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train_11159 | #Person1#: Dad, can you lend Jenny and me some money?
#Person2#: For what?
#Person1#: We want to get tickets for a rock concert. We'll pay you back after a few days.
#Person2#: How much are these tickets?
#Person1#: $18.00 each.
#Person2#: $18.00? That's a lot of money.
#Person1#: That's not very much for this band, Dad. They're great singers, very popular.
#Person2#: Now when will you need the money?
#Person1#: And Bob is also going and he's going to town tomorrow to get the tickets.
#Person2#: All right. Here's $50.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot, Dad. I'll call Bob right now. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to lend Jenny and #Person1# some money to get tickets for a rock concert. #Person2# agrees. |
train_11160 | #Person1#: Wow, your English is very good. How long have you been learning it?
#Person2#: For about a year.
#Person1#: Just a year? That's unbelievable.
#Person2#: Well, I often practice my English with my neighbors who are from America. They live just next door to me. So it's very convenient for me to practice my English with them.
#Person1#: You are really lucky. Practicing is very important, especially when you're learning a new language.
#Person2#: I can't agree more. I have got a friend who started learning English about 5 years ago. But he still cannot speak English well. He doesn't have anyone to practice with. Now, he sometimes chats with me online and practices with me. He's making great progress. Oh, my bus is coming. Bye.
#Person1#: Bye. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# improves English by practicing with #Person2#'s neighbors from America. They both agree that practicing is very important. |
train_11161 | #Person1#: Well, Jack. Take a seat, please, and where does your enthusiasm for sports come from?
#Person2#: Um, let me think, it's difficult to choose one thing in particular, I grew up around sport. My best friend Mike likes sports. My mom was a really good athlete actually.
#Person1#: Oh yes.
#Person2#: We used to go and see her running marathons, which made a big impression on me as a child. I suppose it's in my blood.
#Person1#: Right, fantastic. And how do you think teachers can encourage their students to enjoy sports?
#Person2#: Em, that's an interesting question. On one hand, I think many students enjoy the competitive activities. They want to be the best and it's motivating for them. On the other hand, we need to encourage the ones were not as confident, so we need to reward them for participating in trying their best. It's not all about winning.
#Person1#: OK, thank you very much Jack, you make some good points.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: Well, I'll tell you the result by phone soon. Now I'm going to show you around the college. | #Person1# is interviewing Jack. #Person1# asks Jack where his enthusiasm for sports come from, and his opinions about encouraging students to enjoy sports. #Person1# thinks Jack makes good points. |
train_11162 | #Person1#: Hi, Charles. Did you see the football game on TV last night?
#Person2#: Hi, Laura. I wanted to watch it, but I couldn't.
#Person1#: Oh, that's a pity. It was really exciting. Why couldn't you watch it?
#Person2#: Oh, my wife wanted to see a new play.
#Person1#: So, how was the play?
#Person2#: It was quite good, but we missed the beginning of it because we had to eat first. | Charles didn't see the football game because his wife wanted to see a new play. |
train_11163 | #Person1#: How do you feel?
#Person2#: I'm getting sleepy.
#Person1#: You've had so long a flight.
#Person2#: Time difference also makes me feel weak.
#Person1#: Oh, I forgot about it.
#Person2#: It's four o'clock in the morning in Chicago now, but it's time to go to bed in Shanghai.
#Person1#: Don't think so much. Take a good sleep and you'll feel better soon. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# feels weak because of jet lag. |
train_11164 | #Person1#: Excuse me, is this the baggage claim area from KL17?
#Person2#: Yes, can I help you?
#Person1#: Well, this is my baggage claim tag. Can you get my baggage now?
#Person2#: OK, here you are.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot. | #Person2# helps #Person1# to get baggage. |
train_11165 | #Person1#: Hi, is this Professor Clark ' s office?
#Person2#: This is Professor Clark speaking.
#Person1#: Hi, this is Kalina from your morning literature class.
#Person2#: Yes, what can I do for you?
#Person1#: I had a skydiving accident over the weekend and won ' t be able to come to school today.
#Person2#: My goodness! Are you OK?
#Person1#: I broke my leg, but it is healing.
#Person2#: How long will you be out of class?
#Person1#: I should be able to return by next Monday.
#Person2#: Fine. Well, thanks for calling and letting me know you will be absent. I hope you feel better soon. | #Person1# broke #Person1#'s leg in a skydiving accident. #Person1# calls Professor Clark to ask for leave from school. |
train_11166 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. I've brought the extra blanket you asked for.
#Person2#: Oh, thank you.
#Person1#: Is there anything I can do for you now?
#Person2#: Yes. I'm rather tired and want to go to bed early. Please make the bed.
#Person1#: Certainly, sir. | #Person1# brings a blanket and will make the bed for #Person2#. |
train_11167 | #Person1#: David, I ' m going to China.
#Person2#: Really? How did you get the chance?
#Person1#: You know. I took part in the Chinese contest. I was the best and they gave me this reward. I don ' t have to pay for my trip.
#Person2#: Congratulations. How lucky you are!
#Person1#: Thank you. I ' m leaving tomorrow morning.
#Person2#: I ' m sure you ' ll enjoy the trip. China is such a beautiful country.
#Person1#: I ' m sure I will.
#Person2#: Have a nice journey, Lily.
#Person1#: Thank you, David. | Lily won a Chinese contest and gets a free trip to China as a reward. David congratulates Lily. |
train_11168 | #Person1#: May I see your airplane ticket, passport and health certificate please?
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Will you please put all your luggage on the scale?
#Person2#: I want to check these three pieces and I'll carry this overnight bag by myself.
#Person1#: Sir, your bags are 30 pounds over weight. You are allowed only 45 pounds of baggage.
#Person2#: Well, then, how much do I owe you?
#Person1#: That comes to H. K. $ 120. | #Person1# checks #Person2#'s boarding certificates and charges 120 HKD of #Person2#'s excess baggage. |
train_11169 | #Person1#: Come in and sit down, Jack. Now, what's the trouble?
#Person2#: I've got a terrible pain in my stomach, Doctor.
#Person1#: I see. When did it start?
#Person2#: It started yesterday. I didn't eat any supper.
#Person1#: Have you got a temperature?
#Person2#: I think so. I feel very hot.
#Person1#: Let's see. Yes. You'Ve got quite a high temperature.
#Person2#: I've got an awful headache, too, and my throat hurts.
#Person1#: Hm. . I think you'Ve got the flu.
#Person2#: Is it serious?
#Person1#: No, not at all, but you must stay in bed for three days and take this medicine.
#Person2#: How often must I take it?
#Person1#: Three times a day after meals.
#Person2#: Thank you, Doctor. Goodbye. | After checking Jack's symptoms, #Person1# finds Jack has got the flu and asks him to stay in bed and take pills. |
train_11170 | #Person1#: What are you going to take?
#Person2#: Roast pork chops with a bottle of red wine, please. Is soup served here?
#Person1#: Of course. What kind of soup do you like? Clear or thick?
#Person2#: Clear soup. I think tomato soup is fine. | #Person1# takes #Person2#'s order of pork chops, wine and soup. |
train_11171 | #Person1#: Hello, Could you please connect me to Mr. Cook's office? It is on Line Three.
#Person2#: I'm afraid you've got the wrong extension number.
#Person1#: Oh. Then I don't know what his number is. Can you check it for me?
#Person2#: OK. Hold on, please.
#Person1#: OK. Thank you.
#Person2#: Mr. Cook is on Line Six. I'll put you through.
#Person1#: Thank you. You helped me a lot.
#Person2#: You are welcome. | #Person2# helps #Person1# to connect to Mr. Cook who is on Line Six. |
train_11172 | #Person1#: I think you are an excellent person. Honestly speaking, you are very suitable for this job
#Person2#: Thank you very much for your evaluation. I also like this job very much.
#Person1#: I want to know your earliest available entry time.
#Person2#: Oh, let me think. . . Maybe two months later.
#Person1#: It's too late. If you could get the job, could you start a little earlier?
#Person2#: I'm sorry I can't, because I haven't finished my thesis.
#Person1#: What a pity!
#Person2#: When do you usually require the new employee to start?
#Person1#: Within two weeks, because the new employees need to receive induction training.
#Person2#: I will make an arrangement for it.
#Person1#: I hope you can come to our company to work.
#Person2#: I will give you an exact reply as soon as possible.
#Person1#: OK, I will keep this position for you for one week.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. | #Person2# can't start the new job until two months later because of the thesis. #Person1# hopes #Person2# can start to work earlier and will keep the position for #Person2# for one week. |
train_11173 | #Person1#: Open the book and turn to page 10.
#Person2#: It is difficult.
#Person1#: No, honey, it's easy if you know the way.
#Person2#: Do I have to memorize it?
#Person1#: No, honey, try to make notes in your notebook. | #Person1# tells #Person2# it's easy to learn and lets #Person2# make notes. |
train_11174 | #Person1#: What do you like to do in your spare time?
#Person2#: I like taking photos.
#Person1#: Really?
#Person2#: Yes, look at the photos I took.
#Person1#: They are beautiful. You did a good job.
#Person2#: Thank you for saying so.
