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train_10659 | #Person1#: See? That wasn't so bad.
#Person2#: Easy for you to say. My bottom still stings.
#Person1#: It might be sore for a while. You'll be OK. Now let's go home and rest.
#Person2#: Can't we go to McDonald's first?
#Person1#: No, sweetie. I'll make you some tomato soup and rice.
#Person2#: No, thanks.
#Person1#: And vegetables with porridge.
#Person2#: Blah. . . What's that?
#Person1#: This is all your medicine. You need to take it four times a day for three days straight. | #Person1# doesn't allow #Person2# to go to McDonald's after a medical treatment. #Person1# gives #Person2# the medicine and will cook for #Person2#. |
train_10660 | #Person1#: Good morning. May I speak to Mr. Black, please?
#Person2#: Speaking.
#Person1#: This is the Front Desk. I'm afraid that the air conditioning in your room needs repair. We would like to request you to change your room. We are very sorry for the inconvenience.
#Person2#: 0K. Well, I suppose I have no choice. What do you want me to do?
#Person1#: What time is the most convenient for you to change rooms, sir?
#Person2#: I'm going out in about half an hour.
#Person1#: What time will you be back?
#Person2#: Oh, around seven o'clock, I suppose.
#Person1#: We could move your luggage while you are out, but could you take any valuables with you? You may pick up your new room key No. 216 from the Front Desk when you return.
#Person2#: OK. I'll do that.
#Person1#: Thank you very much, sir. | #Person1# requests Mr. Black to change the room because the air conditioning in his room needs repair. #Person1#'ll help move his luggage when he's out. |
train_10661 | #Person1#: Hi, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: Yes, I've come to inquire about renting a university apartment.
#Person1#: What sort of apartment are you looking for?
#Person2#: Uh, an apartment with a bedroom and a small bathroom.
#Person1#: Well, that shouldn't be a problem. What sort of price were you thinking of?
#Person2#: Could you give me some idea?
#Person1#: Certainly. They range from $ 240 to $ 480 a month.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. If I pay $ 240 a month, what kind of apartment can I have?
#Person1#: You need to share with 2 other students and travel 3 miles to the university.
#Person2#: Three miles on foot?
#Person1#: You don't have to. There's a subway station just in front of the apartment.
#Person2#: That sounds OK to me. I'll take that one. By the way, what kind of facilities does it have? I mean, is there a television or refrigerator?
#Person1#: I'm afraid not. The service and facilities depend on how much you pay.
#Person2#: OK. I understand. Thank you very much for your information. | #Person2#'s looking for a university apartment with a bedroom and a small bathroom. #Person1# tells #Person2# the service and facilities depend on the price. |
train_10662 | #Person1#: I think something is wrong with Mr. Hudson. He's not as cheerful as usual.
#Person2#: I don't know what it could be.
#Person1#: I heard last week that his mother had been ill. I wonder if that's the trouble.
#Person2#: I doubt that. Yesterday he told me his mother felt much better.
#Person1#: Maybe he has a problem here at work.
#Person2#: I don't think that he has any problems with his job. It's well-known that Mr. Hudson is the best worker among us.
#Person1#: Perhaps there is some trouble in his home.
#Person2#: Well. The headmaster phoned this morning.
#Person1#: That must be the problem. He's worried about his son. | Mr. Hudson is not as cheerful as usual. #Person1# and #Person2# figure out that it's because he's worried about his son. |
train_10663 | #Person1#: Have you ever been to the Hard Rock Caf?
#Person2#: No, what is it?
#Person1#: It's a rock 'n' roll themed restaurant, but some locations are also hotels. It's a chain, so cities all over the world have them. There's one in San Francisco. I was thinking about checking it out. Would you like to join me?
#Person2#: Sure, that sounds fun.
#Person1#: The original caf was founded in London in 1971, but since 2007, the headquarters has been in Florida. It didn't start to expand worldwide until 1982, and the one in San Francisco opened in 1984.
#Person2#: Interesting. Actually, come to think of it, I think I passed by one when I was traveling in Istanbul, Turkey. Wow, I guess they really are all over the world!
#Person1#: Yes, it's a very international chain. I was reading about it, and apparently, there are 191 locations all over the world, in 59 different countries.
#Person2#: Wow! That's amazing.
#Person1#: Maybe we can go this weekend.
#Person2#: I'm working this weekend, but I get my schedule for the following week tomorrow. I should probably have a few days free next week.
#Person1#: Okay, sounds good. I'll call and see if I can make a reservation. Just give me a call when you know your schedule. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the Hard Rock Caf, an international chain and the branch stores are all over the world. #Person1# invites #Person2# to go there when #Person2# is free. |
train_10664 | #Person1#: Hello, Sue! I'm leaving tomorrow on vacation.
#Person2#: How nice! Where are you going?
#Person1#: Italy.
#Person2#: Tell me more.
#Person1#: Well, I'm leaving at 8 tomorrow morning.
#Person2#: Are you driving to the airport, or are you taking a coach?
#Person1#: Driving. That's about an hour. Er, I'm arriving at the airport at 9 o'clock and taking off at 10 o'clock.
#Person2#: What are you going to do in Italy? Lie on the beach and get nicely sun-tanned?
#Person1#: I enjoy sunbathing on the beach. But this holiday is going to be a bit different. It's more of a cultural holiday. I hope to visit some museums, art galleries, taste a bit of the food and the drink, and experience the lifestyle of Italy.
#Person2#: Sounds pretty interesting.
#Person1#: Yeah, I've got a whole list of museums and art galleries. And in fact, I'm hiring a car in Milan so I can drive around a bit.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. Hiring a car makes it easier to see the city. Well, actually I'm going to have a holiday which is rather different from yours.
#Person1#: Where are you going then?
#Person2#: Haven't decided yet. I may go to the beach and stay in a small hotel where I can watch the sea. I just want to take it easy, you know.
#Person1#: I understand. You've worked too hard this semester. A bit of rest will do you good.
#Person2#: That's true. Oh, Gosh! I've got to go now. Have a nice holiday!
#Person1#: Thanks. You too! Bye. | #Person1# tells Sue #Person1#'s going to have a vacation in Italy to enjoy and experience the lifestyle there. Sue wants to take a relaxing holiday after this hard semester. |
train_10665 | #Person1#: Welcome back home, darling. Did you have a good time?
#Person2#: Yes, wonderful. Why, Jack, the house looks as if you have also been away,
#Person1#: Why do you say that?
#Person2#: Look at the dirty plates, cups, shirts everywhere.
#Person1#: Sorry, darling. | #Person1# comes home from a trip only to find Jack's messed up the home. |
train_10666 | #Person1#: How were your exams, Mike?
#Person2#: Not too bad. But I'm sure I made some mistakes in the science paper and maths paper.
#Person1#: Me, too. The science paper was not easy this time, was it?
#Person2#: It seems that our new science teacher likes to give us tough exams.
#Person1#: I have the same feeling. He looks only 25 or so.
#Person2#: Maybe he hopes to make us pay more attention to his lessons in this way.
#Person1#: Really?
#Person2#: Well. I'm only joking. | Mike and #Person1# both agree that the science exam was harder than before. |
train_10667 | #Person1#: Why are you interested in our company?
#Person2#: Your company is world-famous. So, I think there will be better chances for persona development.
#Person1#: You're right. Do you think you have the qualifications for this job?
#Person2#: Sure. My qualifications meet your job description.
#Person1#: But you have no experience for this job.
#Person2#: That's true. But I am eager to learn, and also quick at learning.
#Person1#: Since you need further training, are you familiar with training salary?
#Person2#: No. What is the monthly salary?
#Person1#: 800 yuan per month.
#Person2#: Do you mind if I give an answer tomorrow?
#Person1#: Not at all. | #Person2#'s interested in #Person1#'s company because it's world-famous and #Person2# thinks #Person2#'s qualified for the job though inexperienced. |
train_10668 | #Person1#: Hello, Mary.
#Person2#: Hello, Jason. What are you going to do this evening?
#Person1#: I've no idea. What about you?
#Person2#: I have two tickets for the football match. Will you go with me?
#Person1#: Certainly. You know I haven't watched a football match for a long time.
#Person2#: Neither have I. Shall we go there by bus?
#Person1#: All right. After supper let's meet at the street corner. OK?
#Person2#: OK. Let's hurry up. Now it's 6:30. The match will begin in an hour. Be sure not to be late.
#Person1#: Sure, I'll get to the street corner on time. | Jason invites Mary to a football match. They'll meet after supper and go by bus together. |
train_10669 | #Person1#: Did you hear the thunder last night?
#Person2#: Yes. I was awake at that time. It was really loud.
#Person1#: I didn't see any lightning though. I thought thunder and lightning always occur together.
#Person2#: What makes you believe that?
#Person1#: A science book says, when lightning quickly beats the air, it will cause thunder.
#Person2#: I guess you didn't read the whole article because the book also says if the lightning is very high in the sky, you might not see that. | #Person1# thought thunder and lightning always occur together. #Person2# corrects #Person1# that the lightning can't be seen if it's very high in the sky. |
train_10670 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, please. I'd like some oranges.
#Person1#: Do you want Florida or California oranges?
#Person2#: Which do you think are better?
#Person1#: Florida oranges are sweet but they are small. But California oranges have no seeds.
#Person2#: Then give me five California oranges.
#Person1#: Anything else?
#Person2#: I also want some bananas. How do you sell them?
#Person1#: One dollar a pound. How many do you want?
#Person2#: Give me four and see how much they are.
#Person1#: They are just one pound.
#Person2#: Good. How much do I owe you?
#Person1#: Three dollars.
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Thank you. | #Person2# buys some California oranges and one pound of bananas with #Person1#'s assistance. |
train_10671 | #Person1#: Have you ever played Majiang?
#Person2#: Not really, but I know it is very popular a traditional Chinese gambling game.
#Person1#: Yes, some friends play it all day, all night, and sometimes a whole weekend. I tried to read about some basic rules online, but it is hard to understand. So I went to watch people play yesterday only to find I was even more confused. I think I have to work hard on those rules and more learning by doing. Practice makes the master.
#Person2#: Typical Francis, whether you are at work, or engaged in leisure time activities, you always show the same eagerness and curiosity to learn something new and improve yourself.
#Person1#: It is important to keep your mind up-to-date and active. | Francis tells #Person2# he finds playing Majiang confusing and he'll try to learn harder. #Person2# admires his eagerness and curiosity to learn. |
train_10672 | #Person1#: how's it going?
