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train_11359 | #Person1#: Is this where I can catch a bus to the theater?
#Person2#: Yes, but you can't get there with out a change.
#Person1#: Which bus do I have to change?
#Person2#: You have to get off at the hospital and change for bus 15.
#Person1#: I see. Thank you. | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to go to the theater by bus. |
train_11360 | #Person1#: Sir, may I please see your license and registration? Do you know how fast you were going?
#Person2#: No, I'm not sure. I think about 65 mph, right?
#Person1#: You're not sure? You were going at 90 miles per hour! That's 25 mph over the legal speed limit! Have you been drinking?
#Person2#: No, Officer, not at all.
#Person1#: Then how can you explain your behavior?
#Person2#: Well, I guess I just wasn't paying attention to the speedometer.
#Person1#: Not paying attention to the speedometer? Why not?
#Person2#: Um, because I was busy talking to my friend.
#Person1#: On a cell phone?
#Person2#: Yes, I was using a cell phone. I just bought it, so I decided to give my friend a phone call to tell him about it. While I did that I also turned on the radio and was listening to one of my favorite songs, and eating some food I had bought at a fast food restaurant, and, um. . . guess I had too many distractions.
#Person1#: That's definitely true. I'm going to have to give you a ticket. Please remember to drive more carefully next time. | #Person2# was caught by #Person1# for speeding. #Person2# says he had too many distractions while driving so he didn't pay attention to the speedometer. #Person1# will give him a ticket. |
train_11361 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to check in, please.
#Person1#: May I see your ticket and passport, please?
#Person2#: Sure. Here they are.
#Person1#: Please put your baggage on the scale.
#Person2#: What's the weight limit?
#Person1#: Thirty two kilos.
#Person2#: I hope my baggage aren't overweight.
#Person1#: No. They aren't.
#Person2#: May I carry this satchel?
#Person1#: Sure. But please attach this claim tag.
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: Here is your boarding pass.
#Person2#: Which gate?
#Person1#: Gate Four. Please go and have a seat in the waiting hall.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person1# helps #Person2# check-in, handles #Person2#'s baggage, and tells #Person2# #Person2#'s boarding gate. |
train_11362 | #Person1#: Charlotte, have you had your supper?
#Person2#: No, I don't want to eat anything.
#Person1#: Why? Don't you feel well?
#Person2#: I'm down in spirits.
#Person1#: What's up?
#Person2#: My manager jumped on me for my mistake today.
#Person1#: You must not feel depressed about such a trivial thing.
#Person2#: I think I'm too clumsy. I can do nothing well.
#Person1#: You'd better shape up if you want to get the job done.
#Person2#: But I doubt myself.
#Person1#: Cheer up! Don't let me down. We all make mistakes, and that is life. | Charlotte is down in spirits because her manager blamed her for her mistake. #Person1# encourages her. |
train_11363 | #Person1#: There will be a party in my company ; what shall I wear?
#Person2#: Is it formal or informal?
#Person1#: I guess it is a formal one because the general director will give a speech there, and most of the staff will take part in.
#Person2#: In that case, formal suit with a nice tie will be better.
#Person1#: You are right. What about shoes?
#Person2#: The brown leather shoes are OK.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot.
#Person2#: Don't mention it. | #Person2# advises #Person1# on dressing for a formal company party. |
train_11364 | #Person1#: I don't know what to say. This can't be happening. Here's the obituary.
#Person2#: It's really there? This all seems so surreal-like it's all one big nightmare.
#Person1#: But it explains why Taylor isn't answering and Femi took time off from work.
#Person2#: Poor Femi. Taylor's death must have made her realize that she still cared for him.
#Person1#: This says the viewing is at Myers Funeral Home today until five.
#Person2#: It's already half past four. We should go and pay our respects. Taylor's family will be there. | #Person1# and #Person2# are surprised at Taylor's death and they sympathize with Femi. They will go for Taylor's viewing. |
train_11365 | #Person1#: Today people are hearing about information superhighways and the intermet.
#Person2#: Is this change going to be beneficial for theindividuals like you and me.
#Person1#: Yes, I think so. My friend once used it mostly to play chess, but now he has learnt how to do other things on the Internet.
#Person2#: There's no doubt the Internet will be a powerful commercial medium. It'll connect hundreds of millions of customers and open up huge markets for all kinds of products and services.
#Person1#: That's true. I can imagine companies sending advertisements directly to customers over the net. Customers, in turn, can examine and compare whatever goods they want to buy and tell their computers to find them at the best price offered.
#Person2#: Yeah. It'll be a shoppers heaven. That's the use of net in E-commerce. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the benefits of information superhighways and the internet to individuals and commerce. |
train_11366 | #Person1#: Excuse me, are you Miss Green?
#Person2#: Yes. May I help you?
#Person1#: May I introduce myself?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: I'm a new student in the school. My name's John.
#Person2#: Nice to meet you, John.
#Person1#: It's a pleasure to meet you, Miss Green. | John introduces himself to Miss Green. |
train_11367 | #Person1#: How do you get along with your co-workers?
#Person2#: I get along pretty well with most of them. It seems there are always a few rotten apples in the bunch, though, Like Margaret. I don't know why management hasn't fired her yet. She's a terrible gossip.
#Person1#: Do you think management should fire someone just because they gossip?
#Person2#: It's not only that she gossips, but she also tries to start problems among other employees by spreading rumors and telling lies about her co-workers. She's not trustworthy, and in my opinion, I think she's nuts.
#Person1#: So how do you develop good relationships in the office?
#Person2#: I think one of the important things is just to be considerate of your co-workers'feelings and needs. If you are aware of other people and do your part to make a good working environment, you should be able to get along with most of the people you work with.
#Person1#: I think you're right, but it does seem that there are always a few co, workers that are harder to work with than others. | #Person2# complains about a co-worker's gossiping and thinks management should fire her because she is not trustworthy. #Person2# tells #Person1# how to develop good relationships with coworkers. |
train_11368 | #Person1#: Hi, how are you doing?
#Person2#: I'm fine. How about yourself?
#Person1#: I'm pretty good. Thanks for asking.
#Person2#: No problem. So how have you been?
#Person1#: I've been great. What about you?
#Person2#: I've been good. I'm in school right now.
#Person1#: What school do you go to?
#Person2#: I go to PCC.
#Person1#: Do you like it there?
#Person2#: It's okay. It's a really big campus.
#Person1#: Good luck with school.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. | #Person1# and #Person2# share their recent status. |
train_11369 | #Person1#: Do you have any vacancies?
#Person2#: Yes, we have a nice room on the sixth floor.
#Person1#: How much is it?
#Person2#: 200 yuan a night.
#Person1#: OK. Dose it include breakfast?
#Person2#: Yes. And could I have your name?
#Person1#: Kate Green.
#Person2#: How long do you want to stay?
#Person1#: 5 days. And could you send a bellboy to pick up my luggage?
#Person2#: Sure. We'll be there in a few minutes.
#Person1#: Could you keep my valuables?
#Person2#: We'd like to. You may call the attendant if you need any help. | #Person2# helps Kate Green to reserve a room including breakfast for 5 days and offers luggage service. |
train_11370 | #Person1#: Who's that over here?
#Person2#: That's the new teacher.
#Person1#: What do you think of the teacher?
#Person2#: She's very nice.
#Person1#: What does she teach?
#Person2#: English, of course.
#Person1#: Is she your teacher?
#Person2#: Yes. She teaches our class three times a week.
#Person1#: Can she speak Chinese to her students?
#Person2#: Not very much.
#Person1#: It's a good thing you can speak English! | #Person1# asks #Person2# about #Person2#'s new English teacher. |
train_11371 | #Person1#: What in the world is that smell?
#Person2#: The aroma of roasting coffee beans.
#Person1#: Smells like you're baking something. What are those?
#Person2#: Green beans. They pop and turn brown when you roast them.
#Person1#: Cool! But isn't that a hot air popcorn popper?
#Person2#: This machine roasts the beans just right. If you roast them too long, or the temperature is too hot. . .
#Person1#: The beans will burn. I know. I've tasted burnt coffee before. . . yuck! | #Person2# is roasting coffee beans with a popcorn popper. #Person2# tells #Person1# this machine roasts the beans just right. |
train_11372 | #Person1#: Doctor, may I ask my mother's condition?
#Person2#: Well, you'd better sit down for this. It has been terminal lung cancer.
#Person1#: Oh my god. Please save her life.
#Person2#: We'll try our best, but you'd better prepare for the worst.
#Person1#: I see, D. But I plead you to help her.
#Person2#: I have said that we will try our best. You can trust us. But you know her situation.
#Person1#: How long do you expect her to live?
