat without moving and you know I like to get as much exercise as possible. I'm sure I'll be back to normal tomorrow. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is tired due to a long flight. |
train_9743 | #Person1#: David, what do you like to do in your spare time?
#Person2#: I like to play sports.
#Person1#: Which sport do you play the most -- volleyball, basketball, baseball, or football?
#Person2#: The last one. When I was in high school, I was a forward.
#Person1#: You're more active than I am. I like reading, photography, and computers.
#Person2#: I don't know much about computers. I don't have a computer.
#Person1#: Really? But you can't get on the Internet without that!
#Person2#: That's right. I use the library's computers when I read my e-mail.
#Person1#: Well, I know what you need for your birthday! | David and #Person1# talk about their hobbies and #Person1# is surprised that David doesn't have a computer. |
train_9744 | #Person1#: Do you know James? He's in your class.
#Person2#: Certainly, in fact he was the first person I got to know in my class. Istill remember the look on his face when he showed up late on the first day ofschool. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the first time #Person2# met James. |
train_9745 | #Person1#: Mr. Miller, you were late for work, weren't you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm very sorry.
#Person1#: Why did you get here so late?
#Person2#: I watched TV till very late last night.
#Person1#: What was on?
#Person2#: It was an exc iting football match. France against Germany. When the France were about to win... So, I got up late and didn't have breakfast and left home in a hurry.
#Person1#: Did you catch the train?
#Person2#: No, I called for a taxi. There were a lot of cars and buses on the highway. Unfortunately an accident happened. Then, there was a traffic jam. I was very anxious...
#Person1#: What happened after that?
#Person2#: The police came and solved the problem. I waited for a long time. When I got to the office, it was already 10 o'clock.
#Person1#: I hope that you won't be late again. Otherwise I will fire you.
#Person2#: Sure, I'll never be late again. | #Person2# is late and explains that #Person2# stayed up late to watch a game and thus got up late. Also, there was an accident on #Person2#'s way to work. #Person1# warns #Person2# not to be late again. |
train_9746 | #Person1#: I hear the guy who is going to deliver the lecture this weekend spend a year living in the rainforest.
#Person2#: Great. I'm doing a report on the rainforest. Maybe I can get some new information to add to it. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the lecturer lived in the rainforest for a year. |
train_9747 | #Person1#: Hi, Robert, what happened to your face? It looks swollen.
#Person2#: I have to go and get my teeth filled.
#Person1#: Did it hurt?
#Person2#: I don't even want to talk about it. It killed me!
#Person1#: Well, I guess you've learned a good lesson, huh! You have to take good care of your teeth.
#Person2#: No kidding. I can't stand the pain, but the bill is too large!
#Person1#: Don't you have a dental insurance?
#Person2#: I do. but it doesn't cover everything. | Robert's teeth need filling. Robert tells #Person1# he can't stand the pain and the bill is large. |
train_9748 | #Person1#: So what do you think of my new dress?
#Person2#: I think it's great! I really like the color, and it goes really well with your eyes. I've actually been eyeing that dress at Maxine's for a while now, but I wasn't sure I could afford ninety-five dollars for a dress at the moment.
#Person1#: Um, ninety-five dollars?
#Person2#: Yes, that's the price they were advertising it at. I was hoping it might go on sale soon. Why, how much did you pay for it?
#Person1#: I bought it for one hundred and forty-five dollars at Helen's Boutique. I didn't know I could get it cheaper somewhere else.
#Person2#: Of course! Everything at Helen's is overpriced, and they sell things that you can find at almost every other clothing store! Why didn't you shop around?
#Person1#: I don't know, I just saw the dress and thought about how pretty it looks and how much I wanted it. I guess I was too impulsive. | #Person1# asks #Person2# for #Person2#'s opinion about her dress. #Person2# thinks it's great but also tells #Person1# some other stores sell the dress at a lower price. #Person1# feels regretful. |
train_9749 | #Person1#: Hey, Ray, what are you doing right now?
#Person2#: Not much. Joann. Do you want to hang out?
#Person1#: Yes, I do. I'm at home myself right now with nothing much to do.
#Person2#: Me, too. What would you like to do?
#Person1#: Well, we could go to a movie. Have you see Shrek 2?
#Person2#: I have, actually. How about the movie, Million Dollar Baby with Clint Eastwood?
#Person1#: Hmm... I've seen that, too. We could go for a walk in the park.
#Person2#: We could, but it looks like it's going to rain soon.
#Person1#: I guess that's out. Why don't we go shopping?
#Person2#: I'd really rather not. I'll be too tempted to buy something that I can't afford!
#Person1#: Ok. I guess we'd be not do that, either, then. What do you want to do?
#Person2#: I don't know. Do you want to go bowling at the new bowling alley on 1st street?
#Person1#: I would like to, but I injured my wrist last weekend.
#Person2#: Let's see. Do you want to go to a bar and sing some karaoke?
