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train_10159 | #Person1#: Hello!
#Person2#: Is that the box-office?
#Person1#: Yes, sir.
#Person2#: I'd like to book two tickets for the film 'Jane Eyre'. Are them available for this evening, please.
#Person1#: Just a minute please. Oh, I'm sorry, all the tickets for tonight have been sold out.
#Person2#: What a pity! How about tomorrow evening?
#Person1#: Oh, you're lucky, there are just two tickets left. Do you want to take them?
#Person2#: Wonderful, I'll take them.
#Person1#: OK, your name and telephone number please.
#Person2#: Wang Min. Telephone number is 13811658. Can I pick the tickets this afternoon?
#Person1#: Yes, of course.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. | Wang Min calls the box-office to book two tickets for 'Jane Eyre' and he's lucky to get the last two for tomorrow evening. |
train_10160 | #Person1#: I am in hot water now, all the things seem to be blown up.
#Person2#: Don't be scared. Bite the bullet and everything will be right again.
#Person1#: Thanks for encouraging me. There are problems cropping up here and there. But I will overcome them one by one. | #Person2# encourages #Person1# and cheers #Person1# up. |
train_10161 | #Person1#: How was your date recently?
#Person2#: Not too bad. It is seemingly too hard for me to find a place for our date.
#Person1#: I guess so. Going to watch a movie and having dinner at a restaurant are usual.
#Person2#: She said she wanted to go Dutch in dating.
#Person1#: Yes, now many girls want to be independent, so it is a little popular, especially among white collars.
#Person2#: But I am still traditional, so I felt weird when she paid for herself.
#Person1#: Forget about it!
#Person2#: Are you satisfied with your girlfriend?
#Person1#: It will be a long story. We have many differences, for example, she usually puts all her clothes into washing machine. That is the sort of thing I can not bear. | #Person2# tells #Person1# he feels weird when his girlfriend goes Dutch in dating. #Person1# also tells #Person2# the difference between #Person1# and his girlfriend. |
train_10162 | #Person1#: I think that the company retreat should be in the mountains this year.
#Person2#: What a great idea!
#Person1#: January would be a good month for a mountain retreat.
#Person2#: I like the mountain idea, but I am not so sure about the month of January.
#Person1#: You know, now that I think about it, you might be right.
#Person2#: April might be nice. It is far enough away to make the necessary arrangements.
#Person1#: That is a good suggestion.
#Person2#: We could ask everyone what would be the best time for them.
#Person1#: Yeah, that would let us know what would work best.
#Person2#: I'll put the survey online this afternoon. | #Person1# and #Person2# think it a great idea to have the company retreat in the mountains. They will ask everyone for the best time. |
train_10163 | #Person1#: Is anything the matter, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, it's my steak.
#Person1#: What's wrong with it, sir?
#Person2#: It's too raw. I wanted mine well done, but this one here is almost medium.
#Person1#: I am sorry you didn't enjoy it, sir. I will return it to the kitchen and bring you one that is well cooked.
#Person2#: Okay, thank you. Please be quick.
#Person1#: How is your steak this time, sir?
#Person2#: Very good. It's done just right this time, thank you.
#Person1#: I am glad you enjoy it. I will tell this to the chef. Would you like some more beer?
#Person2#: Yes, please give me another Calsberg.
#Person1#: Can I bring you some dessert?
#Person2#: No, thank you. I've had enough.
#Person1#: How about some coffee or tea then?
#Person2#: Yes, I will have a cup of coffee. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the steak is too raw for him. #Person1# brings him another one. #Person2# enjoys it this time and asks for more beer Calsberg. |
train_10164 | #Person1#: I want to change rooms immediately, plus a refund for tonight.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, sir. Exactly what is the problem?
#Person1#: I'm knee-deep in cockroaches!
#Person2#: I'm so sorry, sir. We'll give you a new room immediately, and give you a refund also.
#Person1#: Thank you. I'm glad that this hotel strives to keep its reputation intact.
#Person2#: Sir, we always try to please our guests. | #Person1# wants to change rooms and a refund because of cockroaches. #Person2# does so. |
train_10165 | #Person1#: Hello, Mr. Trent. What can I do for you this afternoon?
#Person2#: Actually, Miao Ping, I'm here to close my account with you. I'm going home, the company is transferring me back to London.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. When are you leaving?
#Person2#: Next week, so I thought it was better to get this all sorted out as soon as possible.
#Person1#: Yes, of course. Well, let's get started. Would you show me your passport, please?
#Person2#: Here you are, Miao Ping. Don't laugh at the horrible photo today, OK? | Miao Ping helps Mr. Trent to close his account because Mr. Trent is going back to London. |
train_10166 | #Person1#: Hello? Is this the Maintenance Department?
#Person2#: Yeah. That's right. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: We're having a lot of trouble with our printer. Could you come and take a look at it sometime this afternoon?
#Person2#: Let me see. Yeah, all right. I'll be over about two. | #Person1# has problems with the printer and #Person2# will come to solve it. |
train_10167 | #Person1#: I'm searching for an old music box.
#Person2#: You came to the right place. Any particular decade?
#Person1#: If you had a box made in the 20's, that would be nice.
#Person2#: We just got one in yesterday, so now we have six.
#Person1#: Would any of them have dancing figures?
#Person2#: Yes, we still have two boxes left that have dancing figures.
#Person1#: Oh, they're both so beautiful. Let me have this one, I think.
#Person2#: That one truly is a beautiful piece of work, isn't it?
#Person1#: One last question
#Person2#: Oh, no. Everything we sell here is ' as is. '
#Person1#: I guess I was asking for too much.
#Person2#: If it breaks down, maybe you can find a repairman on the Internet. | #Person1# comes to #Person2#'s store to buy a 20's music box with dancing figures. #Person2# tells #Person2# where to fix it if it breaks down. |
train_10168 | #Person1#: Excuse me, can you tell me where the post office is?
#Person2#: It's on the Fifth Avenue.
#Person1#: I'm afraid I don't quite understand.
#Person2#: I see. You're a stranger here. Walk two blocks ahead, then turn left. You can't miss it. | #Person2# shows #Person1# the way to the post office. |
train_10169 | #Person1#: Mary, we're going to the supermarket. Do you want to come?
#Person2#: Yeah. I need to get some stuff.
#Person1#: Let's all go together then.
#Person2#: Where's Lisa?
#Person1#: She's getting coupons from her desk.
#Person2#: What are coupons?
#Person1#: They give you discounts on some stuff that you want to buy.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: Because there is a coupon for almost every product, we always bring coupons on our shopping trips. | Mary will join #Person1# to the supermarket. #Person1# tells her Lisa's getting coupons. |
train_10170 | #Person1#: Hi, Alan. I feel very nervous because I am going to have a job interview next Monday. Could you please give me some suggestions?
#Person2#: Sure. Firstly, it is very important for you to be punctual. Interviewers usually don't think much of a candidate who comes 5 or 10 minutes late only to explain that he could not find the place or he was stuck in traffic.
#Person1#: Yeah, that is very important.
#Person2#: Secondly, you need to create a good image in a limited time.
#Person1#: I will try my best to make a good impression, but it is always easier said that done.
#Person2#: I think you should make some preparations. For example, you should take care to appear well-groomed and modestly dressed. What's more, try to avoid a too causal style.
#Person1#: Can I wear T-shirt and jeans for the job interview?
#Person2#: You'd better not. Informal clothes like sports shirts, tom jeans or dirty sneakers convey the impression that you are not serious about the job, or that you may be casual about your work as you are about your clothes.
#Person1#: I've got it. I think I will wear a white shirt with a tie. Thank you for your suggestions. | #Person1# will have a job interview next Monday. Alan suggests #Person1# should be punctual and create a good image, such as appearing well-groomed and modestly dressed, in a limited time. #Person1# decides to wear a white shirt with a tie. |
train_10171 | #Person1#: But it's the White House. The president and his family live there. They won't let us see most of it. Probably we can only see a couple of rooms.
#Person2#: No, that's not true. The White House is very big. And there are a lot of historical exhibits there. The tour will take us through many different rooms. I read about it in the guide.
#Person1#: Hmm. If that's true, then the security there must be very good. Because it's strange to think they will let people walk around in the White House.
#Person2#: I'm sure the security is very tight. Probably they will make us walk through metal detectors like at the airport.
#Person1#: So I can't take my gun then.
#Person2#: Don't always joke like that! You don't have a gun.
#Person1#: Yes, it's true I don't.
#Person2#: You shouldn't say things like that. You could get arrested!
#Person1#: What? Do you think someone will arrest me for making a joke? Someone will arrest me here at the breakfast table?
#Person2#: No. But if you say something like that in the White House, they may take it seriously. Sometimes I think you joke too much.
#Person1#: I'll be careful. Don't worry. I don't want to get arrested by the FBI. But how long does the White House tour last?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. I think it lasts about one hour.
#Person1#: Alright. We should take a taxi over there right after breakfast.
#Person2#: First I want to look in the travel guide. Maybe they don't have tours in the morning.
#Person1#: That's a good idea. Do you want some more coffee?
#Person2#: No, I'm fine. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the security of the White House and going to visit it. #Person1# jokes that a gun can't be taken into it and #Person2# warns that it is improper to make such a joke. |
train_10172 | #Person1#: Waiter! May I see you for while?
#Person2#: Yes. I'll be with you in a second. Yes, sir? What is the problem?
#Person1#: This is not what I asked for, I'm afraid.
#Person2#: What did you order?
#Person1#: Roast beef.
#Person2#: There must be a mistake. Those are fried oysters. Would you like to keep it or change?
#Person1#: Roast beef, of course. That's what I ordered.
#Person2#: Just a moment and I'll get your order right away. Sorry to cause the inconvenience. | #Person1# is served with a wrong dish. #Person2# apologizes and will replace it with roast beef that he ordered. |
train_10173 | #Person1#: Well, Mr. Brown, we've settled everything in connection with this transaction except the question of payment in yen. Now can you explain to me how to make payment in yen?
#Person2#: Many of our business friends in England, France, Switzerland, Italy and Germany are paying for our exports in Japan currency. It is quite easy to do so.
#Person1#: I know some of them are doing that. But this is new to me. I've never made payment in yen before. It is convenient to make payment in pound sterling, but I may have some difficulty in making payment in yen.
#Person2#: Many banks in Europe now carry accounts in yen. They are in a position to open letters of credit and effect payment in yen. Consult your banks and you'll see that they are ready to offer you this service.
#Person1#: Do you mean to say that I can open a letter of credit in yen with a bank in London or Bonn?