#Person1#: As a matter of fact, you are really a terrific photographer. | #Person1# compliments #Person2#'s photos taken in #Person2#'s spare time. |
train_11175 | #Person1#: Where should I park?
#Person2#: Do you have a car or motorbike?
#Person1#: I drive a scooter
#Person2#: In that case, you can park either in a student lot or on the street. Are you aware of the marked handicapped spots?
#Person1#: No, I haven't seen those spots.
#Person2#: The handicapped logo with blue means that you are not to park there unless you have a handicapped permit. Will you mostly be parking during the day or the night?
#Person1#: I park in the daytime.
#Person2#: Make sure you pay special attention to the street signs with time limits. Have you noticed those signs?
#Person1#: No, I have not seen the signs.
#Person2#: Pay attention to what the signs tell you in terms of time limits and what days you can park there. Do you know what the curb colors mean?
#Person1#: No, I don't know what the curb colors mean.
#Person2#: Just remember that red means absolutely no parking and white means loading and unloading only. I think you'll be good to go! | #Person2# tells #Person1# where to park a scooter, and reminds #Person1# to pay attention to marked handicapped spots, street signs with time limits and the curb colors. |
train_11176 | #Person1#: If ever you're in Chicago, please do look me up.
#Person2#: Well, yes, I'd like to, if it's not too much trouble.
#Person1#: No trouble at all. I think maybe you will meet some of my friends here as well.
#Person2#: That'd be fine. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to meet #Person1# and #Person1#'s friends if #Person2# is in Chicago. |
train_11177 | #Person1#: Well, everything is packed and ready to go.
#Person2#: It's hard to believe that we're really leaving. The past two weeks was like a dream.
#Person1#: Yes. Just think the blue sky, sunshine, mouth-watering food, centuries-old castles - -
#Person2#: And the people were so friendly!
#Person1#: Yeah, we would have been lost without the help of the locals.
#Person2#: Do you still remember the small restaurant at the corner of the street?
#Person1#: Of course. That was the best pasta I've ever had.
#Person2#: I ate so much that I wasn't hungry until afternoon the next day.
#Person1#: If only we could eat there once more!
#Person2#: Maybe we can come here again next summer.
#Person1#: Hope the restaurant is still there.
#Person2#: Hey, what's the time?
#Person1#: Oh, my god! Only two hours left before the plane takes off. We need to be at the airport now.
#Person2#: Don't worry. We can call a cab. It'll be alright. | #Person1# and #Person2# are about to leave a place and talk about their good memories there. The plane will leave soon, so #Person2# suggests they call a cab to the airport. |
train_11178 | #Person1#: An interesting meeting, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, very. I thought the last speaker was especially good.
#Person1#: Let me introduce myself, by the way. My name's Thomas Bradley.
#Person2#: How do you do? I'm Ted Nugent.
#Person1#: Sorry, what was your last name again?
#Person2#: It's Nugent, N-U-G-E-N-T, but just call me Ted.
#Person1#: Ok, I'm Tom.
#Person2#: Glad to meet you.
#Person1#: And what do you do, Ted?
#Person2#: Me? I'm in the car business.
#Person1#: Salesman?
#Person2#: Yes, that's right. And how about you?
#Person1#: I work for American Airlines.
#Person2#: Oh, really? What do you do there exactly?
#Person1#: I'm in the Personnel Department. | Ted and Tom are attending a meeting. They introduce themselves and their occupations. |
train_11179 | #Person1#: How may I help you?
#Person2#: I want to get a passport.
#Person1#: You need to apply for a passport.
#Person2#: When can I apply for it?
#Person1#: You can apply right now.
#Person2#: I'd like to do that.
#Person1#: Fill this out, please.
#Person2#: What's next?
#Person1#: I will need to take your passport picture.
#Person2#: When will my passport be ready?
#Person1#: It will take about three weeks.
#Person2#: That's great. Thank you. | #Person1# assists #Person2# to apply for a passport. |
train_11180 | #Person1#: What's your ideal boss?
#Person2#: I have had an incredible boss, who was my direct supervisor during the last year of my coop work experience. A-bout two months after I began working for her, she really let me spread my wings. She encouraged me to work independently, because she said she had come to trust my judgment and commitment. So I was able to move forward on projects without having to check in with her every day. Of course, I made certain that she knew what I had accomplished on a daily and weekly basis because I gave her summary reports, although she didn't specifically ask me to. Without her support and encouragement, I don't think I would have felt confident enough to have written up a proposal suggesting that the department change a process that had been in place for a long time. But she was open to suggestions, so long as employees could back them up with research and facts. When I submitted my suggestion, she reviewed it and told me where she thought it needed more work. She then took my revised proposal to her boss. He was a more conservative type, but she lobbied him to try It for several weeks. He did, and it was so successful that it was instituted as a permanent change. I've also worked for some very difficult bosses in summer and part-time jobs. And while I'd certainly prefer to work for one like I've just described, I'm the kind of person who can get along with just about anyone. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about #Person2#'s ideal boss. #Person2# talks about a direct supervisor who encouraged #Person2# to work independently and trusted #Person2#'s judgment and commitment. The supervisor accepted and improved #Person2#'s proposal and lobbied the boss to try it. |
train_11181 | #Person1#: I have a taste for something sweet.
#Person2#: What are you thinking?
#Person1#: I want some kind of dessert.
#Person2#: Well, what kind of dessert do you want?
#Person1#: I was thinking about ordering some kind of pie.
#Person2#: Do you know what kind you want?
#Person1#: I honestly don't know.
#Person2#: Did you want to know my favorite kind of pie?
#Person1#: What's your favorite kind?
#Person2#: My absolutely favorite kind of pie is apple.
#Person1#: That sounds really good to me right now.
#Person2#: I'm happy to help. | #Person1# wants to have something sweet but doesn't know what kind to choose. #Person2# suggests apple pie. |
train_11182 | #Person1#: Have you found a new job yet?
#Person2#: No, not yet. I'm still looking. I'Ve been doing some work through a temp-agency though.
#Person1#: What kind of work?
#Person2#: I'm temping at a pharmaceutical company.
#Person1#: What do you do there?
#Person2#: Mostly office work - filing and so on.
#Person1#: How long is the assignment?
#Person2#: Till the end of the month. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s temping at a pharmaceutical company. |
train_11183 | #Person1#: I can't make out anything, the words are too light. I thought they have already changed the toner cartridge this month.
#Person2#: It seems not or somebody has recently received a large fax.
#Person1#: Ok, no problem. We do it ourselves.
#Person2#: Do you know how to do it? I am not so good at machine things. I will have somebody do it as soon as possible.
#Person1#: Check with somebody from the IT department. They are anyway in charge of the office electronic equipment. | The printer is out of ink. #Person2# isn't good at machine things, so #Person1# suggests checking with the IT department. |
train_11184 | #Person1#: Do you have a moment?
#Person2#: Sure. What do you need?
#Person1#: I'm having some trouble. I don't know how to use this printer. I've never seen this kind of office printer before. Is it a new brand?
#Person2#: Yes, we just got it and it is fabulous. Well, first you have to turn this switch on.
#Person1#: Silly me!
#Person2#: Now press this button.
#Person1#: Oh, it's out of paper. Do you have any more?
#Person2#: Just a second. I'll go get some. Then you need to send the file. Make sure you choose the right printer. We have a few here and you're hooked up to all of them.
#Person1#: Which one is this?
#Person2#: It's the Canon. | #Person1# doesn't know how to use the Canon printer. #Person2# teaches #Person1#. The printer is out of paper and #Person2# will go get some. |
train_11185 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. Can I see your boarding pass, please?
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Excuse me, sir. This is your passport.
#Person2#: Really? Ugh. . . Is there any difference?
#Person1#: Yes. As a matter of fact, you can't board the plane without boarding pass.
#Person2#: Gee. I must have left it in my hotel room.
#Person1#: I'm sorry sir. I can't let you pass.
#Person2#: But when does the plane take off?
#Person1#: Ugh, in about thirty minutes, sir.
#Person2#: Oh, my God! What do I do now? Bone head.
#Person1#: Calm down, sir. You are creating a commotion.
#Person2#: Is that me?
#Person1#: Could be.
#Person2#: Oh, thank God. Thank you, I'll be right back. | #Person1# stops #Person2# from boarding because #Person2# shows a passport without a boarding pass. #Person2# is anxious. |
train_11186 | #Person1#: Shall I make some coffee, Jane?
#Person2#: That's a good idea, Charlotte.
#Person1#: It's ready. Do you want any milk?
#Person2#: Just a little please.
#Person1#: What about some sugar? Two teaspoonfuls?
#Person2#: No, less than that. One and a half teaspoonfuls please. That's enough for me. That was very nice.
#Person1#: Would you like some more?
#Person2#: Yes, please. I'd like a cigarette, too. May I have one?
#Person1#: Of course. I think there are a few in that box.
#Person2#: I'm afraid it's empty.
#Person1#: What a pity!
#Person2#: It doesn't matter.
#Person1#: Have a biscuit instead. Eat more and smoke less!
#Person2#: That's very good advice! | Charlotte makes coffee for Jane. Jane wants a cigarette but the box is empty. Charlotte suggests having a biscuit instead. |
train_11187 | #Person1#: How do you like the food sold in this sidewalk snack booth?