#Person2#: About half a year. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person1#'s mother's lung cancer and suggests #Person1# should better prepare for the worst. |
train_11373 | #Person1#: Were you able to get a look at the suspect's face?
#Person2#: Yes. I know exactly what he looks like.
#Person1#: I must ask you to pick him out of a line-up.
#Person2#: That won't be a problem.
#Person1#: Look closely at the five men in this line-up.
#Person2#: I am looking.
#Person1#: Do you see the suspect?
#Person2#: Yes. He's in the line-up.
#Person1#: What number is the suspect?
#Person2#: Number four.
#Person1#: Thank you for all your help.
#Person2#: It was no problem at all. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to identify a suspect's face out of a line-up. |
train_11374 | #Person1#: Mom. I have to go school shopping. There's only one more week left.
#Person2#: Do you need money or what?
#Person1#: I have this list of stuff that I need and I only have half the dough.
#Person2#: Half the dough huh. Well. How would you like to earn the other half?
#Person1#: Do I have a choice? Uh. That's a no. What can I do?
#Person2#: I thought you'd never ask. The lawn needs to be mowed and the garage deserves to be cleaned. | #Person1# asks #Person2# for money and #Person2# asks #Person1# to do chores to earn the money. |
train_11375 | #Person1#: Taxi.
#Person2#: Yes, sir, where are you going?
#Person1#: I am going to the railway station.
#Person2#: Get on, please.
#Person1#: Thank you. Can we get there in half an hour?
#Person2#: I am not sure, sir. Generally we can, but look at the traffic. It's the rush hour.
#Person1#: My train will leave at 3:00, I'll have to arrive there before 2:50.
#Person2#: We are really in a hurry.
#Person1#: Can't we go faster?
#Person2#: I'll do my best. | #Person2# drives #Person1# to the railway station and they are in a hurry. |
train_11376 | #Person1#: I want to change rooms. In fact, I want a refund for tonight!
#Person2#: If you tell me the exact problem, I can be more helpful.
#Person1#: Cockroaches have declared war on my room!
#Person2#: Allow me to apologize. I'll give you another room right now, and a full refund for tonight.
#Person1#: Thank you for not asking me to collect the roaches in a jar as evidence.
#Person2#: Sir, only your mother wants to please you more than we do. | #Person1# requires a room change and a refund because of the cockroaches. #Person2# accepts. |
train_11377 | #Person1#: Could you help me?
#Person2#: What do you need?
#Person1#: I can't seem to find my class.
#Person2#: What building is it in?
#Person1#: It's in the C building.
#Person2#: Oh, I know exactly where that is.
#Person1#: Do you think you can tell me where it is?
#Person2#: Sure, what room number is it?
#Person1#: It's room number 261.
#Person2#: I have a class around there right now.
#Person1#: Could you show me where it is?
#Person2#: No problem, come on. | #Person2# will show #Person1# the way to #Person1#'s classroom because #Person2# will have a class around. |
train_11378 | #Person1#: Good morning.
#Person2#: Good morning. Are you through with the cleaning? If not, we'll come back a little later.
#Person1#: Never mind, come right in. I've almost finished. You always keep the room neat and tidy, I must say. It saves me a lot of work, but you should let me do it.
#Person2#: It doesn't take much time. I'm used to tidying up my room myself.
#Person1#: It's very considerate of you to do so. Do you have any laundry today?
#Person2#: I have a suit that needs cleaning.
#Person1#: Let me have it, please. I'm taking some laundry downstairs anyway. | #Person2# always keeps #Person2#'s room neat and tidy, which saves #Person1# a lot of work. #Person1# thinks #Person2# is considerate. |
train_11379 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'm looking for some perfume. Do you have perfumes with a light scent?
#Person1#: How about this one? It smells like green tea and is our best seller. Try it.
#Person2#: It does smell good, How much is it?
#Person1#: It goes for $ 40.
#Person2#: OK. I'll take this one. | #Person1# helps #Person2# buy a kind of perfume smiling like green tea. |
train_11380 | #Person1#: Ladies and gentlemen, here is the Westminster Abbey. It's one of the oldest buildings in London.
#Person2#: What a large building. Can we visit by ourselves?
#Person1#: Of course. Take your time and enjoy your trip.
#Person2#: Thank you. When and where shall we meet?
#Person1#: We will meet at 5:00 right here.
#Person2#: I see. | #Person1# introduces Westminster Abbey and lets #Person2# have a tour freely. |
train_11381 | #Person1#: This is my new favorite store. I got 5 shirts, 3 pairs of pants, and 2 belts for less than $100. And they are all designer clothes!
#Person2#: I found some great stuff, too! I can't believe how low the prices are. This purse was only $25, and it is real leather! | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about how cheap the goods are in #Person1#'s favorite store. |
train_11382 | #Person1#: My God! Where is my suitcase?
#Person2#: Oh! I think that they've unloaded all the luggage. Well, it's not here.
#Person1#: I suppose that suitcase is lost, doesn't it?
#Person2#: Which suitcase was it?
#Person1#: The one with all the souvenirs, the one that you told me not to pack.
#Person2#: Are you sure you checked it?
#Person1#: Sure.
#Person2#: It might be, loaded on another flight.
#Person1#: Do you think that it could be left behind?
#Person2#: That's always a possibility. Sooner or later, it'll be traced and rerouted.
#Person1#: I hope you are right.
#Person2#: Well... What do we do now?
#Person1#: I should report it to the airline, look, why don't you wait for me in the coffee shop? I'll meet you there as soon as I'm through.
#Person2#: Ok! Good luck! | #Person1# cannot find #Person1#'s suitcase and thinks it might be lost. #Person2# thinks there are many possibilities. #Person1# will report it to the airline. |
train_11383 | #Person1#: Is that Anne Shaw?
#Person2#: Yes, speaking?
#Person1#: Hello, it is Eric from London.
#Person2#: Hello, Eric. How can I help you?
#Person1#: I'm fixing up on next project team meeting, and I just want to check some possible dates with you.
#Person2#: Fine, let me just get my diary. Ok, which dates are you looking at?
#Person1#: I've spoken to the others, and they prefer either the third week of May or the second week of June.
#Person2#: Yeah, both of the weeks are pretty clear at the moment except for the 11th of June.
#Person1#: Right, I've got that.
#Person2#: So where is the meeting taking place this time?
#Person1#: It was going to be in London. But I spoke to Carlos in Mexico City and he suggested Chicago. He thinks it will be more convenient for most of the team.
#Person2#: He's probably right. It'll certainly be much easier for me as well. Because I can fly from Toronto, and I'm sure you can find a meeting room somewhere near the airport.
#Person1#: That's a good idea. I'll check up some hotels in that area and get back to you towards the end of the week.
#Person2#: Fine, but I'm not in the office on Friday.
#Person1#: Ok, I'll call you later in the afternoon on Thursday.
#Person2#: No problem. Bye. | Eric calls Anne Shaw to fix up the time and place for the next project team meeting. Anne tells Eric her available dates and says she prefers to meet in Chicago. Eric will check up some hotels and contact Anne again soon. |
train_11384 | #Person1#: Oh, look, who's here? Upon my word, if it isn't Mr. White. Oh, Mr. White, you shouldn't have come.
#Person2#: That's all right. I was told the weather was not good enough.
#Person1#: Yes, not ideal for flying.
#Person2#: If it doesn't clear up soon, I'm afraid the flight might be put off.
#Person1#: Let's hope for the best.
#Person2#: Mrs. Smith, do you like traveling by air?
#Person1#: For me there is nothing like traveling by air. It is both speedy and comfortable. Mr. White, there goes the announcement for passengers to board.
#Person2#: Oh, good news for you. The plane will take off on time as it is clearing up.
#Person1#: I think I must go now. Thank you for coming to see me off, Mr. White.
#Person2#: It's a pleasure. Come again, I wish you a pleasant journey.
#Person1#: Thank you. Good-bye. | Mr. White comes to see Mrs. Smith off and she is surprised and grateful. The plane will take off on time as the weather is clearing up. |
train_11385 | #Person1#: I hope you're not too put out with me for the delay. I have to stop by friends' home to pick up a book on my way here.
#Person2#: Well, that's not a big deal. But you might at least phone if you know you're going to keep someone waiting. | #Person1# explains the reason for #Person1#'s delay, but #Person2# thinks #Person1# should better phone first. |
train_11386 | #Person1#: Did you see the list of books for this course?
#Person2#: Yes,the teacher expects us to get the first five on the list.
#Person1#: Are you going to buy them?
#Person2#: I don't know. These books are expensive. And I don't have a lot of money on me.
#Person1#: How about sharing them with me?
#Person2#: Sounds good.