#Person1#: That sounds interesting, but I can't drink alcohol with the medicine I'm taking.
#Person2#: Doesn't sound like that's be fun, then. Do you want to come here?
#Person1#: I don't have a car.
#Person2#: Goodness, we're not having much luck here, are we?
#Person1#: No. do you have a car?
#Person2#: No, but I could take the bus.
#Person1#: Oh, good. Why don't you take the bus to mine and we could play Mah Jiang?
#Person2#: That sounds great! Have you eaten?
#Person1#: Not yet. I'll cook dinner and have it ready by the time you get here.
#Person2#: Perfect. Are you prepared to give me all your money?
#Person1#: Huh? We are going to play for money, aren't we?
#Person2#: Oh, right. I suppose so. As long as you promise to lose!
#Person1#: Hey... . as long as I'm not alone on a Saturday night, I don't really care what I do!
#Person2#: See you soon.
#Person1#: Bye! | #Person1# and #Person2# feel bored, so they talk about a great number of activities to kill time. They think about watching movies, walking, going shopping, going bowling, and so on, but they can't reach a consensus. They finally decide to have dinner at #Person1#'s house and play Mah Jiang. |
train_9750 | #Person1#: Your garden is looking beautiful this summer. The flowers are really colorful.
#Person2#: Thank you. I have roses, tulips, and daffodils. Do you like the rockery with the smaller flowers?
#Person1#: Yes, I do. Those are violets, aren't they?
#Person2#: Yes, they are. This afternoon, I'm going to prune the hedge.
#Person1#: The lower branches on that tree are hanging very low. Would you like me to cut them off for you?
#Person2#: Thank you! That would be very kind of you. I have a saw in the garden shed.
#Person1#: When the lower branches are removed, you'll be able to sit under the tree.
#Person2#: Tomorrow, I'll cut the grass. Then the garden will lock perfect.
#Person1#: Just make sure children don't play in the flower beds and destroy the flowers. | #Person1# admires #Person2#'s garden and offers to cut branches. #Person2# is grateful and will prune the hedge and cut the grass. |
train_9751 | #Person1#: Barbara! They've been caught!
#Person2#: No! Wonderful!
#Person1#: Apparently, it was a couple of young thugs. Believe it or not, they both come from rich families. So the police said.
#Person3#: Well, I'm glad you'll recover your things.
#Person1#: The only snag is that the silver's been lost.
#Person2#: How'd you mean?
#Person1#: Apparently they crashed into the side of a bridge. The car turned over on its side and all the silver fell into the river. They doubt if it can be recovered.
#Person2#: Oh, no!
#Person3#: I am sorry!
#Person2#: Well, I can only hope that they get a stiff sentence.
#Person1#: Young good-for-nothings!
#Person2#: When they find themselves in prison for years and years they'll regret it!
#Person1#: They've wrecked my car too! | #Person1# tells #Person2# the young thugs stealing #Person1#'s property have been caught. #Person1# can recover almost everything except the silver and the wrecked car. They express their hatred towards the criminals. |
train_9752 | #Person1#: Hi, can I help you?
#Person2#: No, thanks. I'm just looking.
#Person1#: All right. If you need any help, just let me know. My name is Greg.
#Person2#: Sure, I'll let you know if I need anything. Hm, this mattress is very firm. Jack will probably like it.
#Person1#: Did you find something you like?
#Person2#: Yes, this mattress is very good. It's pretty firm. The mattress I'm now sleeping on is saggy.
#Person1#: You are right. This is very good brand. It doesn't sag easily and we offer a lifetime warranty, so you don't have to worry about its quality.
#Person2#: Does it come with a frame?
#Person1#: Unfortunately, it doesn't. However we can give you a 10% discount on the frame. We also offer a very good financing plan. There is no payment no interest until next June.
#Person2#: That's an attractive plan. I'll think about it. | #Person2# finds a satisfying mattress at the shop but it doesn't have a frame. Greg says he can offer a discount and a good paying plan. #Person2# will think about it. |
train_9753 | #Person1#: So, Jack, do you believe in ghosts?
#Person2#: No, not really. Why do you ask?
#Person1#: Because I want to tell you about the time that I saw a ghost.
#Person2#: You saw a ghost? When?
#Person1#: It was many years ago, when I was a little child. It was the middle of the night, and I went to get a drink of water from the kitchen. I walked out of my room and was at the top of the stairs, when...
#Person2#: So that's where you saw the ghost? In your house? What did it look like? Was it hideous?
#Person1#: It was a big, green thing that looked like a person. It was in the kitchen, and it slowly moved towards the stairs...
#Person2#: So what did you do?
#Person1#: I hid so that it couldn't see me. Slowly it got closer and closer, until ... ...
#Person2#: Until what? What happened? Did you see it clearly? Did it attack you?