#Person2#: Sure you can. Several of the banks in London, such as the National Westminster Bank and Barclays Bank are in a position to open letters of credit in yen. They'll do so against our sales confirmation or contract.
#Person1#: I see. | Mr. Brown teaches #Person1# how to make the payment in yen and recommends #Person1# to consult the bank. |
train_10174 | #Person1#: Hi, can I assist you in any way?
#Person2#: Oh, thank you. Yes, please. What I need is to handle some domestic affairs.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. In what area?
#Person2#: Well, I need a Deposit Certification to handle this.
#Person1#: Yes, we have this service. Have you got a deposit certificate and your passport? I'm sorry to ask you, but your passport is very important.
#Person2#: Yes, yes. Here it is. By the way, is there a handling fee?
#Person1#: Yes, I'm afraid there is. | #Person2# needs a Deposit Certification to handle domestic affairs and #Person1# needs a deposit certificate and #Person2#'s passport. |
train_10175 | #Person1#: Do you know where I can find old music boxes?
#Person2#: You could try shopping at a flea market.
#Person1#: What is that? I have never heard of such a thing.
#Person2#: A flea market is an outdoor place where people sell all kinds of used stuff.
#Person1#: OK, Where can I find one?
#Person2#: Well, you can check the local paper or search 'flea market' online. | #Person2# recommends #Person1# to shop at a flea market for old music boxes. |
train_10176 | #Person1#: Dad, will you read to me?
#Person2#: Uh, let me finish the newspaper first?
#Person1#: You've been saying that forever!
#Person2#: Well, how about reading the business section of the newspaper together?
#Person1#: That's boring. Let's read this book. It's about a bear and cat that becomes friends.
#Person2#: Okay, let's read this book.
#Person1#: Great! And these books too.
#Person2#: Whoa. I thought you said one book. There must be at least ten here.
#Person1#: My teacher, Mrs. Green, says you have to read to me every night, and the newspaper doesn't count. And let's eat some popcorn and cookies while we're reading.
#Person2#: Well, it's bedtime right now. So, okay, here we go. Once upon a time in a deep, dark forest, lived a brown bear ... | #Person1# wants #Person2# to stop reading and read a fairy-tale book for #Person1#. #Person2# agrees as it's requested by #Person1#'s teacher, and it's time for bedtime stories now. |
train_10177 | #Person1#: Did you take these pictures? They are very good.
#Person2#: Yes, I think they turned out very well too. I like to bring my camera with me wherever I go. That way if I see something attractive I can snap a picture of it.
#Person1#: Carrying a big camera around is too much trouble for me.
#Person2#: My camera is really small enough. Here let me show you.
#Person1#: That is a compact camera. But you must know a lot about photography to get such professional looking results.
#Person2#: Not necessarily. This camera is simple to work.
#Person1#: Does this model come with a flash attachment for indoor shots?
#Person2#: Better than that. It has a built-in electronic flash and an automatic focus too. I don't even have to worry about focusing.
#Person1#: That's what I need. When I take pictures, they usually come out blurry because I don't adjust the lenses properly. And I hate photos that are out of focus. Is a camera like yours very expensive?
#Person2#: Less than you'd expect. Why don't you check the prices that Headfields demonstrates? This model was on sale there last week.
#Person1#: I think I will. It certainly won't hurt to take a look. | #Person1# is impressed by #Person2#'s pictures. #Person2# is experienced in photographs and introduces basic functions and advantages of the compact camera to #Person1#. #Person2#advises #Person1# to check camera prices that Headfields demonstrates. |
train_10178 | #Person1#: Airports are sad places.
#Person2#: Sometimes, I guess. But, we'll write to each other. You'll come down at Christmas.
#Person1#: If we can find the money.
#Person2#: Don't worry, Marta. Everything will be taken very good care of. They say that fares are going to be reduced in the next six months. And when I graduate, well ...
#Person1#: That's two years from now. Two years is a long time.
#Person2#: The time will pass quickly. You'll see. I might even be able to go back to New York next summer.
#Person1#: Oh, John, you'll forget all about me. Your mother will find you a nice girl, you will get married with her, and live happily ever after. And you will remember nothing about me...
#Person2#: No, I won't. I swear I won't. Believe me please.
#Person1#: Whatever you say, all I know is that you are going to be taken away from me.
#Person2#: That's ridiculous[ I'll write every day, whether you answer me or not.
#Person1#: Don't be silly. You'll have other things to do. You will be occupied, amd I, and I...
#Person2#: Don't cry, Marta, please. | John is leaving at the airport. Marta is worried and sad because she thinks John will forget her and have someone new. John promises he won't. But Marta cannot stop thinking. |
train_10179 | #Person1#: Sam, I think it's time for you to get a summer job. When I was your age, I started working at the pool.
#Person2#: Mom, I really don't have time to work this summer. I am going to go to summer school and I need to practice skateboarding. Also, I want to go to the lake with Jeremy.
#Person1#: Well, how are you going to pay to go to the lake? You are getting too old for us to give you money. You're not a young kid anymore! Also, college is very expensive these days. You should start saving money now - college is only three years away!
#Person2#: OK, I'll apply for some jobs this weekend. Can you help me fill out job applications?
#Person1#: Yes, I will help you. You should get an application from the supermarket on Walnut Street. Ms. Jacobs told me they are hiring students this summer. | Sam's mom asks Sam to look for a summer job and start saving money. Sam compromises and his mom will help him. |
train_10180 | #Person1#: Hi, John. What are you doing here?
#Person2#: I'm waiting for the bus.
#Person1#: Where are you going?
#Person2#: I'm going to the station to meet my sister.
#Person1#: Oh, is she coming by herself?
#Person2#: Yes, the train comes in about half past four, but it's twenty past four now. I have only ten minutes!
#Person1#: How often does the bus run?
#Person2#: Every ten minutes. I missed a No. 1 bus 15 minutes ago, and the next one hasn't come yet! | #Person1# meets John at a bus station. John is in a hurry to meet his sister. |
train_10181 | #Person1#: We are going to put on a performance.
#Person2#: Really? When?
#Person1#: On May 4. We have been preparing for it for two months.
#Person2#: Where are you going to put it on? In your school?
#Person1#: No. At the People's Theatre.
#Person2#: If I remember correctly, you put it on at the Youth Square last year.
#Person1#: Yeah. But it is under repair now.
#Person2#: But why are you doing that? To collect money for repairing the Youth Square?
#Person1#: No. We want to collect money and send it to Project Hope.
#Person2#: That sounds like a good idea. Good luck to you.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot. | #Person1# tells #Person2# they are going to put on a performance at the People's Theatre to collect money for Project Hope. |
train_10182 | #Person1#: Ron, what are you doing?
#Person2#: Ah, nothing. I'm just looking up some information on the Internet.
#Person1#: Like what? Let me see.
#Person2#: No, no, it's okay. I mean, you know ...
#Person1#: Baldness? What are you looking that up for?
#Person2#: Well, you know ...
#Person1#: I ... I mean, you're not that bad off.
#Person2#: Ah, there you go. Bringing it up again!
#Person1#: No. I mean it. You look great! Honestly, it's not that bad.
#Person2#: Hey, I get enough of it from friends, and the people at work, and now from you!
#Person1#: Well, maybe you could wear a toupee? I think you'd look great.
#Person2#: Oh no. And have it slip off my head on to my date's dinner plate as I lean over to kiss her? Uh-uh.
#Person1#: Well, have you ever thought about seeking medical advice? There are new advances in medicines that not only retard hair loss, but help regenerate new growth.
#Person2#: Ah, I still don't give much credibility to medical treatment to prevent permanent hair loss.
#Person1#: Well, what about accepting the fact that you're just losing your hair?
#Person2#: I just can't give up hope. I know appearances shouldn't matter, but I don't know. I just feel that women just avoid me.
#Person1#: Come on. You can't be serious.
#Person2#: No really. I've seen it many times. It just, I don't know ... | Ron is troubled with his baldness but #Person1# thinks it is not serious and gives him some advice, such as seeking medical help or just accepting the fact. Ron just can't give up hope. |
train_10183 | #Person1#: I want to have my hair done. Do you have any suggestions?
#Person2#: You can take a look at this magazine. It has some of the newest styles.
#Person1#: Er, I like face style. It's pretty. Do you think it suits me?
#Person2#: Well, do you really want to keep your hair that long? I think you will look better with short hair.
#Person1#: I'll leave that out to you. I'm ready for a change.
#Person2#: Do you want to change the color of your hair? It will be shinier in wine red and will light up your face.
#Person1#: Yeah, I believe so. But would that do much harm to my hair?
#Person2#: Not really. We have some of the best hair care products.
#Person1#: Em, maybe on other day. By the way, how much do you charge?
#Person2#: 80 dollars in total. | #Person1# wants to have a new hairstyle and #Person2# recommends cutting it short. #Person1# agrees with it but refuses to change the color |
train_10184 | #Person1#: Where are you from?
#Person2#: Australia, from Sydney. I was at university, you know, I just finished and, er...I thought I'd go off around the world for a bit.
#Person1#: What a long way to come! You have a long holiday, I suppose.
#Person2#: Well, I finished my studies, you know, and found a job in a shipping firm. But I have three months,holiday before I start work. So I thought I just take some time to go around the world. If I need money, I just work where I am, you know, mainly teach English to young children. I used to work in a school,and I like children. But at the moment, I'm just having a holiday, wonderful here. I first arrived in Europe a couple of weeks ago. I went to France and, er, I came around... er...through Britain and I went right across to Japan, and then Korea. Now, here I am, in China.
#Person1#: Wonderful! You must tell us all about your travels, because we're all very interested. I'll be working in a foreign trading firm soon. That'll help me learn something about other countries.
#Person2#: Well. There's not much to tell, really. But I can show you photos and postcards.
#Person1#: But...um...listen. Maybe, if you'd like, you can come to my home and have supper with us and, er...
#Person2#: Oh. That's would be lovely.
#Person1#: Well, you can tell us all about your stories and we can make you a very nice meal. How about that?
#Person2#: That would be wonderful. A wonderful Chinese meal! A real Chinese meal! How lovely that would be! Wonderful!
#Person1#: Good! | #Person2# comes from Sydney and has had a long and nice holiday around Europe and Asia. #Person1# is interested in #Person2#'s experiences because #Person1# wants to learn something about other countries. #Person1# invites #Person2# home for a dinner and to share #Person2#'s story. #Person2# thinks that would be lovely. |
train_10185 | #Person1#: Do you need help with something?
