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train_9759 | #Person1#: Hello, Ingrid. What are you trying to do here? All these advertisements in papers. My goodness, you're not looking very happy, are you?
#Person2#: My parents want me to study in England. They threw all these to me and asked me to find out about schools in England.
#Person1#: Hang on, I'll switch on your reading lamp. It's so dark here.
#Person2#: I can hardly understand these advertisements, and I don't know what to do.
#Person1#: Do you really want to study in England?
#Person2#: Well, my parents want me to. How can I know which school is better?
#Person1#: The kettle is boiling. Why don't we make some coffee? And then we can look at the papers together. OK, just a minute. Would you like some sugar? | Ingrid tells #Person1# she is pushed by her parents to find a school in England. #Person1# offers to help. |
train_9760 | #Person1#: Kathy, you look worried, why?
#Person2#: According to the screen, our flight to Sydney has been delayed by 3 hours. So now we won't be boarding the plane until 2:00 PM. But we have a meeting at night.
#Person1#: That shouldn't be a problem. The meeting with our customers isn't until 8:00 o'clock. Unfortunately, we won't have time to take a tour of the city as we planned. I have been looking forward to it for a long time.
#Person2#: What a pity! However, we can look around next time. | Kathy is worried due to the delayed flight. #Person1# comforts her that they won't be late for the meeting. But they won't have time for sightseeing. |
train_9761 | #Person1#: Hello this is American Amazon.
#Person2#: Hi there, I ordered some products from your website a week ago, but they haven't arrived yet although you had told me that you would ship them in one or two days after I placed my order.
#Person1#: I'm sorry sir, could you please give me a second sir, to track down your order. Yes, here it is. The products were shipped on September nineteenth. That's a day after you place your order. The shipping number is 3356 and the delivery company is BLC.
#Person2#: OK, I'll try contacting them to find out what's taking them so long to deliver the package. Thanks a lot.
#Person1#: You're welcome, it's my pleasure, Sir. If you have any further questions, please call me again. | #Person2# phones to inquire about the delivery of #Person2#'s order. #Person1# answers the phone and tracks down #Person2#'s order. |
train_9762 | #Person1#: Today, I'd like to find out what people are doing to keep healthy. Excuse me, you look so good. What do you do to keep in shape?
#Person2#: Nothing special. I ride my bike to work every day except when it rains. I love to eat out, so I eat whenever I want. I just try not to eat after 9 at night.
#Person1#: Really? How long does it take you to go to work by bike?
#Person2#: About 45 minutes.
#Person1#: Do you do any other sports after work?
#Person2#: No, I usually go home to have dinner.
#Person1#: I see, thank you. Let me ask someone else. Excuse me... | #Person1# interviews #Person2# about how to keep in shape. #Person2# says #Person2# goes to work by bike and avoids eating after 9 pm. |
train_9763 | #Person1#: Here's a model of our latest design. What do you think of it?
#Person2#: Well, I'm not too happy about it.
#Person1#: What's wrong with it?
#Person2#: Well, I'm afraid it's not at all what I wanted. You haven't really followed my instructions.It ' ll have to be done again.
#Person1#: Oh, dear! | #Person2# is unsatisfied with #Person1#'s design and asks #Person1# to do it again. |
train_9764 | #Person1#: It's so boring.
#Person2#: Don't you like it?
#Person1#: I don't. Is there anything worth watching on the other channel?
#Person2#: I think it's a basketball match on channel 5.
#Person1#: Do you mind if we switch over?
#Person2#: Well, I'd rather see a movie.
#Person1#: What's the movie?
#Person2#: ' Star war '.
#Person1#: It must be interesting.
#Person2#: Yes, you're right. | #Person1# wants to switch over to see the movie, 'Star war'. #Person2# agrees. |
train_9765 | #Person1#: I have difficulty with this form. Will you please explain it to me?
#Person2#: Actually there is a sample over there. But if you still have a problem, let me know.
#Person1#: Oh, that's great. Thank you very much. | #Person2# tells #Person1# there is a sample for the form. |
train_9766 | #Person1#: John, it ' s time to get up.
#Person2#: It can ' t be time to get up yet.
#Person1#: It is. Hurry up! You ' ll be late for school.
#Person2#: What ' s the time?
#Person1#: It ' s nearly half past seven.
#Person2#: My watch says ten past.
#Person1#: It ' s slow. Hurry up! The bus goes at twenty to eight.
#Person2#: Are you sure half past seven?
#Person1#: Positive. I ' ll put the radio on.
#Person2#: It ' s only seven o ' clock. Your watch is fast.
#Person1#: No, it isn ' t. It ' s stopped. I forgot to wind it up last night.
#Person2#: I could have stayed in bed for another half hour. | #Person1# asks John to get up otherwise he'll be late for school. It turns out that #Person1#'s watch is stopped and it's still early. |
train_9767 | #Person1#: I didn ' t receive an unemployment check this week and need to know why.
#Person2#: Did you mail us your last Continued Claim Form?
#Person1#: I am afraid that I forgot to send it in.
#Person2#: We cannot pay you unless you turn that form in every two weeks.
#Person1#: Is it too late to mail the Continued Claim Form in now?
#Person2#: It can ' t be more than fourteen days late for us to accept it.
#Person1#: I will mail it in a little early next time to avoid this problem.
#Person2#: You can ' t possibly know in advance how much you will be working. If you mail it in too soon, we will reject it!
#Person1#: Will my paycheck arrive late because I messed up on my form?
#Person2#: Your check will be arriving late, but the next one will come right on time. | #Person1# forgot to send in #Person1#'s last Continued Claim Form so #Person1# didn't receive an unemployment check this week. #Person1#'s check will be arriving late, but the next one will come right on time. |
train_9768 | #Person1#: Did you set your clock forward for daylight savings time?
#Person2#: What? Why do we have to do that?
#Person1#: Well, at the start of the spring we usually have more daylight in the mornings and less in the afternoon. This is basically due to our position on the planet and the rotation of the earth. In any case, to take better advantage of the daylight available, we compensate by moving our clocks forward one hour.
#Person2#: I see. That ' s convenient! I never understood things like this, such as GMT. I never know what time zone we are in or when to change my clock!
#Person1#: That just stands for Greenwich Mean Time. Here in California, we are in Pacific Standard Time, that is eight time zones west of Greenwich. Remember when we were in Beijing? Well, then we were in China Standard Time, and that ' s eight time zones east of Greenwich!
#Person2#: That ' s why it was so weird traveling from Beijing to LA! Because of the huge time difference, even though we left Beijing at noon and flew for more than eight hours, we still arrived in LA the same day at noon! It ' s like we went back in time! | #Person1# tells #Person2# to set the clock forward which is a convention to take better advantage of the daylight due to their position on the earth. #Person1# also helps #Person2# understand the time zone and time difference. |
train_9769 | #Person1#: You don't look so good.
#Person2#: I have a major stomachache
#Person1#: Did you eat something strange?
#Person2#: I had spaghetti with clam sauce for lunch.
#Person1#: Maybe you have food poisoning.
#Person2#: Yes, that could have been it, but I haven't been feeling that great for the past few days.
#Person1#: Are you under a lot of stress?
#Person2#: Not really. Things have been going OK.
#Person1#: Maybe you have a touch of the flu.
#Person2#: I think that I might be getting the flu. | #Person2# is having a major stomachache and #Person1# says #Person2# might be getting the flu. |
train_9770 | #Person1#: Hi, Li Ming. You look upset. What's the matter?
#Person2#: There will be a parents'meeting in our class this Saturday and I am worried about it.
#Person1#: Why? We can leave school earlier that day.
#Person2#: I didn't do well in last exams. If my father knows it, he will beat me up.
#Person1#: I can't believe it. My parents never beat me.
#Person2#: You know that my father is irritable.
#Person1#: You can ask the teacher for help.
#Person2#: Good idea. | Li Ming is worried about the parent's meeting and #Person1# suggests Li Ming ask the teacher for help |
train_9771 | #Person1#: Hey Sarah. Why are you limping?
#Person2#: Oh. Hi Matt. I went snowboarding yesterday and my whole body aches.
#Person1#: Was it your first time?
#Person2#: Yeah. And I never want to go again.
#Person1#: I remember the first time I went. My back was sore, I couldn't sit down because it hurt my butt, and my legs would cramp if I walked too fast.
#Person2#: That's exactly how I feel now.
#Person1#: It's only like that the first couple of times.
#Person2#: Ha. There won't be a next time.
#Person1#: You gotta give it a chance. It's fun after awhile.
#Person2#: I'll think about it after I start feeling better. Right now, I don't even want to hear the word snowboarding. | Sarah went snowboarding for the first time and her body aches, so she doesn't want to do it again. Matt suggests Sarah try snowboarding again. |
train_9772 | #Person1#: What's up? You don't look too good.
#Person2#: Yeah, my head hurts, that's all. I'Ve been in physics class all day. It's killer!
#Person1#: I liked physics. It's all math, really, arcs, curves, velocity, cool stuff.
#Person2#: Yeah, yeah, but today's lesson was all about the creation of the universe.
#Person1#: A physics class about the creation of the universe? That's some pretty unscientific language there. Sounds more religious to me.
#Person2#: It's all religion. Take the theory of the Big Bang. How is it possible that all of the stuff in the universe comes from an explosion? That's no better than Atlas carrying the globe on his back or African myths about turtles and stuff.
#Person1#: Turtles? Whatever. . . Look, all that's required for the creation of matter an imbalance of particles and anti-particles. At least, that's what the math says.
#Person2#: Math, sheath. What's the evidence?
#Person1#: There is evidence! You know Edwin Hubble? He's the guy who in the early twentieth century was the first scientist to measure the drift of matter in the universe, thus advancing notions of an expanding universe. What would it be expanding from? Well, the Big Bang. . . DUH!