#Person2#: I'm in a good mood today, actually. How about you?
#Person1#: to be honest, I'm a bit fed up.
#Person2#: what's wrong?
#Person1#: there's a girl in my company that I really like but I always get shy when she is around.
#Person2#: I see! Do you want to ask her out?
#Person1#: sure, but how?
#Person2#: you can ask her out for drink after work.
#Person1#: but for what reasons? She doesn't even know who I am.
#Person2#: then you've got a lot of homework to do. You need to get her notice first.
#Person1#: easier said than done.
#Person2#: you can start by meeting her at the bus stop and saying hello to her.
#Person1#: but I always get tongue-tied when I see her.
#Person2#: that's something you need to overcome. Men should make the first move as most of girls perfer being chased.
#Person1#: I see. I'll try.
#Person2#: good luck! | #Person1# feels fed up because he likes a girl but doesn't know what to do. #Person2# suggests getting her notice first and overcoming his shyness. |
train_10673 | #Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: Hello, Susan. This is Jim. I'm calling from the bus stop at Pine Street. I have been searching for your house for about 30 minutes now, but I can't find it. I forgot to bring the map you gave me.
#Person1#: OK, wait right where you are. I'll come and get you.
#Person2#: That's not necessary. If you tell me the directions once again, I'll probably be all right this time.
#Person1#: OK. Can you see a bank on the corner?
#Person2#: Yes, there's one across the street.
#Person1#: Well, cross the street and walk past the shoe shop. My house is the seventh house from the corner on your right.
#Person2#: OK, thanks. I'm sure I'll be able to find it this time. | Jim phones Susan as he's having trouble finding her house. Susan tells him the right directions. |
train_10674 | #Person1#: So Selena have you heard back yet about the marketing job you applied for?
#Person2#: Yes. I got a phone call this morning. I'm going to have an interview with the marketing director tomorrow morning.
#Person1#: Good for you. Where is the interview going to be held?
#Person2#: At the company head office at Milan Street. It's very close to your office. Why don't we have lunch tomorrow? I'll tell you all about it.
#Person1#: That's OK. Let's meet at 11:30. | Selena'll have an interview for a job tomorrow and invites #Person1# to lunch after that. |
train_10675 | #Person1#: You lived abroad right?
#Person2#: Yeah, I've been to Australia and Canada. Last year I went to China and stayed there for 11 months.
#Person1#: Why did you go to China?
#Person2#: I'm studying business now and I want to work in tourism there in the future, so through my university I worked part time in a hotel in Shanghai. I worked at the hotel front desk and helped the hotel manager too. I was able to learn a lot of Chinese.
#Person1#: Did you change in any way while you were there?
#Person2#: Yeah, I became more independent. I couldn't turn to my family and my relatives. So I had to learn to do things for myself. I also had to learn to make my own decisions.
#Person1#: How was it to come home to America?
#Person2#: Mixed feelings. I was happy to come home of course, but it was hard to say goodbye to my Chinese friends. | #Person2#'s been to Canada and Australia and #Person2# went to China to study and work. #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s change through university. |
train_10676 | #Person1#: What kind of music do you like best, rock, blues or classical music?
#Person2#: Actually I like country music more than any other types of music. I started listening to this kind of music 20 years ago when I was just 10 years old.
#Person1#: How did you start listening to it?
#Person2#: At that time, my parents bought a record player and many country music records. They often played the records and I really liked the songs. And now I even want to suggest the local radio station start a program about country songs.
#Person1#: Will they accept your suggestion?
#Person2#: I think they will. I want to host the program. I've been preparing for it for 2 years.
#Person1#: You're really determined. So what else will you do?
#Person2#: I also want to write books about country music. So what's your favorite music?
#Person1#: Metal rock. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# likes country music best. #Person2#'s been preparing a program about country songs and wants to write books about country music. #Person1# loves Metal rock best. |
train_10677 | #Person1#: Today we have Jane Couch with us. Good evening and welcome, Jane.
#Person2#: Good evening.
#Person1#: Now this is a question that everyone would like to ask you. How did you get interested in boxing?
#Person2#: I saw a little television program about women boxing about 6 years ago. And at that moment, I said to myself, I'm going to do that. And it just changed my life. But my parents disagreed at first.
#Person1#: And were you interested in sport at school?
#Person2#: No, nothing. I wasn't ever fit or anything. I just don't look after myself at all.
#Person1#: What do you think is the most important for a top boxer?
#Person2#: Believe it or not, anyone can fight. But to make it to the top, you have to know your skills. And you have to have a quick brain and the fitness. The fitness side of it is the most important.
#Person1#: And just lastly, when is your next big fight?
#Person2#: The next one is going to be the end of February, and I will have another 2 at the beginning of April, and at the end of May.
#Person1#: Well, that's great. We're looking forward to seeing your performance. Thank you very much Jane. | Jane Couch tells #Person1# she got interested in boxing when she saw a little television program about 6 years ago. She tells #Person1# about important quality for a top boxer and her next fight plans. |
train_10678 | #Person1#: Have you seen the notification on our companies website, Jerry?
#Person2#: The jogging activity? But I promised my friend to go fishing with him on this Saturday.
#Person1#: It says that all the employees are required to join. Why not put off your plan to next week? Besides, I heard this is an environmental protection activity. It's very meaningful.
#Person2#: You're right. By the way, the destination is at the Greenwood Park, right?
#Person1#: Greenwood Park? I remember it's at the Sweetwater Mountains. Let me check.
#Person2#: Oh, we're both wrong. Greenwood Park is for the sales department and Sweetwater Mountains for the board of directors. We need to go to the Night Star Valley.
#Person1#: I see. What should we wear then?
#Person2#: It says everyone should wear a white T-shirt and gray pants.
#Person1#: I don't have any gray pants. Are brown ones OK?
#Person2#: I think any dark color is fine. Remember to take some travel necessities.
#Person1#: OK, I will. | Jerry decided to go fishing this Saturday. #Person1# persuades him into taking part in the company jogging activity. They talk about the destination and what they should wear. |
train_10679 | #Person1#: Can I have a word with you, Andy?
#Person2#: Of course, Miss James.
#Person1#: A regular customer just came to me and said you weren't very polite.
#Person2#: You mean the tall lady with brown hair?
#Person1#: That's right.
#Person2#: She was the one being rude. She wouldn't even look at the bags I showed her. And she picked up all the other bags and threw them all over the table.
#Person1#: That's not a good reason for you to get upset. Just remember the customer is always right. So, please be more polite next time. | A customer complained about Andy. Although Andy thinks the customer was rude, Miss James reminds Andy the customer is always right. |
train_10680 | #Person1#: Have you ever taken History 231?
#Person2#: Yeah, last term.
#Person1#: Who was the professor?
#Person2#: Professor Johnson.
#Person1#: I have him this semester. What do you think of him?
#Person2#: He's a terrible instructor and demands a lot, but fortunately we can get high scores easily in his class.
#Person1#: What did you get?
#Person2#: I got an A, but none of my test scores were that high. So I don't know how I got such a good score.
#Person1#: Really? I was about to give it up, but after hearing your experience, I think I will continue to stay in the class.
#Person2#: You will get a better grade than your test scores.
#Person1#: Thanks for the information. I feel relieved now. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that Professor Johnson is a demanding instructor but he gives high scores. #Person1# feels relieved and decides to stay in the class. |
train_10681 | #Person1#: Hello! My name is Sandals, I have a reservation.
#Person2#: May I see your identification, please, sir?
#Person1#: Here you are.
#Person2#: Thanks. Do you have a credit card, sir?
#Person1#: Of course. Will American Express do?
#Person2#: I'm very sorry, sir. We accept only VISA or MasterCard.
#Person1#: No problem. Here's my VISA.
#Person2#: Thanks. Room 507 is a spacious, nonsmoking room, with a queen bed. Does that meet your expectations?
#Person1#: Yes, that sounds like what I want.
#Person2#: That's wonderful, sir. Now, here's your key. Should you need anything, just dial 0. | #Person2# checks Sandals' identification, asks for his credit card and then helps him check in. |
train_10682 | #Person1#: Good morning, Miss Monica. Nice to meet you again!
#Person2#: Good morning, Mr. Thomas, it is nice to see you too.
#Person1#: After the internal discussion, we have all agreed that you are the most suitable person for this position among all the candidates. So, today let ' s talk about your expected salary and social benefits. What is your expected salary?
#Person2#: I ' Ve worked in the field for more than 4 years. Depend on my work qualifications and experience, I would like to have 5000 Yuan to start.
#Person1#: The basic salary for your position in our company would be 4800 Yuan to start with increases giving according to your performance.
#Person2#: It is a bit lower than I expected. But I can accept that. What are the working hours?
#Person1#: 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM with one hour lunch break every day..
#Person2#: Do I have to work on weekend? If so, how do you pay for the overtime?
#Person1#: We do expect overtime work when it is necessary, but we pay twice of the work hour for working on weekends and three times for working on national holidays like Spring Festival and the Mid-Autumn Day.
#Person2#: Is there probation?
#Person1#: No probation is involved. If you feel good, you can start next week. | Mr. Thomas talks with Monica about her expected salary and social benefits. They finally reach a consensus on 4800 Yuan to start with. Monica also asks the payment for the overtime and the existence of probation. |
train_10683 | #Person1#: What ' s the Mountaineering Club doing this weekend?
#Person2#: We are going to climb a cliff on the Colorado River.
#Person1#: How hard is the climb?
#Person2#: It is a very difficult climb because there are not many places to put your hands and feet.
#Person1#: What did you do last week?
#Person2#: We rappelled down the side of 300 - foot cliff. It was very exciting.
#Person1#: Wow! That sounds like a lot of fun. I ' m sorry I missed it.
#Person2#: Well, you should come this weekend. I think you could do the climb.
#Person1#: Yeah, I will. See you then!
#Person2#: O. K. See you. | #Person1# asks #Person2# the Mountaineering Club's activities this weekend and last week. #Person1# will do the climb this weekend. |
train_10684 | #Person1#: Driver, take me to the airport.
#Person2#: Okay.
#Person1#: Driver, can you please speed up? I m afraid I might miss the flight.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, madam, there's a limit to the speed.
#Person1#: Damn it! I think I'm going to miss the plane.
#Person2#: I'm sorry about that. What's your flight time?