#Person2#: I need help finding a new refrigerator.
#Person1#: Do you see anything that you like?
#Person2#: That Kenmore looks nice.
#Person1#: That is a wonderful choice.
#Person2#: What makes is so great?
#Person1#: It's very inexpensive, and it has all the appliances.
#Person2#: What appliances are you talking about?
#Person1#: The fridge and freezer is very spacious, and it also has an ice maker and water dispenser.
#Person2#: May I take a look inside?
#Person1#: Take a look inside.
#Person2#: It's very nice. I'd like to purchase this refrigerator. | #Person2# wants to buy a new refrigerator. #Person1# thinks it a good choice to buy Kenmore. |
train_10186 | #Person1#: I'm going to work in a multi-national enterprise after gradution.
#Person2#: but you said your dream was to be an entrepreneur, to be your own boss.
#Person1#: I'll do it someday. But it's not the right time now. I have to learn a lot by working as an employee.
#Person2#: it sounds like you've got a perfect plan.
#Person1#: you could say so. I'll work hard in that company and try to understand as much as possible about how to run an enterprise.
#Person2#: it can save you lots of time and effort to simply copy a successful business model.
#Person1#: yeah, the success stories of that company might be useful for me. And their customers may become the potential ones for my own company.
#Person2#: that's right. You should establish good relationships with them. what else are you planning to do while working for that company?
#Person1#: well, I'll come up with a detailed business plan to attract the investors.
#Person2#: sounds perfect. I think with all that you have in mind, you'll become a successful businessman. By then, perhaps, I'll join in as a partner of your company. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# future plan. #Person2# thinks it is a good opportunity to learn skills in other companies and make preparation for starting up a company. |
train_10187 | #Person1#: Diana, in your opinion, which is more important, IQ or EQ?
#Person2#: Why are you asking me the strange question, Jerry?
#Person1#: I watched the movie Forrest Gump last night. And the question just linged in my mind.
#Person2#: Well. I think IQ matters more. But it won't work without EQ.
#Person1#: Why? You seem pretty sure about it.
#Person2#: Because an intellectual mind can only be a benificial thing in life.
#Person1#: But IQ is decided at birth. One can't expect to make a lot of improvement in it.
#Person2#: That is why people's achievement varies greatly.
#Person1#: That is true, but what if one comes across some difficulties. He must rely on his EQ to deal with them.
#Person2#: Yes, Jerry, can you share your understanding of EQ?
#Person1#: I think it is independent of IQ and plays a prominent role in deciding the way we live our lives.
#Person2#: Quite right. Have you noticed that a high IQ is not a must for one's success?
#Person1#: Just as Forrest?
#Person2#: Yes, his IQ is high enough for him to embrace the success as long as he can manage his EQ.
#Person1#: I got it. | Diana tells Jerry that she thinks IQ is more important in making achievements but it won't work without EQ and takes Forrest Gump as the example. |
train_10188 | #Person1#: this is tough to say, Jordan, but I think we should break up.
#Person2#: are you serious?
#Person1#: yes, I mean it.
#Person2#: but why? Did I do anything wrong?
#Person1#: no, we are just too different. This isn't working.
#Person2#: hey, come on. It's too early to say that. We can fix things.
#Person1#: I have thought about it for a while. I think it's time to move on for both of us.
#Person2#: but I still love you.
#Person1#: I'm sorry.
#Person2#: I knew this would happen some day...
#Person1#: then why didn't you talk to me?
#Person2#: well. It's not all my fault, Anna...
#Person1#: I don't want to argue with you anymore. This is going to be tough, but Let's try and be friends.
#Person2#: I would like that Anna, but I think I'll need a little space for a bit.
#Person1#: I think we'll be better off if we are apart.
#Person2#: shall we keep Our friendship?
#Person1#: sure, let's just be friends. | Anna wants to break up with Jordan because she thinks they are too different. Jordan compromises but proposes to keep the friendship. Anna agrees. |
train_10189 | #Person1#: Sam, where's the closest ATM?
#Person2#: It's not that far. Do you see that yellow building over there? It's next to it, on the right.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. Do you know if there's a convenient store around here?
#Person2#: Well, you could go down to twenty second street. There are a lot of stores down there that are open 24 hours a day.
#Person1#: Can I take the subway to get there?
#Person2#: Yes, but that will probably take about half an hour. You should just take a taix.
#Person1#: Won't that be expensive?
#Person2#: No. From here I think it's only about $5.
#Person1#: OK, I will go there by taix. | Sam shows #Person1# the ways to the closest ATM and a convenient store. Sam and advises #Person1# to take a taxi to get to the store. |
train_10190 | #Person1#: Good morning Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I need some directions.
#Person1#: Sure. What are you looking for?
#Person2#: Well, first of all I'm looking for the Hard Rock Cafe. How far is it from here? Need I take a taxi?
#Person1#: Oh, it's just about 5 minutes walk from here. Just walk out of the hotel and turn right. It's right across from the National Bank.
#Person2#: The National Bank on Park Avenue?
#Person1#: Yes,that's the one.
#Person2#: Is the Hard Rock Cafe a nice place?
#Person1#: Well, I think so. The food is good and there are some interesting things to look at in the restaurant.
#Person2#: Great, and where is the Science Museum?
#Person1#: Well, that's next to City Hall.
#Person2#: Near City Hall. OK, I know where that is and what's the museum like?
#Person1#: Actually it's not very good. It's small and there isn't much to see, there. It's really for young kids.
#Person2#: Oh, then maybe we won't go there. One last question is there an amusement park in the city?
#Person1#: Yes, there is a very good one. It's only about 6 blocks from here. It's in the park near the train station.
#Person2#: Oh. Near the train station. Great, thanks a lot. | #Person1# shows #Person2# the ways to the Hard Rock Cafe, the Science Museum, and the amusement park. #Person1# thinks the Cafe and the amusement park are good places but the museum isn't very good. |
train_10191 | #Person1#: Frank and Peter want new bicycles. Petrol is very expensive, so they both want to cycle to work.
#Person2#: They're looking at advertisements.
#Person1#: What about this Curzon bike? It's very cheap. Only 80 pounds.
#Person2#: Yes, but the Anderson bike is even cheaper, 865 pounds.
#Person1#: How old is the Anderson one?
#Person2#: It's a 2006 model.
#Person1#: The Curzon is a 2008 model. It's newer. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about bicycle types and prices. |
train_10192 | #Person1#: Say, do you want to go out to dinner tonight?
#Person2#: Sure. Where would you like to go?
#Person1#: Well, what do you think of Italian food?
#Person2#: I love it, but I don't feel like eating it today.
#Person1#: I don't, either. I guess. It's a bit hot.
#Person2#: Hmm...How do you like Japanese food?
#Person1#: Oh, I like it a lot.
#Person2#: I do, too. And I know a nice Japanese restaurant near here.
#Person1#: Oh, I've always wanted to go there.
#Person2#: Great. Let's go. | #Person1# and #Person2# don't feel like eating Italian food today. They decide to eat Japanese food. |
train_10193 | #Person1#: I like that photo on the wall.
#Person2#: Oh, thank you. It's a photograph that I took on my vacation last month.
#Person1#: Did you take it by yourself? I didn't know you can photograph so well.
#Person2#: Oh yes, I've been taking photos for 5 years.
#Person1#: That's great, do you have anymore of your photos here? And may I see them?
#Person2#: Sure, most of them are about smiling faces, there the people I meet when I'm traveling.
#Person1#: Did they know you were taking photos of them?
#Person2#: Some knew, but the others didn't. I like people doing their work and not noticing the cameras when I'm taking photos of them.
#Person1#: I suppose you need lots of equipment. How many cameras do you have?
#Person2#: Well, I do have some, but I use two of them more than the others. Hey, it's sunny today, how about going outside and playing badminton?
#Person1#: That's a great idea. Let's go. | #Person2# shows #Person1# the photographs #Person2# took on #Person2#'s vacation. #Person2# shows more photos and shares #Person2#'s experiences and feelings. #Person1# appreciates them much. They will go to play badminton. |
train_10194 | #Person1#: What's the story about your new movie?
#Person2#: It's about a police man. And I play the part. He has to catch the killer. The movie has some frightening scenes. But I hope the audience won't be too frightened to go to the movie theaters.
#Person1#: Did you enjoy making the movie? We heard stories of disagreement with other actors or actresses, and with the director.
#Person2#: I have had disagreements with the director I've worked with. We're always disagreed in a friendly way. And we have always made up our decision. But we got on very well and I hope to work with her again. I enjoy making the movie very much.
#Person1#: What do you think of your movie?
#Person2#: The audience said it was great. I care about what they think most.
#Person1#: Did you do your own actions in the movie?
#Person2#: I wanted, too. But my insurance company wouldn't let me do that. All of my dangerous actions were done by another man. As you know, I used to do my own actions, but I'll leave that to people who are good at doing it in the future. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the story about #Person2#'s new movie, #Person2#'s relationship with the director, and the response from the audience. #Person2# wanted to do his own actions but #Person2#'s insurance company wouldn't, so they were done by another man. |
train_10195 | #Person1#: Professor Wilson, can I ask you something?
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: What I'd like to do for my survey project is to interview 3 people. Would that be OK? Because in class you said a survey is usually done with a large number of people.
#Person2#: That's right, it is. But tell me about your idea.
#Person1#: My idea is to interview 3 people in my host family. There is a grandmother, who has a lot of opinions about life. I want to compare what she says with what the mother and the daughter say. Would that be alright?
#Person2#: It's a start. Why don't you prepare a list of questions? Maybe 5 or 6, but no more than 10 for your interviews. When you've done that, show me the list and we'll go from there.
#Person1#: Alright. I'll work on it tonight. Thanks for the advice. | #Person1# wants to interview 3 people for the survey. Professor Wilson asks about #Person1#'s idea and advises #Person1# to prepare a list of questions first. |
train_10196 | #Person1#: I'd like to go to the Bank of Switzerland. How do I get there?
#Person2#: It's quite a long way to walk there. I'd suggest you take a taxi or the subway.
#Person1#: Where can I take the subway?
#Person2#: You can get it at City Hall station, turn left when you leave the hotel. Go straight ahead. You'll see City Hall on the right. Go down one of the entrances to City Hall station, then get off Chong Road station.
#Person1#: Chong Road station?
#Person2#: That's correct. When you leave the station, walk east, you'll see a small park on your left. Keep on walking for about 2 minutes, you'll see a post office. The bank is just behind it.