#Person2#: Anyway, it's just a theory. Why do people go around touting theories? Where's the scientific rigor in that?
#Person1#: Dude, don't equivocate. A theory only becomes a theory after withstanding rigorous testing. You slept through class, didn't you? | #Person2# thinks the physics class is killer, instead, #Person1# liked physics and #Person1# explains about Big Bang theory and Edwin Hubble, saying there is evidence that the creation of the universe comes from an explosion. |
train_9773 | #Person1#: What's ' pi '?
#Person2#: That's the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter, I think.
#Person1#: I see. What is that ratio exactly?
#Person2#: It's approximately 3. 14, but the number continues forever. What's the diameter of your circle?
#Person1#: It's 10 centimeters, so the circumference should be 31. 4 centimeters.
#Person2#: Ok. My next problem is to convert 10000 british pounds into us dollars. What's the exchange rate at the moment?
#Person1#: According to the newspaper, the exchange rate is 1. 85 dollars to the pound.
#Person2#: That means that 10. 000 pounds will buy me 18. 500 dollars.
#Person1#: What's the next question.
#Person2#: Fractions. What's a quarter and an eighth? That's three-eights. Easy. The next question is ' what are prime numbers? '.
#Person1#: I can help you there. Those are numbers that cannot be created by multiplying two whole numbers, apart from the number itself and 1, together.
#Person2#: So, 1, 2 and 3 are prime numbers, but 4 isn't because 2 * 2 = 4.
#Person1#: Exactly. Anything else?
#Person2#: How many seconds in an hour? 60 seconds multiplied by 60 minutes equals 3600 seconds altogether.
#Person1#: You'll be a mathematician one day. | #Person1# and #Person2# are solving some math problems and #Person1# thinks #Person2# will be a mathematician one day. |
train_9774 | #Person1#: Tom, you look thoughtful and unhappy recently. What's wrong with you?
#Person2#: Lily broke up with me last week. In fact, she dumped me.
#Person1#: Why? I mean, why did she part company with you after seven years together?
#Person2#: She said it was because we had very different ideas about life.
#Person1#: Do you believe her excuse?
#Person2#: Of course not. I knew she had fallen in love with another guy. It is difficult to see her move on so quickly.
#Person1#: Come on, buddy, cheer up. Why not do some sports with me? Violent exercise might help to shake you out of your disappointment in love.
#Person2#: Thank you, Steven. You are really a good friend. | Lily dumped Tom after seven years together. Tom thinks it's because she has fallen in love with another guy. Steven suggests Tom do some violent exercise. |
train_9775 | #Person1#: Anna, that outfit looks wonderful on you! The color goes with your trousers perfectly.
#Person2#: Thanks, Carla. That's quite a compliment coming from you. You always dress so tastefully.
#Person1#: Well, that dress certainly shows your good taste. It must have cost a lot.
#Person2#: No, not much. I got it on sale at the mall - 60 % off.
#Person1#: Really? You're an amazing bargain hunter! Next time there's a sale, promise you'll let me tag along with you.
#Person2#: It's a promise. | Carla admires Anna's outfit and bargain skills. |
train_9776 | #Person1#: Good morning, Jim!
#Person2#: Good morning, Emma! A lovely day, isn't it?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. The sun is shining. There is no wind, only a pleasant breeze.
#Person2#: It is the best season for a picnic right now. Have you decided the place for your picnic?
#Person1#: We have decided to go to the park this Sunday. Would you like to go with us if you have not decided yet?
#Person2#: What did the whetherman say?
#Person1#: He's predicting clear skies.
#Person2#: Well, I will think it over. | Jim and Emma are talking about the lovely day and Emma invites Jim to go picnic together. Jim will think it over. |
train_9777 | #Person1#: How good are you at sports, Bill?
#Person2#: Are you kidding? I'm terrible! But I love to watch sports. I go to football or baseball games a lot. And I read sports magazines every week.
#Person1#: Wow!
#Person2#: Do you like sports, Janice?
#Person1#: Oh, yes. I like to exercise. But I don't watch sports or buy sports magazines. I don't have much time to do those things.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. You know, we spend time doing different sports. How much time do you spend exercising?
#Person1#: Well, I guess I exercise about two hours a day. I do aerobics three times a week, and the other days I play badminton 1 with my husband. I always feel good afterward.
#Person2#: That's great! I'Ve heard people say that before.
#Person1#: Well, why don't you try to get some exercise? It's difficult, but very rewarding.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm too lazy to play sports, and I'm not good at anything either. It hardly excites me. | Bill is bad at sports but he likes watching sports, while Janice likes to exercise and she exercises about two hours a day. Janice suggests Bill do some exercise but Bill is too lazy to do it. |
train_9778 | #Person1#: Do you have girlfriend?
#Person2#: Yes, why?
#Person1#: Well, I came to know a girl three weeks ago. We have so much in common.
#Person2#: So?
#Person1#: So I think I may fall in love with her.
#Person2#: That sounds great. But how do you know that's a crush or a real love?
#Person1#: Then what's the difference between having a crush and falling in real love?
#Person2#: That's a big question. Well, if you're in love, maybe you will take every opportunity to talk to her or telephone her for no reason at all.
#Person1#: That's what I do.
#Person2#: And you think about her all the time?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: And maybe you suddenly have new interests. I mean you suddenly begin to do things you used to avoid. For instance, you used to sleep in every morning, but because she jogs every morning then you begin to like jogging.
#Person1#: That's it. She likes dogs so much now, and I begin to love dogs.
#Person2#: Oh, congratulations. Sounds like you've found your soul mate.
#Person1#: Thanks, but I know falling in love is one thing while staying in love is another.
#Person2#: Yes, that's right. If you find this person becomes more and more important to you and you can totally trust her, then you can stay in love.
#Person1#: Yeah, falling in love is so good. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# may fall in love with a girl and #Person2# helps #Person1# figure out it is a real love instead of a crush. #Person1# understands that falling in love and staying in love are different. |
train_9779 | #Person1#: We're lucky today.
#Person2#: Yes, there aren't any clouds in the sky and we've got such a beautiful view here. Look! This is St James Park. And there's Buckingham Palace
#Person1#: Where's Hyde Park?
#Person2#: It's on the other side of the Palace.
#Person1#: That's the place where people make speeches on Sundays, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, you're right. Politicians of all kinds, religious people, and one or two madmen.
#Person1#: Well, are we going there today? I want to take shots there.
#Person2#: Sure. I can see you're enjoying your trip today.
#Person1#: Of course. Everything's so striking and fascinating. | #Person1# and #Person2# are out for a trip on a nice day. They will go to Hyde Park. |
train_9780 | #Person1#: Excuse me? Do you have anything for a carsickness?
#Person2#: Yes, but you look fine.
#Person1#: Oh, it's for my brother. The little boy over there. He is getting a carsickness.
#Person2#: Poor boy! But don't worry. Here are two pills made in Germany. It's really effective. He will be just fine.
#Person1#: Thank you so much.
#Person2#: Take some with you next time, just in case.
#Person1#: Sorry to interrupt, but my brother is still sleeping.
#Person2#: You mean the boy who felt carsick just now?
#Person1#: Yes. It's so strange that he slept all the time after taking the pills.
#Person2#: Oh, sorry, maybe I gave you the wrong medicine.
#Person1#: What?
#Person2#: It's just sleeping pills made in America which is also very good. But don't worry. It has no undesirable side-effects.
#Person1#: I see. | #Person1# asks #Person2# for help for #Person1#'s brother's carsickness. #Person2# gives #Person1# carsickness pills. #Person1#'s brother falls asleep after taking the pills and it turns out those are sleeping pills. |
train_9781 | #Person1#: What kind of document is an invoice?
#Person2#: It's a document from the seller to the buyer. It contains full particulars of the goods sold, such as quantity, quality, price, forwarding particulars, and terms of payment.
#Person1#: How many kinds of foreign invoices are there?
#Person2#: Four. They are Loco invoice, FOB invoice, CIF invoice and Franco invoice.
#Person1#: What does the price in different kinds of invoices include?
#Person2#: By Loco invoice, the price includes only the cost of goods at the warehouse of the seller. By FOB invoice, the price includes the cost before the cargo is delivered. By CIF invoice, the price includes all the expenses of cost freight and insurance. The price in Franco invoice includes all expenses to destination.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. | #Person2# tells #Person1# what an invoice is and introduces different kinds of foreign invoices to #Person1#. |
train_9782 | #Person1#: I'll try one of these on. ( The customer tries one of the shoes on. ) It's too big. It slides up and down my heel when I walk around.
#Person2#: Well, let's try a size ten. ( He gets another pair and the customer tries a shoe on ) Looks like a perfect fit.
#Person1#: Not really. It pinches my toes.
#Person2#: I'm sure they'll be fine once you break them in.
#Person1#: I don't know. . . well, I guess I'll take them, since you don't seem to have anything better.
#Person2#: Thank you, ma'am. It's been a pleasure doing business with you. | #Person2# is not satisfied with the shoes #Person2# has tried on but will a size ten as there's nothing better. |
train_9783 | #Person1#: Hi, Mary, can I have a minute?
#Person2#: Sure, what's up?
#Person1#: Well, actually I want to tell you that I've put in notice.
#Person2#: Really? Why?
#Person1#: Many reasons. I've been here for too long. Next year will be my five-year anniversary. I want a change of setting. Besides, our company is downsizing. I don't want to stay on just to be let go.
#Person2#: But they wouldn't lay you off! You are the most experienced project manager in the company.
#Person1#: Maybe. But that's not kept the new boss from breathing down my neck. To be honest, I've got a better offer from another company.
#Person2#: Oh that's great, congratulations! What's your new position?