#Person1#: Let's do this. I will buy three and you buy two of them.
#Person2#: I would rather do it this way: we pay fifty-fifty for the books now.
#Person1#: And Then?
#Person2#: At the end of the course you can take the books you like and I will take the ones I like.
#Person1#: What if we both like the same books?
#Person2#: Come on,we are not going to argue over that,are we?
#Person1#: I was just joking. It's definitely a better idea.
#Person2#: Then let's get the books as soon as possible. | #Person1# and #Person2# decide to pay fifty-fifty for the books their course requires and split them at the end of the semester. |
train_11387 | #Person1#: Where's Cecilia, Mark?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. She finishes school at 3. Maybe she went to Joyce's. She knows she has to come home before 5.
#Person1#: It's 5:30 now.
#Person2#: Maybe she forgot her watch.
#Person1#: Well, someone has to wash the dishes. The kitchen's a mess.
#Person2#: I can go to Joyce's. I know her address.
#Person1#: That's OK. We don't need her. You can wash the dishes. | #Person1# cannot find Cecilia and asks Mark to take over the dishes washing. |
train_11388 | #Person1#: Can I use your laptop for a while?
#Person2#: Sure, go ahead.
#Person1#: Oh, isn't your computer Wi-Fi capable?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. You want go online? there are no wi-fi hotspots around.
#Person1#: Oh my, no internet access is killing me.
#Person2#: Can't you wait till you get home? then you can surf the internet using the broadband, wireless connection or whatever you like.
#Person1#: No, I'm not feeling myself. I just want to check my emails, visit my favorite websites and chat with my friends.
#Person2#: Now I see, you must be suffering from discomgoogolation.
#Person1#: What does that mean? there's nothing wrong with me.
#Person2#: Well, the term 'discomgoogolation' comes from 'discombobulate' and 'google'. Becasue floods of information are just a mouse click away, net users are very likely to become addicted to the web.
#Person1#: That's alright. I just can't bear losing track of all the latest information. It almost drives me crazy.
#Person2#: Then, you're probably addicted. | #Person1# borrows #Person2#'s laptop but there is no internet access. #Person1# terribly wants to check emails, visit favorite websites, and chat online.
#Person2# thinks #Person1# is addicted to the web. |
train_11389 | #Person1#: What did you think of the teambuiding session this morning? Do you think it did much good?
#Person2#: Well, a lot of the games were pretty silly. I don't know how much it helped us to be a better team, but i think everyone had a good time.
#Person1#: I think that's an important part of it all. . . we've got to be able to see another side of our co-workers and boss. . . . We can see what they're like as real human beings, working together on some project , for fun. I really think it helped our team jell together better.
#Person2#: Yeah, I guess you're right. I think the trust game was my favorite. I think in order to have a strong team, we've all got to learn how to trust each other more.
#Person1#: The trust game was your favorite, huh? My favorite part was the personality tests. I think to know more about what kind of personality type you are will tell you a lot about how you can fit into a team. Also, when you know the personality strengths of your colleagues, it helps you undestand them better. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the team-building session. #Person1# thinks it is helpful. #Person2# agrees. #Person1# likes personality tests best, while #Person2# prefers the trust game. |
train_11390 | #Person1#: Can you lend me fifty bucks?
#Person2#: What? Again? Why do you keep running out of money?
#Person1#: I guess I don't earn enough.
#Person2#: No, I think it's how you budget your life, that's the problem.
#Person1#: That's my business, not yours.
#Person2#: True enough, until the time comes that you need to take my money. I don't know where you're wasting your money but I think you need to take a look at what's really important.
#Person1#: So how do you survive from pay day to pay day?
#Person2#: I don't just survive. I put money away as well. I know when I get paid where most of the cash will go, and I stick to my plan. If I follow a budget I don't have any nasty surprises.
#Person1#: I'm not disciplined enough I guess.
#Person2#: In a few months I'm planning to invest my money into some foreign companies. I think you need to reevaluate your spending habits. | #Person1# has to borrow money from #Person2#. #Person2# thinks #Person1# should reevaluate spending habits, and shares #Person2#'s experience on following #Person2#'s budget and making investments. |
train_11391 | #Person1#: What do you think of doctor Tompson?
#Person2#: I feel confident of his ability to cure my daughter's disease.
#Person1#: How can you be so sure?
#Person2#: I can tell from the way he spoke to us.
#Person1#: Never believe his words. | #Person2# trusts Doctor Tompson, but #Person1# doesn't. |
train_11392 | #Person1#: Do you think children watch too much Tv?
#Person2#: I only allow my child to watch up to an hour a day. I don't think that tv is bad for kids. I think that kids should be active and not become couch potaoes.
#Person1#: Perhaps I should impose a limit on how much Tv my kids can watch. They don't do much else in their free time. At least they always do their homework first.
#Person2#: If you decide to put a limit on the amount of tv they can watch, remember to have something else for them to do. If you don't, they'll get bored and misbehave.
#Person1#: They could go out and play with their friends.
#Person2#: Sure. You could talk to other parents in your neighbourhood and plan it so that all the kids are free at the same time.
#Person1#: Perhaps I could ask my husband to teach them foot ball or some thing. He watches too much Tv too.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. Remember that if the parents watch too much Tv, the kids will probably follow suit. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about limiting children's TV time. #Person2# thinks parents should plan other activities for children while they limit the TV time. They agree that parents play a pivotal role. |
train_11393 | #Person1#: Oh, my God! I've been cheated!
#Person2#: What? What did you buy?
#Person1#: It's a brick! I can't believe how stupid I was. Damn it!
#Person2#: What is it? Why did you buy a brick?
#Person1#: There was a guy on the sidewalk. He had three new boxes, Panasonic video camera boxes. He said he had to get rid of them quick.
#Person2#: And?
#Person1#: So he said he'd sell me one for twenty dollars. A four-hundred-dollar camera for twenty bucks.
#Person2#: And it's a brick?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: I can't believe how stupid you are. Why didn't you open the box?
#Person1#: I wanted to. But he said, no, the box is still in its plastic wrap from the store. If it's opened, other people won't believe it's new.
#Person2#: So he had the boxes wrapped in plastic.
#Person1#: Yes, it was the kind of perfect plastic wrap that comes with new products. Look, it even had a bar-code price sticker on it! It looked brand new.
#Person2#: But why would a guy be selling new video cameras for twenty dollars?
#Person1#: He said he had to get rid of them. They were stolen.
#Person2#: Aha! Now I understand. You were trying to buy stolen goods on the sidewalk. So, what I think is, you deserve to get cheated!
#Person1#: C'mon, don't blame me! I thought it was a new camera. We could use it. We were even thinking about buying a camera. I don't understand how he could have such a perfect-looking box.
#Person2#: That's no problem. He just has a friend who works in a shop that can do plastic wrap. That's easy. And probably it's the same shop he got the boxes from. Maybe his friend works in an electronics store. They sell video cameras there. Probably they had a couple video camera boxes lying around. So they get the idea of wrapping bricks to sell to fools like you. Twenty dollars a brick. That's a good profit if they can sell enough bricks.
#Person1#: You're right, Sarah. I was a fool. I can't believe it. How could I fall for such a trick? | #Person1# was trying to buy a stolen brand-new camera at a very low price on the sidewalk. Then #Person1# finds out what he bought is actually a brick. The seller didn't allow #Person1# to open the box to keep it brand-new. Sarah analyzes the trick and thinks #Person1# deserves to be cheated. |
train_11394 | #Person1#: Are there many idioms in English?
#Person2#: There are hundreds and hundreds. English is particularly rich in idiomatic expressions.
#Person1#: Can you give us an example?
#Person2#: I'll look up the rate. To look up doesn't mean to look high into the sky or to look at the roof. It means to search for and find some information.
#Person1#: What about the expression 'goodbye'? Is that an idiom?
#Person2#: That is just a natural, grammatical English expression. It has a direct translation in other languages.
#Person1#: This is interesting, Ms. Parker. | Ms. Parker tells #Person1# about English idioms and offers examples. |
train_11395 | #Person1#: Hey, do you know if it's possible to get to Los Angeles from San Francisco by train?
#Person2#: Yeah, it is. But why don't you fly? It's much faster and costs about the same.
#Person1#: No way. I hate flying. Do you know how long the train takes?
#Person2#: Well, the quickest route is through the center of California. You can start in Sacramento, but it's not a very good route. If you take the train along the coast, it is much more beautiful. It's a great way to see California.
#Person1#: Well, I don't care about that. I just need to get to Los Angeles and back. My cousins wedding is next month. | #Person1# asks #Person2# how to get to Los Angeles from San Francisco by train. #Person2# suggests two routes. |
train_11396 | #Person1#: I haven't seen you for a long time. Where have you been?