#Person1#: That sounds like an adventure. Maybe a taxi is a better choice. | #Person2# shows #Person1# how to go to the Bank of Switzerland and advises #Person1# to take a taxi. #Person1# agrees a taxi is a better choice. |
train_10197 | #Person1#: Are you doing anything special this weekend?
#Person2#: I wanted to go to the music festival in the National Park. But one of my friends invited me to her house for dinner. So I'm going to the dinner on Saturday night instead. What about you? Are you going to the festival?
#Person1#: I was planning on going with my sister, but she got a phone call from her boss and found out that she has to work so she can't drive me there.
#Person2#: Well, I think some of this city buses have stops near the National Park. It would take a little longer than driving but not much, or you can take a taxi.
#Person1#: That reminds me, I can take the underground. My home is only a 5 minute walk from the nearest underground station. | #Person2# has no time for the music festival this weekend because #Person2# will go to a dinner, while #Person1# will attend it by underground. |
train_10198 | #Person1#: Kathy, my family plan to go hiking this Sunday. Would you like to join us?
#Person2#: Sounds great, but have you heard this week's weather forecast? I saw it on the Internet this morning. They said that the weekend was going to be rainy.
#Person1#: Really? In the newspaper. However, the weather forecast is totally different. They said that the weekend was going to be sunny with a slight wind, and the sky is very clear today.
#Person2#: Well, today is only Tuesday, the weather could change.
#Person1#: Let's wait and see, it could not rain.
#Person2#: Alright, I'll call you on Saturday night about it. | #Person1# invites Kathy to go hiking together this Sunday, but Kathy worries that it would be rainy. |
train_10199 | #Person1#: Now you're my boss, Mr. Henry.
#Person2#: Do you have any other particular conditions that you would like the company to take into consideration?
#Person1#: No, nothing in particular.
#Person2#: You may ask questions about us, if you have any.
#Person1#: All right. When can I start? | #Person1# tells Mr.Henry #Person1# has nothing in particular to be taken into consideration. |
train_10200 | #Person1#: Right, let me run through your options. You can go ahead and cash your undue Large-Amount Deposit Certificate if you really want to, but I'd recommend a Personal Durable Commodities Loan.
#Person2#: OK, what does that entail?
#Person1#: It's not too much trouble to do it this way and remember, your certificate is due in 2 months. If you can hold on to it, it'll be much better for your finances.
#Person2#: Yes, it does seem a little silly to cash it now. I'll probably need about 25, 000 RIB. Will that be a problem?
#Person1#: Not at all, Mr. Zu. As the certificate is due in 2 months, you can get the loan on mortgage of that certificate.
#Person2#: I'm glad you thought of this. I'd have just gone ahead and cashed it! And I suppose I can use the money from the certificate to pay back this Personal Durable Commodities Loan and I won't lose any interest, right?
#Person1#: Exactly right. If you'd like to go ahead, I can process that for you now, Mr. Zu.
#Person2#: Absolutely, Jenny. Thanks very much, I think you've saved me quite a lot of money today. | Jenny recommends a Personal Durable Commodities Loan to Mr. Zu and introduces the loan in detail. Mr. Zu's willing to go ahead. |
train_10201 | #Person1#: May I have a menu, please?
#Person2#: Of course.
#Person1#: Could you tell me how this thing is cooked?
#Person2#: Lobster? It is steamed and served with our special sauce.
#Person1#: Is it good?
#Person2#: Sure. It is a most popular dish.
#Person1#: I think I will try some lobster, and give me some green salad together. | #Person2# tells #Person1# how the lobster is cooked. #Person1# orders some lobster and green salad. |
train_10202 | #Person1#: I would like to open an account please.
#Person2#: Do you have any form of ID?
#Person1#: I have my Tennis Club card. Is that good enough?
#Person2#: I ' m afraid not. It has to be a passport or a valid driver ' s license.
#Person1#: Oh... wait a minute... here ' s my driver ' s license.
#Person2#: OK, just fill in this application. You can sit over there. This brochure explains our services. We have free checking, and you will be given a debit card and on ATM card. There is no service fee by the way.
#Person1#: OK, I ' ll fill out the form and come right back. | #Person1# wants to open an account with #Person1#'s driver's license. #Person2# asks #Person1# to fill out the form and explains the services. |
train_10203 | #Person1#: We will go to Luoyang for a vacation next month.
#Person2#: How long will you stay there?
#Person1#: About one week.
#Person2#: Where will you live during the vacation.
#Person1#: In the hotel.
#Person2#: Have you made a reservation?
#Person1#: Yes, we have.
#Person2#: That's OK. | #Person1# tells #Person2# they'll go to Luoyang for a vacation next month. They'll stay there for about a week and they've made a room reservation. |
train_10204 | #Person1#: So, Jimmy, how does it feel to have your own money?
#Person2#: It's great, dad. I don't mind delivering papers, but the real fun is collecting the money.
#Person1#: Even though you are only twelve, it is not too early to start saving a little money.
#Person2#: I have never had a bank account before. Why don't I just keep my money under the matters like grandpa does?
#Person1#: You know you would spend it. And also, money in the bank earns interest.
#Person2#: But what if I need my money suddenly?
#Person1#: The bank will give you a PIN, and you can withdraw money from any ATM.
#Person2#: Great! So it is almost the same as keeping it under the matters!
#Person1#: Not quite. You have to maintain a minimum balance of twenty dollars. And sometimes the bank has service charges. But you don't have to worry about that yet. Let's go make your first deposit.
#Person2#: OK. Guess I have to do that before I can make money my first withdrawal. | Jimmy feels great to have his own money. His dad tells him the advantages of keeping money in the bank and will take him to make his first deposit. |
train_10205 | #Person1#: I am dropping off my prescription to get it filled.
#Person2#: You can come back in twenty minutes, and it will be ready.
#Person1#: If I couldn ' t wait, could the prescription be mailed to me?
#Person2#: Yes, you can have it delivered or filled at any location in our HMO.
#Person1#: When should I take this medication?
#Person2#: You need to take it at bedtime.
#Person1#: Should I take this medicine on an empty stomach?
#Person2#: Don ' t mix alcohol with this medication, but you can take it with or without food.
#Person1#: What are the side effects of this medication?
#Person2#: You might feel a little dizzy at first, but it should pass. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about how the prescription can be mailed and how #Person1# can take this medication. |
train_10206 | #Person1#: Hi, I'm George. I'll be your waiter this evening. Are you ready to order or do you need a few more minutes?
#Person2#: I'm ready now. I'd like the roast chicken and a side order of corn.
#Person1#: And would you like an appetizer before your meal? The soup of the day is our delicious tomato soup.
#Person2#: I'll pass on the soup, but I'd like a garden salad.
#Person1#: Can I get you anything to drink?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like a glass of iced tea.
#Person1#: Okay. I'll be back in a minute with your drink and salad.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person1# orders roast chicken, a side order of corn, a garden salad, and iced tea with George's assistance. |
train_10207 | #Person1#: Mr. Bryant? Hi, I'm Mike from Florence Incorporated. I'll glad you made it okay. How was your flight?
#Person2#: It was pretty bumpy, also a bit long, all together about 5 hours.
#Person1#: That is a long flight. You had a layover too, is that right? You must be tired.
#Person2#: Actually I feel quite rested. I was able to sleep on the plane.
#Person1#: Good! Here, let me help you with your bag. Is it your first time to Seattle? I'd be happy to take you around this city and show you the sights tonight if you're up to it.
#Person2#: That will be very nice. You're too kind.
#Person1#: I've already made a hotel reservation for you, let's go to the hotel first and drop off your things. Then, I'd like to have a drink so that we can get better acquainted. I've booked a table at an exclusive restaurant downtown. Afterwards, I've made arrangements to take you to see the city lights. Seattle ' s nightlife can be really quite exciting. How does that schedule sound to you?
#Person2#: Sounds great. Thank you for your hospitality. | Mike from Florence Incorporated meets Mr. Bryant. Mr. Bryant tells Mike about his flight. Mike tells him about the arrangements Mike made for him, including the hotel, the restaurant, and sightseeing around Seattle. |
train_10208 | #Person1#: hi, Lander. What's wrong?
#Person2#: I can hardly make ends meet these days.
#Person1#: same here. I have't brought any new clothes for three months.
#Person2#: my income remains the same but prices just continue to rise.
#Person1#: true. The news says that there is a general increase in the price of daily necessities.
#Person2#: definitely. I have to spend 300 yuan more on food every month.
#Person1#: the biggest price jump is for pork, so most people have to turn to chicken.
#Person2#: is that inflation?
#Person1#: inflation is more than just the rising prices, I guess. But the central bank is warning about the risk of inflation.
#Person2#: has the government taken some measures to curb it?
#Person1#: yes. The government has banned price hikes in some key industries like energy.
#Person2#: but I'm afraid the price hikes will spill over from food into other areas of the economy.
#Person1#: you said it. I think we should tighten our budget and cut our spending.
#Person2#: how?
#Person1#: for a start, we can take the public transport to work. You know, running a car is a big expense.
#Person2#: sounds a good idea. | Lander and #Person1# can hardly make ends meet since prices continue to rise while the income remains the same. They talk about inflation and they decide to tighten the budget and cut the spending. |
train_10209 | #Person1#: Where do you see yourself three years from now?
#Person2#: Working for your company, as the top administrative assistant in your firm!
#Person1#: Good answer, B - good answer! Seriously, though, are you interested in staying in a staff-level position, or would you hope to move into management someday?
#Person2#: Well, I haven't thought much about this. I think it's too early to tell. What is most important for me now is to do the best possible job for the company and learn and develop my skills as much as possible. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s thoughts about #Person2#'s prospects in #Person1#'s firm. |
train_10210 | #Person1#: Strange looking handle on that coffee mug, isn't it?
#Person2#: We submitted two designs to our buyers, this one and one with the mug indented to form a grip. They chose this one.
#Person1#: What's the advantage? Price, I suppose.
#Person2#: No, this type cleans better, no crevices between the body and handle joint.
#Person1#: What deliveries are you quoting nowadays on orders such as ours?
#Person2#: We can make shipment within one month from receipt of order.
#Person1#: You don't do much in porcelain tiles and ornaments, do you?
#Person2#: We do a fair amount in tiles and in insulators for electrical appliances. But kitchenware and tableware are our mainlines.
#Person1#: I see. Well, keep up the good work. See you later. | #Person1# thinks the handle of the coffee mug looks strange. #Person2# tells #Person1# the advantage of this design and how they make deliveries on such orders. |
train_10211 | #Person1#: Bob! Your eyes look bloodshot. Did you not sleep well?