#Person1#: At 2:00.
#Person2#: Don't worry, madam. I guess we should get there not later than 1:30 p. m.
#Person1#: Really? Great!
#Person2#: Here we are.
#Person1#: Here is the money.
#Person2#: Just a minute. Here's your change. | #Person2# drives #Person1# to the airport and comforts #Person2# that they will arrive on time. |
train_10685 | #Person1#: Would you like to have some icecream? I've got a variety of flavors for you to choose from. I've got strawberry, peach, chocolate, coffee, vanilla and praline.
#Person2#: Wow! So many choices you have! I wish I could, but I just can't. I'm on a diet to lose weight.
#Person1#: Come on, just a bite. It doesn't really hurt to have just a bite.
#Person2#: I'd better not. Please don't tempt me. Please!
#Person1#: Gee! You are really strong-willed.
#Person2#: You're damn right. I'm not so easily coaxed into doing something that I think is wrong.
#Person1#: Well, I'd better not tempt you. Otherwise, if I give you a piece of cake, you might ask for a glass of milk. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to have some ice cream, but #Person2# refuses because #Person2# is losing weight. #Person1# thinks #Person2# is strong-willed. |
train_10686 | #Person1#: It's freezing in here! Can I turn up the heat?
#Person2#: Don't touch that thermostat! You don't pay the bills around here!
#Person1#: Dad! Are you serious? What's the point of having central heating if we can't use it! Look, I can see my breath!
#Person2#: Put on a sweater! I'm not gonna let you run up my heating bill just because it's a bit chilly.
#Person1#: Dad! I'm gonna catch a cold!
#Person2#: When I was your age, my parents didn't have central heating like you do! We had a furnace in the center of the living room and that was it. We used it to cook, heat the house and even dry our clothes! We never caught a cold. You should be grateful! | #Person1# wants to turn up the heat, but #Person2# refuses. He says they never caught a cold when not having central heating. |
train_10687 | #Person1#: You should have seen the T. V. show that was on last night, the topic it covered was really interesting, animal rights.
#Person2#: Do you really believe in that? If they are going to focus on something, they should do it on civil rights.
#Person1#: Yes, but we can't deny that animals are vulnerable, defenseless, and are completely at the mercy of human beings.
#Person2#: I understand your point, but we continue to have transgressions against human rights. If so much attention weren't devoted to the topic of animals, we would then concentrate more on saving a human being instead of protecting a koala.
#Person1#: You can't compare apples and oranges. I believe that both topics are important and that we can't ignore them, the mistreatment of animals can cause a great environmental imbalance. I believe that governments should prohibit activities like poaching.
#Person2#: Well, you are right on that point. This is the reason that I don't buy leather and I try to buy synthetic products.
#Person1#: At least you're doing your part. My contribution is to have a pet in the house that I treat like a member of the family.
#Person2#: As long as you don't treat it better than your wife, it's fine. | #Person1# thinks the topic focusing on the protection of animal rights in the TV show is necessary, but #Person2# thinks we should concentrate more on humans. They also share their methods of protecting animals in daily life. |
train_10688 | #Person1#: Is this your umbrella, miss?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, it is. Thank you. I was looking for it just now.
#Person1#: You look a bit familiar to me. I wonder if I have seen you somewhere before.
#Person2#: Have you?
#Person1#: May I ask where you live?
#Person2#: Just two blocks away, in that tall building.
#Person1#: That's it. I live there, too. I live on the sixth floor.
#Person2#: My family move in just two weeks ago. We live on the fourth floor.
#Person1#: It's a small world! May I know your name, miss?
#Person2#: I'm Chen Ming.
#Person1#: How do you do, Miss Chen? I'm Song Mei.
#Person2#: I'm glad to meet you, Mr. Song.
#Person1#: Are you going to your office now, Miss Chen?
#Person2#: No, I'm going to the airport to meet some friends from Beijing. | Song Mei finds Chen Ming's umbrella and they find out they are neighbors. Then they exchange their name. |
train_10689 | #Person1#: Hey, look at my new shirt. What do you think about it?
#Person2#: Just so-so. Where did you get it?
#Person1#: I bought it on a street market. A real bargain!
#Person2#: I'd much rather buy expensive but good quality clothing, because it is not only nice but lasts a long time. | #Person1# shows #Person2# the new shirt, but #Person2# thinks quality matters more than price. |
train_10690 | #Person1#: Let's go to WAngFuJing by bus.
#Person2#: Better take the subway. It's faster and more convenient.
#Person1#: Okay. It will be a new experience for me.
#Person2#: We have a rather comprehensive subway system here. we can get almost anywhere rather quickly on the subway. Especially at this time of a day when the traffic is heavy.
#Person1#: where do we pay the fare?
#Person2#: Just give the man standing there three yuan and he'll give you a token. Then you slip it into slot at the turnstile and push the turnstile to get in.
#Person1#: Let me pay for it.
#Person2#: Where can I get the subway Madam?
#Person1#: Ask the worker who sells token to give you one. It's free of charge. Actually maps showing subway routes are posted at most stations.
#Person2#: Do I have to pay additional fare to change train?
#Person1#: No, you don't have to. Here comes the train. | #Person2# suggests taking the subway because it's faster and more convenient. #Person2# tells #Person1# how to pay for the fare and take it. |
train_10691 | #Person1#: Morning, Mary. I haven't seen you in a long time. What's up?
#Person2#: Oh, I took up a new hobby.
#Person1#: So you don't travel a lot now?
#Person2#: No, Frank. I'm much more interested in collecting stamps now.
#Person1#: It's certainly a popular hobby. I know a lot of people love stamps.
#Person2#: It certainly is. It's so much fun.
#Person1#: I believe collecting stamps has something similar to traveling right?
#Person2#: Absolutely. Through all kinds of stamps I am able to learn about the world.
#Person1#: Well, every stamp has a story to tell.
#Person2#: You're right. And I also meet many new friends while collecting stamps.
#Person1#: Good.
#Person2#: Sometimes we even spend hours discussing our collections.
#Person1#: There's a lot to share when you have a common interest.
#Person2#: Yes, it's really amazing. I got to go now. I'm meeting with some other collectors.
#Person1#: Ok, good luck. See you
#Person2#: See you, Frank. | Mary tells Frank she's interested in collecting stamps more than traveling. Frank thinks collecting stamps has something similar to traveling. Mary agrees and can learn about the world from stamps. |
train_10692 | #Person1#: Is that your phone?
#Person2#: Yes, it's my new business phone. Do you like it?
#Person1#: It's very impressive. Can you use the Internet on your phone?
#Person2#: Yes, it's got wireless Internet access.
#Person1#: That's really convenient. Does it have the Bluetooth?
#Person2#: Yes, but I don't really use it often. Have you ever used it?
#Person1#: No, but I think it'd be really great for people like you who are always on the go.
#Person2#: Yes, I guess I should try to use it. | #Person1# thinks #Person2#'s new iphone is impressive. #Person1# asks #Person2# its functions, and suggests using the Bluetooth. |
train_10693 | #Person1#: I Don't know how they do it! Our competitors have undercut us by 10 % percent on the price of our latest model. There is no way will be able to compete against that. We're barely breaking even with the present prices.
#Person2#: These price wars are disastrous for our bottom line. If they're charging 10 % less than we are, we've got to find a way to lower our price while keeping our profit.
#Person1#: Profits are almost nonexistent now, we can't beat their price. How do they keep their price so low?
#Person2#: We can try to lower our cost of production then. We need a price that we can compete with, something comparable with the competition.
#Person1#: You really think we can make it? I don't have much faith in our ability to lower the price again. We're no match for them, the competition will beat us hands down. | #Person1# and #Person2# are worried that they cannot compete against their competitors in terms of price. #Person2# suggests lowering their cost of production, but #Person1# thinks it's hard. |
train_10694 | #Person1#: What kind of person do you consider yourself to be?
#Person2#: I think I'm polite, careful, relaxed and shy.
#Person1#: Oh, I don't think you're shy! You are always chatting with new people when we go to a party.
#Person2#: Well. Yes, but those people always start talking to me. I never talk to them first. Perhaps I'm not as shy as I think. Anyway, you're certainly not shy!
#Person1#: You're right. I love going out and making new friends.
#Person2#: So, you'll be at my birthday party on Friday?
#Person1#: Of course! | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about their personality. Finally, #Person2# invites #Person1# to #Person2#'s birthday party. |
train_10695 | #Person1#: Do you have any idea what time it is?
#Person2#: My bad. I didn't realize that it was so late.
#Person1#: Do you really think that that excuses your tardiness?
#Person2#: Of course not. I really did lose track of time.
#Person1#: Didn't I tell you to call when you're running late?
#Person2#: Yeah, you did. I just forgot to call.
#Person1#: It doesn't matter, you should have called and let me know.
#Person2#: That's true. My bad for not calling.
#Person1#: If you do this again, don't even bother coming home.
#Person2#: You're going to kick me out over this?
#Person1#: Exactly, maybe that'll teach you to respect my rules.
#Person2#: Well, if I'm not living here anymore, then I won't have to listen to your rules. | #Person2# apologizes to #Person1# for coming home late and forgetting to give #Person1# a call. #Person1# warns #Person2# #Person1# will kick #Person2# out next time. |
train_10696 | #Person1#: How is your computer skill?
#Person2#: My familiarity to computer is great, and I use computer frequently in my daily life and work.
#Person1#: What kind of software can you use skillfully?
#Person2#: I am competent in using Word, Excel, Windows and other commonly used softwares. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about #Person2#'s computer skills. |
train_10697 | #Person1#: Is it all right for me to come in now. Mr. Sutcliffe?
#Person2#: Well. . . I'm pretty busy. but. . . all right. come in. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: Do you mind if I sit down?
#Person2#: Not at all. Take a seat. Now, what can I do for you?
#Person1#: I want to leave the department. Do you think I could put in for a transfer?
#Person2#: Yes, but why should you want to do that?
#Person1#: Do you mind if I speak frankly?
#Person2#: Not at all. Go ahead.
#Person1#: Well, you see. I don't like the office. I don't like the staff and I'm afraid you and I don't get on. So may I put in for a transfer?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd delighted if you did. | #Person1# wants to put in for a transfer and asks Mr. Sutcliffe's permission to leave the department. #Person1# explains the reasons, and Mr. Sutcliffe agrees. |
train_10698 | #Person1#: Front desk. May I help you?