#Person1#: Senior director of market research. In addition to a nice pay rise it has some nice perks, like a company car, one month paid vacation, and an apartment downtown. And it's an international company so I'll have lots of chances to travel and meet new people. I'm really looking forward to it.
#Person2#: Sounds a great opportunity. I bet that made the decision to leave a lot easier.
#Person1#: Indeed. But let's stay in touch. I'll let you know how things go.
#Person2#: Sure. | #Person1# tells Mary #Person1# is leaving the current company and has got a new offer in an international company as a senior director with a pay rise and some nice perks. |
train_9784 | #Person1#: I really love this meal.
#Person2#: Thanks. I was hoping that you would all enjoy this meal.
#Person1#: Where did you learn to cook these amazing dishes?
#Person2#: I got a really wonderful cookbook for my birthday and decided to try out a few of the recipes.
#Person1#: The chicken is out of this world!
#Person2#: I love that dish as well. It is coconut chicken with rice.
#Person1#: I was wondering if there was shrimp in the soup.
#Person2#: Yes, that soup has a shrimp base. I also added sea vegetables and lemon grass.
#Person1#: It worked out well that the wine that I brought to share seems to blend well with this meal.
#Person2#: I love this wine! It goes very well with the chicken. | #Person1# loves the dishes #Person2# cooked and #Person2# says they were from a wonderful cookbook and they think the wine blends well with the meal. |
train_9785 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. I am ready to check out now.
#Person2#: OK, sir. Please wait a moment, we will check your room.
#Person1#: May I have my bill now?
#Person2#: Sure. how would you like to pay?
#Person1#: Cash, please. | #Person1# checks out with #Person2#'s assistance. |
train_9786 | #Person1#: It seems that you get antsy when you hear I praise another guy.
#Person2#: I get antsy not because you praise a guy, but because you may be taken for a ride by a guy like him.
#Person1#: How come you think of him that way?
#Person2#: Because you seem to have lost your vigilance. You should be on the watch out.
#Person1#: I have no reason to distrust him. He's never caused any harm.
#Person2#: Isn't there anything that sounds fishy?
#Person1#: Nothing smells a rat. I told you that he's an all-right guy.
#Person2#: All-right guy? All right. Let's talk about something else instead. | #Person2# gets antsy because #Person2# thinks #Person1# has lost vigilance when praising another guy, but #Person1# trusts the all-right guy. |
train_9787 | #Person1#: Hello, Lucy. This is Monica again. I have a question.
#Person2#: Please ask.
#Person1#: I was wondering what kind of resume do you prefer, an e-resume or a paper one?
#Person2#: For this position we prefer e-resume at the very beginning. Please send it to our department's e-mail box.
#Person1#: Ok, thank you.
#Person2#: You're welcome. | Lucy tells Monica they prefer an e-resume for the position. |
train_9788 | #Person1#: Do you have some questions?
#Person2#: Yes, I really want to know about the housing system in your company.
#Person1#: If you join us, our company will provide you a single dormitory. If you make great achievements, our company will offer you a flat according to the related regulations. It all depends.
#Person2#: I also want to know if there's a holiday at your company, for I must visit my parents every year.
#Person1#: Besides the official holidays, our company offers a ten days paid holiday every year, which makes it possible for you to visit your parents. Any other questions?
#Person2#: No, thanks. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person1#'s company's housing system and the holiday they offer. |
train_9789 | #Person1#: Please point out the painful place with your finger. Is there any relation between the pain and the weather?
#Person2#: Yes, the pain comes more intense when the weather is bad. And the pain comes more intense when I walk too much.
#Person1#: Have you ever had any trauma?
#Person2#: Yes, I have.
#Person1#: Does the pian become more intense at night?
#Person2#: Yes, it does. Just like a needle prick. Besides, the place that hurts often feels cold, too.
#Person1#: Do you have the sensation of ants crawling over the painful part?
#Person2#: Yes, I do.
#Person1#: I'd like to treat you with acupuncture if you agree.
#Person2#: By the way, does acupuncture hurt?
#Person1#: Acupuncture may cause just a little pain, but it also causes a certain feeling of numbness and distension. We'll try it every day for seven days. Will that be all right?
#Person2#: Yes. Let's start today. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s pain comes more intense when the weather is bad and at night. #Person1# decides to treat #Person2# with acupuncture and #Person2# agrees. |
train_9790 | #Person1#: what's your favourite steps?
#Person2#: it's hard to say, but i do love foxtrot and waltz.
#Person1#: how about rock and roll .
#Person2#: to tell the truth. i don't like it, it's too noisy.
#Person1#: and can you dance tango?
#Person2#: oh, it's really beautiful. but i just can't dance it well.
#Person1#: don't be so modest. i am sure you can dance it very well. then i'll see you at six. is that all right?
#Person2#: ok.
#Person1#: great. i am your lucky fellow then. | #Person2# loves foxtrot and waltz but doesn't like rock and roll. #Person2# says #Person2# can't dance tango well. #Person1# encourages #Person1#. They will dance together. |
train_9791 | #Person1#: Don't you think all of the money goes to the ads and we have nothing to read.
#Person2#: But newspapers do get some extra income by offering space for ads.
#Person1#: Extra income. They can get rich with sheer ads. | #Person1# thinks there are too many ads in newspapers. |
train_9792 | #Person1#: Welcome back! I didn't see you in the history class on Friday.
#Person2#: I wasn't here on Friday. My geography class went to a field trip to look at some of the different rocks. In fact, we slept there last night.
#Person1#: Really? That sounds excellent! Where did you go?
#Person2#: A desert. It gets hot during the day, but it cools off very quickly at night. It is very dry there after the sun goes down.
#Person1#: Well, did you enjoy the trip?
#Person2#: Of course I did. The desert is nicer than you might think. Since there are so few plants growing there, it's very easy to see different rocks. And the natural colors of the rocks shine in the sun. You really should go there to have a look.
#Person1#: I really want to go there. You must call me if you have the chance to go there again.
#Person2#: No problem. I will be your guide next time. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s geography class went to a desert for a field trip to look at different rocks and slept there last night. #Person2# enjoyed it and #Person1# wants to go. |
train_9793 | #Person1#: Jane, I hear that you are leaving school now. What do you want to do? Have you made up your mind yet?
#Person2#: No, not yet. But I think I'm going to take up singing.
#Person1#: Any special reasons?
#Person2#: Yes. It's because I am good at singing songs. All my classmates say so. Besides, singing is quite interesting, and you will meet a lot of audience.
#Person1#: And you will have to please them too.
#Person2#: Well, you do it in any job, don't you?
#Person1#: And what do your parents think about it?
#Person2#: They don't quite agree to my idea. That's the only trouble.
#Person1#: Yes. Urn... my parents try to send me to an art college because they want me to be an actor.
#Person2#: Then what will you do?
#Person1#: Well... I haven't decided yet. But I usually get my own way in the end. | Jane tells #Person1# she is going to take up singing possibly after leaving school because she is good at it, but her parents don't agree with her. #Person1# and #Person1#'s parents also hold different ideas on #Person1#'s career. |
train_9794 | #Person1#: Well, Mr. Smith, we have had an interesting discussion about your work. Now, tell us something about your after-work activities.
#Person2#: I guess not much different from everyone else. I'm interested in sport, and I run about 3 miles every day. I particularly enjoy cross-country running, where you have to run across fields, jump over streams and so on. While I'm running I think about all sorts of things, and at the end of a run I'm sometimes surprised to find that I've managed to solve a problem that was on my mind. Next year I'm going to try the London Marathon. It's a long, hard race - 26 miles, or 42 kilometres - and you have to be tough to finish, but I very much want to do it. I worry a bit about getting old and I'd like to prove to myself that I'm still almost as fit as I was twenty years ago. I'm interested in climbing as well as running. I'll never become an expert climber, but I know what I'm doing in the mountains. I successfully completed a course in snow and ice climbing when I was younger, and I've done a series of easy climbs in the Alps during the last few years. My wife doesn't share my interest in mountains. She agreed to go climbing with me once, but she found that she felt ill as soon as she got above 1000 metres, so we decide to follow different hobbies.
#Person1#: You certainly seem to enjoy various types of recreation. All right, Mr. Smith. Thanks for your interesting talk. | Mr. Smith tells #Person1# he is interested in sports. He runs about 3 miles every day and he enjoys cross-country running particularly. Mr. Smith is going to try the London Marathon next year. He likes climbing as well. He has done a series of easy climb in the Alps. |
train_9795 | #Person1#: Hello, Frank. Your roommate told me that I could find you here in the TV studio. Sure enough!
#Person2#: I was just taking a break. What's up?
#Person1#: We'll have a math test next Monday, so I thought you'd be studying for it and maybe I can study with you.
#Person2#: But I can't believe you are coming to me. I mean you do know what I got on the last test, don't you?
#Person1#: Yeah, I know. You told me, but I thought two heads might be better than one.
#Person2#: Well, that's a nice idea. But I wish I knew the person in our class who got a hundred on the last test. She even didn't miss any question, you know! Umm, was it Elizabeth?
#Person1#: Oh yeah, Elizabeth! She is a good friend of mine. I think she'd be a big help to us right now. Why don't we give her a call?
#Person2#: What? At this hour? It's already ten thirty. It's too late.
#Person1#: But you know she owes me a big favor. Let's at least give her a call and see what she says. Maybe going over some of the problems with us would also help her review the material.
#Person2#: You're right. Anyway, it's worth a try. | #Person1# comes to the TV studio to find Frank and asks Frank whether #Person1# can study math with him together. Franks suggests they ask Elizabeth and #Person1# is going to call her, although it's quite late. |
train_9796 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, ladies. May I help you?
#Person2#: Can we have two adjoining double rooms, sir?
#Person1#: Have you made a reservation, ladies?
#Person2#: I'm afraid not.