#Person2#: At least, it is better than my boxed lunch at work. I'm so fed up with the bland food. Thank you for having lunch with me!
#Person1#: Any time. But I don't mind eating boxed lunch. The food sanitation is really good too.
#Person2#: It's hard to believe that you like it. You are so easy to be satisfied.
#Person1#: Hey, it's not that bad. The food is nutritious and it's really convenient. I don't want to spend too much time on eating stuff.
#Person2#: Eating is important. You are what you eat. It's not only a daily routine.
#Person1#: Well, will you just go back to work after lunch?
#Person2#: No. I'm going to pay the bill for the company's lunch.
#Person1#: But you didn't eat anything today.
#Person2#: Well, the bill is paid by month. That's probably the only thing that I like about a take-out restaurant.
#Person1#: All right. I'm going to the McDonald's.
#Person2#: For what? I thought you didn't like western food.
#Person1#: No, I never did. It's for my son. He loves it, and I made an agreement with him that he can eat it once a week.
#Person2#: That's really smart. My son Daniel is the same with your son. I just don't get it, why all the kids prefer western food to traditional food.
#Person1#: Me, either. But, it's for sure that the children market is a really big one.
#Person2#: That's for sure. It's always hard for the parents to say no to their children. | #Person1# and #Person2# are having lunch together. #Person2#'s fed up with the boxed lunch while #Person1# doesn't mind eating that. After lunch, #Person2#'s going to pay the bill for the company's lunch and #Person1#'s going to buy McDonald's for #Person1#'s son. |
train_11188 | #Person1#: How long will it take for our order to be delivered?
#Person2#: Let's see. . . You are importing fifty containers of textiles from China. They should be able to place your order before the end of next week. It will take 2 days for shipping to the port city of Ningpo. The freight will take 3 weeks on the open ocean, and will arrive in Los Angeles approximately a month from today. Domestic shipping will be your responsibility, you can make arrangements with the pier in Los Angeles.
#Person1#: Fine. We will handle domestic shipping, but what about customs? Will we have to pay tariff on our imports? I hope we don't run into any problems with the border control.
#Person2#: No, the Chinese company has that all worked out. With the paperwork you receive with the shipment, you should be good to go. | #Person2# checks #Person1#'s order which needs one month to arrive in Los Angeles from China. #Person1# worries about customs. #Person2# explains the Chinese company has worked out. |
train_11189 | #Person1#: Have you seen Ted Green's new ear?
#Person2#: No. When did you see it?
#Person1#: He gave me a ride to the store yesterday. Oh, I forgot to tell you. Ted and Grace have invited us to their house next Sunday. They took a lot of movies on their trip to China and they want to show them to us.
#Person2#: That will be fun. Let's take the children, too.
#Person1#: No. I have already asked them. They want to stay home and see their favorite actor on TV. They like him a lot. | Ted and Grace invite #Person1# and #Person2# to watch movies at home without children. |
train_11190 | #Person1#: What is so special about tomorrow?
#Person2#: Tomorrow is October 24th, United Nations Day.
#Person1#: Why is October 24th United Nations Day?
#Person2#: That's the date in 1945 when the United Nations began.
#Person1#: How does your school celebrate United Nations Day?
#Person2#: The UN Day celebration includes the songs and dances of different countries in the United Nations and a traditional dress parade. Our school library displays students' works of art from different countries and cultures. We also hold a 'Tastes from Around the World' food festival.
#Person1#: What's the purpose of the celebration?
#Person2#: To help us students learn about other cultures and understand and respect other cultures.
#Person1#: It is really worthwhile. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the United Nations Day. #Person2# tells #Person1# how the school will celebrate the day and the purpose of it. |
train_11191 | #Person1#: Chris, remember at 11:00 this morning you have to call your grandparents. And at 12:00, can you take Fiona to the swimming pool in my car? She's meeting a friend there.
#Person2#: OK. I wanted to watch some TV but it can wait.
#Person1#: Can you get some stamps too? The post office closes at 1:00, but you'll be there at 12:30 if you go straight from the pool.
#Person2#: OK. Anything else?
#Person1#: There are some library books to return, but I'll do that on Monday. Can you wash the car? If you do that at the garage at 1:00, you'll be back here at lunchtime.
#Person2#: All right. So I'll see you at 1:30 and we'll eat then. At 2:00 there's a football match - it's a really important game. After that, can I use the car to visit some friends?
#Person1#: Yes, OK. | #Person1# asks Chris to call grandparents, take Fiona out, get stamps and wash the car. Chris says he will watch a football match and meet friends then. |
train_11192 | #Person1#: Hello, Dan. I was sorry to hear that you had an accident last week. How did it happen and how are you feeling now?
#Person2#: Well, I was riding on my bicycle along the street when a taxi driver suddenly made a sharp turn in front of me. I could not stop my bicycle in time and I was knocked down. Fortunately, I only got a broken arm and a broken leg. The doctor said that I would have to stay in hospital for at least a week.
#Person1#: Do your arm and leg hurt now?
#Person2#: Yes, my leg hurts badly, but I can bear the pain. The only thing that I'm worried about is my classes. You know, next week we're going to have our mid-term exams.
#Person1#: Well, don't worry about the exams. I can help you.
#Person2#: Thank you, but I don't really want to stay here that long. Anyway, thank you for coming to see me. | #Person1# visits Dan who broke an arm and a leg in the car accident and needs one-week rest. Dan worries about the mid-term exams. #Person1# will help Dan. |
train_11193 | #Person1#: I have a high fever and I think I'm going to die.
#Person2#: Well, let me examine you first. How long have you been like this?
#Person1#: A week. Is it serious?
#Person2#: Nothing serious. Take some medicine and you will get well soon. | #Person1# has a fever. #Person2# examines #Person1# and prescribes medicine. |
train_11194 | #Person1#: Would you like something to drink, Mum?
#Person2#: Yes, give me some coffee, please. No milk, no sugar.
#Person1#: Certainly.
#Person2#: My friend is coming in a minute, and he loves sweet juice. What kind of juice do you recommend?
#Person1#: We have apple juice and strawberry juice. They're both sweet. But recommend strawberry juice. It's upon ordinary. And the apple juice was made yesterday, and stored in the refrigerator. | #Person1# prepares coffee for #Person1#'s mother and recommends juice to his mother's friend who is coming later. |
train_11195 | #Person1#: What are you going to do this summer vacation?
#Person2#: I want to have a trip to Beijing because I have never been there. But my mother wants me to stay at home and study since I am going to take the National Entrance Examination next year. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s mother wants #Person2# to stay at home and study instead of traveling to Beijing. |
train_11196 | #Person1#: I'm going to the store. What do we need?
#Person2#: Um, what do you want for dinner tonight?
#Person1#: How about chicken?
#Person2#: We had chicken last night.
#Person1#: Yeah, that was really good. I want some more of that.
#Person2#: I'll make more next week. How about beef?
#Person1#: I've got sick of that.
#Person2#: What about noodles for tonight?
#Person1#: Sure, I'd like that. I'll get some noodles and some mushrooms and onions.
#Person2#: Sounds good. Oh, and get some potatoes and tomatoes for a salad.
#Person1#: Do we have dessert?
#Person2#: No, we don't. Why don't you get a melon? | #Person1# and #Person2# argue over chicken or beef for dinner and decide to eat noodles and a salad. |
train_11197 | #Person1#: Hi, Kathy, it's Jason.
#Person2#: Hi, Jason. I haven't heard from you in a while.
#Person1#: Well. I've been busy. I've started my own company.
#Person2#: Wow, what kind of business is it?
#Person1#: Just a small on-line store. I am hiring staff and I want you to come to work for me.
#Person2#: Actually, I just got started working at the old company again.
#Person1#: Oh, I didn't realize you were going back. Well, can you recommend someone else? | Jason asks Kathy to work for him. Kathy refuses and says she is working at her old place now. |
train_11198 | #Person1#: Excuse me, could you tell me where the post office is?
#Person2#: Post office? It's not far from here. Do you know Xinhua Road?
#Person1#: I'm from the United States and this is my first trip to your city. I know nothing about the city.
#Person2#: Oh, welcome to our city, I'll show you the road. Please follow me.
#Person1#: Thanks, by the way, where can I buy a map of the city?
#Person2#: Just at the gate of the post office. Look, the post office is just across the street.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. Good-bye.
#Person2#: Good-bye. | #Person2# takes #Person1# to the post office and tells #Person1# where to buy a city map. |
train_11199 | #Person1#: Right then, Roger, what made you take off to the country in the first place?
#Person2#: Well, I suppose any one who moves to the country wants their life to be different in some way. I mean, if you have always lived in a city, as I had, then something must happen to make you want to move. In my case I was made redundant, and, when it came to looking around for a new job, I just couldn't face going back into an office again. So I sat down and thought about what I'd really like to do.
#Person1#: And that, I suppose, turned out to be something in the country?
#Person2#: No, initially I didn't think of moving, but just of getting a different kind of job, you know social work with kids or old people, that kind of tiring.
#Person1#: So what happened, why didn't you?
#Person2#: Well, I hadn't got any of the right qualifications, and it would have taken me two years to get qualified and I certainly didn't want to go back to formal education again.