#Person2#: I had a drop too much last night. I attended a banquet given by a Chinese colleague of mine. And it was startling for me to find that people are forced to drink against their will on a Chinese table.
#Person1#: you have it right. Alcohol is a medium for communicating emotion in China. Drinking with business partners or would-be friends is a way of solidifying friendship, especially in Northern China.
#Person2#: I just felt embarrassed if I refused to drink when people toasted to me. But if I keep gulping down one cup after another, I'm afraid I would feel unfit or sick.
#Person1#: you lose face by refusing to drink, and the host might think you refuse to give him face. The right thing to do seems to be drinking yourself into incoherence until you throw up. This will endear you to your friends.
#Person2#: a few guys even threw a drunken fit last night, crying hoarsely and bawling whole heaps of nonsense that I never understood.
#Person1#: then he must be opening his heart to the friends. In a word, as long as you demonstrate a readiness to drink more in spite of already suffering extreme discomfort, no one will jeer at you.
#Person2#: I got you. Next time. I'll preface a toast with a statement like'I can't drink any more'and then drink anyway. | Bob had a drop too much last night and feels surprised about Chinese alcohol culture. #Person1# tells him alcohol is a medium for communicating emotion in China and explains it detailedly. Bob decides to preface a toast next time stating he can't drink anymore. |
train_10212 | #Person1#: Have you seen this?
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: They killed another hostage.
#Person2#: Oh, how awful. What a terrible thing to do.
#Person1#: I agree completely. I just don't understand what's wrong with them. Don't they have any humanity?
#Person2#: Well, maybe they've got a point. I mean, I suspect that they think the same about us.
#Person1#: Yes, but that doesn't make them right, does it? Just because they think so?
#Person2#: I guess not. My view is that we should give in to their demands, so that innocent people can stop getting killed.
#Person1#: Come on, you can't be serious! We should never give in to terrorist's demands, otherwise where would we be?
#Person2#: Well, that's probably true, but I don't think we should be dogmatic about it. A colleague of mine was kidnapped once, so perhaps I have a different view of things.
#Person1#: Really? What happened?
#Person2#: Well, it was in the Balkans during the war. He was only held for three days, and then they simply released him. It was a case of mistaken identity, and they just let him go when they found out he was no use to them. It was lucky they didn't kill him.
#Person1#: Oh, sure. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the news that the kidnappers killed another hostage. #Person1# thinks hey should give in to the kidnappers to avoid more deaths while #Person1# thinks the opposite. #Person2# shares a story of #Person2#'s colleague being kidnapped in Balkans. |
train_10213 | #Person1#: Who's that striking woman over there?
#Person2#: Hm? Oh, that's Alice. She's totally mad. Don't get yourself in a room alone with her.
#Person1#: Really? Why not? She looks great.
#Person2#: Yes, I know, but she's dangerous.
#Person1#: Really? Tell me more.
#Person2#: Well, I'm not one to gossip, as you know, but rumor has it that she sued her former boss for sexual harassment.
#Person1#: Wow, crikey. So what happened?
#Person2#: Well, this is just between ourselves, of course, but he was her lover and he wanted to leave her, so she got revenge. I heard him say she was a dangerous woman.
#Person1#: Wow.
#Person2#: Oh, while we're on the subject, what happened to you and your secretary?
#Person1#: I have no idea what you're talking about.
#Person2#: Oh, come on. Everybody knows.
#Person1#: Could you excuse me a moment? I have to make a phone call now.
#Person2#: Oh, sure. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the rumor that Alice sued her former boss for sexual harassment. #Person2# asks #Person1# about the affair between #Person1# and #Person1#'s secretary. #Person1# avoids the question. |
train_10214 | #Person1#: Hey, Teresa, meet the new neighbors yet?
#Person2#: Actually, I popped in them last night.
#Person1#: OK, let's cut to the chase. what are they like?
#Person2#: Well, they're really beautiful people.
#Person1#: I'll say, she is really stacked, isn't she?
#Person2#: Yeah, she is a neck-off for sure.
#Person1#: And he looks like a typical jog.
#Person2#: He is a professional football player.
#Person1#: Ah-ha, I thought so.
#Person2#: Anyway, that is not what I meant by beautiful.
#Person1#: What did you mean?
#Person2#: I meant that they're very simple, easy to talk to.
#Person1#: That's right.
#Person2#: Yeah. I think things are worked out just fine. | Teresa tells #Person1# she met her neighbors. She thinks they're beautiful people. |
train_10215 | #Person1#: What are you going to do for your year abroad, Tim?
#Person2#: Study study study! I want to learn a lot.
#Person1#: You're going to take courses?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm going to take some university courses there.
#Person1#: Sounds hard.
#Person2#: Yes, but I think it's probably for the best.
#Person1#: Won't you get lonely?
#Person2#: Hey, I'm a pretty cool guy ; I'll make friends. And I'll have a lot of extra-curricular activities too. You know, like fencing or theater or something. | Tim tells #Person1# he's going to take some university courses for the year abroad. |
train_10216 | #Person1#: What are you doing this weekend?
#Person2#: Nothing much. I'm going to the cinema on Friday night but that's all I have planned.
#Person1#: So you're free on Saturday night?
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: Would you like to have dinner with me?
#Person2#: Oh, that would be lovely. Shall we say seven o'clock?
#Person1#: Perfect. I'll pick you up then. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s plan for Friday night. #Person1# invites #Person2# to dinner on Saturday night. |
train_10217 | #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! | Joanne and Jeff are dividing the stuff up for their divorce. Joanne'll keep the cheesy disco albums and the gramophone while Jeff'll keep the albums he contributed and the silver tea set. Then the old photographs bring back old memories which remind them that they still love each other. |
train_10218 | #Person1#: so, your friend's getting married on Saturday. What have you bought her as a wedding gift. I find is so hard to choose the right gift.
#Person2#: my friend and her fiance had a really good idea. They have cut out pictures from catalogues and pasted them in a notebook. The picture are of things they want. People sign their name b
#Person1#: that's clever! Then everyone knows that they are buying something the couple really want and there's no chance of two people buying the same gift. What things were in the notebook?
#Person2#: most of the things were household appliance. You know, everything from an iron through a vacuum cleaner to a cooker. I think it's an excellent way for everyone who knows the couple to help
#Person1#: so, what did you get them?
#Person2#: I bought a sewing machine. I know that my friend likes making her own clothes, but her current sewing machine is quite old and has some problems.
#Person1#: what's wrong with is?
#Person2#: she says that after several years of use, it's not working properly. When she uses it, it makes a funny noise.
#Person1#: household appliance don't seem to last for a long time nowadays.
#Person2#: I think it's because the manufactures are constantly bringing out new models. Because they know that we will buy the new models, the appliances don't need to last more than five or ten year | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2#'s friend and her fiance had a good idea about wedding gifts. They got a notebook in which there are pictures of the household appliance they want. #Person2# bought them a sewing machine. |
train_10219 | #Person1#: Come on. Plenty of room upstairs. Fares please!
#Person2#: One to the beach. How much is it?
#Person1#: One dollar. . . I'm short of change this morning.
#Person2#: Sorry. I can wait a moment.
#Person1#: Good, here's your ticket and four dollars change.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person2# gets a room to the beach with #Person1#'s assistance. |
train_10220 | #Person1#: What's wrong? You don't like ancient Egypt?
#Person2#: Actually, I don't like history. Lately, these shows are always about the Pyramids.
#Person1#: The Pyramids are amazing! Millions of gigantic stones. . . each one perfect. . .
#Person2#: And nobody knows who built them, right? It's a total mystery!
#Person1#: You sound like the TV! You're not going to tell me that aliens built the Pyramids, are you? | #Person1# thinks the pyramids are amazing while #Person2# thinks it's a total mystery. |
train_10221 | #Person1#: As an experienced interviewer, could you tell me what kind of behavior the interviewer hates most?
#Person2#: Rudeness. You are not expected to sit down before being invited, and you shouldn't throw yourself into the chair like you're loading heavy baggage.
#Person1#: And we should have good sitting posture.
#Person2#: That's right. The ideal posture for women is to put their legs together and lean to one side. This is especially important in summer.
#Person1#: Where should I put my overcoat and briefcase after entering the office?
#Person2#: Put it beside you. Don't pile your purses, briefcase and other belongings on the employer's desk. You've got long hair. Don't touch it while talking to the interviewer. It gives people the feeling that you cannot concentrate on your work.
#Person1#: I think that's the reason why Princess Diana's hair style became so popular.
#Person2#: Also, if you are asked to sit beside the employer's desk, neither lean on it nor look at the documents there.
#Person1#: I ought to respect other people's privacy, as most Westerners do.
#Person2#: As the saying goes, when in Rome, do as the Romans do. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the interviewer hates rudeness the most. #Person2# tells #Person1# about the ideal sitting posture and manners of putting the belongings. |
train_10222 | #Person1#: Good morning. I'd like to ask some questions about your insurance policies.
#Person2#: Of course. Please sit down. How can I help you?
#Person1#: I bought a house recently and would like to insure it and its content.
#Person2#: I see. Here's a pamphlet about our home insurance policy. We've named our policy ' umbrella '. May I ask how much you paid for your home and where you live? These are the two main thing that decide how much your premiums are.
#Person1#: I understand. I live in the Oakfield area and paid $ 100, 000 for my home.
#Person2#: Let me just check that on my computer. Oakfield is a low risk area, so your premiums will probably be around $ 100 a month. The other thing to take into account is deductibles.
#Person1#: In this pamphlet it says that the minimum amount for deductibles is $ 2000. what does that mean exactly?
#Person2#: It means that the first $ 2000 of any claim you make must be paid by you. The insurance policy covers any amount above that, up to the agreed limit.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. That's fine. What is the advantage of having higher deductibles?
#Person2#: If you have higher deductibles, your premium are lower, because you will pay more of the claim and we will pay less.
#Person1#: It seems that I should do some calculations before deciding. I presume that the insurance period can be for as long as we agree.
#Person2#: We initially sign one-year policies with our policyholders. These are renewable after the first year.
#Person1#: If I have a claim, how long does it take to make a settlement? I've heard that with some insurance companies, it can take months.
#Person2#: That is of great concern to out clients. We aim to satisfy all claims within a month, but we can't guarantee that. | #Person1# consults #Person2# about their insurance policies. #Person1# wants to insure #Person1#'s newly-bought house and its content. #Person2# asks for the price of the house and the address, then #Person2# explains the advantage of having higher deductibles. #Person1#'ll do some calculations before deciding. |
train_10223 | #Person1#: I can promise you that, if you buy our product, you will be getting A-l quality.