#Person2#: I'm going to check out tomorrow but will be back in a week's time. Can I leave my luggage here?
#Person1#: Yes, sure. We do have a storage service. When will you be checking out tomorrow?
#Person2#: About nine-thirty in the morning.
#Person1#: Then shall we arrange the bellboy to pick up your luggage at 9:00?
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: May I have your room number, please?
#Person2#: 1218.
#Person1#: 1218. We'll collect you luggage at 9:00 tomorrow. Would you then come to the Front Desk to get your storage receipt, please?
#Person2#: Thank you very much, bye!
#Person1#: You're welcome. Goodbye. | #Person2# asks #Person1# to help with the luggage. #Person1# will arrange the bellboy to pick up #Person2#'s luggage. |
train_10699 | #Person1#: Hello, Mr. Benson, welcome to Beijing! Is this your first time to visit china?
#Person2#: Oh, no, I'v already made several trips to Guangzhou, this is my first trip to Beijing though. It is a lot larger than I expected it would be.
#Person1#: Yes, Beijing has been grown over the last few years, there are a lot of improvements and changes being made for the Olympics. What would you like to see changing be made for Olympic, what would you like to see when are you here?
#Person2#: I hope to have time to visit great wall when I am here, I always want to go there, I think it would be a real shame by came all the way in Beijing and didn't make out the wall, do you think I have a chance to see it?
#Person1#: I can pretty sure it can be arranged, the wall is a short distance from the city, but we could make arrangements for driver to take us out to visit the great wall during when our afternoon breaks, I also recommend you to visit Tian'an Men Square and city while you add it!
#Person2#: Yes, that would be nice, would I have a tour guide to tour completely visit these places?
#Person1#: Don't worry, I would be able to go along with you, over the next few days, if you have any questions or problems, I will be right here to help you out, I can be a translator and tour guide.
#Person2#: Thank you very much.
#Person1#: My pleasure, I hope your visit to Beijing is very enjoyable! | #Person1# asks Mr. Benson what he wants to visit in Beijing, and helps arrange the tour. They will visit some tourist attractions, such as the Great Wall and Tian'an Men Square. #Person1# is willing to be Mr. Benson's translator and tour guide. |
train_10700 | #Person1#: What kind of jobs have you had?
#Person2#: I worked as a personnel manager in a state-owned company, and then I transferred to joint venture as a sales manager. So I am familiar with the food market in China.
#Person1#: How did your previous employers treat you?
#Person2#: They treated me very well. We cooperated harmoniously and respected each other.
#Person1#: What have you learned from the jobs your have had?
#Person2#: I have learned some skills about how to deal with clients and how to behave myself as a personnel manager.
#Person1#: When you worked in your previous company, which did you prefer, working with other people or by yourself?
#Person2#: I preferred working with other colleagues when I worked in my previous company. I think teamwork and cooperation are very important. No matter how competent he or she is in a company, he can't do without them. | #Person1# asks #Person2#'s previous work experience, including job choices, relationships with employers, what #Person2# has learned, and prefer working with other people or alone. |
train_10701 | #Person1#: Hi, is that Jason?
#Person2#: Yes. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I am calling to let you know that you are expected to come for an interview in our branch.
#Person2#: That's cool. What documents do I need to carry?
#Person1#: You can bring life photos, recommendation letters and certificates. | #Person1# invites Jason to attend an interview in their branch. |
train_10702 | #Person1#: Shall I take a picture of all of you?
#Person2#: Ok, thank you. All you have to do is focus it.
#Person1#: All right. Say cheese!
#Person2#: Thank you very much.
#Person1#: You're welcome. I hope it'll come out well.
#Person2#: I'm sure it will. | #Person1# takes a picture for #Person2# and others. |
train_10703 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm here for an interview as requested.
#Person1#: You are Miss Liu?
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: Please take a seat.
#Person2#: Thank you, madam.
#Person1#: We have received your letter and resume, and we thought we would like to ask you to come here for an interview.
#Person2#: It is a great pleasure for me to have this opportunity for interview.
#Person1#: Have you brought your credentials?
#Person2#: Yes, here they are. This is my ID card. This is my diploma. And this is my certificate for nurse qualifications. | Miss Liu comes to #Person1# for an interview as requested and hands in her credentials. |
train_10704 | #Person1#: We need to figure out how much money we've spent and what we've spent it on.
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: Well, I think we should save more. If we save more money we can retire earlier and enjoy our life better.
#Person2#: Really, well, OK. Get the receipts out.
#Person1#: Let's see. We spent $ 700 for our home loan payment, $ 300 0n groceries, $ 75 0n utilities, $ 250 n gasoline, $ 100 on books, and $ 400 0n entertainment last month.
#Person2#: That's $ 1 825.
#Person1#: We put $ 500 into the savings account, and $ 750 into our stock account.
#Person2#: $ 3 075. Our paychecks is $ 3 300, combined. That means we don't have any receipts for $ 225.
#Person1#: Right. Stop thinking about it. Where do you think we can save more money?
#Person2#: Well, we could eat in more often. That $ 400 for entertainment is mostly going to restaurants.
#Person1#: Yeah, that's a good idea, and you like to cook.
#Person2#: All right. | #Person1# and #Person2# figure out their payment by checking the receipts and think about ways to save money. They decide to eat in more often. |
train_10705 | #Person1#: My name is Mary, and I will be your server this evening.
#Person2#: Hi Mary. We are really looking forward to a great meal here.
#Person1#: Can I interest you in an appetizer to start out?
#Person2#: I would love an appetizer. Are they listed in the menu?
#Person1#: We have our daily appetizers listed on the board over there on the wall.
#Person2#: I am thinking about the popcorn shrimp. How is that?
#Person1#: That would be a great choice!
#Person2#: I'll trust your taste and take one order of that.
#Person1#: We have a special where you can order a second appetizer for half price.
#Person2#: In that case, we'll take an order of onion rings with our first choice. | Mary serves #Person2# at dinner and recommends an appetizer. Mary orders the popcorn shrimp and onion rings and gets the latter one for half price. |
train_10706 | #Person1#: I'd like to have a couple of complete sets of paper money and coins.
#Person2#: Yeah. You can take them home and either use them as a gift or keep them as mementoes.
#Person1#: Ah, where can I find old paper money and coins used before and after 1949?
#Person2#: I'd suggest that you go to the Philately Store in Nanjing Road East, where the items are authentic and the prices are reasonable.
#Person1#: Good. Sorry to have troubled you so much, Miss.
#Person2#: You're always welcome. Anything else can I do for you, sir?
#Person1#: No, thanks. I did not notice it has been dark outside. I think it is time to dinner.
#Person2#: I guess it is. The restaurant is on the second floor. Please enjoy your dinner, sir! | #Person2# suggests #Person1# go to the Philately Store to find old paper money and coins used before and after 1949. |
train_10707 | #Person1#: Long Distance. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to place an overseas call to London. Can I dial direct?
#Person1#: No, sir. I'm afraid not.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. How about the charges?
#Person1#: The charges vary according to the types of call you make. The cheapest is a station-to-stcrtion call, then a person-to-person call. The mini charge will apply for the first three minutes, then each additional minute will be charged.
#Person2#: Oh, let me think of it. . . Could you put through a collect cal for me?
#Person1#: Certainly. Who are you calling?
#Person2#: It's a Mrs. Peters, Marilyn Peters.
#Person1#: And what's the number you are calling?
#Person2#: It's London, 9981-6432.
#Person1#: And your name and number?
#Person2#: My name's Ron Smith and the phone number is 356-2210.
#Person1#: Hang up and I'll call you back in a few minutes. | #Person1# helps #Person2# place an overseas call to London and introduces the charges according to different types of calls. #Person1# asks for #Person2#'s information and will contact #Person2# later. |
train_10708 | #Person1#: Damn Scott. You got big.
#Person2#: Yeah, I've been working out a lot.
#Person1#: How long have you been lifting weights?
#Person2#: For a year and a half.
#Person1#: Yeah. Last time I saw you, it was like 2 years ago.
#Person2#: Has it been that long?
#Person1#: How often do you go to the gym?
#Person2#: I usually go every other day for about 3 hours.
#Person1#: That's a lot.
#Person2#: Yeah, I used to work out for an hour a day 4 times a week, and I saw no results. This is what you have to do to get noticeable results.
#Person1#: I don't think I have the discipline for that.
#Person2#: Just think of it as a hobby. Then it's actually fun. | #Person1# finds Scott gets big and asks his workout routine. #Person1# thinks #Person1# doesn't have the discipline, and #Person2# suggests making it as a hobby. |
train_10709 | #Person1#: Mary, be calm.
#Person2#: It is impossible. You cheated on me.
#Person1#: No, listen to me. I always regard you as my best friend. I admire you, and of course you've helped me so much. I should thank you.
#Person2#: Shut up!
#Person1#: No, listen to me. Perhaps it's my fault that I treat everybody so well. Maybe in other people's eyes, I want you to be my girl-friend. but. . . but. . .
#Person2#: But you have had lily already? You should have told me about her, but you didn't.
#Person1#: OK. . . OK. . . Anyway. I will treat you as my best friend. I hope you can do the same.
#Person2#: Leave me! Go away! | Mary is angry because she thinks #Person1# cheated her emotions. #Person1# explains that #Person1# regards her as the best friend. |
train_10710 | #Person1#: Hello?
#Person2#: Hi, is Heather there please?
#Person1#: Sorry, I think you have the wrong number.
#Person2#: Is this 617-228-2289?
#Person1#: Yes. Who are you looking for again?
#Person2#: Heather Johnson.
#Person1#: Oh, I thought you said Laura. Sorry about that. This is the right number, but Heather's not here right now.
#Person2#: Do you know where she went?
#Person1#: She went to the store to buy some groceries. Would you like to leave a message?
#Person2#: Yes, would you please tell her Eric Martin called?
#Person1#: Hi Eric, this is her roommate Kathy. I met you a couple months ago at the Christmas party.
#Person2#: Oh, yes. How are you?
#Person1#: Good. Heather will be back in about 20 minutes. I'll tell her you called.
#Person2#: OK. Thanks.
#Person1#: Bye bye. | Eric calls to find Heather, but she isn't available. Kathy answers the phone and takes the message that Eric called Heather. |
train_10711 | #Person1#: Good morning Mr. Smith. My name is Susan and I am a reporter for the Evening Star.
#Person2#: Good morning. How can I help you?