#Person1#: Couldn't you have learned while on the job sort of picked it up as you went along?
#Person2#: No, you have to have a diploma. Anyway, after talking it over with friends who had moved out I thought I'd like to give it a try--after all, a change of scene...
#Person1#: Is better than.., yes, we all know that. So, where did you go when you did decide to move?
#Person2#: I went right out to Shropshire. After all I thought if you're going to go rural you might as well do it properly. The first problem though was how I was going to make a living. There are fewer jobs in the country, so I decided to start up on my own.
#Person1#: That's pretty ambitious, a townie moving off to the depths of the country and setting up his own business. How did you start, had you got any skills?
#Person2#: I'd always had a garden and grown some vegetables and flowers, you know, usual things, salad stuff, carrots, peas, beans, a bit of fruit, some roses.., so I thought of a small holding, a kind of small farm. But when I looked at the prices to buy, I changed my mind; I didn't have that kind of money.
#Person1#: OK, a farm's out--so what's next?
#Person2#: I settled on a nursery and bought my way into a partnership with a... | Roger tells #Person1# what made him move to the country. Roger was fired and wanted a different job. He had no right qualifications and didn't want to go back to formal education. Roger then decided to move after talking with friends. Roger moved to Shropshire but failed to run his farm because of financial matters. Then he settled on a nursery. |
train_11200 | #Person1#: This is one of our best and least expensive two-bedroom listings. It's located in a quiet building and it's close to bus lines.
#Person2#: That may be true. But look at it, it's awful, the paint has peeled off and the carpet is worn and the stove is ancient. | #Person1# recommends two-bedroom listings to #Person2# but #Person2# thinks it's awful. |
train_11201 | #Person1#: I can't stand the stupid guy any longer. It 's unbelieveable!
#Person2#: Oh, my dear lady. Take it easy. You should forgive a green hand like him.
#Person1#: He does everything so mindlessly that he is going to drive me crazy.
#Person2#: I suggest you talk with him and teach him how to deal with the problems.
#Person1#: I have told him how to do it several times, but he's never listened to me.
#Person2#: Maybe you shoulde communicate with him like a friend and not a boss.
#Person1#: Oh, I always have difficulity in getting along with the staff.
#Person2#: Just take them for your good friends and have a talk with them as we do, make sure you don't lose your temper.
#Person1#: I think that's a bad idea. I'd hate anyone here to think of me as a friend. How would they ever respect me as they can do whatever they want?
#Person2#: I disagree. All you have to do is respect the staff and their opinions. | #Person1# can't stand a novice who does everything mindlessly and doesn't listen to instructions. #Person2# suggests #Person1# treat staff like friends. #Person1# disagrees with the idea. |
train_11202 | #Person1#: Hi, Mike. Haven't seen you for a while. How's Cathy?
#Person2#: We are not seeing each other any more.
#Person1#: What happened? Did you break up?
#Person2#: Yeah. I got sick and tired of her nagging all the time.
#Person1#: Oh, I am sorry. Maybe you were just emotional at that moment. Do you think you guys can get back together?
#Person2#: I don't know. There's plenty of fish out there in the sea!
#Person1#: Oh, you are such a dog! | Mike broke up with Cathy but he thinks there's plenty of fish out there in the sea. #Person1# feels angry about it. |
train_11203 | #Person1#: I'm glad we took the train. I don't like to ride in buses.
#Person2#: Yes, I agree. We can see the scenery better. In a bus, all you see are the roads.
#Person1#: Even in Taiwan, I always liked to take the train. It is more comfortable.
#Person2#: I agree. Buses bounce too much. After two or three hours, you feel too tired.
#Person1#: Look at that village!
#Person2#: Beautiful.
#Person1#: Do you think I can take a picture through this window?
#Person2#: I don't know if it will turn out good. The window might cause the picture to be blurry. | #Person1# and #Person2# prefer taking trains to taking buses. On the train, they see a beautiful village and #Person1# wants to take a picture. |
train_11204 | #Person1#: Hurry up, Daniel, it's Barbie time.
#Person2#: All right, Sis!
#Person1#: Come on, it's cool outside.
#Person2#: I really wish Mom and Dad were here with us.
#Person1#: Hey, Daniel, what's your favorite weather? Snowy or sunny?
#Person2#: Me? Er, I like hot weather, just like today.
#Person1#: What? Are you crazy?
#Person2#: I like to watch Barbie sticking her tongue out.
#Person1#: Ew, Danny, gross!
#Person2#: By the way, what's your favorite weather?
#Person1#: I love snowy, because it is very very romantic.
#Person2#: Look, is that Tom? | Daniel and #Person1# are outside. Daniel likes hot weather while #Person2# likes snowy weather. |
train_11205 | #Person1#: So, Mark, you've decided to go into education. What made you decide to choose that field?
#Person2#: I guess I just think it's the right choice for me. I used to have a part time job as a tutor and I really liked it.
#Person1#: That's great. There are just a couple of things you should probably consider. First of all, you know you're not likely to get rich by teaching school. Right?
#Person2#: Yeah, I know it's not a very high paying job. Helping people learn is just really satisfying for me. | Mark tells #Person1# a job as a tutor made him choose to go into education. #Person1# reminds him of the low pay. |
train_11206 | #Person1#: Have you decided who to do it?
#Person2#: We have 3 in mind. And of course, we've been thinking about you.
#Person1#: Me? Why me?
#Person2#: You sing, don't you? Everyone says you have a wonderful voice.
#Person1#: Well, I have sung a little, but I've never really appeared on a stage.
#Person2#: I thought you sang in church every Sunday.
#Person1#: That's different. There are so many others singing, too.
#Person2#: Then, here's your chance to find out how good you are and not just to sing, but to act and dance, too.
#Person1#: Oh, it might be exciting. | #Person2# wants #Person1# to sing. #Person1# has never appeared on stage. #Person2# encourages #Person1#. #Person1# thinks it exciting. |
train_11207 | #Person1#: Flora, when you were little, what did you like to do?
#Person2#: When I was small and I was at junior high school, I used to like playing soccer with my friends, actually in Kenya. What's different from other countries is we used to make our own soccer ball to play. So it was very easy.
#Person1#: Wow, how did you make the soccer balls?
#Person2#: We used to collect like plastic and paper and bind them with string to make something round. So it was like...you didn't have to spend any money.
#Person1#: Wow, that's ingenious! That's great! So were you a good soccer player?
#Person2#: Not really. I used to like playing soccer, but I was not very good actually, to tell the truth.
#Person1#: Yeah, like me. I wasn't a very good athlete. I mean, I like sports, but I was never very good. Uhm, so do you play soccer in Japan?
#Person2#: Sometimes. Right now actually I'm not playing anymore, because the work in the bank takes up much of my time. | Flora and friends used to make their own soccer ball to play in Kenya but Flora couldn't play well. #Person1# likes sports but #Person1# isn't a good athlete. Flora doesn't play soccer now because of her busywork. |
train_11208 | #Person1#: I went to Hawaii on vacation.
#Person2#: Do you like it?
#Person1#: I love it! I want to live there.
#Person2#: It must be attractive!
#Person1#: Yes, the island is so green and the water is so blue!
#Person2#: What did you do at night?
#Person1#: At night I went out to eat. The food was delicious.
#Person2#: People who live in Hawaii are lucky. | #Person1# shares #Person1#'s vacation in Hawaii with #Person2#. |
train_11209 | #Person1#: So, here we are. Deep in the forest. With me is doctor Mike Green. Doctor Green can you tell us a little about this wonderful place?
#Person2#: Yes, of course, as you can see, the forest is full of trees, birds and insects.
#Person1#: Yes, there are some strange and beautiful plants everywhere. How many different kinds of plants are there?
#Person2#: Well, in just one square kilometer of the forest, you can find about 1500 different kinds of plants, and many of those 1500 kinds of plants don't grow in any other place in the world.
#Person1#: And there are hundreds of trees too, aren't there?
#Person2#: Yes, there are. In fact, there are about 750 different kinds of trees in one square kilometer.
#Person1#: Really? Now, I'm sure the people listening to this program are interested in the living things in the forest.
#Person2#: Well, the forest is full of living things. For example, you can find about 400 different kinds of birds in just one square kilometer.
#Person1#: Really? How interesting! | #Person1#'s hosting the program and invites Doctor Green to introduce the forest which has 1500 kinds of plants, 750 kinds of trees, and 400 kinds of birds in about one square kilometer. |
train_11210 | #Person1#: You'll never guess my mom and dad have just decided we're going to live in a village. It's so inconvenient there.
#Person2#: Why have they done that?
#Person1#: Dad says it'll cut our living costs because houses aren't so expensive there, but I don't see it. I mean we'll spend more on petrol getting to the city, won't we?
#Person2#: But your mom and dad work at home and you've got your student card for the bus and it's quiet living there.
#Person1#: Buses don't often go to the countryside nowadays, I'll be stuck out there like with no social life.
#Person2#: Well, how about asking your parents for a motorbike to drive to school? That way they don't have to drive you everywhere.
#Person1#: That's perfect. | #Person1#'s parents decide to move to a village to cut living costs. #Person1# thinks it's inconvenient there. #Person2# suggests #Person1# ask #Person1#'s parents for a motorbike. |
train_11211 | #Person1#: What are you doing on the computer, John? You are smiling. Are you watching a film?