#Person1#: One moment, please. I have to check if there are rooms available. I'm sorry, ladies. We have only two double rooms available but they are on different floors. Would you mind that?
#Person2#: We prefer on the same floor because we will probably chat late at night.
#Person1#: Then may I suggest a family suite? We have just had a cancellation.
#Person2#: What is it like?
#Person1#: It's a big room with a king-size double bed and two single beds. We could also add rollaways.
#Person2#: That's great! How much is it?
#Person1#: Two thousand HongKong dollars per night plus ten percent service charge and five percent government government tax.
#Person2#: That's fine.
#Person1#: But ladies, the room is not yet ready. There will be a delay of about half an hour. Perhaps you could fill in the registration form first, and then rest in our lobby for a while. We will let you know when the room is ready.
#Person2#: Alright, hanks.
#Person1#: Ladies, hotel policy requires one night's room charge as deposit.
#Person2#: Do you take traveler's checks?
#Person1#: Yes, we do, madam. Thank you, madam. Here's our welcome brochure with all the information of our facilities. My name is Johnny. If you need any help at all, do let me know. I'm at your service. | #Person2# wants to get two adjoining double rooms but the hotel doesn't have adjoining double rooms left. Johnny recommends a family suite and the ladies are happy with it, but they need to wait until the room is ready. |
train_9797 | #Person1#: Are you ready to order?
#Person2#: I think that we have a pretty good idea of what we would like to order.
#Person1#: Let me tell you about the specials of the day, which are chicken in a wine sauce with capers, and grilled garlic shrimp.
#Person2#: I was wondering if the chef could leave off the sauce.
#Person1#: The chef would be happy to accommodate your special requests.
#Person2#: I am a vegetarian. Do you have any vegetarian selections?
#Person1#: You could choose the roasted vegetable and garlic pizza or the goat cheese and candied walnut salad.
#Person2#: I think that we will split the roasted vegetable and garlic pizza.
#Person1#: That is a good selection, and I can bring your salads now or serve them with your entree.
#Person2#: You can bring us our salads when you bring us our entree. | #Person2# is a vegetarian and will share the roasted vegetable and garlic pizza with #Person2#'s company. #Person1# will serve their salad with their entree. |
train_9798 | #Person1#: Who was the best teacher that you ever had?
#Person2#: That would have to be Miss Baymler, my fourth grade teacher.
#Person1#: What was she like?
#Person2#: She was patient, kind, fun, smart, caring, and yet strict, too. I really learned a lot from her.
#Person1#: What kind of things did you learn?
#Person2#: She taught us that you can do anything that you want to do.
#Person1#: Anything? Do you really believe that we can do anything ?
#Person2#: If you really want to do something and you work hard at it, I believe you can do it.
#Person1#: You said she was strict. Did she have a lot of rules?
#Person2#: She had some rules that helped us to feel comfortable. For example, the students had to treat each other with respect, or they would be disciplined.
#Person1#: I see. She sounds like she really cared about her students.
#Person2#: Yes. She treated us all fairly. She don't have any teacher's pets.
#Person1#: Really? Doesn't every teacher have a teacher's pet?
#Person2#: Well. To be honest, I usually sucked up to teachers because I wanted them to give me good grades. However, Miss Baymler didn't treat me any differently. She really didn't have any teacher's pets.
#Person1#: Do you know what she is doing now?
#Person2#: As a matter of fact, I do. After she taught our class, she got married and moved to another city. Then, she started writing children's book.
#Person1#: Have you ever read one of the books?
#Person2#: Of course! Both children and adults enjoy her books.
#Person1#: Why don't you recommend one to me?
#Person2#: ok! I'll bring one to you next time. | #Person2# tells #Person1# Miss Baymler was #Person2#'s favourite teacher. Miss Baymler was patient, kind, fun, smart, caring, and strict. She taught students they can do everything and she doesn't have a teacher's pet. Miss Baymler got married and moved to another city; then she started writing children's books. Both children and adults enjoy her books. |
train_9799 | #Person1#: My name is Mary, and I will be your waitress tonight.
#Person2#: Thank you, Mary. We have been looking forward to trying out this restaurant.
#Person1#: Before your main course, would you like to order an appetizer?
#Person2#: Sure, that sounds great. Where are your appetizers listed?
#Person1#: There is a special appetizer menu right here in the center of the table.
#Person2#: The chicken and cheese quesadilla looks good. Is that pretty good?
#Person1#: You know, that is one of my favorites!
#Person2#: OK, I'll take one order of that.
#Person1#: You could choose another appetizer for half price to share.
#Person2#: Perfect! Please add on an order of onion rings. | Mary assists #Person2# in ordering special appetizers, the chicken and cheese quesadilla and onion rings. |
train_9800 | #Person1#: What are you reading? You've had your nose buried in that book since last night.
#Person2#: This book is so good. I just can't put it down! It's called 'The Power of One'.
#Person1#: I haven't read a book like that for as long as I can remember.
#Person2#: Me either. From the very first page, this author just pulled me right in!
#Person1#: Can I read it when you're finished?
#Person2#: Yes. I'm in the last chapter now and it is just gripping.
#Person1#: Don't tell me anything about it. I want to read it for myself.
#Person2#: Okay. But be prepared for an all-nighter! I doubt you will want to put it down either. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the book called 'The Power of One' is too good to put it down, and #Person1# wants to read it too. |
train_9801 | #Person1#: I'm sorry, but I can't find the book you lent me. I guess I have lost it.
#Person2#: Don't worry about it.
#Person1#: I really feel bad about it. Let me buy you a new one.
#Person2#: No. Don't be silly. I wouldn't dream of letting you do that. | #Person1# feels sorry for losing #Person2#'s book. #Person2# asks #Person1# to take it easy. |
train_9802 | #Person1#: hey, the new SOHO. How's everything going?
#Person2#: everything's great. I've just returned from my office.
#Person1#: your office? Aren't you a freelancer?
#Person2#: sure I am. I work for myself, but I've rented a virtual office at an office building in the downtown area.
#Person1#: a virtual office?
#Person2#: yeah, an office that runs efficiently by using nothing other than online communication technologies. I pay the rent and share office services with others in the same building.
#Person1#: what kind of services do they offer?
#Person2#: a separated office, internet access, phone services, fax services, mail & courier services, and almost everything you have in a conventional office.
#Person1#: sounds fun. what else?
#Person2#: I get a business address at an expensive location, and I can share the receptionist and secretary with other offices in the same floor.
#Person1#: oh, that helps a lot to promote your corporate image.
#Person2#: you bet it! | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#, a freelancer, rents a virtual office that shares office services with others, which helps a lot to promote #Person2#'s corporate image. |
train_9803 | #Person1#: Hey, John. Nice car.
#Person2#: Thanks. I finally got rid of that old Nissan that got me through college.
#Person1#: What is this, the new Ford?
#Person2#: No, it's last year's model.
#Person1#: True. How much did you pay?
#Person2#: $14, 500. It only has 10, 000 miles on it, so it's like a new car.
#Person1#: Does that mean you're not going to take the train to work anymore?
#Person2#: Well, sometimes, I think it'll be nice to drive to work instead. We'll see. Want to go for a ride?
#Person1#: Yeah, sure.
#Person2#: Come on. | John got a Ford and invites #Person1# for a ride. |
train_9804 | #Person1#: I suppose you like cinematography and costumes and that sort of stuff?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. The look of a picture is very important.
#Person1#: I think sound is even more important! Guns, bombs, sirens--that's what makes a movie exciting!
#Person2#: You wouldn't know a good movie even if it bit you on the nose.
#Person1#: In my book, all a good movie needs is a chase scene and lots of things that blow up.
#Person2#: Enough! If we don't finish the game, there won't be time for any movies tonight! | #Person2# thinks the look of the picture is important while #Person1# thinks the sound is more important for movies. |
train_9805 | #Person1#: Crown Hotel. Reservation Desk. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to book a room at your hotel.
#Person1#: What kind of room would you like, sir? We have single rooms, double rooms, suites and deluxe suites in our hotel.
#Person2#: I'd like to book a single room with a bath from the afternoon of October 2nd to the morning of October 6th.
#Person1#: All right.
#Person2#: What is the rate, please?
#Person1#: The current rate is $100 per night.
#Person2#: What services come with that?
#Person1#: For $100 you'll have a radio, a color television, a telephone and a major international newspaper delivered to your room every day.
#Person2#: That sounds not bad at all. I'll take it. | #Person1# helps #Person2# book a single room for 4 days and introduces the services included. |
train_9806 | #Person1#: Hello, this is Tom speaking. Is this Mrs. Green?
#Person2#: Yes. Hello, Tom. We haven't seen each other since your graduation. I often think of you and your former classmates. You were one of my favourites students. How are you getting along at college?
#Person1#: Very well. I love my life here and I am involved in many activities. We are planning to set up a new arts and literature center here. The center is going to have 3 sections, a theater and dance studio, a literature room and an exhibition gallery. I need your help because I have no idea what we should have in the literature room. Could you give me some suggestions?
#Person2#: Certainly. You should have works by famous writers, like Jane Austen, Shakespeare and Mark Twain. But you should also have some newer books, like Harry Potter, books of poetry are necessary, too. I also suggest that you set up a readers club.
#Person1#: That's a good idea. I'll make a list of the books and email them to you. Please add some others to the list if you have a chance.
#Person2#: OK. I will.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. | Tom calls Mrs. Green and asks her suggestions about the books to be put in the literature room of a new set-up art and literature centre. Mrs. Green gives her suggestions. Tom is grateful. |
train_9807 | #Person1#: Oh, Susan. What a surprise to run into you here! Are you shopping here?
#Person2#: Yes, I need to go to a party tomorrow night. But I don't know what to wear, so I came downtown to buy a dress. Are you shopping here, too?