#Person2#: I went to New York to visit my sister and stayed there for 2 months. Actually, I really went to meet my new nephew.
#Person1#: That's great. How old is he?
#Person2#: Well, he was 5 months old when I got there and he could possibly be the most beautiful baby I have ever seen.
#Person1#: What did you do in your sister's home?
#Person2#: I held the baby and played with him a lot which was nice, but what I enjoyed most was feeding him. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# visited #Person2#'s sister in New York and enjoyed the time with #Person2#'s new nephew. |
train_11397 | #Person1#: Excuse me, is anyone sitting here?
#Person2#: Erm..no, I'll just move my bag.
#Person1#: Thanks, how long have you been waiting?
#Person2#: Oh, about half an hour. I'm waiting for my friend to meet me. How about you?
#Person1#: Oh, I've just got here about 3:30. I'm picking up my younger sister, she'll be arriving on a 4:00 o'clock bus.
#Person2#: Where is she from?
#Person1#: London. She's studying there.
#Person2#: Me too. I'm studying business at the London School of Economics.
#Person1#: She studies photography at the London College of Fashion.
#Person2#: Yes, I know it. It's a very famous college. She must be good.
#Person1#: Maybe, all I know is that she is always asking our dad for money to buy new cameras or something. What do you plan to do after University?
#Person2#: Well, I might work in a cafe called the blue. But if possible, I'd really like to travel for a year, maybe to... Oh, I'm sorry. I've got to say goodbye, my friend just arrived. Well, it was nice chatting with you. | #Person2# is waiting for a friend. #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# is waiting for #Person1#'s younger sister. Then they talk about #Person1#'s sister and #Person2#'s plan after University. |
train_11398 | #Person1#: Dad, are you going to miss me when I go back to college next week?
#Person2#: Of course I'm gonna miss you, girl.
#Person1#: But, dad. I mean, you are always talking about how much money you'll save on food, hot water and gas while I am away.
#Person2#: Just kidding. You know, getting a university degree is really important. I'm proud of you, do you have everything ready?
#Person1#: Yep.
#Person2#: You know, business is really a great major for you.
#Person1#: Well dad, uh.
#Person2#: And future possibilities, a great salary, opportunities to make a difference in the community and supporting.
#Person1#: Well dad. Uh, I changed my major.
#Person2#: What? You changed your major?
#Person1#: Yeah. I really thought about it after talking it over with mom. I've decided to major in wildlife science.
#Person2#: What are you talking about? Are you serious? Have you made a full consideration?
#Person1#: Dad, I've always been interested in working with nature and this field gives me the opportunity to live out my dream.
#Person2#: Wait, when did all this happen?
#Person1#: Dad, I can even go on to graduate school and further my education after Tod and I get married, of course.
#Person2#: Graduate school? Tod? Getting married? Wait, wait, wait, who's Tod? Ah! What's next? | #Person1# tells her dad that #Person1# has changed #Person1#'s major from business to wildlife science. Then her dad finds out that he knows nothing about #Person1#'s plan about going on to graduate school and her boyfriend. |
train_11399 | #Person1#: I was thinking about our travel plans. Why don't we make our vacation longer and bike across Europe? We could still end our trip in Austria or we could go all the way to Greece.
#Person2#: That sounds a lot harder than taking a train or a car.
#Person1#: It isn't so bad really, lots of people do it. We're both pretty strong physically and have good bikes. We could spend the whole summer on our trip instead of visiting your parents for half of it. We could promise to visit them for New Years.
#Person2#: It would be a good way to see the countryside and I love being in nature, would there be enough places to spend the night along the way?
#Person1#: Some friends of mine went on a biking trip during university. They said there are many little roadside inns. Sometimes they even stayed with farmers or camped in fields.
#Person2#: I'm all for it. Will we still start out in France, like we had planned at first?
#Person1#: I think if we bike, we should begin our trip in Spain. I want to see some of the beautiful architecture there. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about their travel plans. #Person1# suggests biking across Europe and talks about the experience of #Person2#'s friends. #Person2# agrees. #Person1# also suggests beginning their trip in Spain instead of France. |
train_11400 | #Person1#: What did you just put in the basket?
#Person2#: Some peanut butter.
#Person1#: That is not a jar of peanut butter.
#Person2#: Ok, fine, they're peanut butter cookies.
#Person1#: You know, we don't keep cookies in the house.
#Person2#: Mom, please.
#Person1#: I will buy you yogurt instead, it's much healthier.
#Person2#: I don't like yogurt. What about some chocolate pudding?
#Person1#: You can get the low sugar kind.
#Person2#: That kind doesn't taste as good. What about some carrot cake? It has carrots in it.
#Person1#: Cake also has a lot of sugar.
#Person2#: This is so unfair, I'm the only kid at school who isn't allowed to eat food that tastes good.
#Person1#: Ok, I'll let you buy one chocolate bar, but that's it.
#Person2#: Really? Are you serious? You're the best mom. | #Person1# keeps #Person2# from high-sugar food but #Person2# feels unfair. Finally, #Person1# agrees to let #Person1# buy a chocolate bar. |
train_11401 | #Person1#: Would you consider buying a self-driving car?
#Person2#: I don't know. I guess I'd have to research a bit more about them before making that decision.
#Person1#: It will probably be a while before we are able to buy them anyway. We might be seeing self-driving trucks on the road pretty soon, though. Google wants to change the commercial trucking industry. Right now, there are over 3 million truck drivers in the US, so adding self-driving trucks would likely take away a lot of jobs. But many drivers might still be able to accompany their trucks and get a full night's sleep in the process.
#Person2#: Truck drivers cause a lot of accidents on the freeway, so I think I'd like to see self-driving trucks. It would make me feel safer on the road.
#Person1#: Really? I think it might make me feel less safe. A human driver is much more likely to react quickly to something unexpected. | #Person1# analyses the advantages and disadvantages of self-driving trucks. #Person2# thinks self-driving trucks would make #Person2# feel safer on the road, but #Person1# doesn't believe their ability to handle unexpected things. |
train_11402 | #Person1#: Which type of washing machine have you decided on?
#Person2#: I'm still not sure.
#Person1#: We have many brands. Little Swan is domestic. Philipson, Panasonic are imported.
#Person2#: Which one is of the highest quality?
#Person1#: It's hard to say. Some customers preferred domestic ones, because they are cheaper. And others believe imported ones are more dependable. I think they are the same quality, but the price is quite different.
#Person2#: I don't care what the price is if the quality is guaranteed. | #Person1# introduces some washing machines. #Person2# says #Person2# focuses more on quality than the price. |
train_11403 | #Person1#: How do you manage to cook your own meals all the time?
#Person2#: Well, I guess my planning ahead and making sure that I always have enough ingredients at home.
#Person1#: You must go to the supermarket a lot then.
#Person2#: Yeah, I used to go every other day, but it still took a lot of time, so I only go twice a week now.
#Person1#: Do you go on the same days every week?
#Person2#: I do actually. I go on every Thursday and Sunday.
#Person1#: Why these 2 particular days?
#Person2#: I shop for the following week on Sunday. On Thursday I shop for the weekend.
#Person1#: I see. Sounds like a good plan.
#Person2#: Yeah, how often do you go to the supermarket?
#Person1#: Oh, I go probably twice a month. I order food delivery sometimes, but mostly I just eat out at restaurants.
#Person2#: You should go to the supermarket and cook more often. It's not that hard and it'll save you a lot of money.
#Person1#: I know, but I always have much work to do. It's hard to find the time. | #Person2# tells #Person1# how #Person2# manages to cook #Person2#'s meals all the time and recommends #Person1# to try, but #Person1# doesn't have time to do so. |
train_11404 | #Person1#: We could have flown to Hangzhou, but I prefer traveling on rail. I like very much to watch the beautiful scenery by the window.
#Person2#: I like traveling by train too. I think it had something to my sense of safety.
#Person1#: Guess what? I always enjoy talking with people on the platform every time the train arrives at a station. You can make friends really fast and easily. I can practice my Chinese at the same time. It is a lot of fun, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, I can't agree more.
#Person1#: I often travel by train but I can never sleep well at night. Too much noise, you know.
#Person2#: Now some trains are really up to date. They say they're like moving hotels.
#Person1#: That is right. In England, many People traveled to and from London everyday by expressed rain.
#Person2#: It is getting dark now. Let's get some sleep.
#Person1#: OK. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about their reasons for preferring traveling by train. |
train_11405 | #Person1#: Welcome to IBA. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, please. I'm here for an International Settlement. Our company has to effect payment, and it needs to be done today. Here's the advice slip for the payment.