#Person2#: I've looked at your units, and am very happy with them. Your goods are all far above standard quality.
#Person1#: We spend a lot of money to make sure that our quality is much better. We won't sacrifice quality for quick profits.
#Person2#: Well, we're really interested in placing an order under negotiation. We can start the negotiations as soon as you want.
#Person1#: Great, I'm glad we'll be able to do business together. I'll have some quotations ready for you by tomorrow morning.
#Person2#: Fine. As well, would you mind if I asked to see the Loyd's surveyor report of your products? I may have a few more questions about your quality analysis. | #Person1# assures #Person2# #Person1#'s products are of high quality. #Person2#'s interested to place an order and requests to see the Loyd's surveyor report. |
train_10224 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Wait a minute, please.
#Person1#: Have you made a reservation?
#Person2#: No, I'd like to book a single room with one double bed.
#Person1#: How long will you be staying?
#Person2#: 2 nights, how much does it cost?
#Person1#: A single room costs you $ 85 / day.
#Person2#: Does the charge include everything?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: Do you require a deposit?
#Person1#: No, You can pay when you check out. | #Person2# books a single room with one double bed for 2 nights with #Person1#'s assistance. |
train_10225 | #Person1#: Yeah, but you guys don't stay with the same classmates all day, right?
#Person2#: Right. The people in your math class might not be the people you have science with.
#Person1#: So, you sent out invitations to your whole graduating class?
#Person2#: Yep. And the date is set for homecoming night.
#Person1#: I thought homecoming was a high school dance.
#Person2#: It's a football game the school team plays at home. The dance and reunions are usually that night, too. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about sending out invitations to the whole graduating class for the homecoming night. |
train_10226 | #Person1#: You are from the travel agency, aren't you?
#Person2#: Yes, are you Mr. James?
#Person1#: Yes, I am. Are you Miss Li from the travel agency?
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: Do you mind telling me your name?
#Person2#: Of course not. My name is Li Ping. Is this all your baggage?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. I usually travel light.
#Person2#: Welcome to Hong Kong. I'll go and get the car. Could you please wait a few minutes?
#Person1#: Sure, and I'm glad to meet you. Thanks for your help. | Li Ping from the travel agency comes to pick up Mr. James in Hong Kong. |
train_10227 | #Person1#: Which school is your children in?
#Person2#: She is now in a private school.
#Person1#: Oh, it costs too much. It's more expensive than the public school.
#Person2#: It's idea of my husband. He is always banging the drum for better schools.
#Person1#: But the private school amount to better schools. | #Person2# tells #Person1# her daughter's in a private school. #Person1# thinks it costs much but will amount to better schools. |
train_10228 | #Person1#: Hey, look at the offer I got in my e-mail. It says that I can get rich quickly while working at home!
#Person2#: Do you also believe in Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy?
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: I mean that you're gullible. You shouldn't believe everything you read, especially on the Internet.
#Person1#: But it seems like a good idea. All I have to do is first send some money to the person who sent me the letter. After that he'll tell me how to earn much more money.
#Person2#: Sounds like a pyramid scheme. Have you heard of those before?
#Person1#: Pyramid scheme? What is that?
#Person2#: It's a scam 7 that's based on a hierarchy, like a pyramid. The person at the top asks the people below him for money, and then tells them to go and ask other people for money while sending some of it back to him.
#Person1#: Sounds good to me. The guy at the top gets money and so do the people below him.
#Person2#: Not exactly. The scam keeps on going, with the people at the bottom paying more and more money until they reach the very bottom.
#Person1#: What happens then?
#Person2#: Nothing. The people at the bottom give their money to the people above them, and they get nothing. They end up losing. That's why it's a scam.
#Person1#: I see. I guess I should be more careful about what I read, especially on the Internet where you have no idea who anybody is. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the offer in the e-mail to get rich while working at home. #Person2# tells #Person1# it sounds like a pyramid scheme and explains it in detail. #Person1#'ll be more careful about what #Person1# reads on the Internet. |
train_10229 | #Person1#: I didn't see you in creative writing class today. What happened?
#Person2#: Oh, just a dentist appointment. That's all. Say, did we get a new assignment for next week?
#Person1#: Yeah. A really interesting one, actually. We're supposed to write a short story that has some sort of limitation or, or, constraints imposed on it.
#Person2#: What do you mean? Like rhyming in a poem?
#Person1#: Well, that'll be an idea. But what we write has to be prose, like prose poetry. Just to make rhyme in a poem is too easy, I guess. I think Prof. Eliot really wants to challenge us, to put our creativity to the test.
#Person2#: Well, did she give any hints about what she has in mind?
#Person1#: Not really, but I may have an idea of the kind of thing she's looking for. I just finished a really strange book by some French guy. He wrote a whole book without even using a single e.
#Person2#: A whole book without a single e? How's it possible? But, wait a minute. I didn't know you can read French.
#Person1#: I can't. I read the English translation. But get this. There's not one e in that either.
#Person2#: No way. Think of the words you couldn't use.
#Person1#: I know, but that translator manages it. I got the book at home if you want to check out for yourself. What's really amazing to me is that leaving e in French is no easy job and doing it in English is gonna involve a complete different group of words. It's a real work of mind.
#Person2#: Sometime you have to show me that book. But right now I'd better get going on the writing for next week. | #Person2# didn't attend the creative writing class for a dentist appointment. #Person1# tells #Person2# the new assignment for next week. Then #Person1# tells #Person2# about a strange French book in which there isn't a single e and the translator manages to translate it into English without one e. #Person2#'s interested in the book. |
train_10230 | #Person1#: Excuse me, please. I seem to have lost my purse.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. Well, I'll have to fill out this lost and found report for you. It was a purse, you say?
#Person1#: That's right.
#Person2#: What is it like, ma'am?
#Person1#: Well, it's a black leather one with my driver's license, some name cards, and about fifty dollars in it.
#Person2#: Where did you last have it?
#Person1#: I'm pretty sure I had it when I was in the coffee shop.
#Person2#: When was that? About 1:30 I think. Where did you go after that?
#Person1#: To the shoe department, and then I came here.
#Person2#: I'm sure it will turn up. Now could you give me your name, address and phone number?
#Person1#: Mrs. Jane Thomas, 20 King Street, and my phone number is 89362124. | Mrs. Jane Thomas claims she lost her purse. She tells #Person2# what it's like, when and where she last had it, and her name, address, and phone number. |
train_10231 | #Person1#: Everyone seems to be on a diet nowadays. Have you noticed that?
#Person2#: Everyone seems to talk about that, especially girls.
#Person1#: A friend of mine was on a sweet potato diet. He ate a sweet potato for breakfast, a sweet potato for lunch and another one for supper.
#Person2#: That's bad for his health. Has he lost any weight?
#Person1#: Yes. But he didn't last long. One day he felt sick and was sent to hospital. The doctor had to keep him there for a week.
#Person2#: I'm very sorry to hear that. I think if you want to lose weight, you should not eat too much but you have to eat all kinds of food, vegetables, fruits etc.. And you should also do more exercise.
#Person1#: I agree with you. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s friend's experience of going on a diet and falling sick. #Person2# thinks people should eat a balanced diet and exercise more to lose weight. |
train_10232 | #Person1#: This is Lisa Meyer in the WBZ newsroom, talking with Mike Bassichis, who is the director of the Gifford School, about the cleanup from last week's fire and what the possible cause of that blaze may have been.
#Person2#: We're getting ready for our entire staff to return early from vacation tomorrow whereupon we are going to move into temporary classrooms. And the other buildings that did not burn are being de-smoked. As to the cause of the fire, all we know is that we were having trouble with the pilot lights since we bought the stove in July and it had been serviced three times. Well, as a matter of fact, we think it was a malfunctioning stove that may have caused the fire. Nothing definite yet has been determined.
#Person1#: Have you heard from other schools or other institutional users of this stove that have had the same problem?
#Person2#: No. I wouldn't know anything more about the stove itself. All I know is that this fire went up so quickly that there's been a suspicion about why it went up so quickly. And it may be that there was a gas blast. But, again, this has not been determined officially by anybody.
#Person1#: I got you. When do kids come back to school?
#Person2#: Next Monday, and we will be ready for them. Monday January 4. We're just extremely thrilled that no one was hurt and that's because of the fire fighters that were here, nine of them. They're wonderful.
#Person1#: And I'm sure you send your thanks out to them, uh?
#Person2#: Well, we're sending out thanks to them in a letter or in any other way we can. I heard a story today where one of our kids actually baked some cookies and is taking it to the fire department, to give it to them. | Mike Bassichis tells Lisa Meyer in the WBZ newsroom about the cleanup from last week's fire and what the possible cause of that blaze may have been. |
train_10233 | #Person1#: Hi, my name is Christa and I have a friend Mary, whose son is taking guitar lessons from you, and she suggested I call you.
#Person2#: OK. Will the lessons be for yourself or your son?
#Person1#: I want to learn. My son is only three.
#Person2#: Fine. Have you had any musical experience before?
#Person1#: Well, I studied the piano for about three months but that was 6 years ago.
#Person2#: That's good. So we needn't start right from the beginning again.
#Person1#: When can I take lessons and how much do they cost?
#Person2#: Well, that depends on you. We have a small group that meets on Monday and Wednesday evenings for two hours, that costs $4 an hour. Then on Tuesdays and Thursdays I give private lessons which cost $8 an hour.
#Person1#: I'm afraid that I can't make it on Mondays but I can come on Wednesdays. | Christa wants to learn the guitar from #Person2#, who is recommended by Mary. #Person2# tells Christa the time for the lesson and the cost. Christa'll come on Wednesdays. |
train_10234 | #Person1#: What's the matter? Your bike is in bad shape.
#Person2#: It was hit by a car yesterday.
#Person1#: Good God! Were you hurt?
#Person2#: I'm all right. I was not riding it then.
#Person1#: Oh, good for you! But what happened?
#Person2#: I was in a hurry yesterday and I put the bike at the back of a car.
#Person1#: The driver didn't see it and...
#Person2#: And the bike was run over by the car. Both its wheels were damaged. They are being repaired now.
#Person1#: It was lucky that you didn't get hurt.
#Person2#: Yeah. But it's a pity I can't ride my bike this weekend.
#Person1#: Oh. Did you have a weekend plan?
#Person2#: Yeah. I planned to go sightseeing with friends by bike.