#Person1#: No, I'm here to pick up my mother. She's meeting, a friend here. By the way, I heard you have a new job now. So how's your new job going?
#Person2#: Eeally well, thanks. My colleagues are really nice. Though my boss is a bit strict, he's nice too, different from my former boss. He isn't bossy at all.
#Person1#: Do you miss your old coworkers?
#Person2#: Of course. I worked with them for 5 years and we got along well, but I just couldn't stay there any longer. I have a family to support, you know. I didn't really make much there. Well, let's stop talking about me. So how's your job going?
#Person1#: Not so well. Now I have to work in groups with people from different departments. I'm not very good at teamwork.
#Person2#: Then learn from those who are good at it. It's not that difficult. I'm sure you'll get used to working with others soon.
#Person1#: Thanks. Oh, here comes my mother. You are welcome to come over for dinner at my place.
#Person2#: OK, I will, thanks. | Susan tells #Person1# her new job is good, both colleagues and the boss are nice, and she misses old coworkers too. #Person1# tells Susan #Person1#'s job is not going that well because #Person1# is not good at teamwork and Susan encourages #Person1# to learn from others. |
train_9808 | #Person1#: Hi, can I help you?
#Person2#: I hope so. My name is Mark. I'm...
#Person1#: Don't I remember you from last year? You worked in, uh, where was it? The art library?
#Person2#: You have a good memory. Yeah, that was me, and I really enjoyed the work. But for this year.
#Person1#: Well, if you come in earlier. You could probably have gotten the library job again, but now...
#Person2#: I plan to get a job in a restaurant this year. I really need it to make more money and working as a waiter. There always the tips. But I've tried a ton of places and I haven't found anything, and then my friend Susan. She takes photography classes in Harrison Hall. And she sort of thought there might be an opening there.
#Person1#: Let's see, ha, your friends right, seems like one of the students quit a couple of weeks ago for some reason. Well, whatever, it looks like this is your lucky day.
#Person2#: Wow, that is so great. So who is the contact person?
#Person1#: Jack with the student office. | Mark tells #Person1# he plans to get a job in a restaurant to make more money but he hasn't found anything. Susan told Mark there might be an opening in Harrison Hall. #Person1# tells Mark he's lucky as there's a vacancy. |
train_9809 | #Person1#: Hey Susan, how's it going?
#Person2#: Terrable. I'm really unhappy at Pat the house owner. When I came home yesterday the front door was wide open the cat was hiding in the closet and there was Pat. He came to change the pipe but he didn't even tell me that he was coming. He does this all the time. Last month, one day I was throwing a dinner party for 8 people. When I went out for a minute to buy some wine Pat came to repair the broken light in my bedroom. I nearly had a heart attack when I walked in and found him there.
#Person1#: At least he fixed the light.
#Person2#: But it's terrible not knowing when Pat is going to show up. | Susan tells #Person1# she is really unhappy with Pat, the house owner, because he never let Susan know he is going to show up in the house. |
train_9810 | #Person1#: Hi Shirley, going to the football game today?
#Person2#: No, I'm not. I'm planning to watch it on television.
#Person1#: Why is that? Are you low on cash this month?
#Person2#: Money is not the problem. I find it easier to follow football on television than in stadiums. When I see the game in person, I feel as if I'm too far away from the action and I always lose track of the ball.
#Person1#: I know just what you mean. Besides on television, the new cameras they use give you super views of all the plays. But there's always so much excitement. People are cheering and shouting when I'm there in person and I end up cheering along with everyone else.
#Person2#: You're right there, but I'd like to know exactly what I'm shouting for. And if I can't even see who has the ball, I can't get very excited. So I really prefer watching it on television.
#Person1#: I see your point. Well, enjoy the game.
#Person2#: You too. | Shirley tells #Person1# she prefers to watch the football game on television because, in stadiums, she always loses track of the ball and has no idea about what she is shouting for. |
train_9811 | #Person1#: What a lovely restaurant! Where on earth did you find this place?
#Person2#: My neighbor told me about it. He ate here with his family last weekend. He said the food is amazing and a service is very good.
#Person1#: I think the location is fantastic, too. You can see the waterfall no matter where you sit.
#Person2#: You said it. Well, what have you been doing with yourself?
#Person1#: Not much. How about you?
#Person2#: Well, my friends and I are planning a trip to south London this summer.
#Person1#: That sounds like an adventure.
#Person2#: Yes. We're all very excited. There are 6 of us planning to go.
#Person1#: Sounds exciting. What's the plans?
#Person2#: We're hoping to go for about 5 weeks and tour as many cities near London as we can.
#Person1#: Really big plans! Sounds like the adventure of a lifetime. | #Person1# and #Person2# come to a lovely restaurant that #Person2#'s neighbor introduced to #Person2#. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is planning a trip to south London for 5 weeks with #Person2#'s friends. |
train_9812 | #Person1#: Good morning! May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. My wife and I are interested in renting a house for the summer.
#Person1#: Do you want a furnished house or an unfurnished one?
#Person2#: Furnished.
#Person1#: Very well. How long do you want the house? All summer?
#Person2#: No, not all summer. Just for six weeks.
#Person1#: I'm afraid I can only rent it for two months.
#Person2#: My holiday is only six weeks, but I think my brother and his family would take it for the other two weeks.Is the house in good condition?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. It was just painted and it has all the modern conveniences. | #Person2# wants to rent a furnished house, and #Person1# rent it for two months. #Person2#'s brother would take it for the other two weeks. |
train_9813 | #Person1#: How do you do?
#Person2#: How do you do? Nice to meet you, Ms. Smith. I ' m Jack Stevens from the Marketing Department. Here is my card.
#Person1#: It ' s nice to meet you, Mr. Stevens.
#Person2#: Please call me Jack. Have a seat, please.
#Person1#: Thank you. | Jack meets with Ms. Smith and introduces himself to her. |
train_9814 | #Person1#: Would you care to join for the picnic tomorrow?
#Person2#: Much to my regret, I'll have to meet my girlfriend at the airport then.
#Person1#: We'd like to invite you for our dress party tomorrow evening, are you free?
#Person2#: Much as we'd like to, but we've booked up already for that time.
#Person1#: What a pity! You can't join us.
#Person2#: So sorry. Next time we'll go, thanks anyway. | #Person1# invites #Person2# for the picnic and dress party tomorrow, but #Person2# isn't available. |
train_9815 | #Person1#: Hi, excuse me sir? I'm looking for a dress shoe. My usual pair that I'Ve had for years have finally been stretched out of shape. They don't provide any support anymore.
#Person2#: Sure, what kind of shoe are you looking for? We'Ve got strappy sandals, sleek high heels, edgy pumps, or if you're looking for something a little more practical, we'Ve got Mary Janes, ballerinas.
#Person1#: Show me some classic high heels, please.
#Person2#: Ok, right this way. What color did you have in mind?
#Person1#: Black. Classic.
#Person2#: Of course. We'Ve got this style here that is very popular. Because it's an open-toe shoe, you can wear it any time of the year. They look great on everyone.
#Person1#: Umm. too shiny. And I wear pantyhose with my shoes so let's look for a closed-toe shoe.
#Person2#: OK, these are a very nice pair of leather shoes with a two-inch heel so they are very comfortable.
#Person1#: I don't like the pointed toes. Let me take a look at what else you have. Too high. That one looks like the back would cut into my heel. I have a high instep so I doubt that one will fit properly.
#Person2#: What size?
#Person1#: Seven-and-a-half.
#Person2#: Here we are. How does it fit?
#Person1#: Hmmm. Not good. They're too tight. The length is right, but the shoe is too narrow and it's pinching my toes. And there'd be no room for my insoles. You know what? I don't think I have the patience for keeping trying on those shoes. I will look for them at other stores.
#Person2#: Have a nice day, Ma'am. | #Person1# is looking for a dress shoe. #Person2# recommends her some styles, and she would like to see some classic high heels. #Person1# keeps trying on the shoes but isn't satisfied with them. #Person1#'ll look for shoes at other stores. |
train_9816 | #Person1#: What is your long term career plan you set for yourself?
#Person2#: First of all, I hope to spend a few years working in some famous companies to command a skill, to set a solid foundation and to build my interpersonal network. When I feel I have accumulated enough experience, I hope to own an undertaking. Of course this is up to the situation then and the opportunities the companies offer me. In the long run, I hope to be an entrepreneur. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s long-term career plan of being an entrepreneur. |
train_9817 | #Person1#: Great! I landed on Classic Movies.
#Person2#: I didn't know you liked old movies.
#Person1#: I love them, especially the all-time greats like Gone With the Wind.
#Person2#: You're so right! Today's movies are just too commercial!
#Person1#: Sometimes I think Oscars are only awarded to movies that make a lot of money. | Both #Person1# and #Person2# think today's movies are too commercial. |
train_9818 | #Person1#: Are you free on Friday evening because we were wondering if you would like to come round for dinner?
#Person2#: Oh, thank you very much. I'd like to come, but I'm afraid I'm busy that evening.
#Person1#: That's a pity! Then when would it be a good time for you?
#Person2#: Well, I'm not too sure, actually. I'Ve got a lot going on the next couple of weeks. Why don't I call you later?
#Person1#: Okay, that's fine. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to dinner, but #Person2# is busy. They will find another time. |
train_9819 | #Person1#: Please open your books to page 10. Mary, Can I help you?
#Person2#: I'm sorry that I'm late, Mr. Webber. I couldn't find the room.
#Person1#: That's alright. It's the first day of school, after all.
#Person2#: What are we doing?
#Person1#: I'm asking the class to read page 10 to themselves. Then I'm going to ask some questions about the passage.
#Person2#: May I have a book?