#Person1#: Thanks. I'm sorry to say that you need to get this stamped. There is no stamp on this slip and it is essential before I can process it for you.
#Person2#: I see. So, I need to stamp it. And sign it too?
#Person1#: Yes, that's right. Down here, at the bottom right hand corner to show that you agree to pay the printed amount.
#Person2#: I'll go back to the office and get it sorted and pop back later. Thanks, bye for now. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2# needs a stamp and a sign on the advice slip to make the payment so #Person2# will come back later with everything sorted. |
train_11406 | #Person1#: Mr. Li, I come to remind you of the meeting scheduled at 11 o'clock this morning.
#Person2#: Oh, that's right. And the general manager asked me to report the company's sales for last year at the meeting.
#Person1#: By the way, the meeting will be held in your office.
#Person2#: OK, thank you very much.
#Person1#: Not at all. That's what I should do. | #Person1# reminds Mr. Li of the meeting in his office at 11 o'clock. |
train_11407 | #Person1#: Sir, what's wrong with you?
#Person2#: I have a spasm of nausea and dizziness.
#Person1#: Have you ever suffered from airsickness before? You're probably airsick.
#Person2#: No, this is the first time on a plane. Maybe you are right.. Please get me some pills.
#Person1#: OK. I will get some for you. There's an airsickness bag behind the seat in front of you.Please wait me for a moment. ( Go away for a few minutes, and now she comes back. ) Here are two pills. And the water is in the glass too.Please take the pills with water.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. ( Take the pills. )
#Person1#: Are you feeling better now?
#Person2#: Much better now. Thanks again.
#Person1#: My pleasure. | #Person1# gives #Person2# some airsickness pills to help with #Person2#'s nausea and dizziness from airsick. #Person2# feels better after taking the pills. |
train_11408 | #Person1#: Good Morning. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Good Morning, I have a bad cough, and I want to see an internist.
#Person1#: Do you have a registration card?
#Person2#: No, I don ' t. I ' m a tourist.
#Person1#: Then you need to register as a new patient. Can I have a look at you ID card? I need your name, age, occupation, address and contacting number.
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Thanks. Which kind of medicine do you prefer, western medicine or traditional Chinese medicine?
#Person2#: I ' d like to try traditional Chinese medicine. I heard it really works quite well if you know what you're doing.
#Person1#: All right. Yes, he does. The registration fee is 7 yuan, please. | #Person2# comes to see an internist about the cough. #Person1# assists #Person2# in registration and #Person2# prefers traditional Chinese medicine. |
train_11409 | #Person1#: You guys are charging me $ 10 for a movie that I never ordered or saw.
#Person2#: Let's see, sir. According to your file, you watched ' Titanic ' Monday evening.
#Person1#: Well, the wrong information is in my file. I was at a concert Monday night.
#Person2#: Well, your word overrules the file, sir. One moment, please.
#Person1#: I knew you'd see it my way.
#Person2#: Sir, I deleted the $ 10, but I had to add a $ 2 service charge to your bill.
#Person1#: Am I in the Twilight Zone? You're charging me for a movie I never saw?
#Person2#: Please don't blame me, sir. Blame the computer programmer.
#Person1#: This is highway robbery. I've got a good mind to call the police!
#Person2#: If it makes you feel any better, other guests feel the same way. | #Person1# complains #Person2# overcharges #Person1# for a movie #Person1# never saw, #Person2# deletes it but has to charge #Person1# for the service. #Person1# is so mad at it. |
train_11410 | #Person1#: I called HP about my computer.
#Person2#: What did they say?
#Person1#: They said I need a new hard drive.
#Person2#: That's too bad. How much is a new one?
#Person1#: It's not too much, only about $ 85.
#Person2#: Plus installation?
#Person1#: No, my hard drive is easy to remove and replace.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: Yes, it's just a couple of screws.
#Person2#: That's nice.
#Person1#: It's a lot better than paying someone $ 60.
#Person2#: If my hard drive crashes, I'll just call you. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# will buy a new hard drive and install it to fix #Person1#'s computer. |
train_11411 | #Person1#: Even if our company didn't have a dress code, I still think people would wear formal clothing to work.
#Person2#: I wouldn't be so sure... People want to wear what they feel most comfortable in.
#Person1#: Maybe that's true for some positions, but I think the marketing and sales staff would definitely not agree. They dress for success! You can't go out on a sales call if you are dressed in jeans. It's just not respectful to you client.
#Person2#: I think what you wear is so overrated. I would rather have a down-to-earth, honest and solid sales person than a painted, patent leather, designer suite salesman.
#Person1#: It's not as simple as that. People judge you by your appearance, whether you like it or not. So dressing professional is being professional. The image that you portray to others is so important in business. It's your image and how others perceive you that makes the difference between landing or losing a sale.
#Person2#: Maybe you're right, but I'll take my sneakers and jeans any day! | #Person1# thinks the marketing and sales staff should wear formal clothing to work because dressing professionally is important for business, while #Person2# would prefer a down-to-earth salesman and wear comfortable clothing to work. |
train_11412 | #Person1#: Eric, how long will you be in China?
#Person2#: I don't know. Well, my contract here is for one year, and I don't know what I should do after that. Maybe going around for a while.
#Person1#: Well, have you ever thought about learning some Chinese?
#Person2#: Actually, I am learning that now. But it's too hard for me. You know the four tones and the stuff. It really freaks me out.
#Person1#: Don't worry. All things are difficult before they are easy.
#Person2#: You hit the nail right on the head.
#Person1#: Well, are you invested in some language-exchange program?
#Person2#: What is it?
#Person1#: It's where I teach you Chinese, and in exchange you teach me English.
#Person2#: Awesome. I've been giving this a lot of thought. When can we do this?
#Person1#: How about this sunday?
#Person2#: Ok, cool.
#Person1#: Good. I'll give you a call tonight.
#Person2#: No problem.
#Person1#: Bye. | Eric tells #Person1# he may stay in China for a year and he is learning Chinese now. #Person1# suggests doing language-exchange with Eric and they will do it this Sunday. |
train_11413 | #Person1#: Oh, man. I had the best supper last night. My wife made a stir-fry and it was amazing!
#Person2#: I love stir fry crispy bitesize vegetables covered in a mixture of soy sauce and oyster sauce. Wilted greens and fresh bean sprouts. Throw in some onion and garlic and ginger! Mmm! Mmm! It's almost lunchtime. I would die for a plate of stir fry right now!
#Person1#: Well, you can keep the vegetables, I'll take the meat. The stir fry my wife made was really hearty, with chunks of beef and slivers of bell peppers and onion. . .
#Person2#: What? You call that a stir fry? More meat than vegetables? That's the worst insult you could throw at a Chinese stir fry. What a disgrace to the wok she fried it in! What you had is equivalent to a fajita without the wrap! | #Person1# tells #Person2# he had the best stir-fry last night made by his wife with more meat than vegetables. #Person2# thinks that insults Chinese stir-frying. |
train_11414 | #Person1#: Honey, have you all packed?
#Person2#: Almost ready. I am making a double check.
#Person1#: It is cold on the mountain. Have you packed the windshelled clothes and bodywarmers?
#Person2#: Of course. And I have also packed two umbrellas just in case of raining.
#Person1#: You are so thoughtful. Do you think our tent will be working well?
#Person2#: Of course. I just bought it last year.
#Person1#: What about our mobile phones and cameras? Did you charge them last night?
#Person2#: Yes, I did. Don't worry.
#Person1#: Good. We should tell our neighbour that they can call the police if some emergency happens to us.
#Person2#: Yes. You think a lot, too. | #Person2# is double-checking the package for a mountain trip. #Person1# thinks they should tell their neighbors to call the police if needed. |
train_11415 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. Do you have football stockings here?
#Person1#: Yes. There are two colors.
#Person2#: OK, I'll buy two pairs of each color. And do you have sports socks?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: OK, give me two pairs in white.
#Person1#: Anything else?
#Person2#: No. That's all. | #Person1# helps #Person2# buy football stockings and sports socks. |
train_11416 | #Person1#: Welcome to Al's Garage. What seems to be the problem?
#Person2#: No problem at all! I am taking a long road trip and I want to make sure my car is in good mechanical condition.
#Person1#: Very wise decision. When was the last time you had a tune up?
#Person2#: Not that long ago, I think it was four months ago.
#Person1#: We usually recommend that you bring your car in every five thousand kilometers.
#Person2#: Why? I mean, what exactly do you do to a car that you need to check it so often?
#Person1#: First of all, we change the motor oil and oil filter. If you don't do this, it can cause your engine to wear faster and that means you would probably have to change the pistons and intake valves.