#Person2#: No, mom. Christmas Day is coming. I am looking for some lovely cards for my friends.
#Person1#: You mean you won't buy cards from shops?
#Person2#: Yes, it's a new way to show friendship and love.
#Person1#: But it seems that you only want to save money.
#Person2#: Yeah, we can save a lot of paper if we all do so.
#Person1#: Sounds good. I seldom make calls but I usually send messages to them.
#Person2#: Cards on the internet can be matched with lovely pictures and music.
#Person1#: Wonderful. Let me get one for your grandma first. | John is looking for Christmas cards online so he can save money. John's mother wants to get one for John's grandma first. |
train_11212 | #Person1#: Good evening, madam. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I bought this sheet here yesterday.
#Person1#: Anything wrong with it?
#Person2#: Yes. When I spread it out back home, I found this hole.
#Person1#: Oh, how awful! May I have a look at the invoice?
#Person2#: Here it is.
#Person1#: Well. please accept our sincere apologies, I'll be glad to change it for another one if you wish.
#Person2#: That's very kind of you. Thank you.
#Person1#: We're sorry that this has happened, and I guarantee that the same mistake won't happen again. | There's a hole in the sheet #Person2# bought in #Person1#'s store yesterday. #Person1# apologizes and changes it. |
train_11213 | #Person1#: Hey Kevin, what are you doing here? Don't you usually spend Tuesday nights at home studying?
#Person2#: I needed to get out of the house. My parents just went ballistic over something my older sister told them.
#Person1#: What did she tell them? Is she dropping out of college?
#Person2#: Nothing that serious. She finally told them that she moved out of the dormitory a few months ago and has been living with her boyfriend.
#Person1#: And your parents took it badly?
#Person2#: That's putting it mildly. My father started shouting at my sister and my mother just glared at her.
#Person1#: Ouch, that sounds bad. What did your sister do?
#Person2#: She started arguing back to my dad that how much she loves her boyfriend, how they're in love and it's not hurting anybody, and so on. My dad said she's too young to do this, and that she should move out right away.
#Person1#: How long has your sister been with her boyfriend?
#Person2#: Three years. They've been dating since freshman year. They're even talking about marriage.
#Person1#: Really? Then I guess living together would be a good idea.
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: Well, these days too many people are getting divorced. If they live together, then at least they're finding out if they're really compatible or not.
#Person2#: I guess so. Better to find out now than after you're married, when it's harder to get out. | Kevin tells #Person1# his parents got mad because his sister told them she moved out of the dormitory and has been living with her boyfriend. They've been dating for three years. #Person1# thinks Kevin's sister did the right thing because it's better to find out if they are compatible before marriage. |
train_11214 | #Person1#: Welcome to the Consultancy Department, I'm Greg Wu. What can I assist you with today?
#Person2#: I need to do a credit investigation on another company, but I'm worried it'll be a bit difficult.
#Person1#: How so?
#Person2#: Well, it's an American company, you see. I'm worried that there will be too much red tape involved.
#Person1#: We are able to do credit investigations globally. You have no need to worry.
#Person2#: Really? I have been told, by another bank, that it makes it difficult if you want to investigate a company which is registered outside China.
#Person1#: 10 years ago, maybe yes. But nowadays we are a global village, it's easy to deal with any foreign country.
#Person2#: I'm not exactly prepared right now. How about I go back to the office, get the relevant information and come back before closing?
#Person1#: I'll look forward to it and make sure all of the paperwork is ready and waiting.
#Person2#: I'll return at about 4:30 pm. See you then. | #Person2# wants to do a credit investigation on an American company. #Person2# thinks it'll be difficult while Greg Wu tells #Person2# it's not. #Person2#'ll get the relevant information and come back later. |
train_11215 | #Person1#: Julia, I apologize to you for what I have done. Please forgive me.
#Person2#: I've already forgiven you. Actually, I also owe you an apology. I was so rude to you that day.
#Person1#: It doesn't matter. I know that people are easy to get mad when they're tired.
#Person2#: Thanks for your understanding.
#Person1#: You're welcome. Happy couples need mutual understanding. | #Person1# and Julia apologize to each other. |
train_11216 | #Person1#: The whether in Beijing is just beautiful.
#Person2#: Autumn is the best season in Beijing you know?
#Person1#: Yes. I can see. The summer heat is over. And the winter cold is still far away.
#Person2#: What is the weather like in Washington at this time of this year?
#Person1#: Autumn is also very nice In Washington.
#Person2#: Is it very cold in winter there?
#Person1#: No. it isn't. But sometimes it slows a lot in winter.
#Person2#: Does it rain a lot in summer there?
#Person1#: Oh. Yes. Sometimes it rains very heavily
#Person2#: How about here in Beijing?
#Person1#: There's a lot of rain in summer. But it seldom rains in autumn
#Person2#: I feel it's rather dry here
#Person1#: That's true. many people from the south don't like the whether here.
#Person2#: Are you from south?
#Person1#: No. I'm from the north. I was born in Beijing actually.
#Person2#: I see. So this is your hometown? | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the weather in Beijing and Washington. |
train_11217 | #Person1#: Hey! How was your first day of class? I'm in level two and I'm loving my class this semester! It's great being in a class of international students!
#Person2#: Mine was ok, except that no one in my class speaks English. I guess it will force me to converse in Chinese more in class so at least I should improve a lot this semester.
#Person1#: That's both fortunate and unfortunate. It's the United Nations in my class! We have people from all over the world! There are three Germans, a Pole, a Scottish, two French, an American, a Brazilian,
#Person2#: That's quite the array of nationalities. Everyone in my class is from Asia, except me. There are a few South Koreans, several Japanese, Malaysian, Thai, Singaporean, Filipino, Kazakhstan, and o
#Person1#: Well, I think you're pretty lucky actually. You'll have the opportunity to learn so much about Asian culture.
#Person2#: I guess so, but I think it's going to be hard to relate to my classmates, especially with the language barrier. I think I might change classes.
#Person1#: Don't! Stay the course! Your spoken Chinese will be eternally grateful. I bet you it will even surpass mine with all that practice.
#Person2#: I highly doubt it. Your girlfriend is Chinese.
#Person1#: Well, there is that, yes. | #Person1# is happy with #Person1#'s new class because #Person1#'s classmates come from all over the world while #Person2# is frustrated that #Person2#'s classmates are all Asian and nobody speaks English. #Person1# comforts #Person2# that #Person2#'s spoken Chinese will get improved. |
train_11218 | #Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I am trying to find this book.
#Person1#: What's the problem?
#Person2#: It doesn't seem like this library has it.
#Person1#: Have you checked the computer?
#Person2#: I have already.
#Person1#: What did it say?
#Person2#: It says the book is on the shelf, but I didn't find it there.
#Person1#: I can always borrow the book from another library.
#Person2#: You can do that?
#Person1#: I'll make the call and contact you when it gets in.
#Person2#: That's fantastic. Thank you. | #Person2#'s can't find the book on the shelf. #Person1#'ll borrow the book from another library. |
train_11219 | #Person1#: What did you do this weekend, Kate?
#Person2#: Oh, Diane and I went for a drive in the country on Saturday.
#Person1#: That sounds nice. Where did you go?
#Person2#: We drove to the lake and had a picnic. We had a great time! How about you? Did you do anything special?
#Person1#: Not really. I just worked on my car all day.
#Person2#: That old thing! Why don't you just buy a new one?
#Person1#: But then what would I do every weekend? | Kate tells #Person1# she and Diane had a picnic this weekend while #Person1# just worked on #Person1#'s car all day. |
train_11220 | #Person1#: Hello, this is Helen speaking.
#Person2#: Hello, Helen. This is John. How are you?
#Person1#: Fine, thank you. And you?
#Person2#: Fine, thanks. I'll have a party next Sunday at home. I'm calling to ask whether you can come or not.
#Person1#: Oh, how wonderful. I'll be glad to.
#Person2#: Okay, now you are a famous star.
#Person1#: Hum, don't say that. Maybe you can do something useful for me.
#Person2#: What's wrong with you?
#Person1#: I'll tell you at the party.
#Person2#: Okay. | John phones Helen to invite her to his party next Sunday and Helen agrees. |
train_11221 | #Person1#: I've got to put together a sales pitch to give to our clients in the morning. You always give such amazing presentations, I was hoping you could give me some advice about how to win them over tomorrow.
#Person2#: Sure, it's easy. First of all, the secret to a successful oral presentation is to keep things simple. People are listening and they usually don't have a long attention spans. Stick to about three or four points, give an overview of the points, then present them one by one, and then summarize at the end. Be straightforward and organized and you're sure to be remembered.
#Person1#: What kind of visuals should I use to support the presentation? Do you think I should use PowerPoint?
#Person2#: You should consider the size and interests of your audience. In other words, who is listening, and what do they want to hear. . . you can put together a PPT with some graphics and animations that will catch people's attention, but be careful not to go overboard.
#Person1#: I think I can put something together, no problem. But when it comes to tomorrow, I'll just be a bundle of nerves! How can I get over my fear of speaking in public?