#Person1#: Here. Write your name inside the front cover. Remember that you must return the textbook to me at the end of the semester, so keep it in good condition. | Mr. Webber asks the class to read page 10, and then Mary comes in. She's late and asks Mr. Webber for a book. |
train_9820 | #Person1#: What's your city like?
#Person2#: It's quite an interesting place to live. The best thing to do in my city is go shopping. There are several indoor and outdoor markets, department stores and shopping malls.
#Person1#: Is the traffic bad in the city centre?
#Person2#: Not really. Cars are not permitted in several parts of city centre, especially in the main shopping areas. The public transport system is pretty good.
#Person1#: What about restaurants and entertainment?
#Person2#: There are restaurants with food from all over the world. We have a small china-town near the city centre. There are many Indian, Thai, and Italian restaurants all over the city centre. There are many sports events in my city. We have several sports venues for football, rugby, and cricket-even ice-skating and ice hockey.
#Person1#: Is there a lot of nightlife in your city?
#Person2#: There are several good clubs near the city centre. Many people in my city prefer something more'cultural ', so we several theatres and venues for classical music concerts and operas.
#Person1#: It sounds like a really exciting city to live in.
#Person2#: It is. I hope you'll have time to come for a visit soon. You really should come during the summer, when the weather is better and there's more happening outdoors. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about #Person2#'s city. #Person2# introduces traffic, restaurants, entertainment, and nightlife of #Person2#'s city. #Person1# thinks it sounds like a really exciting city to live in. |
train_9821 | #Person1#: I can bet the farm that you will regret about your decision. You cannot find a better one.
#Person2#: How can you be so sure? You haven't been together with her, have you?
#Person1#: No. But I'm sure she is a good girl. My sixth sense tells me so.
#Person2#: Then try it yourself. | #Person1# thinks #Person2#'ll regret about #Person2#'s decision on the girl. |
train_9822 | #Person1#: I'm sorry, dad. But you can't do that. It's for me to decide.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. You'Ve already decided, have you? Now, you listen to me, you're only 19.
#Person1#: I didn't say I'd already decided, dad. I said it was for me to decide. There is a difference.
#Person2#: Oh. So you think you can just do whatever you want, do you?
#Person1#: I didn't say that either. I was hoping we could discuss the matter together. I want your advice but I don't want you to tell me what to do. I'Ve got to make decisions for myself, dad. | #Person1# wants dad's advice but doesn't want him to tell what to do. #Person1# wants to decide independently. |
train_9823 | #Person1#: How time flies! Why I always feel haven't enough time to work and study?
#Person2#: Yes, I also felt that. I'm always busy, and have no time for rest. I don't know how to make use of time.
#Person1#: Maybe we should make a plan and list what we should do next, and follow it.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. And in this way we will know how we spend our time and spare a lot of time to do other things.
#Person1#: You are right. Let's stop idling around and do something.
#Person2#: Yeah, time is money. We really need to make good use of it. | #Person1# suggests making a plan and listing what should do to make use of time. #Person2# thinks it's a good idea. |
train_9824 | #Person1#: How can you keep in touch with your aunt in America?
#Person2#: Oh, I make a phone call once a month.
#Person1#: It's very expensive, right?
#Person2#: Yeah.
#Person1#: Why not send E-mail through the Internet?
#Person2#: Is it convenient and cheap?
#Person1#: Sure. You can send E-mail to each other every day through the internet. In addition, you can make a phone call through the internet, too.
#Person2#: Really? I'm so glad to hear that. But I don't know how to get access to the Internet. Could you show me?
#Person1#: No problem. I'll tell you.
#Person2#: I'll appreciate it very much. | #Person2# makes phone calls to contact with #Person2#'s aunt in America. #Person1# advises #Person2# to send E-mail. |
train_9825 | #Person1#: How do I apply to an American university?
#Person2#: You should go to the library to find some information about American universities, and write to the Admission Office. Then the Admission Office will send you application forms and other related materials. From experience, many applicants write to several universities instead of just one.
#Person1#: I was told that it took a lot of time and effort to apply.
#Person2#: That is true. I'll list for you the requirements of almost all the universities. First of all, you need official transcripts of your undergraduate work, three letters of recommendation from your professors who know your competence, and the official TOEFL ( Test of English as a Foreign Language ) score ( It's usually 550 ). Then you need a financial guarantee, and an application fee of 25 dollars.
#Person1#: What's to come next?
#Person2#: If they agree to enroll you, they will send you a TAP - 66 Form. With TAP - 66, you can apply for a passport from our government, and then apply for a visa from the US Embassy in Beijing.
#Person1#: How long will it take to go over all the procedures?
#Person2#: From 3 to 6 months if everything goes well.
#Person1#: Thank you. I appreciate all your help.
#Person2#: You are welcome. Please feel free to ask if you have any more questions. | #Person1# asks #Person2# how to apply to an American university. #Person2# tells #Person1# the procedures of an application and will list the requirements of almost all the universities for #Person1#. #Person1# appreciates all #Person1#'s help. |
train_9826 | #Person1#: Hello, could you arrange a dinner for us?
#Person2#: Sure, what time?
#Person1#: Eight o'clock tomorrow evening.
#Person2#: For how many people?
#Person1#: Ten.
#Person2#: Western food or Chinese food?
#Person1#: Chinese food.
#Person2#: Do you want an expensive meal?
#Person1#: No, not too lavish.
#Person2#: How much would you like to spend for each person?
#Person1#: What is the usual thing here?
#Person2#: Forty to eighty RMB Yuan a plate.
#Person1#: Let's say sixty Yuan then.
#Person2#: OK. Is there anything special you'd like to have on the menu?
#Person1#: We'd like to have typical Chinese food.
#Person2#: Anything you'd rather not have?
#Person1#: No snakes, please.
#Person2#: How about drinks?
#Person1#: Mao Tai and Qingdao Beer.
#Person2#: Well. Dinner for ten at sixty Yuan a plate, drink's extra, at 8 o'clock tomorrow evening. Is that all right?
#Person1#: Right, thanks.
#Person2#: My pleasure, see you tomorrow evening.
#Person1#: See you then. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to arrange a dinner for ten people tomorrow evening. #Person1# wants typical Chinese food without snakes, and Mao Tai and Qingdao Beer as drinks. |
train_9827 | #Person1#: And how will you be paying for your room, Ms. White?
#Person2#: By credit card.
#Person1#: Both rooms on the same card?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Your card number please?
#Person2#: 4434 1234 5678 9902.
#Person1#: Double one, zero two?
#Person2#: No, double nine zero two.
#Person1#: 4434 1234 5678 9902?
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: And the expiry date?
#Person2#: Eleven, . . .
#Person1#: Could you repeat that please?
#Person2#: November this year.
#Person1#: Thank you. I've booked two rooms for Ms. White and Mr. Webber from Wednesday the 25th to Saturday the 28th of September.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: You're welcome. We'll see you on the 25th, Ms. White.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot. Goodbye.
#Person1#: Goodbye. | Ms White pays for her rooms by credit card. #Person1# confirms her card number, expiry date, and the check-in and check-out date. |
train_9828 | #Person1#: Which kinds of meat are most popular in your country?
#Person2#: We eat a lot of chicken, pork and beef. You eat those meat a lot in your country too, don't you?
#Person1#: Yes, we do. We also eat a lot of lamb.
#Person2#: yes. I'Ve heard that people in your country like to eat lamb chops.
#Person1#: That's right. They tastes so good! We eat them with mint sauce. Have you every tried them?
#Person2#: Yes, I have. I tried them when I visited your country last year. I thought they were very tasty. Can you cook them?
#Person1#: I certainly can. If I can get some from the butcher's, I'll cook them for you.
#Person2#: That sounds great. I'll bring a bottle of wine. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the most popular meat in their country. #Person1# promises to cook lamb chops for #Person2#. |
train_9829 | #Person1#: Hello, may I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I need some more cash for my visit in China. May I cash a traveler's check here?
#Person1#: Of course. We would be happy to cash it for you.
#Person2#: I was going to cash it at the hotel, but one of my friends said that banks always give better exchange rates.
#Person1#: Well, any bank will cash it at our present traveler's check buying rate, for which we're somewhere cheaper than hotels because of the service charge. You see, hotels really aren't in the money exchange business although they will cash traveler's check for their guest.
#Person2#: You mean there is really not that much of a difference.
#Person1#: No, madam. Not very much.
#Person2#: Well, may I cash these three checks for 100 dollars each? I think that will be enough.
#Person1#: Yes, I'll be happy to cash these for you. Would you please countersign them here?
#Person2#: Ok. | #Person2# asks #Person1#'s help to cash. #Person1# says there isn't much difference between cashing at the hotel or at the banks. Then #Person1# helps #Person2# cash three checks. |
train_9830 | #Person1#: Could you have a taxi pick me up and take me to the airport before 1 p. m. ?
#Person2#: What's your address, sir?
#Person1#: I live at 323 Park Street.
#Person2#: Ok, someone will be there by 12:15.
#Person1#: What are your rates?
#Person2#: It's 2 dollars initially and 35 cents for each quarter mile.
#Person1#: I have four very large suitcases. Will those fit in the taxi?
#Person2#: No, I'll send a larger vehicle to pick you up. | #Person2# will send a larger vehicle to fit in #Person1#'s four large suitcases. |
train_9831 | #Person1#: Ah, Oh! Are you hurt?
#Person2#: I don't think so. I'm just shaken up a little.
#Person1#: Maybe I'd better call an ambulance.
#Person2#: No, don't bother. I think I'm OK.
#Person1#: Are you sure?
#Person2#: Yes, it's OK. | #Person1# asks #Person2# not bother to call an ambulance. |
train_9832 | #Person1#: I hope we could offer the most favorable terms.
#Person2#: I am sure you will find our prices are most competitive. Here is our offer. All the prices on the list are firm. If your order is a sizeable one, we could reconsider our prices.