#Person1#: Well, you can use mine if you'd like to.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s bike was run over by a car yesterday. #Person2# planned to go sightseeing with friends by bike. #Person1# lends #Person2# #Person1#'s bike. |
train_10235 | #Person1#: Now, could you tell me where the idea for the business first came from?
#Person2#: Well, the original shop was opened by a retired printer by the name of Gruby. Mr. Gruby being left-handed himself, thought of the idea to try to promote a few products for left-handers.
#Person1#: And how did he then go about actually setting up the business?
#Person2#: Well, he looked for any left-handed products that might already be on the market which were very few. And then contacted the manufactures with the idea of having products produced for him, mainly in the scissors range to start with.
#Person1#: Right. So you do commission some part of your stock.
#Person2#: Yes, very much so. About 75 percent of our stock is specially made for us.
#Person1#: And the rest of it?
#Person2#: Hmm, the rest of it now, some 25, 30 years after Mr. Gruby's initial efforts, there are more left-handed product actually on the market. Manufactures are now beginning to see that there is a market for left-handed products.
#Person1#: And what's the range of your stock?
#Person2#: The range consists of a variety of scissors from children scissors to scissors for tailors, hairdressers etc. We also have a large range of kitchen ware.
#Person1#: What's the competition like? Do you have quite a lot of competition?
#Person2#: There are other people in the business now in specialists, but only as mail-order outlets. But we have a shop here in central London plus a mail-order outlet. And we are without any doubt the largest supplier of the left-handed items. | #Person2# tells #Person1# how their business for the left-handed began and developed. Then #Person2# tells #Person1# about the commission and the range of their stock and explains the competition on the market. |
train_10236 | #Person1#: What are you going to do with your house when you want to move away?
#Person2#: I intend to sell it. Then I decide to rent it.
#Person1#: You think you can get more to rent it than to sell it?
#Person2#: I suppose so. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'ll rent the house to get more. |
train_10237 | #Person1#: Dr. Steven, I am thinking about changing my major before the end of the freshman year.
#Person2#: What are you studying now?
#Person1#: I am taking three genera] requirements and American history and American literature this semester. Last semester I took four requirements and freshman French.
#Person2#: I believe it's not too late to change your major because you've mainly taken general requirements which all freshmen have to take. Also we have twelve electives so the mo lit courses will be included in them, so you can change your major without losing any credit hours.
#Person1#: I am very happy to know I am still able to change my major. I am interested in writing newspaper articles, and after finishing my degree I would like to work for some newspaper firm.
#Person2#: Oh, I think you will be a good writer.
#Person1#: Dr. Steven, when do students start practical training?
#Person2#: They don't begin practical training in reporting until the sophomore year. Journalism 121 normally is taken in the freshman year as a general background course.
#Person1#: I see. I will take the course next semester. Thank you very much for your help.
#Person2#: You're welcome. I look forward to seeing you in my department. | #Person2# wants to change #Person2#'s major and tells Dr. Steven what courses #Person2# had taken. Dr. Steven tells #Person2# #Person2# can change the major without losing any credit hours and students don't start practical training until the sophomore year. |
train_10238 | #Person1#: Hello, Macy Agency.
#Person2#: Good morning. I'd like to book a return ticket from London to Paris on Monday, July 14th, please.
#Person1#: Yes, Madam. We have a flight at 14: 30, Is that suitable?
#Person2#: Oh, that's fine. And how much will that cost, please?
#Person1#: The price is $ 420 for the return flight.
#Person2#: Good. Which airport does the flight leave from?
#Person1#: It leaves from Heathrow Airport. Check in time is one hour before departure.
#Person2#: My name is Susan Smith. Can I pick up the ticket tomorrow morning?
#Person1#: Sure, we'll have it ready soon, so come whenever you like after that.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: You are welcome. | Susan Smith phones Macy Agency to book a return ticket from London to Paris on July 14th at 14: 30 with #Person1#'s assistance. |
train_10239 | #Person1#: Don't talk too much, Tom. We are on duty today, we should hurry up.
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: Tom, your task is to clean the blackboard.
#Person2#: How about yourself?
#Person1#: I'm going to sweep the floor first.
#Person2#: Daniel, I am not tall enough to reach the end of the blackboard.
#Person1#: Stand on the chair, Pig Tom. Use your brain.
#Person2#: OK, I've finished cleaning the blackboard.
#Person1#: How about the podium?
#Person2#: Oh, I forgot about it. I'll get it.
#Person1#: Be quick, please. Our teacher and classmates will come soon.
#Person2#: I will be done before they come. | Daniel and Tom are on duty today. Daniel asks Tom to clean the blackboard and the podium and Daniel'll sweep the floor. |
train_10240 | #Person1#: OK Mark, it's your turn to ring the doorbell. I did it last time.
#Person2#: I hate going door to door, and I hate asking for money.
#Person1#: But we need to raise enough money for the school fundraiser so that our class can win the pizza party! You do want to have a pizza party, don't you?
#Person2#: Yes, but. . .
#Person1#: Just go already!
#Person2#: No one's coming.
#Person1#: Try again.
#Person2#: Maybe there's no one home.
#Person1#: Of course there's someone home! There are two cars in the driveway and I see lights on in the house! Hello! Anybody home? We would like to know if you want to sponsor us in our school fundraiser. Fifty percent of the profits go towards the new school playground!
#Person2#: I don't know why anyone would want what's in this catalog anyway. It's just a bunch of tacky Christmas ornaments, Cd's of old people singing Christmas songs, and special crackers and cheeses and boxes of chocolates.
#Person1#: You don't like chocolates?
#Person2#: Not this kind. They've got weird names like ganache and praline.
#Person1#: Look! I just saw someone walking around inside! These people are being very rude! Finally, someone's coming!
#Person2#: They don't look too happy.
#Person1#: Hi, sir. Would you like to sponsor us or make a donation to... ?
#Person3#: What grade are you kids in?
#Person1#: Grade seven.
#Person3#: Then for goodness sake, don't you see this sign? Can't you read?
#Person1#: No soliciting. | #Person1# and Mark are going door to door to raise money for the school fundraiser. They come to a house but nobody seems to be at home. They talk about Chrismas ornaments, then a man opens the door and tells them he allows no soliciting. |
train_10241 | #Person1#: And there's a little upside-down Dilbert on the underside.
#Person2#: When you flip the tie up, he's right side up. Brilliant.
#Person1#: My dad will love this. He's a Dilbert fan.
#Person2#: I wouldn't mind having one myself. . .
#Person1#: Model it for me.
#Person2#: OK!
#Person1#: Wow! You look just as dorky as Dilbert! | #Person1# and #Person2# are choosing a tie. #Person1# models a tie for #Person2#. #Person1# thinks #Person2# looks as dorky as Dilbert. |
train_10242 | #Person1#: Have you seen Kate recently, Vicki?
#Person2#: Yes, I have. I saw her a couple of days ago. She hasn't been very well in the last couple of weeks.
#Person1#: Has she seen a doctor since she's been ill?
#Person2#: Yes, she has. The doctor told her to take it easy for a while, but she hasn't been taking his advice. She's as busy as usual.
#Person1#: Do you think it useful for me to ask her to have a rest when I go to see her, or shall we go together?
#Person2#: I think you can go yourself and show your concern to her, since she sometimes would take your advice. So it's unnecessary for me to go with you. What's more, I've got some other things to do at the moment. | Vicki tells #Person1# Kate hasn't been very well since she didn't have a good rest as the doctor suggested. Vicki thinks #Person1# should see Vicki and show #Person1#'s concern for her. |
train_10243 | #Person1#: Hey, Jeffrey! Why don't you take this pensonality survey? I'll tell you what kind of person you are.
#Person2#: I'm the kind of person who doesn't like personality surveys.
#Person1#: Oh, come on Jeffrey! I'd read to you.
#Person2#: Alright, go ahead.
#Person1#: Question one says, 'Do you think of yourself as lazy or hard working?' I can probably answer that for you.
#Person2#: OK, I know I am lazy. I don't like to work too hard, especially around the house.
#Person1#: You're right about that. Next question, are you more frequently patient or impatient?
#Person2#: Umm, I'd say, I'm patient, especially when I have to wait for you.
#Person1#: That's true. I guess I don't have to ask the next question. I already know you're fun-loving.
#Person2#: Let me see that. Is that question 3? Yeah, I'd say that's correct. I love dancing. A good party!
#Person1#: And the answer to the next one is stubborn.
#Person2#: What? I'm quite open. I always listen to your suggestions.
#Person1#: I don't think so, but let's go to the next question. Well, you're definitely not talkative.
#Person2#: That's true. It's because I'm so shy.
#Person1#: That's the next question. In most situations are you shy or outgoing?
#Person2#: Definitely shy. I'm not too comfortable meeting new people.
#Person1#: Umm, I don't think that's true but I'll circle it. Let me see, questions 7 asks if you are an organized person.
#Person2#: Umm, no. My desk at work is always a mess.
#Person1#: I'm glad you're honest about that. Finally, do you consider yourself creative or unimaginative?
#Person2#: I wouldn't say creative. I'm not very good at writing or painting, that sort of thing.
#Person1#: I think your creative. But if you don't think so, I'll put down unimaginative. | #Person1# asks Jeffrey to take a personality survey. Jeffrey tells #Person2# he thinks he's lazy, patient, fun-loving, open, not talkative, shy, unorganized, and unimaginative. |
train_10244 | #Person1#: Do you want to go to the Carver Center art exhibition this Saturday?
#Person2#: I can't. I have to study for my law final tomorrow.
#Person1#: Law? I thought you were an art major.
#Person2#: I decided to change to a major that was more practical.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. I really loved your paintings and thought you were brave to study something as risky as art.
#Person2#: Yeah, well. I realized that I probably wouldn't be able to live off my art, but I'm not giving up. There are still the weekends and.
#Person1#: Your boss will have you working twenty-four, seven. | #Person2# can't go to the Carver Center art exhibition for #Person2# has to study for law final. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# changed the major from art to law, which was more practical. |
train_10245 | #Person1#: What do you do in your spare time?
#Person2#: I have many hobbies. I like almost all kinds of sports, and I also like to listen to classical music.
#Person1#: What sports do you like best?
#Person2#: Football, it's a very exciting game, because it keeps you alert and I also enjoy the team spirit of football. What about you?
#Person1#: Well, I enjoy reading very much.
#Person2#: Then, who is your favorite author?