#Person1#: I was hoping to talk to you today about your business.
#Person2#: Very well.
#Person1#: How long have you been the owner of your computer shop?
#Person2#: About five years.
#Person1#: And how many staff do you employ?
#Person2#: There is my wife who does the accounts and my brother who helps with the sales.
#Person1#: So this is a family business.
#Person2#: Yes, we are a small family business.
#Person1#: And how many computers do you sell each day?
#Person2#: That depends on the day. We sell from here and on the Internet. I would say about twenty to thirty per week.
#Person1#: That about one hundred a month.
#Person2#: That's correct.
#Person1#: Thank you B for your time.
#Person2#: Thank you and goodbye. | Susan asks Mr. Simth about his business, including the computer shop's history, the number of staff, size, and sales of computers. |
train_10712 | #Person1#: I need to get a taxi.
#Person2#: We have a variety of transportation services. Would you prefer a private vehicle to a taxi?
#Person1#: No, that won't be necessary. I just need a taxi.
#Person2#: Perhaps you'd prefer a limousine. That's such a stylish way to travel.
#Person1#: Just a taxi, please.
#Person2#: And what is your destination?
#Person1#: I'm going to Rockefeller Center.
#Person2#: I see. What time do you want to depart from the hotel?
#Person1#: I want to leave as soon as possible.
#Person2#: Okay, a taxi will arrive in seconds, sir.
#Person1#: Thank you, I'm coming down now.
#Person2#: It won't be but a few seconds, sir. | #Person1# refuses #Person2#'s recommendations of a private vehicle and a limousine, and #Person2# helps #Person2# call a taxi. |
train_10713 | #Person1#: Your readers are interested in your childhood. What was it like?
#Person2#: I grew up in a small town. We lived in very poor housing but we lived always in very beautiful settings, so I have favorite trees and I have contacted with birds. My parents were farm workers. Though we were poor for most of part, I think I was often happy.
#Person1#: It would not have been expected from that background that you'll become a literary figure. Was your mother ambitious with you?
#Person2#: Well, my mother wasn't especially ambitious with me in the sense of going to college when I grew up. I think her greatest contribution was simply that she loved me very much. No matter what happened, I had my mother with me.
#Person1#: She gave you confidence.
#Person2#: Oh, she did. She earned very little money, offering about $10 a week and never more than $ 20 a week. And in spite of that, she managed to buy a typewriter for me. She managed to buy me my first toothpaste when I left home. She just wanted me to be able to do things that she couldn't do even she didn't know what they were. | #Person2# shares #Person2#'s childhood with #Person1#. Though #Person2# lived poor for the most part, #Person2# thinks #Person2# was happy. #Person2# tells #Person1# how #Person2#'s mom helped #Person2# with the literary career and gave #Person2# confidence. |
train_10714 | #Person1#: Welcome back. Now we'd like to introduce Mr. Dong, Who was an English teacher before coming to Britain.
#Person2#: I'm a language teacher at the Jiaotong University in Shanghai. This university keeps up close relations with some British universities, among which is Oxford University. My university and Oxford have an exchange program. Every year Jiaotong University sends several teachers to Oxford; Oxford sends a few professors to Jiaotong. They go to Jiaotong mostly for a few lectures, staying only a few weeks. The Oxford University supplies Chinese teachers with 810 pounds each month. It is all the money I have to cover all my expenses. Although I do not have much money, I'm still happy that I have the opportunity to study in Britain. Being an English teacher in China, I, of course, do not have to pass the IELTS.
#Person1#: Finally we want to introduce Mr. Yuan, who is financing his studies out of his own pocket. He wants to graduate in Oxford.
#Person3#: Neither the Chinese nor the British government is financially supporting me. My parents paid me the flight from Beijing to London. In Britain I have relatives that came to Dover via Hong Kong about ten years ago. They give me 500 pounds each month. That is of course not enough to survive. So I get a part-time job in a Chinese restaurant and earn about 400 or 500 pounds per month. I also had to pass the IELTS in order to study at a British University.
#Person1#: Thank you, Mr. Yuan. Wang, Zhu, Dong and Yuan, four different people and their different ways of financing their studies in Great Britain. In our next edition of Overseas Students at British Universities we will talk about students from the Far East. Until then. Goodbye. | #Person1# is the host and introduces Mr. Dong, who is an English teacher, and Mr. Yuan to the audience. Dong has the chance to study in Britain through a program and financed by Oxford University. Yuan finances his studies out of his own pocket. |
train_10715 | #Person1#: Hi! May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'm interested in renting a two-bedroom apartment.
#Person1#: First, what price range are you interested in?
#Person2#: Somewhere between $ 400 - $ 450 a month.
#Person1#: Okay. Do you have a specific location in mind?
#Person2#: Well, I would like to live somewhere near the university. Or at least on a bus line.
#Person1#: Okay. Here are photos of the apartments we have available which you may like.
#Person2#: Thank you. This one on Broadway Avenue looks nice. I would like to see that one.
#Person1#: Sure. Let me get the keys and we will go and look at it.
#Person2#: Great! Thank you. | #Person2# wants to rent an apartment. #Person1# asks #Person2#'s preference and shows photos of the apartments. #Person2# chooses one and decides to look at it. |
train_10716 | #Person1#: How many examinations do you have, Tom?
#Person2#: Three, two this week, and one next Monday. How about you?
#Person1#: Two, both are in this week. Then I have to write two papers. I'd rather have examinations.
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: Well, you only recite a lot for examinations. You can work really hard for a couple of days, then that's all.
#Person2#: Yeah, I know. But I like papers better than examinations. Urn, where did I put my I.C. card?
#Person1#: Is it in your desk?
#Person2#: No, where is it?
#Person1#: Did you take it back?
#Person2#: I don't know. Oh, God! I don't know what's wrong with me. | #Person1# prefers examinations, while Tom likes papers better. Then Tom finds his I.C. card lost. |
train_10717 | #Person1#: Hey, Mary, let's go to a movie. You've been working on these bills for hours now.
#Person2#: It's impossible.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: We can't afford to go out. Look at the bills yourself. Everything I say goes in one ear and out to other.
#Person1#: All right. I've been trying to cut down our expenses lately. I've been turning off the lights when I leave the room. I've been keeping track of all of our phone bills.... | #Person1# invites Mary to watch a movie. Mary refuses and says #Person1# spent too much. |
train_10718 | #Person1#: Are you interested in music?
#Person2#: Yes. I like classical music. Beethoven is my favourite composer. How about you?
#Person1#: I like all kinds of music, but jazz is my favourite and my wife is fond of rock music.
#Person2#: You play the piano, don't you?
#Person1#: A little bit, but my wife is much better than me. She can also play the violin.
#Person2#: Really? I hope I can hear her play some day.
#Person1#: Why not come to our house this weekend? We are going to have a party.
#Person2#: I'd love to. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about their favorite music genres. Then #Person1# invites #Person2# to his house. |
train_10719 | #Person1#: Have you settled in?
#Person2#: Yes, I feel quite at home now. I haven't got used to the food yet, but I'm enjoying the life on campus.
#Person1#: Good. Now we'd better make sure you enjoy your studies. We offer a very wide range of options on the foundation course, as you know; but you can only take six modules -do you know what you want to do yet?
#Person2#: Yes, more or less, but I'm not sure whether to do biological sciences or German.
#Person1#: Well, that's quite a difference. You want to do computer studies, don't you?
#Person2#: Mmmmm, yeh.
#Person1#: Well, let's see-you elected to do physical sciences, basic electronics, art and design CAD-that computers and design-isn't it?
#Person2#: Computer-aided design actually, 'CAD', but...
#Person1#: Oh, right-anyway, CAD and..., and English. That's quite a range. Don't you want to do maths-or computer programming, for example? Why don't you choose to do art and design?
#Person2#: Well, I'm interested in electronics-in computer-especially in writing computer games. I'd like to produce educational software, educational games, eventually. I've taught myself a lot of programming- I... I don't think I'd benefit much from a foundation level course.
#Person1#: No... no, I see that-go on.
#Person2#: So, er, I want the basics-the physical science and electronics I was hopeless at physics in school and we didn't have electronics-but I was good at maths-I don't think I need that.
#Person1#: And the art and design?
#Person2#: That will be good for my graphics-I need that to produce games-CAD too-I've never done CAD before.
#Person1#: No-right-they've got some powerful packages in the computer graphics and CAD offices-you'll enjoy that. So... that leaves English. It's mostly English lit. I know your English is very good, but did you know you can take English as a foreign language as one of the modules in the foundation year?
#Person2#: No... no, I didn't. That's great - if they've got classes at my level. I don't have any problem speaking-but my writing is terrible.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm sure they have-go and talk to them in the EAP department-oh, and I suggest you join the study-skill classes, too. They will have sessions on report and so on.
#Person2#: Great-I really need some help with my writing, especially spelling.
#Person1#: Well, that would be in the EFL classes-study-skills would help more with how to structure your essays and so on... now, your last module...
#Person2#: Yeh... well... I gave up biology at school to do physical-but I much prefer biology -I'd like to study some more While I can but German is very important in technical subjects, so I want to do that too.
#Person1#: Well, you could do it as an option next year-you do know that?
#Person2#: No, I don't-I mean, I didn't cheek.
#Person1#: Yes... yes, I think that's the thing to do-concentrate on your English this year you could take Cambridge proficiency-and you'll need LELTS for the first year of the degree -start the German next year.
#Person2#: Right-that sounds good.
#Person1#: Good. Well, if you have any problems academic or otherwise, just come and see me.
#Person2#: OK, thanks.
#Person1#: I am on extension 7549.
#Person2#: 7549.
#Person1#: That's it-just leave a message if I'm not in the office-OK, if there is nothing else...
#Person2#: No... no, that's fine, thanks.
#Person1#: Good-bye for now, then.
#Person2#: Bye. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about #Person2#'s course choice. #Person2# wants to do computer science and thinks #Person2# cannot benefit much from a foundation level course such as computer programming because #Person2# has learned it. #Person2# thinks physical science and electronics, and the art and design would be helpful. #Person1# suggests #Person2# take study-skill classes and talk to the EAP department to help #Person2# with her writing. #Person1# also tells #Person2# to concentrate on English and talks to #Person1# if #Person2# has other problems. |
train_10720 | #Person1#: Well, hi Mr. Brown. How's your apartment working out for you?