#Person1#: Good. Is there any commission included? We are commission agents.
#Person2#: As a rule, we don't allow any commission. However, as an encouragement for businesses, we will allow you a 3 % commission.
#Person1#: Ok. How about the earliest possible shipment?
#Person2#: By the coming September.
#Person1#: Could you make an offer on FOB basis?
#Person2#: Certainly! | #Person2#'ll allow #Person1# a 3% commission and make an offer on FOB basis. The earliest shipment will be by September. |
train_9833 | #Person1#: Hi, I was wondering how I'd go about getting a credit card.
#Person2#: Certainly, Sir. You do have a Current Account with us right?
#Person1#: Oh, no, I'm afraid I don't. Is that necessary?
#Person2#: Yes, Sir. In order to get a credit card with us, you'll need to open a Current Account here. Could you please fill out this form with your relevant details?
#Person1#: That's done. Do you need to see any credentials?
#Person2#: Yes, a passport will be fine.
#Person1#: I don't have my passport on me at the moment. I'll just pop back to my office and pick it up.
#Person2#: That's fine, Sir. We'll see you again a little later. | #Person2# needs to see #Person1#'s credentials to get a credit card for #Person1#, and #Person1#'ll go back to pick up the passport. |
train_9834 | #Person1#: This is Mary. I just want to let you know that we made an offer to you. The salary is 3, 000 yuan a month, I e-mailed the offer to you as well. You can let me know within a week if you accept the offer.
#Person2#: Thank you. I'll go through it and tell you.
#Person1#: We hope you get on board with us, Please let me know as soon as possible.
#Person2#: I will. Thank you for all. | Mary informs #Person2# of an offer. #Person2#'ll go through it and tell Mary. |
train_9835 | #Person1#: Good morning, Madam, can I take your order now?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to have a roast chicken leg.
#Person1#: Anything else?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: How about drink?
#Person2#: No, enough.
#Person1#: Please wait a moment.
#Person2#: Waiter, come back.
#Person1#: OK. What's up, Madam?
#Person2#: It's not too salty.
#Person1#: OK.
#Person2#: Waiter, come back again.
#Person1#: Yes, anything wrong?
#Person2#: Not too rare.
#Person1#: Yes, I see.
#Person2#: Why do you come back again?
#Person1#: There's a question I want to ask you.
#Person2#: What's that?
#Person1#: Which leg do you want to have, right leg or left one?
#Person2#: Thanks, thanks a lot and thanks a million.
#Person1#: Why do you say so many thanks?
#Person2#: I can't forget about this when next time. | #Person1# helps #Person2# order a roast chicken leg. #Person2# is picky and asks #Person1# to come back several times to solve problems. |
train_9836 | #Person1#: Could I get some beef?
#Person2#: What kind of beef would you like to get?
#Person1#: Ground beef would be fine.
#Person2#: How many pounds would you like?
#Person1#: Four pounds is enough.
#Person2#: What kind of ground beef do you want?
#Person1#: I'm going to need extra lean ground beef.
#Person2#: I can get that for you.
#Person1#: Thanks so much.
#Person2#: You're welcome, Let me go wrap the ground beef up for you.
#Person1#: Thanks for everything. | #Person1# needs four pounds of ground beef, and #Person2# wrap them up for #Person1#. |
train_9837 | #Person1#: This is the Pan-American Club. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I believe you have a luncheon meeting this coming Wednesday. Could you give me some more information about that?
#Person1#: Yes, of course. The guest speaker is Professor David of a University, and he'll be lecturing about The impact of the Oil Crisis on Latin America.
#Person2#: Mmm, that sounds very interesting. | #Person1# asks #Person2# for some more information about the luncheon meeting. |
train_9838 | #Person1#: How can I help you?
#Person2#: I'm here for a facial. I made an appointment over the phone for 3:30 today.
#Person1#: What's your name?
#Person2#: Addison.
#Person1#: Ok. Which facial would you like? We have five different kinds of facials.
#Person2#: Which would you recommend?
#Person1#: Well, since it's summer and it looks like you've had quite a bit of sun, I'd recommend our summer special. It's especially suited for individuals with sensitive skin.
#Person2#: What does it include?
#Person1#: The facial will start with a thorough cleansing.
#Person2#: Does it include a facial mask and a massage?
#Person1#: Yes. The stimulation mask promotes blood flow and will firm up the skin. You can also choose to either get a hand or back massage as well.
#Person2#: Will you exfoliate the skin as well?
#Person1#: Yes. We'll also apply some of our special day cream that will moisturize our skin and protect it from the sun.
#Person2#: That sounds great. I'll have that one then.
#Person1#: Ok, just follow me. | #Person2# comes to #Person1# for a facial. #Person1# recommends their summer special and explains what it includes. #Person2# thinks it's great and will have that one. |
train_9839 | #Person1#: Welcome to Adventure Tours. How may I help you?
#Person2#: I want to book a tour with adventure sports.
#Person1#: Excellent! Our company has more than ten years of experience in the adventure tourism and sports field. Let me show you some options. This is our most popular choice, our river guides will take you
#Person2#: I don't really think I'm ready to throw myself down a river full of jagged rocks in a rubber boat or go up in the air in a wicker basket held up by an oversize balloon. What else do you have?
#Person1#: Well, in that case, we can take you hang gliding with one of our experienced instructors. It's the closest you can get to flying.
#Person2#: What? You mean strap myself to a flimsy kite? No, thank you! Next!
#Person1#: Mmm. OK. Well, why don't you tell me a little bit more about what you would like? We have everything from mountain biking, to rock climbing to street luge.
#Person2#: I'm thinking something exciting but safer.
#Person1#: I have the perfect option, this package will take you on a hiking trip through the Himalayas for three days and afterwards there's a dog sledding journey!
#Person2#: That's more like it! | #Person2# wants to book a tour with adventure sports. #Person1# introduces some options, but #Person2# prefers something exciting but safer. Then #Person1# recommends a package will take #Person2# on a hiking trip through the Himalayas, and #Person2# likes it. |
train_9840 | #Person1#: Good morning, I want to send this parcel to Taiwan.
#Person2#: Airmail or surface mail?
#Person1#: How long would surface mail take, compared with airmail?
#Person2#: Oh, anything up to 3 or 4 months for surface mail. It depends on the sailing of the ships. Airmail would only take 1 to 2 weeks.
#Person1#: How much would this parcel cost me by airmail?
#Person2#: Just let me weigh it for you. That's 2 lb. and 6 oz. That's be $ 10.
#Person1#: Thanks. That'll be OK. | #Person1# wants to send a parcel to Taiwan by airmail. #Person2# charges for $ 10. |
train_9841 | #Person1#: Is Stanley still singing that Elvis song? He's really hogging the mic!
#Person2#: If I hear Love Me Tender one more time, I think I'll go crazy!
#Person1#: He sounds like a sick cow!
#Person2#: Can we adjust the pitch a little? Maybe he'll sound better in a higher key.
#Person1#: I already tried that. Nothing seems to help.
#Person2#: Hey! Where are you going. . . ?
#Person1#: Coing out for a walk. | #Person2# suggests adjusting the pitch, and Stanley'll sound better, but #Person1# says it's no help. |
train_9842 | #Person1#: What qualities do you think a business manager should possess?
#Person2#: Creativity, the ability to organize, the entrepreneur's spirit, comprehensive knowledge of human studies, ability of gathering information, expert competence of communication and deep professional skills.
#Person1#: If a client complains about the service of your department, what will you do?
#Person2#: If I'm in the service center. I'll listen to the client patiently, and accept the criticism objectively. Then I will have the claim reasonably settled. | #Person1# asks #Person2# the qualities a business manager should possess. #Person2# lists some. |
train_9843 | #Person1#: Have you been to the new shopping mall that just opened last month?
#Person2#: Not yet. I saw a billboard ad for it last week.
#Person1#: I saw a lot of ads on the train. I really want to go!
#Person2#: You like shopping? Perhaps we can go together then.
#Person1#: OK! Could you give me a ride in your car?
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: I can't wait! The advertising has been so persuasive.
#Person2#: I know!
#Person1#: I guess it's had a strong effect on us!
#Person2#: Ha! You're right. | #Person1# wants to go to the new shopping mall. #Person2# will give #Person1# a ride. |
train_9844 | #Person1#: How can you be late again? You are always getting up late.
#Person2#: But this morning, I got up at six o'clock.
#Person1#: You are not telling the truth! It only takes one hour to go from your home to school. But look at your watch, it's 8:30 now.
#Person2#: But today the traffic jam took me one and a half hours to get through. | #Person2#'s late again and explains to #Person1# it's due to the traffic jam. |
train_9845 | #Person1#: Who knows the answer to the problem on the board? Anyone? Yes, Melanie?
#Person2#: Mr. Brooks, can I have a bathroom pass? I really have to go.
#Person1#: Melanie, you're supposed to take care of these things before class starts. Can't you read the sign on the wall?
#Person2#: I know, Mr. Brooks.
#Person1#: I'll tell you what, Melanie. If you give me the correct answer, I'll let you go.
#Person2#: Fine...the correct answer is 34, I think.
#Person1#: OK. Just please be back as soon as you can. | Mr. Brooks asks Melanie to give the correct answer. She answers and is permitted to go to the bathroom. |
train_9846 | #Person1#: Tongtong, have you finished your homework? We are going to meet your father at the station.
#Person2#: I'm busy doing it. My teacher has told us to hand it in tomorrow morning. Just a moment, I will finish it soon. | Tongtong tells #Person1# Tongtong'll finish the homework soon. |
train_9847 | #Person1#: Hello, Mr. Brown. How are you?
#Person2#: Fine, thanks, Mrs. Downs. How is your boy, Mike?