#Person2#: I see. What else?
#Person1#: We also check your spark plugs, fuel filter, and other oil levels such as hydraulic fluid. We also check the clutch and brakes to determine when you will need new ones.
#Person2#: Ok, well, when you put it that way, it doesn't seem like a waste of time and money.
#Person1#: Trust me, regular tune ups will keep your car running smoothly and avoid break downs. | #Person2# wants to check #Person2#'s car before a long road trip. #Person1# recommends #Person2# to have the car checked every 5000 kilometers and introduces their services. |
train_11417 | #Person1#: Is there a problem, officer?
#Person2#: Did you notice that stop sign you ran through?
#Person1#: I'm sorry, I didn't even notice it.
#Person2#: You didn't see it?
#Person1#: I honestly couldn't see it because of the bushes growing over it.
#Person2#: That's true. Those bushes are a problem.
#Person1#: I swear that I didn't mean to run it.
#Person2#: I can understand why you didn't stop for it.
#Person1#: Are you going to give me a ticket today, sir?
#Person2#: Under the circumstances, I think I'm just going to let you go with a warning.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot.
#Person2#: No problem. Next time, just pay closer attention. | #Person1# ran through a stop sign without noticing because of the bushes growing over it, so #Person2# only gives #Person1# a warning without a ticket. |
train_11418 | #Person1#: I didn't expect to see you at this hour. You must have goofed off again.
#Person2#: Goofed off? Maybe, but I'm not a clock-watcher. I finished doing what I should do and then knock off an hour earlier.
#Person1#: You'll be sorry if the boss finds it out. He may probably give you the bag.
#Person2#: I'm sure of what I'm doing. | #Person1# thinks #Person2# has goofed off. #Person2# says #Person2# knows what #Person2# is doing. |
train_11419 | #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 aren't 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# talk about their preferences regarding girls' appearance. And they find themselves a little plump, so they decide to go to the gym. |
train_11420 | #Person1#: I was looking at my test score and think that it should be higher.
#Person2#: Is the math wrong or the way the answer was marked?
#Person1#: I think an answer got marked wrong that should have been marked right.
#Person2#: These things can happen ; let's double-check the answers first to be sure, all right?
#Person1#: That would be great!
#Person2#: Look at the answer sheet and compare it to your answers. Do you see any place where I made a mistake in grading?
#Person1#: This one right here should be right.
#Person2#: Yeah, I see the same thing ; now we can do the math and check that, right?
#Person1#: Yeah, let's do the math.
#Person2#: I count all of the correct answers, total them, and divide by the total. Does this look right to you?
#Person1#: Looks pretty good.
#Person2#: Thank you for caring enough to check on your scores ; keep studying! | #Person1# thinks one of #Person1#'s answers has been marked wrong so #Person2# checks for #Person1# and corrects the scores. |
train_11421 | #Person1#: How is the college search going?
#Person2#: It's a huge headache. I have no idea what I want to do.
#Person1#: But don't you want to study music? Shouldn't it be easy?
#Person2#: It should be, but there are too many options. My grades are good enough that I have a lot of choices, but after that. . .
#Person1#: I know. You have to decide if you want to attend a school in a city or in the country, a big school or a small school, a public or private school. . .
#Person2#: Yup, you understand. And my parents are trying to pressure me into going to a Catholic college. They both attended one and think that it combines a good education with good discipline. And the tuition is usually pretty low.
#Person1#: I see. Well, don't forget to talk to the college counselor at the school. He usually gives good advice and can help point you in the right direction. He gave me some information, and next week I'm going to take a look at some of the colleges he recommended.
#Person2#: Thanks for the information. And good luck in your college search. | #Person2# has a headache on #Person2#'s college search because there are too many options. #Person2#'s parents also give #Person2# pressure. #Person1# recommends #Person2# to get advice from the college counselor. #Person2# is grateful. |
train_11422 | #Person1#: Hey, Jim. I didn't know you biked to work.
#Person2#: Yeah, it helps keep me fit and helps the environment, too.
#Person1#: One less car on the road means less pollution.
#Person2#: Right. Since my work is near a park, it's a really nice ride, too.
#Person1#: How far is it?
#Person2#: Oh, about 10 miles. It takes me about an hour.
#Person1#: That doesn't sound too bad. I wish I could do it, but I work in the city. So I take the train.
#Person2#: You're doing your part for the environment by using public transportation, too.
#Person1#: True. Well, see you tomorrow.
#Person2#: See you. | Jim bikes to work while #Person1# takes the train. Jim thinks both of the transportations are environmentally-friendly. |
train_11423 | #Person1#: Could you tell me the right time, please?
#Person2#: Well. My watch says five past two. But it's no use rely on it because it has been gaining and losing these last a few days.
#Person1#: You have to go and fix it.
#Person2#: Yes. I will. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s watch is not accurate. |
train_11424 | #Person1#: Hi, Michael, how's it going?
#Person2#: Well, things are all right.
#Person1#: I heard you got a new roommate. What's he like?
#Person2#: Yeah, Bob moved in last week. He is a nice guy and so far everything is cool except this girlfriend.
#Person1#: Oh? What's wrong with his girlfriend?
#Person2#: She came over last weekend. She is a nice girl but there's something about her voice that really creeps me out. I tried to smile and be polite, but the whole time all I could think was ' what's wrong with your voice? '
#Person1#: Well, I guess it might take some time to get used to.
#Person2#: I doubt it. Last time was an oral train wreck. Listening to her talk is like chewing tin foil.
#Person1#: Oh come on, it's not that bad.
#Person2#: No, it's so much worse. And tonight they invited me out to dinner. I really have no idea how I'm going to pull it off.
#Person1#: Rough. Maybe you can do the most of the talking.
#Person2#: That's the plan.
#Person1#: Good luck. | Michael tells #Person1# his new roommate is nice but he cannot withstand his roommate's girlfriend's voice. Michael may do most of the talking at the invited dinner with them. |
train_11425 | #Person1#: I think we have everything in the contract. Shall we sign it?
#Person2#: Wait a minute. I think we have missed an important point. We should include an arbitration clause in the contract.
#Person1#: I believe we can solve disputes through an amicable negotiation.
#Person2#: I hope so. too. But I still think the provision of arbitration is of great importance to both of us.
#Person1#: All right. I agree with you. But where do we hold arbitration?
#Person2#: I suggest the arbitration be held in a third country.
#Person1#: It sounds reasonable. The clause should be like this - any disputes arising from the execution of this contract shall be settled in a friendly way. If no settlement can be reached through consul - nation and conciliation, the disputes shall be submitted for arbitration by a mutually nominated arbitrator. The arbitrator's decision on the dispute is final and binding on the both parties.
#Person2#: Ok. | #Person1# and #Person2# are adding an arbitration clause in the contract before they sign it and #Person2# suggests the arbitration be held in a third country. |
train_11426 | #Person1#: Hi, Yang Tang. Come in! Pretty hot out there, isn't it? Did you have trouble finding us? Sit! Sit!
#Person2#: Hello, Mr. Jones, its. . .
#Person1#: Yang Tang, just call me Fred! Everyone does.
#Person2#: Ei, OK, er. . Fred. Thank you for seeing me today.
#Person1#: No problem. No problem at all. Say, it says here in your resume you studied in California. Great place, isn't it? I studied in California myself as well! And I really enjoyed it. What did you like most about California?
#Person2#: Well, I. . . I guess the weather. And the people. They were all very friendly and kind to me.
#Person1#: Yeah, the people are quite relaxed. . . Those were some great times I spent there. Well, thanks for stopping by. Are you from King Dao, aren't you, Yang Tang?
#Person2#: Yes, I am. I was born and raised there, and still live with my parents in the same house.
#Person1#: Is that right? Wonderful, wonderful. I've been in King Dao for two years now. A great place. Nice people and great beer! Well, I guess we'd better get started. | Yang Tang is greeted by Fred for an interview. They talk about their experience in California and Yang Tang's hometown King Dao. |
train_11427 | #Person1#: What do you do in your free time, Nancy?
#Person2#: Well, I like playing the violin.
#Person1#: Really? How long have you been playing the violin?
#Person2#: About ten years so far. I started learning when I was in middle school.
#Person1#: That's really interesting.
#Person2#: Sure. So what about you? Do you have any hobbies?
#Person1#: Well, I like collecting matchbox! I'm not sure if that counts, though.
#Person2#: Of course it does. Everybody has his own hobby. | Nancy likes playing the violins in her free time while #Person1#'s hobby is collecting matchboxes. |
train_11428 | #Person1#: I think I may try to eat a little better.
#Person2#: I changed my diet recently, and I eat a lot healthier now.
#Person1#: What do you eat?