#Person2#: Well Mr. Nelson. That's what I would like to talk to you about. (What?) Well, I want to talk to you about that noise! (Oh) You see. Would you mind talking to the tenant in 4B and ask him to keep his music down, especially after 10:00 o'clock at night?
#Person1#: Ohhh. Who me?
#Person2#: Why yes. The music is blaring almost every night, and it should be your job as manager to take care of these things.
#Person1#: Hey, I just collect the rent. Besides, the man living there is the owner's son, and he's a walking refrigerator. (Well ...) Hey, I'll see what I can do. Anything else?
#Person2#: Well, yes. Could you talk to the owners of the property next door about the pungent odor drifting this way.
#Person1#: Well, the area is zoned for agricultural and livestock use, so there's nothing much I can do about that.
#Person2#: Well, what about the .... That, that noise.
#Person1#: What noise? I don't hear anything.
#Person2#: There, there it is again.
#Person1#: What noise?
#Person2#: That noise.
#Person1#: Oh, that noise. I guess the military has resumed its exercises on the artillery range.
#Person2#: You have to be kidding. Can't anything be done about it?
#Person1#: Why certainly. I've protested this activity, and these weekly (Weekly!) activities should cease ... within the next three to five years.
#Person2#: Hey, you never told me about these problems before I signed the rental agreement. | Mr. Brown complains about the noise, odor, and his neighbors to Mr. Nelson, and he wants Mr. Nelson to handle these problems. But Mr. Nelson finds many excuses and doesn't help solve them, so Mr. Brown is angry. |
train_10721 | #Person1#: Would you like to order now?
#Person2#: This all looks good! I think we know what we want.
#Person1#: Please let me point out the chef's special, which is blackened catfish.
#Person2#: I am dieting, so could the chef prepare the food with no extra sauce?
#Person1#: We are always happy to adjust our cooking to meet your needs.
#Person2#: Could you tell me if there are any entrees that are vegetarian?
#Person1#: The cashew broccoli noodles or the cheese and veggie enchiladas would be an excellent choice.
#Person2#: I am going to go with the grilled shrimp with garlic sauce. I would like the garlic sauce on the side.
#Person1#: Would you like your salad brought to you with your entre, or would you like it served now?
#Person2#: You can serve our salads with our dinner. | #Person2# is dieting and vegetarian, so #Person1# will ask the chef to adjust their cooking. #Person1# recommends some dishes to fit #Person2#'s needs. |
train_10722 | #Person1#: Wow, Amy, look at that number.
#Person2#: What's so great about it?
#Person1#: What do you mean? It's a scrim.
#Person2#: Not to me, I wouldn't be caught dead in that.
#Person1#: I love that kind of stuff.
#Person2#: Yeah, you seem to like those styles.
#Person1#: Sure do. I get a kick out of looking punk.
#Person2#: This one looks really expensive though.
#Person1#: I don't care how much it costs. I'm rolling in it.
#Person2#: Lucky you! I can't buy anything else. I'm flat broke.
#Person1#: I got a replace my party outfit, I trashed it last week.
#Person2#: Why did you drag me into this? I've spent a week salary.
#Person1#: Are you on the level? You're the one who called me, remember?
#Person2#: Just joking, Tonia. I've got some wonderful clothes. Let's go and have a close look at your outfit. | Tonia likes the outfit in scrim, but Amy thinks it's expensive. They talk about party outfits and the price they cost. |
train_10723 | #Person1#: Are you doing the football pools, Brian?
#Person2#: Yes, I've nearly finished, June. I'm sure we will win something this week.
#Person1#: You always say that, but we never win anything! What will you do if you win a lot of money?
#Person2#: If I win a lot of money , I shall buy you a mink coat.
#Person1#: I don't want a mink coat! I want to see the world.
#Person2#: All right. If we win a lot of money, we shall travel around the world and we shall stay at the best hotels. Then we will return home and buy a big house in the country. We will have a beautiful
#Person1#: But if we spend all that money we shall be poor again. What will we do then?
#Person2#: If we spend all the money, we will try and win the football pools again.
#Person1#: It's a pleasant dream, but everything depends on if! | Brian's sure he will win and gets much money, so he plans to travel around the world with #Person1#. #Person1# thinks it's a pleasant dream. |
train_10724 | #Person1#: Help! That man stole my bag!
#Person2#: Don't chase him. It's dangerous because the train is moving and you could fall in front of it. I'll call the police. You should go to tell the man at the ticket counter what happened. The counter is next to the parking lot.
#Person1#: Thanks. Could you drive me home? My car keys were in my bag.
#Person2#: Of course. Was your wallet in your bag too?
#Person1#: No, luckily my wallet is in my pocket. Oh no, I just remembered my camera was in my bag! | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s bag was stolen, and #Person2# suggests going to tell the man at the ticket counter. |
train_10725 | #Person1#: Good morning, miss, and I help you?
#Person2#: Well, I'm looking for something I saw at a friend's house a few days ago. He said he bought it here. It's a golden metal desk lamp, quite fit for my study.
#Person1#: Take a look at some of the model pictures here and see if you can find the right one.
#Person2#: Picture 2 at page 3 seems to be the one I'd like to have.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, we don't have it in stock right now.
#Person2#: Oh, that's too bad, are you going to be getting more?
#Person1#: They are on order, but I should warn you that the price has gone up. The new ones will be $2 more, they were $12.50 last week. Come back next week if you like. We should have them by then.
#Person2#: Ok, I'll be back. | #Person2# wants to buy a golden metal desk lamp, but it is not in stock now. #Person1# tells #Person2# that they were on order at a higher price. |
train_10726 | #Person1#: Is this the student job center?
#Person2#: It certainly is. How can I help you?
#Person1#: Well, I'm actually looking for a part-time job. Do you have anything available at the moment?
#Person2#: Are you a registered student? This service is only available to full-time students.
#Person1#: Yes, I am. I'm doing the degree in business studies.
#Person2#: What's your name?
#Person1#: Allen Patterson. That's Patterson, Patterson.
#Person2#: And your address, Allen?
#Person1#: Room B659 International House.
#Person2#: Do you have any special skills?
#Person1#: Well, I speak some Japanese.
#Person2#: Right. Now, let's see what is available? What do you think of administrative work? There is a position for an office assistant at the English Language Center.
#Person1#: That sounds interesting.
#Person2#: It's three days a week, Monday, Friday, and Saturday morning starting at 11:00. Interested?
#Person1#: Yes, of course.
#Person2#: Great! Well, would you like me to arrange an interview for you, say, Friday morning around 10:00?
#Person1#: Could we make it a bit later? Unfortunately, I've got something to do at 10:00.
#Person2#: Not a problem. How about 11:30?
#Person1#: All right. | Allen Patterson comes to the student job center to find a parttime job. #Person2# asks for Allen's information and skills, then offers him the administrative work and arranges an interview. |
train_10727 | #Person1#: Oh, it's so nice to be out of the cinema. It was so hot in there. I thought I melt.
#Person2#: Terrible, wasn't it? Well, what did you think of Madame Curie? Do you think it is as good as the review said?
#Person1#: It's a good film, but not as good as the book. I think some of the story was missing in the film.
#Person2#: Yes, but you couldn't possibly fit everything that happens in a 200 page novel into a 2 hour film. There simply isn't the time.
#Person1#: I know, but the director should at least try to follow the story. With this film, he left out some important people and even changed the end.
#Person2#: Well, perhaps he thought he was improving the story, Karen.
#Person1#: Perhaps he did, but I just don't think a film director has the right. | Karen and #Person2# talk about the movie Madame Curie. They think it's not as good as the book. |
train_10728 | #Person1#: Hi, John. You know the music festival that starting this Saturday?
#Person2#: Um... someone mentioned it. Is it any good?
#Person1#: It's great. Mostly small folk groups, but they have well-known bands, too. Some of us go every year. You want to join us?
#Person2#: But isn't it too late to get tickets?
#Person1#: Well, the way it works is, about 6:00 AM on Friday. People start lining up in the park. We all bring something to sit on and food. So the wait is not bad as long as you're at the park by 6:00, you'll get a ticket.
#Person2#: OK. I think I can get there by 6:00. I'll go. | #Person1# invites John to a music festival, and John agrees. He plans to be at the park by 6 to get the ticket. |
train_10729 | #Person1#: Mrs. Daniels, I'm confused about this essay. I thought I was supposed to write about my own life.
#Person2#: You're supposed to write about the book. But if you'd like to relate it to your own life, you can. The main part of your essay should be about the book.
#Person1#: I see. I think I will have to rewrite what I've already written, since most of my essay doesn't have anything to do with the book.
#Person2#: That's probably a good idea. | Mrs. Daniels gives #Person1# advice to rewrite the essay, which is supposed to focus on the book. |
train_10730 | #Person1#: Do you do a lot of your shopping online?
#Person2#: Not really. I like looking on the internet at what ' s available, but I usually prefer to actually see and touch what I ' m buying before I pay for it. Sometimes, I ' ll look at something in a shop, but later, I would buy it online.
#Person1#: No. I ' m a little worried about security. You never know who ' s trying to find out your codes and passwords. Aren ' t you worry about that?
#Person2#: Not really. I know that it happens, but if you buy from reputable companies with secure websites, you should be ok. Even though I use online shopping facilities, I don ' t think it ' s the best way to shop offline.
#Person1#: I ' m surprised to hear you say that. I thought you loved anything technological.
#Person2#: I do. I ' m a big fan of using new technology, but I don ' t want to sit in front of a computer screen all day. I think people need to get out and interact with other people.
#Person1#: So, how about coming to the department store with me? I want to see if there are any new summer clothes on sale yet.
#Person2#: Sure. I ' d love to join you. Can we stop by the computer store? I just want to see if they have something.
#Person1#: Sure. While you ' re in the computer store. I will visit the book store opposite. I like to browse through their books and see if they have anything interesting.
#Person2#: Ok. I ' Ve finished online. Let ' s go. I ' ll just get some money and my credit card.
#Person1#: Thanks for reminding me. I had forgotten to get mine. | #Person1# prefers to shop offline because #Person1# is worried about security. #Person2# thinks it should be fine if buying from reputable companies with secure websites. They plan to go to the department store together and #Person2# wants to stop by the computer store. |
train_10731 | #Person1#: Can we talk about this bonus plan of yours? I ' Ve got a few problems with it.
#Person2#: Sure, Richard. What ' s on your mind?