#Person2#: You know, stage fright is very normal, most people get nervous before they have to speak in front of large groups. Just prepare well, rehearse beforehand, and trust that you will be great. . . and you will be! | #Person1# asks #Person2# for suggestions about giving presentations. #Person2# tells #Person1# to keep things simple, consider the size and interests of the audience to decide what kind of visuals to use, be well prepared, and be confident. |
train_11222 | #Person1#: Did you watch the Oscars on Sunday night?
#Person2#: No, but I heard about that Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt didn't attend.
#Person1#: Yes, that was surprising. I heard that they got into a fight and then decided not to go.
#Person2#: They must be the most famous celebrity couple in Hollywood.
#Person1#: They're also one of the richest couples. They have so much money and they can buy almost anything they want.
#Person2#: I also heard that Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes made an appearance at the Oscars.
#Person1#: Did either one of them win an Oscar this year?
#Person2#: I think Tom might have been nominated for one of his films, but I don't think he won anything.
#Person1#: Tom Cruise may be handsome, but I think he's a bit crazy, don't you?
#Person2#: Yes, his marriage to Katie is actually quite scandalous.
#Person1#: I still think that they only got married to get more publicity for their movies and themselves.
#Person2#: People in show biz can have such an easy life; I don't know why they have to make it so complicated.
#Person1#: I would never want to be a celebrity because the paparazzi would also be after you.
#Person2#: That's true. I guess it would be difficult to have people taking pictures of you everywhere you go.
#Person1#: Thank goodness we're not rich and famous!
#Person2#: Being famous, I can do without, but I wouldn't mind being rich. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the Oscars held on Sunday night and the gossip of some related celebrities. They agree that being a celebrity makes life complex. |
train_11223 | #Person1#: Are you sure that this bus will take us to Santa Anita mall?
#Person2#: Yes, it will.
#Person1#: You know that for a fact?
#Person2#: Yeah, I take this bus all the time.
#Person1#: Is it a very long bus ride?
#Person2#: It's about thirty minutes long.
#Person1#: Do you know where we get off at?
#Person2#: There's a bus stop right behind Macy's.
#Person1#: Really, there's a bus stop right by the mall?
#Person2#: There's a bus stop in the mall parking lot.
#Person1#: That's convenient.
#Person2#: Absolutely. | #Person2# assures #Person1# the bus will take them to Santa Anita. |
train_11224 | #Person1#: Rachel? I'm not sure how you want to handle this account. I think there are a few things to be sorted out.
#Person2#: I agree, Toni. I think the biggest problem we're facing is how to bring it in under budget.
#Person1#: That's true. But even beyond that, there's the question of meeting the deadlines they'Ve set.
#Person2#: Right. Look, why don't we make a list of the problems we're dealing with. It'll be easier to work through them that way. | Rachel and Toni talk about the problems they've met when handling an account. |
train_11225 | #Person1#: From reviewing your resume I can see that you have ample experience for this position. What I want to know is why you think you're right for the job.
#Person2#: Well I'm impressed with what the company has done in the past and I think by hiring me the company's future can only be brighter. I find that my personal goals and ideas about business operation
#Person1#: So you'Ve acquainted yourself with the company. It's refreshing to interview someone who's sure of what they want.
#Person2#: Yes, I believe that it's crucial for me to know if a company is right for me, not just if I'm right for the company. I'Ve only been impressed by what I'Ve read and heard and I see myself having
#Person1#: Commitment to the company and the team is very important to us here.
#Person2#: Well I'm definitely a team player as well as being highly self-motivated. I believe this company can fulfill my long-term goals and offer me great upward mobility. Therefore you will find in me | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s impressed by what the company has done and #Person2#'ll make the company better. #Person2# thinks the company is right for #Person2#. |
train_11226 | #Person1#: What are your terms of payment?
#Person2#: Our terms are net 30.
#Person1#: What if we purchase an increased quantity? Can you give us better terms?
#Person2#: You would have to order in excess of 10, 000 units to be eligible.
#Person1#: We do not have the space in our warehouse to store over 5, 000 units.
#Person2#: An option we can offer is two separate shipments. We will house the inventory until you are ready for us to ship it to you. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# needs to order a large quantity if #Person1# wants better terms. |
train_11227 | #Person1#: Our productivity has been down for more than six months now. I'm seriously considering pulling in an outside consultant to diagnose the cause of our problematic areas. I think we'd all benefit from an outsider's perspective. Sometimes we're just too closed to the problems to see the forest for the trees.
#Person2#: I think that's a good idea. You know I got a golfing buddy that runs a consultant firm. He's an expert in organizational comunication. He does't come cheap, but he's an expert in this field. Maybe he could help get things on track.
#Person1#: Do you have his card? What's in his portfolio? Which firm has he worked for in the past?
#Person2#: He's done staff for Microsoft and Boeing. I think he's been involved with Siemens'training evaluations as well. I'll get you his card, you can give him a call. | #Person1#'s considering asking an outside consultant to diagnose the cause of #Person1#'s company's problematic areas. #Person2# recommends an expert in organizational communication. |
train_11228 | #Person1#: I want to meet you. Are you free this evening?
#Person2#: Well, actually, I'm not free today. Do you have anything urgent?
#Person1#: No, I just want to meet you.
#Person2#: How about tomorrow instead.
#Person1#: Hmm, that's all right. Shall we meet at the bar near the beach?
#Person2#: All right. See you then. | #Person1# and #Person2# decide to meet at the bar near the beach tomorrow. |
train_11229 | #Person1#: Didn't you punch in this morning, Monica?
#Person2#: Sorry, I don't know the rule about punching.
#Person1#: That's ok. I should have told you earlier. This is a company rule.
#Person2#: Do we also need to punch out after work?
#Person1#: According to the company rule, we should punch in before 8 o'clock and punch out after 5 o'clock every work day.
#Person2#: How about the lunch break, Lucy?
#Person1#: From 11:30 to 1 o'clock.
#Person2#: May I ask whether we need to work overtime?
#Person1#: Sometimes, but not quite often. | #Person1# introduces the company rules about punching to Monica. |
train_11230 | #Person1#: How much is the voucher worth?
#Person2#: It is worth 100 yuan and your bill comes to 230 yuan. The difference is 130, please.
#Person1#: Here it is.
#Person2#: Thank you, sir. Could you sign the voucher here, please?
#Person1#: OK. Here you are.
#Person2#: Thank you, sir. Hope to see you again soon. | #Person1# pays for his bill partially with a voucher with #Person2#'s assistance. |
train_11231 | #Person1#: I played the video game at Mike's home yesterday.
#Person2#: What's it like?
#Person1#: It's really fantastic. The hero, Super Warrior, is so brave that he can defeat any enemies he meets. He runs through tunnels, swims under water, and climbs over bridges. It's really exciting!
#Person2#: And then?
#Person1#: I borrowed it from Mike yesterday. Why not have a try?
#Person2#: That's neat! | #Person1# tells #Person2# Mike's video game is exciting. #Person1# borrowed it and invites #Person2# to try. |
train_11232 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: How much is this pen?
#Person1#: Ten Yuan.
#Person2#: And how much is this pencil?
#Person1#: One Yuan.
#Person2#: Here's fifteen Yuan.
#Person1#: And here's your change. Please check if it is correct.
#Person2#: OK, that's right.
#Person1#: Welcome to come again.
#Person2#: OK. | #Person2# buys a pen and a pencil with #Person1#'s assistance. |
train_11233 | #Person1#: Good morning, Felix Wasserman Associates. Beth Jennings speaking.
#Person2#: This is James Hong calling from Lincoln Bank.
#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Hong. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I'm calling to let you know that the funds for NX567822100007 have arrived.
#Person1#: That's great! That was quick, after it not being there yesterday I wasn't expecting to hear from you for a while.
#Person2#: Well, it's here now. Shall we credit that straight to your account?
#Person1#: If you could, please. That would be wonderful, thanks. | James Hong calls Beth Jennings to inform her that the funds for NX567822100007 have arrived. |
train_11234 | #Person1#: Do you carry black ink?
#Person2#: The ink should be next to the paper clips and thumb tacks in the stationary section, sir.
#Person1#: I've looked for, but I didn't see any black ink.
#Person2#: Then I'm afraid there's none in stock.
#Person1#: Well, I'll settle for blue-black. I'll also take a dozen airmail envelopes.
#Person2#: They come in packages of ten or twenty.
#Person1#: Give me a package of twenty, then. And where do I find shoelaces?
#Person2#: On counter three.
#Person1#: Thank you. I never can find my way around this store.
#Person2#: I know. It took me three weeks, and I work here. | #Person1# wants black ink but there's none in stock. #Person1# then gets blue-black ink, airmail envelopes, and shoelaces with #Person2#'s assistance. |
train_11235 | #Person1#: Garage sale, what does that mean?
#Person2#: Well, it is like a shop but the things here are quite cheap.
#Person1#: How much is the tape record?
#Person2#: $ 5.
#Person1#: That's really cheap. I will take it.
#Person2#: Sure. Here you are. | #Person2# explains things at the garage sale are cheap. #Person1# buys a tape record. |
train_11236 | #Person1#: Excuse me, sir. Didn't you see the red light?
#Person2#: Oh, I thought I could make a right turn on red here.