#Person1#: He is a bit tired. You know, he goes to school at eight o'clock every morning. He doesn't get home until after four. Then he does his homework after tea. It often takes him a couple of hours to finish it.
#Person2#: Poor boy. They work hard at school nowadays, don't they? Does he like it?
#Person1#: You mean the school? Yes, he does. He likes his teachers and classmates.
#Person2#: Does he go to school by bus?
#Person1#: No, he walks. He likes walking. He meets some of his friends at the corner and they go together.
#Person2#: What does he do when it rains?
#Person1#: My husband takes him in the car. He passes the school on the way to the office. | Mr. Brown and Mrs. Downs are talking about Mike. Mike works hard at school and likes the school. |
train_9848 | #Person1#: Mike, there's not much left in the refrigerator.
#Person2#: Well, I might be able to pick up a few things after work, but I have to be back rather late today.
#Person1#: In that case, we'll make do with a meal out at McDonald's. | #Person1# and Mike will eat at McDonald's. |
train_9849 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Are you waiting to buy today's film tickets?
#Person2#: Yes, I am. So are all these people in front of me.
#Person1#: Have you been here long?
#Person2#: About 45 minutes. I've moved forward a total about 3 feet.
#Person1#: Oh...
#Person2#: Not at all. A young couple who have been waited for one hour ahead of me finally gave up and left.
#Person1#: Does anyone know what caused the delay?
#Person2#: There are just not enough people selling tickets this afternoon.
#Person1#: I guess I should have come before lunch.
#Person2#: Maybe you would meet the same thing because many people have been looking forward to it for a long time.
#Person1#: Maybe it's true. | #Person2#'s waiting to buy film tickets. #Person1# asks #Person2# how long #Person2# has waited, and #Person2# explains the reason that causes the delay. |
train_9850 | #Person1#: Good morning, Madam, can I take your order now?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to have a roast chicken leg.
#Person1#: Anything else?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: How about drink?
#Person2#: No, enough.
#Person1#: Please wait a moment.
#Person2#: Waiter, come back.
#Person1#: OK. What's up, Madam?
#Person2#: It's not too salty.
#Person1#: OK.
#Person2#: Waiter, come back again.
#Person1#: Yes, anything wrong?
#Person2#: Not too rare.
#Person1#: Yes, I see.
#Person2#: Why do you come back again?
#Person1#: There's a question I want to ask you.
#Person2#: What's that?
#Person1#: Which leg do you want to have, right leg or left one?
#Person2#: Thanks, thanks a lot and thanks a million.
#Person1#: Why do you say so many thanks?
#Person2#: I can't forget about this when next time. | #Person1# helps #Person2# order a roast chicken leg. #Person2# is picky and asks #Person1# to come back several times to solve problems. |
train_9851 | #Person1#: How should we commemorate the centenary of the founding of the university? We have been given quite a large budget to pay for some events.
#Person2#: We should certainly hold a big party for the professors and students. We could have a firework display.
#Person1#: Do you think that we should invite alumni and former professors?
#Person2#: If we do, too many people might attend. Perhaps we should invited all of them, but make a small charge to attend.
#Person1#: Good idea. We should also hold a series of presentations. We could have presentations on the history of the university, the courses we offer, and our links with other universities.
#Person2#: Good idea! I think we could also have presentations by former students on how their experience here helped them in their lives.
#Person1#: We could have another on the successes of graduates from here.
#Person2#: I think that we could also produce some merchandise for the centenary-you know, T-shirts, mugs, plates, pens, and things like that.
#Person1#: That's an excellent idea. Hopefully, we would be able to make a profit! A few professors and students are writing a book on the history of the university.
#Person2#: I'm looking forward to reading that. We could have book signings by famous professors an alumni.
#Person1#: A group of students from the art and music faculty are producing a short film.
#Person2#: I'm sure that will be very popular. . OK, let's think about how we can put these ideas into practice. | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing how to commemorate the centenary of the founding of the university. They put up some ideas of holding a big party, inviting alumni and former professors, holding a series of presentations, and producing some merchandise. |
train_9852 | #Person1#: Did you hear the news?
#Person2#: What happened?
#Person1#: Our cousin went into labor and had her baby last week.
#Person2#: She did? Why didn't anyone tell me?
#Person1#: I would've thought that somebody would have told you.
#Person2#: No, I had no idea.
#Person1#: Well, she did, her baby was 8 pounds 6 ounces.
#Person2#: Oh my God, that's great!
#Person1#: Are you going to go and visit her and the baby?
#Person2#: I think that I might.
#Person1#: Good! I just thought I'd let you know.
#Person2#: Thanks for telling me. | #Person1# tells #Person2# their cousin went into labor and had her baby. #Person2# plans to have a visit. |
train_9853 | #Person1#: I'd like to buy a bottle of Centrum, a dozen tooth brushes, some baby's wipes, and a small bottle of aspirin.
#Person2#: Centrum? We have bottles of thirty and one hundred tablets. Which kind do you want?
#Person1#: Give me one bottle of one hundred tablets.
#Person2#: And what kind of toothbrushes would you like?
#Person1#: Can I have a look at them?
#Person2#: Sure. This brand is supposed to be very good, but they're expensive. Those are new products. They come in several colors and sizes. There is also hard, soft, and medium.
#Person1#: Are they cheaper?
#Person2#: This one is 10 % off. That one has no reduction, but you can get a free tube of toothpaste with six toothbrushes.
#Person1#: So if I buy a dozen, I'll get two free tubes of toothpaste?
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: Good. I 'll take a dozen of them then.
#Person2#: And here is your aspirin. What else did you say you want?
#Person1#: Baby's wipes. Johnson's.
#Person2#: Anything else?
#Person1#: Well, actually I'd like to buy some vitamins for my son. He's five months old. Can you suggest any?
#Person2#: Sure. Here you are. This one is excellent. Just mix one drop of it with milk.
#Person1#: Thanks. That'll be all. | #Person1# buys a bottle of Centrum, a dozen toothbrushes, some baby's wipes, a small bottle of aspirin, and an excellent vitamin that #Person2# suggests is suitable for #Person1#'s son from #Person2#. |
train_9854 | #Person1#: What seems to be the problem?
#Person2#: Your secretary seems to think she is being harassed.
#Person1#: What? You've got to be kidding me!
#Person2#: I wish I were, but i am deadly serious. She said you invited her to dinner last week.
#Person1#: Of course I did. As recongnition for a job well done. Once a month I invite the most productive employee to dinner.
#Person2#: Well, there is no problem there. But she seemed to think that you were angry when she refused, and that your motives are personal and not professional.
#Person1#: I think she's misinterpreted my intentions. What happens now?
#Person2#: Our harassment policy requires that we have a meeting with the HR manager and Miss Brown. It's quite serious. You could be reprimanded, or even fired if we find evidence that you were pressurin
#Person1#: I understand that. But I hope that we can get to the bottom fo this and show Miss Brown that she misunderstood my reaction.
#Person2#: That's the purpose of the meeting. Sometimes a mediated conversation will straighten things out, and a little discussion and apology can calm the waters. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that Miss Brown thinks she is being harassed by #Person1#. #Person1# is astonished and explains the fact. #Person2# says they will have a meeting to straighten things out. |
train_9855 | #Person1#: I'm not a Christian. I just want to know why Americans believe that sort of thing.
#Person2#: Believe what?
#Person1#: You know... like, say God is the creator of the universe, the Bible, and Jesus Christ. . .
#Person3#: You don't believe that? Everyone interprets the Bible in a different way. To some people, the Gospel is a source of much comfort.
#Person1#: What do you believe, John? Are you Christian?
#Person3#: To tell you the truth, I don't know if I'm a Christian or not. Christians don't often share the same belief. But I believe that we all possess, by the grace of God, the potential to create fantastic changes on this earth.
#Person1#: Do you believe that one religion is better than another?
#Person3#: No, all religions are essentially based on the same ideals, so no one is really better.
#Person1#: Do you go to church regularly?
#Person3#: When I'm home in the States, I go, but not in China. | #Person1# wants to know why Americans believe in God. John doesn't know if he's a Christian or not but believes they all possess the potential to create fantastic changes on this earth. |
train_9856 | #Person1#: I've brought some potato chips. Would you like some, Jack?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to swap some of my peanuts for your chips.
#Person1#: That'll be fine. Thanks.
#Person2#: Do you have any ketchup?
#Person1#: I forgot to bring it, but maybe Mary has some. Let's go and ask her. | Jack exchanges his peanuts with #Person1#'s chips. |
train_9857 | #Person1#: Do you have all types of seafood here?
#Person2#: Yes, Sir, the specialty of our restaurant is the seafood.
#Person1#: What do you recommend?
#Person2#: Perhaps you would like some sole. Many guests like it very much.
#Person1#: OK, we will try it.
#Person2#: Any drinks?
#Person1#: Two bottles of white wine, please. | #Person1# wants some seafood, and #Person2# recommends some sole. |
train_9858 | #Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: This is Jim Evans from the Market Research Company. May I ask you a few questions?
#Person1#: Oh, I suppose.
#Person2#: Do you read any newspapers and if so, which ones?
#Person1#: I read the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.
#Person2#: About how many hours a week do you read newspapers then?
#Person1#: Oh, about 2 or 3.
#Person2#: OK. Now, do you read books regularly and if so, what type?
#Person1#: Well, novels are my favorite. But to tell you the truth, I haven't read one in quite a while. I'm taking a class at night, so the only books I've been reading lately, our textbooks.
#Person2#: And how long do you spend a week reading textbooks?
#Person1#: Not enough. I guess 7 or 8 hours.
#Person2#: Thanks for your help.
#Person1#: You're welcome. | Jim Evans from the Market Research Company calls #Person1# to ask some questions about reading. #Person1# reads newspapers, and textbooks regularly, and novels are #Person1#'s favorite. |
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