#Person1#: Dickens. I have read all of his novels in Chinese translation. I wish I could read them in the original. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# likes sports and #Person2# likes football best. #Person1# likes reading and Dickens is #Person1#'s favorite author. |
train_10246 | #Person1#: It's only five o'clock now. We're supposed to check in at the counter thirty minutes before our plane takes off.
#Person2#: Yes, I know. The boarding time on the ticket says 7:05. We're going to take off at 7:35. We still have plenty of time to enjoy something.
#Person1#: Let's enjoy a meal and then buy some souvenirs for our friends in nearby shops.
#Person2#: Look, there is a restaurant over there.
#Person1#: Let's go. | There's plenty of time before the plane takes off, so #Person1# and #Person2# decide to enjoy a meal and buy some souvenirs. |
train_10247 | #Person1#: Andy, you've been so busy lately that we don't see you anymore.
#Person2#: I've been trying to finish this research project, so that I can present my findings at the conference in July.
#Person1#: But that's two months away. You've still got a lot of time.
#Person2#: Not really. You see, I finished all the research and I've just organized all my notes, but it will take me almost 2 months to type them.
#Person1#: Well, if that's your only problem, I can type up your paper in less than 2 weeks. | Andy tells #Person1# he's been busy finishing the research project. #Person1# offers to type up his paper. |
train_10248 | #Person1#: Next, please.
#Person2#: Yes, I just received a telephone bill and there's a problem with it.
#Person1#: And what exactly is the problem?
#Person2#: There is a call to Finland on there, and I don't know anyone in Finland. I'm upset. Could you please take the charge off my bill?
#Person1#: May I see your bill please?
#Person2#: Certainly, there it is, on July first. I really don't know anybody in Finland.
#Person1#: OK, don't worry. I'll take the call off. Let's see it was $60. Your bill was $84, minus 60 dollars. So, your new total is $24. I'm very sorry about the fault.
#Person2#: And that's OK. | #Person2# claims there's a problem with #Person2#'s telephone bill. #Person1# takes the call off and takes the charge off #Person2#'s bill. |
train_10249 | #Person1#: Tell me about yourself.
#Person2#: I was born and raised in Beijing. I attended Peking University and received my bachelor's degree in Economics. I have worked for 2 years as a financial consultant in Beijing for China Pacific Insurance Co. Ltd.
#Person1#: What type of position are you looking for?
#Person2#: I'm looking for a position in which I can utilize my experience.
#Person1#: Are you interested in a full-time or part-time position?
#Person2#: I am more interested in a full-time position. However, I would also consider a part-time position.
#Person1#: Can you tell me about your responsibilities at your last job?
#Person2#: I advised customers on financial matters. After I consulted the customer, I completed a customer inquiry form and catalogued the information in our database. I then collaborated with colleagues to prepare the best possible package for the client. The clients were then presented with a summarized report on their financial activities that I formulated on a quarterly basis.
#Person1#: What is your greatest strength?
#Person2#: I am an excellent communicator. People trust me and come to me for advice. One afternoon, my colleague was involved with a troublesome customer who felt he was not being served well. I made the customer a cup of coffee and invited both my colleague and the client to my desk where we solved the problem together.
#Person1#: What is your greatest weakness?
#Person2#: I tend to spend too much time making sure the customer is satisfied. However, I began setting time-limits for myself.
#Person1#: Why do you want to work for our company?
#Person2#: After following your firm's progress for the last 3 years, I am convinced that your company is becoming one of the market leaders and I would like to be a part of that team.
#Person1#: When can you begin?
#Person2#: Immediately. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about #Person2#'s educational background, ideal job choice, previous working experience, greatest strength, and weakness. #Person2# also explains why #Person2# wants the job and when #Person2# can start working. |
train_10250 | #Person1#: Hi Joe, how are you doing today?
#Person2#: Things are going good today. How have you been doing, Mary?
#Person1#: Things are going well for me, Joe.
#Person2#: Want to go see a movie tonight?
#Person1#: My parents are taking me to dinner tonight.
#Person2#: Could you go with me to the movies on Friday night, instead?
#Person1#: What movie did you want to see?
#Person2#: There is a new horror flick about a rapist serial killer.
#Person1#: I was thinking that I would like to see ' The Secret Life of Bees. '
#Person2#: Oh great! Sounds like something I need to bring Kleenex to! | Joe invites Mary to a movie. Mary agrees to watch on Friday rather than today and chooses another movie. |
train_10251 | #Person1#: Good morning! I am a new comer in our office.
#Person2#: Good morning! Welcome to our office!
#Person1#: Nice to meet you! My name is Grace Williams.
#Person2#: Nice to meet you too! I am Peter Smith.
#Person1#: Today is my first day at work!
#Person2#: Well, hope you will enjoy your first day! Just ask me if you need any help.
#Person1#: Thank you. It's very kind of you.
#Person2#: You are welcome. | Grace Williams, as a newcomer, comes to the office. Grace and Peter introduce themselves to each other. |
train_10252 | #Person1#: How are the children doing in your class, Jane?
#Person2#: They're all doing fine. Let me show you some of their pictures.
#Person1#: Which child is this?
#Person2#: That's Charles.
#Person1#: What a large child!
#Person2#: All my children are large.
#Person1#: And which child is this?
#Person2#: That's James.
#Person1#: What an agile child!
#Person2#: All my children are agile.
#Person1#: Now which child is this?
#Person2#: That's Joanna. Joanna hopes to go to college.
#Person1#: Mm. All my children hope to go to college. Right? | Jane shows #Person1# some pictures of the children in her class. Jane thinks all the children are large and agile. |
train_10253 | #Person1#: Excuse me, bags aren't permitted inside the supermarket.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry.
#Person1#: Don't worry. Just check in your bag before entering.
#Person2#: Thanks. Could you tell me where I should deposit my bag?
#Person1#: The checkroom is just behind the front door.
#Person2#: OK. I will deposit my bag right now. | #Person1# tells #Person2# bags aren't permitted inside the supermarket. #Person2#'ll deposit it. |
train_10254 | #Person1#: Could we have the honor of you presence of the meeting?
#Person2#: I'm awfully sorry, I have other plan.
#Person1#: Would you prefer some other time?
#Person2#: I'd love to come other time if it can be arranged.
#Person1#: Are you quite sure you can come next Tuesday?
#Person2#: Certainly, I'll be going.
#Person1#: What time am I supposed to pick you up?
#Person2#: I'll be waiting for you in our office about nine o'clock.
#Person1#: OK. | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss a time for #Person2# to attend the meeting. |
train_10255 | #Person1#: Excuse me, where is the nearest gas station?
#Person2#: Go along this street to the traffic lights.
#Person1#: To the traffic lights?
#Person2#: That's right, and turn left at the lights.
#Person1#: Left at the lights?
#Person2#: And then right at the bridge.
#Person1#: Right at the bridge?
#Person2#: Yes. The gas station is on the left. And you can't miss it. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the way to the gas station. |
train_10256 | #Person1#: Hello. Is this Ann?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. Kelly?
#Person1#: Yes, it's me.
#Person2#: Do you have a cold?
#Person1#: No. Worse than that. I have a flu. I'm in bed with a fever.
#Person2#: Oh, no! What about your presentation today?
#Person1#: I'd like to do it, of course. But I just can't. I'm afraid I'd fall down in the middle of it.
#Person2#: I understand. What should I tell Mr. Morley?
#Person1#: Why not just tell him I'm sick? I'll ring him myself this afternoon.
#Person2#: Alright. Have you been to see a doctor?
#Person1#: Not yet. I feel too lousy to go out. Anyway, I have a flu. I know what it is. I don't need a doctor to tell me that.
#Person2#: Do you think you'll be able to come in tomorrow? Or should I call off your appointments for tomorrow too?
#Person1#: I'm not sure yet. Maybe this will all be gone in a day. So it's probably better if you don't call off my appointments. I will call you later this afternoon and tell you what I think.
#Person2#: It's rainy weather today. Maybe it's better if you just stay inside. Make yourself some chicken soup and sleep.
#Person1#: Yes, that's what I plan to do. Except I won't make the chicken soup. Right now I don't think I could swallow more than a spoonful of it.
#Person2#: That bad, huh?
#Person1#: Yeah, I'm very nauseous. It's mostly nausea and a fever.
#Person2#: Well, I'll cancel your appointments for today. And I'll tell Mr. Morley.
#Person1#: Thanks, Ann. Talk to you this afternoon.
#Person2#: Hope you feel better. | Kelly tells Ann that she has flu and wants to call a day off. Ann asks Kelly to cancel her appointments today and tells Mr. Morley, but Ann wants to reserve tomorrow's appointments. Kelly advises her to see a doctor and make herself chicken soup, but Kelly feels very nauseous. |
train_10257 | #Person1#: Post office offer lots of services nowadays, don't they? Years age, you only really used the post office to send mail, save money, and send or collect money.
#Person2#: Nowadays, they offer so many services, you hardly know which one to choose. Take mailing for example. Do you send something first class or second class or do you use EMS?
#Person1#: I save money in a post office saving account. There used to be just one kind of account, but now there are several. They each have different conditions and interest rates.
#Person2#: You can buy things at post office that were never sold there before. You can buy sweets and chocolates, newspapers, birthday and Christmas cards. . .
#Person1#: Post offices are still the place to go to collect welfare benefits, like unemployment benefit and child support benefit. The queue are very long on the days when people collect those payment.
#Person2#: My son likes going to the main post office. They have a philately counter where he can buy stamps for his collection.
#Person1#: Do you think that the service at post offices has improved?
#Person2#: I think it's better for some things, like sending and receiving money, but if you need to post something it sometimes takes longer than it used to.
#Person1#: I like being able to buy newspapers and magazines at the post office. It means that I don't need to go to two places | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about post offices' changes. Post offices now have various services and even sell food, newspapers and cards. #Person2# thinks the change is better for some things, but it also increases the waiting time for posting. |
train_10258 | #Person1#: I really need to find a parking spot.
#Person2#: Are you looking for a space on or off campus?
#Person1#: Do you know any spaces on campus?
#Person2#: You can park in the student parking structure.
#Person1#: Where is it located?
#Person2#: You'll find the parking structure on the west side of the campus.
#Person1#: Do you have any idea if the parking structure has any spaces left?
#Person2#: Last time I checked, it was pretty empty.
#Person1#: What time was it when you went up there?
#Person2#: That was earlier this morning.
#Person1#: It wouldn't be full right now, would it?
#Person2#: I have no idea. | #Person1# needs to find a parking spot on campus. #Person2# suggests the student parking structure but doesn't know whether it's full now. |
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