#Person1#: No, sir. The sign says no turn on red.
#Person2#: Oh, I guess I didn't see it.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, sir, but may I see your driver's licence and insurance policy, please? I have to give you a ticket.
#Person2#: Here they are.
#Person1#: Sign here, please. You can appeal to the court within 14 days. This slip has all the information you need. Please drive safely, sir.
#Person2#: Thank you, Ma'am. | #Person1# gives #Person2# a ticket because he made a right turn on red where there is a sign saying 'No Turn on Red'. |
train_11237 | #Person1#: I'm sorry, but I can't find the book you lent me.
#Person2#: That's OK.
#Person1#: I really feel bad about it. Let me buy you a new one.
#Person2#: No. Don't be silly. I wouldn't dream of letting you do that. | #Person1# apologizes to #Person2# for losing #Person2#'s book. #Person2# doesn't mind. |
train_11238 | #Person1#: Hi, Ann. How's your new flat working out?
#Person2#: Well, that's what I'm telling you about. You see. I've decided to look for a new place.
#Person1#: Why? I thought you liked it.
#Person2#: Oh, I do, but the distance is just killing me. Do you think you could help?
#Person1#: OK. So, what kind of place are you looking for?
#Person2#: Well, I'd like to share a flat with one or two roommates within walking distance to school.
#Person1#: How much do you want to spend a month?
#Person2#: Uh, under 200, and I'd like a flat with furniture in it.
#Person1#: Well. I know there's a block apartment around the cornor that seems to have a few left. I'll drop by there.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot. | Ann tells #Person1# she wants to find a new place and asks #Person1# for help. #Person1# asks about her expectations and will see an apartment that might meet her requirements. |
train_11239 | #Person1#: Excuse me? But is there a bus going to the zoo?
#Person2#: Well, you have the right stop. but the bus doesn't go straight to the zoo. You have to transfer to a No. 37 bus.
#Person1#: Where do I change for No. 57 then?
#Person2#: I think you get off at Time Street.
#Person1#: How far is it away from here?
#Person2#: Only 4 stops. Don't worry. I will get off there too.
#Person1#: OK, I will follow you.
#Person2#: Are you a stranger here?
#Person1#: Yes. I came only a few days ago. This is my first visit to this city.
#Person2#: How do you like the city?
#Person1#: Well. it's hard to say. I will see more before I can say anything. But the people I meet here are all kind to me.
#Person2#: I hope you like the city soon. | #Person2# tells #Person1# who is a stranger in this city how to get to the zoo by bus. |
train_11240 | #Person1#: Time to eat!
#Person2#: Coming. Oh, I'm starving. Oh yuck! What's that?
#Person1#: Ah, now don't complain!
#Person2#: But what is it, and where is mom?
#Person1#: Now, mom put me in charge of dinner because she's not feeling well tonight.
#Person2#: But what is it... and that smell!
#Person1#: It's pizza. I just followed an old family recipe here, and...
#Person2#: Let me see that... Oh, Dad. You're missing a page!
#Person1#: Oh, uh, well, uh... well I couldn't find the second page of the recipe, but don't worry. I have plenty of experience around the house. Plenty of experience in cooking.
#Person2#: That's not what mom says.
#Person1#: Well, wait, wait, here, let me try a piece first. Here, let me cool this off here. Oh, yeah. Oh, this is great stuff.
#Person2#: Yeah right. Why are you making faces?
#Person1#: Well, well, it's just, just a little rich for me. That's all.
#Person2#: Let me try it, dad. Uh, dad. You put a little too much salt in it and besides it's burned. And what's that?
#Person1#: Oh, well, well, that's just part of my own adaptation to the recipe. I added some pumpkin.
#Person2#: Oh, not another one of your surprises. Pumpkin doesn't go on pizza!
#Person1#: Well, okay, well, so what? Uh, what do we do now?
#Person2#: Well, how about some cold cereal... You can't mess up on that, Dad.
#Person1#: Oh, I love cereal. | #Person2#'s father prepared the dinner because #Person2#'s mother is not feeling well tonight, but #Person2#'s father is bad at cooking and the pizza tastes awful. Finally, #Person2# suggests making some cold cereal instead. |
train_11241 | #Person1#: Good morning, everybody. Today, for our writing class, we are glad to have Mr. Henry Stone with us, a well-known writer in this country. He is going to share with us his writing experiences. Now, Henry, please tell us how you find so many interesting things for your stories.
#Person2#: OK. I watch people a lot. I do that when I travel. I've been to many countries such as Britain, Italy and Sweden. So I spend a lot of time at airports. While waiting for my flights, I watch people passing by and start my imagination. For example, the other day, when I was waiting for my flight to Greece, I saw a couple. They were buying magazines at that moment. They were not wearing business clothes, but the man was carrying a suitcase. Every few seconds, the woman looked around. I wondered if someone was following them. Perhaps they were running away, and you know, this reminded me of a story in the newspaper that day: a bank clerk stole one million pounds a week before and disappeared with his wife. There was a picture of them in the paper. The couple really looked like the wiz. Maybe I should stop them. Just then, I saw them say goodbye to each other, and the woman walked away. Well, sometimes I make mistakes like that. But I find things like that are very useful for my writing. | Henry Stone shares his writing experiences in #Person1#'s writing class. He tells the students he watches people a lot when traveling and gives an example of a couple he saw at the airport. |
train_11242 | #Person1#: What do you want to make for dinner?
#Person2#: I think I will make some steaks for dinner.
#Person1#: Then we have to buy some steaks. Don't you think it's a little bit expensive?
#Person2#: It is a little expensive but it's cheaper than having steaks in a restaurant.
#Person1#: What a good wife!
#Person2#: Do you want to buy some beer for Mr. Chen?
#Person1#: Yes, of course!We all like beer, but I think this time we'd better have some table wine, don't you?
#Person2#: Yes, you are right. We do need table wine for the steaks.
#Person1#: I think I would prefer the California Rose.
#Person2#: That's good for steaks. What else do you want to buy?
#Person1#: A carton of cigarettes.
#Person2#: Oh, my God! Why do you want to smoke so much?
#Person1#: No, it's not for me. It's for Mr. Chen and his friends tonight.
#Person2#: That makes me feel better but anyway cigarettes are terrible for health.
#Person1#: I know. I'm quitting them.
#Person2#: Don't you think we should buy some vegetables and ice cream for dessert?
#Person1#: That's good. Let's go now.
#Person2#: OK. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about what to make for dinner for Mr. Chen. They decide to buy steaks, California Rose, cigarettes, vegetables, and ice cream. |
train_11243 | #Person1#: Is it true that you don't do gymnastics at all now?
#Person2#: I'm afraid so. I'm too old.
#Person1#: But you are only twenty-two!
#Person2#: That's too old for a gymnast. If I played in an international championship now, I couldn't win. So I'd rather not do it at all. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# doesn't do gymnastics anymore because #Person2#'s too old for a gymnast. |
train_11244 | #Person1#: Hello, Thomas Brothers.
#Person2#: Hello, this is Mike Landon here. Is Jack Cooper there by any chance?
#Person1#: I am afraid not, he is away for a day or two, back on, let's see, Monday morning.
#Person2#: Oh, well perhaps I can leave a message for him.
#Person1#: Yes, of course, just a minute. Now, let's see, to Jack Cooper from Mike London.
#Person2#: No, Landon, L-a-n-d-o-n.
#Person1#: Sorry, yes, got that, and what's the message?
#Person2#: Well it's just this: could he come to a meeting on Monday afternoon at 5:00 pm?
#Person1#: That's this coming Monday, October 12th?
#Person2#: Right, it's to discuss the new factory in France.
#Person1#: Fine, I've got that. I will see that he gets it as soon as he comes in on Monday.
#Person2#: Good, thank you, goodbye. | Mike phones to find Jack but #Person1# says Jack isn't available. Mike requests #Person1# to leave a message for Jack. |
train_11245 | #Person1#: Is that a new computer?
#Person2#: Yeah. My grandpa gave it to me as a graduation gift. Isn't it nice?
#Person1#: It is. I can't believe it's so thin! What kind of computer is it?
#Person2#: It's an Apple MacBook Air. It's very lightweight and has a bunch of built-in apps. I couldn't be happier with it.
#Person1#: Do they have any other colors besides that one?
#Person2#: I don't know. I like this color. I've ordered a pink cover for it, but it won't arrive for a couple of weeks.
#Person1#: Does the computer have a disk drive?
#Person2#: No, it doesn't, but I don't need one. All of my documents are online.
#Person1#: Well, you're very lucky. It will be great to have this when you start looking for jobs.
#Person2#: I already have. Today, I spent the day at the caf working on my rsum. This computer has great battery life.
#Person1#: Well, that's good. But the caf near here is always so crowded.
#Person2#: I know. But I like to work in busy cafs. The noise reminds me that everyone else is working hard, so I work hard, too. | #Person2# shows the new computer #Person2#'s grandpa gave #Person2# as a graduation gift to #Person1# and tells #Person1# it's useful when looking for jobs. |
train_11246 | #Person1#: The time has come to say goodbye.
#Person2#: So soon. It seems as if you've just got here.
#Person1#: I feel that way, too, but they say all good things must come to an end.