#Person2#: My diet consists mainly of fruits, veggies, and chicken.
#Person1#: That's it?
#Person2#: Just about.
#Person1#: How is that the only thing that you'll eat?
#Person2#: You know that fruits and vegetables are very healthy foods?
#Person1#: So, what about the chicken?
#Person2#: I bake chicken because it's a healthy way to eat it.
#Person1#: That sounds delicious and nutritious.
#Person2#: You should try it. You won't be disappointed. | #Person2#'s diet becomes healthier now, consisting mainly of fruit, veggies, and chicken. #Person2# recommends #Person1# to try baked chicken. |
train_11429 | #Person1#: Let's move out of here. This apartment is too small.
#Person2#: I agree. I'll look in the paper.
#Person1#: A house would be great. I could plant a garden. And you could use the garage for a workshop.
#Person2#: Here's an interesting ad, For rent. Two-bedroom, unfurnished house, fenced yard, one-car garage. Pets OK.
#Person1#: How much is the rent?
#Person2#: The ad says $ 325 plus deposit.
#Person1#: When is the place available?
#Person2#: It's available now, and it's got a very good location. You won't be far from work. | #Person1# and #Person2# are looking for a bigger place and they find an interesting ad for renting. |
train_11430 | #Person1#: Hey Lisa. . . want to grab lunch with me?
#Person2#: Sure, Emily. We haven't done that in a while.
#Person1#: Yeah. . . actually, we haven't hung out at all recently. You seem sort of under the weather. Is there something going on?
#Person2#: Well, keep this under your hat, but I think I'm going to quit after New Year.
#Person1#: Quit this company? Oh. . . wow.
#Person2#: I know I should be pretty happy here, but I'm not finding the kind of job satisfaction I need. I'm a good graphic designer. . .
#Person1#: One of the best in the company.
#Person2#: That's kind of you to say. But. . . the stuff we do here hasn't really challenged me very much at all.
#Person1#: Oh, I get it. Simply put, you're bored, huh?
#Person2#: That's one way of putting it. For me, a job needs to stimulate my brain, otherwise it becomes a daily drudgery. | Emily and Lisa are having lunch together and Lisa tells Emily she may quit her job because it is not challenging. |
train_11431 | #Person1#: The negotiation of the price has taken us a long time. I hope the following negotiation about quality will be quicker.
#Person2#: I think so, too. Our only request is that the quality is in conformity with the contract stipulations.
#Person1#: Don't worry. Our quality is based solely on our sales samples.
#Person2#: But what will you do if the goods we receive are not standard?
#Person1#: We are sure to responsible to replace the defective ones.
#Person2#: That's great. | #Person2# requests the quality to conform with the contract stipulations. #Person1# will replace defective products. |
train_11432 | #Person1#: What did you get for lunch today?
#Person2#: All I had was a sandwich, chips, and soda.
#Person1#: Where'd you get your food from?
#Person2#: I went to the cafeteria and bought it.
#Person1#: What sandwich did you order?
#Person2#: I ordered a ham sandwich, but they gave me a bologna sandwich instead.
#Person1#: Was it any good?
#Person2#: I enjoyed it, even though I had not asked for it.
#Person1#: I ordered a sandwich there before.
#Person2#: Is that right?
#Person1#: Yeah, and they messed my order up too.
#Person2#: That may be true, but I'm sure you enjoyed your sandwich. | #Person2# ordered a ham sandwich but got a bologna sandwich from the cafeteria. #Person1# got a messed order there before too. |
train_11433 | #Person1#: Listen, you can not afford another day off. You'Ve called in sick five times in the last three weeks.
#Person2#: I know, but I am really sick.
#Person1#: Well. I want a note from the doctor this one and to be honest, if it continues, we may not be able to have you here.
#Person2#: I understand, sir. I'll bring a doctor's note in tomorrow. I am sorry, Mr. Thomas | Mr. Thomas asks #Person2# for a doctor's note for #Person2#'s 6th sick leave this month. |
train_11434 | #Person1#: Thank you for coming tonight, Mrs. Webber. As a teacher, it's great seeing the kid's parents assist our parent-teacher conference night.
#Person2#: Of course! I am very interested to know how my child is doing and also get some insight from you as to how he can improve.
#Person1#: Well Allen is a great student. He is a hard worker and very well behaved, however he does struggle a bit with math.
#Person2#: I guess he gets that from me, I never did well in math when I was a kid. What can I do at home to compliment what he is learning in the classroom.
#Person1#: Well, it's important that you sit with him and review his homework assignments and help him with math. I would also recommend he stay after school twice a week for tutoring sessions. It will really help a lot.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot! I will definitely do that. Is there anything else?
#Person1#: Um. . . yes. Here is a notice from our financial department, seems your child's Tumion is overdue.
#Person2#: Oh yes, I. . . | Mrs. Webber attends the parent-teacher conference night. #Person1# tells Mrs. Webber Allen is a great student, though struggling with math. #Person1# recommends Mrs. Webber to help with Allen's homework and after-school tutoring. |
train_11435 | #Person1#: What's today's date?
#Person2#: It's July 5th.
#Person1#: When are you going on vacation?
#Person2#: I'm leaving on Sunday. We're going to Canada.
#Person1#: Really? The day after tomorrow? That's very soon.
#Person2#: Yeah I know.
#Person1#: How long are you going to stay there?
#Person2#: About 2 weeks.
#Person1#: When are you coming back?
#Person2#: I'm coming back on the 17th.
#Person1#: Alright. Have a nice trip. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is leaving on Sunday for Canada for two weeks. |
train_11436 | #Person1#: Mary doesn't want me to take the job. She says our child is too young. And the job requires much travelling.
#Person2#: You should talk to her again and see if you can find a way out. Think about the gains and losses before you make the decision. | #Person2# suggests #Person1# have another talk with Mary about #Person1#'s job. |
train_11437 | #Person1#: Hi, John! Long time no see.
#Person2#: Julia! It must be over two years. The last time we met was at Kate's birthday party, wasn't it?
#Person1#: Oh, yes. That's right. How is life with you?
#Person2#: Well, I guess not too bad. You're getting a little fat. I can see your husband Michael must be feeding you too much, you must live a happy life!
#Person1#: Yeah. He enjoys cooking and the dishes he cooks are very delicious. But that's not the reason. The only trouble is I have no time for exercise. Anyway I should lose weight from now on.
#Person2#: Are you still working in that factory? You ought to have taken the job at our place when the manager offered the job to you. We have a strict five-day week and you're free at weekends.
#Person1#: I ought to have. Michael often complains about my working too long. Often when I come back home from work, my children have already fallen asleep.
#Person2#: Michael is right. You should spend more time with your family. Think it over, Julia. I could ask our manager. I think maybe he'll offer you a job. You suit our company so well! | Julia is getting a bit fat because she has no time for exercise. John recommends Julia to work at his company to enjoy free weekends and spend more time with children. |
train_11438 | #Person1#: Hi, Lynn, how are you feeling?
#Person2#: Steven! Why? How do you know?
#Person1#: You were absent today. Tom told me that you had been ill. What's wrong with you?
#Person2#: Nothing serious. Yesterday I went to the supermarket after school. But it began to rain heavily on my way home. I was wet absolutely.
#Person1#: Bad luck.
#Person2#: This morning I got a fever. The doctor asked me to stay at home and have a rest after taking some medicine.
#Person1#: Are you better now?
#Person2#: Yes, I am much better now. I think I can go to school tomorrow.
#Person1#: That's good. | Lynn tells Steven she got a fever from the rain so she didn't go to school today, but she feels better now. |
train_11439 | #Person1#: It's Alice's birthday tomorrow.
#Person2#: Are you sure? I think it should be the day after tomorrow.
#Person1#: Well, let me see. Oh, I'm sorry. You're right. It is the day after tomorrow. Shall we buy her a present?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. Shall we give her some flowers?
#Person1#: Flowers are lovely. But I think it's better to buy her a nice box of chocolates.
#Person2#: Alice doesn't like sweet things. Didn't you know that?
#Person1#: You're right. Er ... I know. We can give her a record. She loves music.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. Let's go to the music shop and choose one for her. | #Person2# tells #Person1# Alice's birthday should be the day after tomorrow and they are going to get a record for her. |
train_11440 | #Person1#: By the way, would you like to go to the movies this evening?
#Person2#: I'd love to. But I must write some emails.
#Person1#: Why tonight?
#Person2#: I haven't written to anyone for months. Sylvia and John must think I've forgotten them.
#Person1#: You don't have to write. You can call them tomorrow. It's half price on Sundays.
#Person2#: Yes, I could, couldn't I? All right. I'll do that. What's playing then?