#Person1#: Well, to be honest, I just don ' t think we ' re going to have enough funds to give the kind of bonuses you have in mind.
#Person2#: Well, why don ' t we sit down and work out the numbers? We can always scale down the bonuses if we have to. | Richard doesn't think they have enough funds to give the expected bonuses. #Person2# proposes to work out the numbers. |
train_10732 | #Person1#: 911. How may I help you?
#Person2#: I need to report a break-in.
#Person1#: When did this break-in occur?
#Person2#: Last night.
#Person1#: Where did the break-in happen?
#Person2#: It happened at my house.
#Person1#: Was anything taken?
#Person2#: I'm not sure yet.
#Person1#: What makes you think there was a break-in?
#Person2#: My front window was busted.
#Person1#: I'll send a squad car.
#Person2#: Please hurry. | #Person2# calls 911 to report a break-in. #Person1# will send a squad car. |
train_10733 | #Person1#: How are you?
#Person2#: I ' m doing well.
#Person1#: How may I help you?
#Person2#: Could you cancel a check for me?
#Person1#: What ' s the problem?
#Person2#: I wrote the check out for way too much.
#Person1#: How much?
#Person2#: I wrote the check out for $ 150.
#Person1#: What were you supposed to write it out for?
#Person2#: I was supposed to write the check out for $ 100.
#Person1#: I ' ll just cancel it for you right now.
#Person2#: That ' s great. You ' re a lifesaver. | #Person1# helps #Person2# to cancel a check because #Person2# wrote the check out for way too much. |
train_10734 | #Person1#: So, Monica, how do you like your new office?
#Person2#: Well, I love it. The room is spacious and clean with big windows and a lot of sunshine. There are plants along the corridor. Especially, I got my own desk with computer and telephone. Such a great place!
#Person1#: That ' s very good. I once turn down a job offer just because the office is awful.
#Person2#: What was so bad about it?
#Person1#: Small rooms, small window, a small desk shared by three people. I would have been interrupted all the time and for sure not be able to deliver good work.
#Person2#: Sounds bad! Lucky you! You didn ' t take that job. I think a good office environment is also important to work efficiently.
#Person1#: Totally agree. By the way, the number of the telephone on your desk is extension 506. You can pick up your office supplies from the supply room at the end of the corridor. | Monica thinks her new office is spacious and clean. Lucy once declined a job offer because of the awful office. They think a good office environment is important to work efficiency. |
train_10735 | #Person1#: Have you been coming to this Laundromat long?
#Person2#: I have been washing clothes here since a few years ago.
#Person1#: Why is that?
#Person2#: It doesn't cost me as much to wash here.
#Person1#: I've just started doing my clothes here.
#Person2#: Why are you washing your clothes here now?
#Person1#: My washing machine broke down.
#Person2#: You should just pay someone to fix it.
#Person1#: It's too expensive to get it fixed.
#Person2#: So you're just going to wash here?
#Person1#: Yeah, I think that's what I'm going to have to do.
#Person2#: It costs less to wash here. | #Person2# washes clothes in this Laundromat because it doesn't cost much. #Person1# has to wash here because #Person1#'s washing machine broke down. |
train_10736 | #Person1#: Is everything OK, Madam?
#Person2#: Well, I'm trying to buy some foreign currency for my holiday.
#Person1#: I can help you with that. Holiday, you say? Lucky you! Where are you going to be travelling to?
#Person2#: We are going to Macau to visit my niece. She said it's better for me to bring US dollars, is that right?
#Person1#: That is one option, Madam. If your are travelling to either Hong Kong or Macau we are permitted to exchange up to 1, 000 USD for you.
#Person2#: OK, I see. What's the exchange rate? Is the dollar up or down?
#Person1#: Today's rate is 823. 71 RMB to 100 USD.
#Person2#: To be honest, I have no idea about these things! But I'm sure that's alright.
#Person1#: Yes, it's not bad. I will need to see your passport though. | #Person2# wants to buy some foreign currency for her holiday. #Person1# tells #Person2# the permitted amount of foreign currency to be exchanged and the exchange rate. |
train_10737 | #Person1#: Good morning. I want to deposit 3, 000 yuan in your bank.
#Person2#: Yes. Do you have a savings account in our bank?
#Person1#: No, I haven't. It is the first time for me to come to deposit money here.
#Person2#: How long do you want to keep it in our bank?
#Person1#: Two years, please.
#Person2#: You have to fill in this form with your name, address, ID card number, deposit term and the amount you want to deposit.
#Person1#: OK. What should I do if I want to draw my money before maturity date for an urgent use?
#Person2#: Don't worry. You can draw your money at any time. But you'll not receive the time deposit return of interest. What we can offer is a current one.
#Person1#: I see. By the way, what if I forget to cash my money when the maturity comes?
#Person2#: In that case, we'll just regard your account as a regular savings account from then on.
#Person1#: I see. | #Person1# wants to deposit money. #Person2# asks #Person1# to fill in a form and explains how the deposit works. |
train_10738 | #Person1#: How's your business?
#Person2#: Everything seems to be getting worse. I don't know what to do with it.
#Person1#: Things are tough all over. You should never give up!
#Person2#: But how can I prevent a deficit?
#Person1#: I think you should make a thorough market investigation now.
#Person2#: OK, OK. I'll do my best.
#Person1#: I always consider you are such a guy who never gives up.
#Person2#: I know life is not all roses, and I believe I will pull this through.
#Person1#: Yeah, you can make it. | #Person2#'s business is getting worse. To prevent a deficit, #Person1# suggests #Person2# make a thorough market investigation. |
train_10739 | #Person1#: Morning.
#Person2#: Hi there Mr. Anderson! How are you on this fine morning?
#Person1#: Fine, thank you.
#Person2#: It sure is cold this morning, isn't it? I barely even get out of bed!
#Person1#: Yeah. It's pretty cold, alright.
#Person2#: Did you catch the news this morning? I heard that there was a fire on Byron Street.
#Person1#: No, I didn't hear about that.
#Person2#: Did you happen to watch the football game last night? The Patriots scored in the last minute!
#Person1#: No, I don't like football.
#Person2#: Oh. . . By the way, I saw you with your daughter at the office Christmas party. She is really beautiful!
#Person1#: She's my wife! Oh, here's my floor! Nice talking to you. Goodbye.
#Person2#: Sir this is the 56th floor! We are on the 70th!
#Person1#: That's okay, I'll take the stairs! | #Person2# keeps talking, so #Person1# gets off the lift on the 56th floor even though #Person1#'s going to the 70th. |
train_10740 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, everyone. The experiment is to start at 3. Have you gone through the instructions?
#Person2#: Yes, sir.
#Person1#: Ok, now some points for attention. First of all, pay attention to safety. . . Now, sign your names on the lab record, and after that you can start. If there is any question, just let me know.
#Person2#: Excuse me, sir. This air compressor doesn't work.
#Person1#: Have you turned it on?
#Person2#: Yes, I have.
#Person1#: Ok, I will get you another one.
#Person2#: Thank you. | Before doing the experiment, #Person1# tells students to pay attention to safety and sign their names. #Person1# will change #Person2#'s air compressor. |
train_10741 | #Person1#: Do you know that song?
#Person2#: Which song?
#Person1#: The song you hear now.
#Person2#: No, I've never heard of this song before. It's beautiful! Who sing it?
#Person1#: Elvis Presley. Don't you recognize his voice?
#Person2#: No. How about going to karaoke tonight?
#Person1#: Good idea. | #Person1# and #Person2# plan to go to Karaoke tonight. |
train_10742 | #Person1#: When do you want to have the open house party?
#Person2#: How about next Friday?
#Person1#: Friday sounds good.
#Person2#: How do you feel about hiring that clown to come and entertain the kids?
#Person1#: I like that. Then the adults will be more free to mingle and relax.
#Person2#: That's what I was thinking.
#Person1#: I'm so excited. Finally, a yard of my own.
#Person2#: Do you feel like a king in your castle? | #Person1# and #Person2# are planning an open house party on Friday. |
train_10743 | #Person1#: Hi Amanda, how are you? I've missed working with you and the whole gang since my transfer last week.
#Person2#: We've missed you too. The office just isn't the same without you. How is your new job?
#Person1#: It's great. I really get to focus on what I like to do and everyone has been very nice and welcoming. However, I'm having a small problem with my new colleagues.
#Person2#: What happened?
#Person1#: Well, three people are celebrating their birthdays this month and the policy here is for everyone to contribute ten dollars to a card and cake for each person.
#Person2#: Wow, so you'll be out thirty dollars on your first week at work!
#Person1#: I know. It is a lot of money and I haven't gotten to know any of the people celebrating their birthdays well enough yet. At our old department, it was only three dollars for each birthday and there were only ten of us.
#Person2#: Well, every department is different. You wouldn't want your new co-workers to think you're a Grinch, right?
#Person1#: What is that?
#Person2#: A Grinch is a person who spoils the mood at a happy occasion by being selfish or unenthusiastic. You know - a party proper.
#Person1#: I definitely don't want to be that! But, I still think it's unreasonable for them to ask me for such a big sum of money when we don't know each other very well. What should I do? | #Person1# tells Amanda #Person1#'s new job is great but #Person1# has to contribute thirty dollars in total to celebrate three new colleagues' birthdays on #Person1#'s first week at work. #Person1# thinks it unreasonable. Amanda asks #Person1# not to be a Grinch, a party propper. |
train_10744 | #Person1#: What's the life expectancy in your country?
#Person2#: I'm not sure, but probably about 75 years. How about in your country?
#Person1#: About 70, I think. This newspaper article talks about the problems of an aging population. It's a problem that will soon affect most of the world.
#Person2#: I heard that the government might need to increase the retirement age, because otherwise there will not be enough workers to support the young and the elderly.
#Person1#: Perhaps we need to have more babies! Tina gave birth to a baby boy yesterday.
#Person2#: Did she? That's great. However, if we have too many children, that will have a bad effect on the enviroment.
#Person1#: How's your son these days?
#Person2#: Oh, he's fine. Kids seem to grow up very quickly nowadays.
#Person1#: He'll be a teenager before you know it! Teenagers are often rebellious! When do you think it is a good age to have a child?
#Person2#: I had mine when I was 24. that's a little young. I'd suggest you wait until you are in your late twenties. , or even in your early thirties if you have a good career.
#Person1#: Yes, I think you're right. I'm thinking about having a child, but not just yet.