#Person2#: It certainly has been a pleasure seeing you again and renewing old memories.
#Person1#: I've had a nice time and I really want to thank you for spending so much time showing me the sights.
#Person2#: Oh. It was fun for me, too. It gave me the chance to get away from my everyday work and do something a little bit different.
#Person1#: You'll be out to see us next year, then, as you promised?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. That's our present plan unless something bad comes up. We should be there sometime in early September.
#Person1#: We'll be expecting you. | #Person1#'s leaving and thanks #Person2# for showing #Person1# the sights. #Person2# promises to visit #Person1# next year. |
train_11247 | #Person1#: Now some doctors are strongly encouraging arm exercises.
#Person2#: Arm exercises? Is that because arms are too fat or too soft?
#Person1#: Actually that's not the main reason. They say that arm exercises can make you physically healthy.
#Person2#: But I was told that arm exercises could raise your blood pressure.
#Person1#: Yes, but the article I read suggests some ways to make up for that.
#Person2#: Really? How?
#Person1#: By adding leg exercises, so that the arms don't do all the work.
#Person2#: And in return, I'm sure that there's a good chance of losing weight.
#Person1#: Sounds right to me.
#Person2#: So what exercises do the experts suggest?
#Person1#: They mentioned quite a few exercises, but one of the most popular ones is cycling.
#Person2#: Good, I must try that. | #Person1# tells #Person2# arm exercises can make people physically healthy and says adding leg exercises will make up for blood pressure raising. #Person1# also recommends one of the most popular arm exercises, cycling. |
train_11248 | #Person1#: Car trouble center. How may I help you?
#Person2#: My car won't start! Stupid old car!
#Person1#: Hold on, before you kick your car let's go through some possible problems.
#Person2#: Fine.
#Person1#: OK, first of all, can you turn the key in the ignition?
#Person2#: Yeah! I am here with my friend and he thinks it may be the spark plug or the starter motor.
#Person1#: Those are possible problems, but tell me, when you turn the key, do you hear the starter motor crank?
#Person2#: Yeah, it sounds like it usually does when I start the car, but nothing else happens. The engine won't start. Should I maybe press the accelerator?
#Person1#: No. If you step on the accelerator pedal you can flood the carburetor and your car will never start.
#Person2#: So what do you think it is?
#Person1#: I know this may seem like a silly question, but does your car have gasoline?
#Person2#: Umm. yeah! Right! I got the car started! Thanks for your help! I told you to fill the tank! | #Person2# calls Car trouble center because #Person2#'s car won't start. #Person1# answers the phone and goes through some possible problems. They finally find out that it's because the car doesn't have gasoline. |
train_11249 | #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#: Ugg! 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# requests #Person1#'s daddy to lend #Person1# the car because #Person1#'s going to a concert. #Person1#'s daddy disagrees and refuses to give her 100 bucks. |
train_11250 | #Person1#: Is this watch yours?
#Person2#: No, it isn't mine. I blundered upon it under the sofa. Do you know whose watch it is?
#Person1#: Let me have a look. It's mine. I have been looking for it, but just cannot find it. It's present from my father.
#Person2#: Well, here you are. Remember to put it in a proper place. | #Person2# found a watch. #Person1# claims it to be #Person1#'s. #Person2# returns the watch. |
train_11251 | #Person1#: Lisa, I'm so glad to see you. How are you doing?
#Person2#: Fine. I miss you so much, uncle Benjamin.
#Person1#: Me too. We haven't seen each other for years.
#Person2#: It's been 3 years now.
#Person1#: How time flies! Now you are a college student out of a little girl.
#Person2#: How is aunty Shirley?
#Person1#: Couldn't be better.
#Person2#: How has May been?
#Person1#: She's been good. She is in grade one in Joy Chain high school. And she dreams to be a volunteer in 2008. | Lisa and Uncle Benjamin haven't seen each other for years. They meet and greet each other. |
train_11252 | #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. | #Person1# explains some points about the experiment that need attention before it starts. #Person2# reports to #Person1# that the air compressor doesn't work, so #Person1#'ll get #Person2# another one. |
train_11253 | #Person1#: I can't seem to find the cereal aisle.
#Person2#: You'll find the cereal by the breakfast foods.
#Person1#: What breakfast foods?
#Person2#: They're over by the oatmeal and the breakfast bars.
#Person1#: Oh, I think I know what you're talking about.
#Person2#: Can I help you with anything else?
#Person1#: Could you tell me where the dishwashing detergent is?
#Person2#: You'll find that by the paper towels.
#Person1#: Oh, I didn't think of that.
#Person2#: That's where it'll be.
#Person1#: Well, thank you very much.
#Person2#: If you need anything else, please feel free to ask me. | #Person2# tells #Person1# where to find the cereal aisle and the dishwashing detergent. |
train_11254 | #Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: Hi, I've just been to collect your new basketball shirts from the school.
#Person1#: Yeah, what do they look like?
#Person2#: I don't know if you like them as much as last seasons. You had white ones then remember? And the yellow picture on it made it easy to see you guys on the basketball field, didn't it? But this year. They're just plain. No picture, same color anyway, I can bring them to your house to see what you think.
#Person1#: OK.
#Person2#: But it's a bit late to change them now, I guess. | #Person2# collected #Person1#'s new basketball shirts from the school and describes what they look like. |
train_11255 | #Person1#: So, Gilda. I'm sure we both have to deal with homesickness, because we're so far away from our own country.
#Person2#: Yes, it's very difficult. In special seasons like Christmas or during the Holy Week, it is something that we celebrate a lot and I really feel homesick.
#Person1#: How do you deal with homesickness?
#Person2#: When I feel homesick, I never stay at home alone. One thing I do is that I always try to go for things in the neighborhood. So what do the locals do? Is there anything interesting? And it's a sort of adventure because you're doing something new, so you're kind of replacing something that you used to do by something new. So, in a way, it's nice dealing with homesickness.
#Person1#: Yeah.
#Person2#: What about you?
#Person1#: Well, that's what I was going to say. You said replacing and I also focus myself on other activities, such as playing golf, swimming and watching TV. But what I like best is to go hiking with the friends I've made and we talk a lot.
#Person2#: You are really outgoing. There're a lot of delicious foods to enjoy. Delicious foods can make you forget unhappy things.
#Person1#: Yeah, I couldn't agree more. I also do that when I'm feeling homesick. Maybe next time we can go out and enjoy some foods together.
#Person2#: Good idea. | #Person1# and Gilda talk about how to deal with homesickness. Gilda always tries to go for things in the neighborhood and #Person1# focuses on other activities. They agree delicious foods can make you forget unhappy things. #Person1# suggests going out together next time and #Person2# agrees. |
train_11256 | #Person1#: So this term, we're doing the book on marketing. Any business in a marketplace is likely to be in competition with other firms offering similar products.
#Person2#: Huh...Excuse me, professor. Could you say that again please?
#Person1#: Having trouble very?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm trying to write down everything you say, but I can't keep up.
#Person1#: You can't write everything down. You need to take notes. Well, just use a pen and a notebook.
#Person2#: But what should I write down?
#Person1#: Is it? Well, writing things down was very useful. It gives you a chance to review them. Now, Mary, just put down the important base. I'll stress these bits in the lecture.
#Person2#: What should I do if I missed something?
#Person1#: Hum... Just leave a blank in your notes and get the information from me later. Does that help?
#Person2#: Perfectly.
#Person1#: Remember to read through your notes after the lecture.
#Person2#: OK. Thank you, professor.
#Person1#: So that's all for today. I had gotten advertising class to go to. We can discuss this further interactivity class. | Mary tries to write down everything #Person1# says in the class. #Person1# tells Mary it's unnecessary and tells #Person2# to just put down the important base. |
train_11257 | #Person1#: The problem is that there have been some delays on flights from Australia.
#Person2#: Could you be more specific? What exactly do you mean by some delays?
#Person1#: I'm sorry, madam. I'll try to explain. There were 2 flights cancelled yesterday, including the flight your colleague booked for Melbourne. At the moment I can't find out exactly what flight she got on.
#Person2#: So if I understand you correctly, we have no way of finding out when she'll get in.
#Person1#: Not exactly. We may not be able to tell you for an hour or so. We're trying to check the passenger lists for all departing flights from Australia. But that could take some time.
#Person2#: OK, I see what you mean. It's 2:00 o'clock now. So if I phone again, say at 3:00, you should be able to give me more information?
#Person1#: Yes, madam. | #Person1# tells #Person2# there're some delays on flights from Australia and #Person1# can't find out exactly what flight #Person2#'s colleague got on. #Person1# suggests #Person2# call an hour later. |
train_11258 | #Person1#: Ann, let's go skating. It's not cold today.
#Person2#: I'd like to, but I can't. I must finish my math homework this afternoon.
#Person1#: Isn't the math homework due next Tuesday?
#Person2#: That's true. But I have 2 French classes this Sunday and I'll go to visit my grandmother next Monday. I don't want to do my math homework there. I want to spend time with my grandparents.
#Person1#: Then I'll call Sarah. She loves skating. I really want to have some fun during this long weekend. | #Person1# invites Ann to go skating but she's busy with her math homework. #Person1#'ll call Sarah instead. |
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