#Person1#: It moved slowly up the stairs, step by step, and I could hear its approaching footsteps. When it finally got to the top of the stairs, I realized that it was my father in his green pajamas. He had gone to get a late night snack. | #Person1# tells Jack about the time that #Person1# saw a ghost. #Person1# thought it was a ghost but it turned out to be #Person1#'s dad in green pajamas. |
train_9754 | #Person1#: May, is the university a terrible place?
#Person2#: Surely not. Life in the university is fun. Why did you ask?
#Person1#: Because you study day in and day out for the entrance exam. So I figure you would study even harder after you've got in.
#Person2#: Studying in the university is not easy, but it's not as arduous as you think.
#Person1#: How do you know that? You haven't got in yet.
#Person2#: Of course I know. I once attended Lisa's class, sitting quietly at the back of the classroom.
#Person1#: Oh, really? Were you not caught?
#Person2#: Of course not. You are allowed to attend any lecture, only if there are empty seats for you and you don't disturb the class. In universities, you study in a free and creative environment.
#Person1#: What do you want to study in the university? Have you thought about it?
#Person2#: This question has really been bothering me. I like Chinese literature, you know. But economics is really hot now, and it has a very good career prospect.
#Person1#: I will choose what I like. You don't know what a torture it is for me to study English, because I don't like English.
#Person2#: Though I like Chinese literature very much, I'm also interested in economics. It's a tough choice to make.
#Person1#: You can decide later. You will have choices before you submit your university application form.
#Person2#: Right. I have lots of time to think carefully before I make my final decision. | May tells #Person1# universities have free and creative learning environments. May likes Chinese literature but she's also interested in economics. #Person1# encourages her to choose what she likes and comforts her there is enough time to make a decision. |
train_9755 | #Person1#: Do you think the bad weather will last long?
#Person2#: I don't think so. It changes so quickly this time.
#Person1#: I hope so. We have planed to visit the square but we have to cancel it.
#Person2#: I think you can go to visit the museum. It's worth seeing. You can go to the square some other time.
#Person1#: Good idea. Thanks a billion. | #Person1# cannot visit the square due to the bad weather. #Person2# suggests #Person1# visit the museum. |
train_9756 | #Person1#: You only have an hour for lunch?
#Person2#: No, now I only have 45 minutes.
#Person1#: That's not enough. Where are we going?
#Person2#: We can go to a place near the mall.
#Person1#: Oh, alright, let's go across the street. We can eat at Tony's Italian restaurant. I love their pizza.
#Person2#: I love their food, too. But they are really slow. Last week I waited 30 minutes for my food.
#Person1#: OK. Let's have sushi at Dave's. We can be in and out in 20 minutes.
#Person2#: Today is Thursday, Dave's isn't open.
#Person1#: Oh, right. Then, let's go to the Jungle Cafe. We can be there in 60 seconds.
#Person2#: Great idea. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about where to have lunch. #Person2# only has 45 minutes and they decide to the Jungle Cafe. |
train_9757 | #Person1#: Adam, I called your home this morning but I couldn't get through. Was there anything wrong with your phone?
#Person2#: I was at an art exhibition. I had it turned off before I entered the exhibition hall.
#Person1#: What did you see at the exhibition?
#Person2#: It was about ancient Greek art. You know, I love such exhibitions. Do you love going to exhibitions?
#Person1#: Certainly, but I prefer those about famous people. What else do you like doing besides going to exhibitions? Do you often go to concerts?
#Person2#: No, though I love music, I can't afford to go to concerts. What about you?
#Person1#: I love going to pop concerts. I went to Tylor Swift concert earlier this month.
#Person2#: How did you like it?
#Person1#: It couldn't be better. I have never been let down by her live performances. | Adam didn't answer #Person1#'s call this morning because he was at an art exhibition. Adam loves exhibitions, while #Person1# loves going to pop concerts. |
train_9758 | #Person1#: Doctor Wilson, can I talk to you for a minute?
#Person2#: Sure, Fred. What is it?
#Person1#: I'm worried about my grade in your English Class. I really want an A. But my job has kept me busy.
#Person2#: I see. Well, it might be hard for you to get an A. So far, you have a B average. You will need a 97 or 98 on your final exam to get an A. Do you think you can get that high score?
#Person1#: Probably not. That's why I would like to ask if I can do an extra exercise or to do something else to bring my average up.
#Person2#: Well, I usually don't do that kind of thing. I'll have to think about it.
#Person1#: The problem is that I have to get a B average to keep my scholarship. I probably get an A in history and a B in math, but I'll get a C in chemistry and French.
#Person2#: That's a problem, isn't it? You'll have to get an A in English to get up a B average.
#Person1#: Yes, but things don't look very good for me right now.
#Person2#: Hum, maybe I'll give everybody a chance to write a paper for extra credits. Then you'll have a good chance to get an A.
#Person1#: That will be great. Thank you very much. | Fred comes to Doctor Wilson to see if Fred can do something to make up for his grade. Doctor Wilson is hesitant at first but then agrees to give everybody a chance to write a paper for extra credits. |
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