#Person2#: Is there a big generation gap between parents and their children in you country?
#Person1#: Yes, there is. Teenagers do not want to live traditional lives. They want to go out, have fun, and explore the world. They want to develop their own view of life. Parents usually try to discourage them, but they don't often succeed.
#Person2#: Parents usually give their children more freedom in my country. Sometimes they give them too much freedom.
#Person1#: It's almost impossible to get the right balance. If you are too strict, kids might ignore you. If you are too lenient, they might go wild. | #Person2# heard the government may need to increase the retirement age due to the aging population. #Person1# suggests having more babies, but #Person2# thinks that would badly affect the environment. They talk about the good age for having a child and the relationship between parents and their children. #Person1# thinks it's impossible for parents to get the right balance between being strict and being lenient. |
train_10745 | #Person1#: Well, Peter. I'm sorry you're ill. What's the matter with you?
#Person2#: I don't know, Doctor. I'm ill. I have a headache and a stomachache.
#Person1#: Show me your torgue. What did you eat yesterday?
#Person2#: Well, Doctor, I. . .
#Person1#: Did you eat any cake?
#Person2#: Yes, I ate some cake.
#Person1#: Did you eat any ice cream?
#Person2#: Well, yes, I did. I ate some ice cream.
#Person1#: Did you eat any candy?
#Person2#: Well, yes, I did. I ate some candy.
#Person1#: Young man, tell me everything you ate yesterday evening.
#Person2#: weki, Doctor. I went to a birthday party.
#Person1#: I see! How many pieces of cake did you eat?
#Person2#: Three, Doctor.
#Person1#: How many plates of ice ream did you eat, young man?
#Person2#: Gosh, Doctor. I had only three plates of ice cream. John had four. | Peter has a headache and a stomachache. Peter tells the doctor he ate some cake, ice cream, and candy yesterday. |
train_10746 | #Person1#: Excuse me. We ordered too much. May we take the food home?
#Person2#: Yes, surely.
#Person1#: Do I have to pay extra charge for that?
#Person2#: No, you don't. It is free of charge.
#Person1#: Well, then, will you put this and that into doggie bags?
#Person2#: Certainly, would you wait for a few minutes?
#Person1#: Thanks. Would you give me another favor?
#Person2#: Yes, what is it?
#Person1#: Some more Chinese tea for us, please.
#Person2#: Sure, I'll be back in a minute. | #Person1# ordered too much and asks #Person2# to put the food into doggie bags. #Person1# also wants more Chinese tea. |
train_10747 | #Person1#: How many people are there in your family?
#Person2#: Five. Besides my parents and me, there are my brother and sister.
#Person1#: That's a big family. How old is your brother?
#Person2#: Eighteen.
#Person1#: What about your sister?
#Person2#: She's not quite twenty-five.
#Person1#: Do you miss your family?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Do you often go home?
#Person2#: No. But I often send e-mail to them. And make a call to my parents regularly.
#Person1#: How often do you call to them?
#Person2#: Once a week. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s family and how #Person2# contacts them. |
train_10748 | #Person1#: Welcome to Lincoln Bank. Which service do you require today?
#Person2#: I'm here to ask about a loan.
#Person1#: We have many loans on offer. May I ask what the purpose of the loan is?
#Person2#: I got married not long ago and we are expecting our first child. I'd like to buy a car for the family.
#Person1#: I see. What you need is one of our Petty Consumer Loans.
#Person2#: Could you tell me what the requirements are for that, please?
#Person1#: Certainly. It's quite simple really. Do you hold a resident's permit?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. I was born and bred here.
#Person1#: That's great. We'll also need details of your occupation.
#Person2#: I have all of that with me. I've also banked here for a number of years. | #Person2# asks about a loan because #Person2# wants to buy a car. #Person1# recommends one for #Person2# and introduces its requirements. |
train_10749 | #Person1#: Dad, where is the Book Building?
#Person2#: I'm looking. Can you still remember what the conductor said?
#Person1#: She said that when we get off the bus, the Book Building is right by the bus stop.
#Person2#: But I don't see it.
#Person1#: Oh, Dad, look at the sign, please!
#Person2#: Oh, my god! We get off at the wrong stop. I'm so sorry, honey.
#Person1#: OK, Dad, it happens.
#Person2#: It's my fault. So what can we do now? Walk?
#Person1#: Come on, I'm too tired!
#Person2#: OK, you promise don't tell your mother about it, we'll take a taxi.
#Person1#: Sure, I promise.
#Person2#: If you keep your promise, I will also let you watch Ultraman this evening. | #Person1# and #Person2# missed the Book Building because they got off at the wrong stop. They will take a taxi if #Person1# keeps the secret. |
train_10750 | #Person1#: Could you talk to me for a few minutes about my grades?
#Person2#: Step into my office for a moment. What is your concern?
#Person1#: Am I failing?
#Person2#: Let's go on the computer to see what's up. Do you think you are doing well?
#Person1#: I am pretty sure that I am in trouble.
#Person2#: I can see that you are trying, but where do you think you could improve?
#Person1#: I missed a few classes ; I need to make sure I come to school on a regular basis.
#Person2#: Having a regular study routine and following it is very important, right?
#Person1#: I'll try ; it's hard!
#Person2#: Thanks for stopping by! | #Person1# asks #Person2# about #Person1#'s grades. #Person1# missed a few classes and thinks #Person1# can come to school on a regular basis to improve the grades. |
train_10751 | #Person1#: Good afternoon Miss. Are there plane tickets to San Francisco on the day after tomorrow?
#Person2#: Good afternoon Sir. I'll have a look at the time-table for you. I'm sorry but there aren't any direct flights available.
#Person1#: Are there tickets for Saturday then?
#Person2#: Yes there are. How do you want to go, First class or coach?
#Person1#: I'll need a coach open return. What's the fare?
#Person2#: It is 260 dollars.
#Person1#: What time will the flight put me there?
#Person2#: The flight will get you there at six Sunday morning.
#Person1#: OK I'll take three. What's the flight number?
#Person2#: The flight number is 301 at Gate Two. | #Person2# says there's no direct flight to San Francisco on the day after tomorrow. #Person1# asks for a coach open return for Saturday then. |
train_10752 | #Person1#: That girl looks very attractive, doesn't she?
#Person2#: Do you think so? I don't like girls who look like that. I like girls who are not too slim. If you like her, go and talk to her.
#Person1#: I'd like to, but there's her boyfriend. He's very broad-shouldered.
#Person2#: He's huge! He must go to the gym to have a well-built body like that.
#Person1#: Do you prefer tall girls or short ones?
#Person2#: I don't mind, but I like girls with long hair.
#Person1#: We have different tastes. I like girls with short hair. I like tall girls-probably because I'm so tall myself.
#Person2#: Have you ever dated a girl taller than you?
#Person1#: No, never. I don't think I'Ve ever met a girl taller than me! Have you gained weight recently?
#Person2#: Yes, I have. Perhaps I should go to the gym, like that girl's boyfriend.
#Person1#: I'm getting a bit plump myself. Perhaps I'll go with you. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the types of girls they preferred. They may go to the gym together because both of them gained weight recently. |
train_10753 | #Person1#: Frank's getting married, do you believe this?
#Person2#: Is he really?
#Person1#: Yes, he is. He loves the girl very much.
#Person2#: Who is he marring?
#Person1#: A girl he met on holiday in Spain, I think.
#Person2#: Have they set a date for the wedding?
#Person1#: Not yet. | #Person1# tells Frank is getting married. #Person2# is surprised. |
train_10754 | #Person1#: Welcome to our International Business Counter. How can I help?
#Person2#: Hello. I'm trying to track down some documents due to arrive any day on our new L / C.
#Person1#: Not a problem. Could you tell me you L / C number, please?
#Person2#: It's TH 15699324873 0.
#Person1#: OK, just checking for you. . . yes, they have arrived. How would you like me to handle them?
#Person2#: Would it be possible to transfer them to IBA Bank?
#Person1#: That's fine. I'll get on with that for you right now. | #Person1# helps #Person2# to track down some documents. #Person2# asks #Person1# to transfer them to IBA Bank. |
train_10755 | #Person1#: What's this, I wonder?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. Let me have a look. . . It could be a coffee grinder.
#Person1#: A coffee grinder?
#Person2#: Yes, it must be used for grinding coffee beans.
#Person1#: Oh, that would be very useful. | #Person2# tells #Person1# it's a coffee grinder. |
train_10756 | #Person1#: May I help you, sir?
#Person2#: I need a hat. Would you show me some?
#Person1#: Certainly, here you are.
#Person2#: I like the black one. May I try it on?
#Person1#: Of course. It fits you perfectly.
#Person2#: Yes, I thinks so. How much is it?
#Person1#: It's forty-five yuan.
#Person2#: Can you make it much cheaper?
#Person1#: Sorry, our prices are set. | #Person2# bargains for a hat, but #Person1# says the price is set. |
train_10757 | #Person1#: I really need to apply for a driving permit.
#Person2#: Do you have your ID with you?
#Person1#: I may have left my ID in my car.
#Person2#: Well, I need your ID and $ 27.
#Person1#: I'll go get it really quick.
#Person2#: Please hurry.
#Person1#: Here it is.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. Please fill out this paperwork.
#Person1#: I need to use a pen.
#Person2#: Here you go.
#Person1#: Thank you very much.
#Person2#: Thank you. Now turn in your application at Window B. | #Person2# asks for #Person1#'s ID when helping #Person1# apply for a driving permit. |
train_10758 | #Person1#: Hey daddy! You look great today. I like your tie! By the way, I was wondering can I. . .
#Person2#: NO!
#Person1#: I haven't even told you what it is yet!
#Person2#: Okay, okay, what do you want?
#Person1#: Do you think I could borrow the car? I'm going to a concert tonight.
#Person2#: Um. . I don't think so. I need the car tonight to pick up your mother.
#Person1#: Egg! I told you about it last week! Smelly Toes is playing, and Eric asked if I would go with him!
#Person2#: Who's this Eric guy?
#Person1#: Duh! He's like the hottest and most popular guy at school! Come on, dad! Please!
#Person2#: No can do. . . sorry.
#Person1#: Fine then! Would you mind giving me 100 bucks?
#Person2#: No way!
#Person1#: That's so unfair! | #Person1# wants to borrow #Person1#'s dad's car but gets refused. #Person1# then asks for 100 bucks. #Person1#'s dad refuses again. |
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