#Person1#: Let's see. Here we are. The Columbia: In the World. A must for all teenagers.
#Person2#: No, thank you!
#Person1#: Central: Children's World. All parents of teenage children ought to see this picture.
#Person2#: There must be something worth seeing somewhere.
#Person1#: What about this? John Wayne in Texas, Here I Come.
#Person2#: I can't stand Westerns.
#Person1#: Neither can I. Listen, Joan. I've got a better idea...
#Person2#: Let's stay at home and wash down the kitchen walls!
#Person1#: Great idea! | #Person1# tells Joan Joan can call Sylvia and John instead of writing emails. #Person1# and Joan decide to stay at home rather than going to the movies because they don't like the movies. |
train_11441 | #Person1#: Come on. Will you please stop biting your nails?
#Person2#: Sorry, I just can't help it.
#Person1#: But it's annoying.
#Person2#: I don't mean to annoy you. I feel so nervous.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: I feel nervous every time I take examinadons.
#Person1#: Just relax. I used to feel the same way, but now I can handle exams easily.
#Person2#: How do you make it?
#Person1#: Well. I attended some lectures on taking exams.
#Person2#: That works? What's the importance?
#Person1#: Well, you should know that you've been working really hard. And the most important thing is that you should know that the world wouldn't end if you fail.
#Person2#: Ok. I'll have a try and see if it works. | #Person2# is biting #Person2#'s nails because #Person2# is nervous about exams, which annoys #Person1#. #Person1# comforts #Person2#. |
train_11442 | #Person1#: What's your favourite sport, Susan?
#Person2#: Football.
#Person1#: Soccer or rugby?
#Person2#: I prefer soccer. It's a splendid game. But, like most of us, I just watch it. I watch a soccer match nearly every Saturday afternoon either at the local stadium or on TV. What about you, John?Do you play football?
#Person1#: I'm afraid not. And I don't watch it either. I know it's Britain's most popular outdoor game, but I never liked it, not even when I was at school.
#Person2#: But don't you watch the Cup finals and the great international matches between British teams and other national teams?
#Person1#: Very rarely. My favourite game is cricket. I used to be quite a good cricket player when I was at school and I've kept it up ever since.
#Person2#: It's a very English game, isn't it?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. It has become popular in the Commonwealth countries. Do you ever watch the matches between England and the other Commonwealth countries?They're very interesting and exciting.
#Person2#: Yes, I watch them on TV. | Susan likes soccer and watches soccer games nearly every week while John likes cricket and he watches soccer very rarely. |
train_11443 | #Person1#: Wow, look at all these old books on this shelf. They've got to be at least one hundred years old. I'll bet they're worth a lot to collectors.
#Person2#: Well. They've got a lot of sentimental value for me, and that's all about it. | #Person1# thinks the old books are valuable to collectors while #Person2# thinks they have sentimental value for #Person2#. |
train_11444 | #Person1#: Hello, Lily.
#Person2#: Hello, Mr. Clark. You're early for lunch. It's only eleven o'clock.
#Person1#: When I come late, there's usually nothing left.
#Person2#: What would you like today?
#Person1#: I'll have the leg of lamb.
#Person2#: And would you like salad? The salad plate today is lettuce, tomatoes, and black olives. | Mr. Clark comes to Lily's early and orders a leg of lamb. |
train_11445 | #Person1#: I can't decide whether to go to university or to get a job.
#Person2#: Well, if I were you, I'd go on studying.
#Person1#: But I don't even know what to study.
#Person2#: If I had chance again, I'd major in English. You're good at language.
#Person1#: That's what my parents want me to do.
#Person2#: You should take their advice. They know what's best for you.
#Person1#: But my friends will have jobs and lots of fun, while I spend all my time doing reading and writing.
#Person2#: But if you go to university, you'll still have time for fun.
#Person1#: Hm, what you say makes sense. But you know, I still have to ask my parents for pocket money, and I hate to do so at this age.
#Person2#: And if you try to find a part-time job, you'll have some money too.
#Person1#: You're right. Thank you for the advice. | #Person2# suggests #Person1# keep studying and listen to #Person1#'s parents' advice. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# can still have fun at university and can find a part-time job. |
train_11446 | #Person1#: Hello, sir. Is there anything I can help you find?
#Person2#: Um. . . Uh. . . I'm just looking, thanks.
#Person1#: Need a gift for your girlfriend or wife. . .
#Person2#: No, no, no. I'm just browsing. Thanks anyway.
#Person1#: Well, if you need anything, just ask.
#Person2#: Um. . . well, where's the men's shoe department?
#Person1#: It's on the third floor. Turn left when you get off the escalator.
#Person2#: Thanks. | #Person2#'s just browsing and #Person1# tells #Person2# the men's shoe department is on the third floor. |
train_11447 | #Person1#: Is it me or is it really hard to understand this speaker?
#Person2#: You're right. It's not that he has an accent like some of the other speakers from another country. It's just that he is speaking too softly. Do you think it would be rude to ask him to turn his microphone up a little bit?
#Person1#: I don't think he's wearing one either that or he's turned it off.
#Person2#: That's crazy. There must be 400 people here.
#Person1#: This part of the conference has turned into such a waste of time. Maybe we should leave and try to find another lecture.
#Person2#: I can't do that. I come here specifically to hear this guy's speech. I think I'll just go up to him at the end of the speech and try to ask him some questions.
#Person1#: Good idea. Would you mind if I followed you up there? It might be the only way to get anything out of this hour.
#Person2#: No problem. | #Person1# and #Person2# couldn't understand the speaker because he speaks too softly. #Person1# thinks this conference is a waste of time. #Person2# decides to ask some questions in the end. #Person1# agrees. |
train_11448 | #Person1#: Jane, how was school today?
#Person2#: Oh, Daddy, it was fun. I made a new friend. Her name is Cindy. She's a new student. Her family moved here from Seattle, Washington. Cindy and I have a lot in common. We both like drawing, playing with dogs and eating pizza.
#Person1#: That's cool. Why not invite her over for dinner one night?
#Person2#: Can we, Daddy?
#Person1#: Sure. We can order pizza and let's invite her parents, too. We can get to know them.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. They don't have any friends here yet. | Jane made a new friend called Cindy at school and #Person1# asks Jane to invite Cindy and her parents for dinner. |
train_11449 | #Person1#: Excuse me. We'd like to rent a flat near the university.
#Person2#: OK. How many people are you looking for somewhere for?
#Person1#: 2. We'd like something as cheap as possible.
#Person2#: OK. How many rooms do you need in the flat?
#Person1#: We'll need 2 bedrooms, the kitchen and dining room can be separate or combined.
#Person2#: OK. I've got a list of places that fit your requirements. Let's just go through them. The first flat is about 2 miles away from your university and it's near the Walmart.
#Person1#: Well, can we go to have a look at it? We'd like to see it before making a final decision.
#Person2#: Of course. I'm not very busy at the moment. If you can wait for about 15 minutes, I can take you there.
#Person1#: Thank you. That would be great. | #Person1# wants to rent a flat so #Person2# made a list of places based on #Person1#'s requirement. They're going to have a look at the first one. |
train_11450 | #Person1#: Honey, let's eat out tonight.
#Person2#: What for?
#Person1#: I got promoted.
#Person2#: Really? That's great. It's a big moment. We should celebrate it but Linda is coming tonight. Can we make it another time?
#Person1#: Linda is coming? That's it. Linda will come with us and we can enjoy a family dinner together, it must be a wonderful time.
#Person2#: Sounds good. It is half a year since we had a family dinner, have you booked a table for 4?
#Person1#: For 4? There are just three of us.
#Person2#: Our granddaughter, Shelly is coming along and today is her fifth birthday.
#Person1#: It's a real surprise. I can't wait to see her. I'll call and make a reservation right now. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to eat out to celebrate #Person1#'s promotion. Linda and their granddaughter will come as well. |
train_11451 | #Person1#: I'd like to rent a bike for a day. How much does it cost?
#Person2#: It's $20 a day. A day is from 9 o'clock in the morning until 7 o'clock in the evening.
#Person1#: So if I brought the bike back at 7:30, would I have to pay for an extra day?
#Person2#: Yes. And there's a deposit to pay as well. It's $50. Then when you bring the bike back, we'll give you back the $50. But if you didn't bring the bike back before 7 pm, we'd keep the money of course.
#Person1#: Well. You don't need to worry. I'll surely bring the bike back at 5 o'clock. Do you have helmets, by the way?
#Person2#: Of course. It's free to rent a helmet. Let's go and choose a bike and helmet for you. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the price and the time range of renting a bike and helps #Person1# rent a bike. |
train_11452 | #Person1#: I need some flowers for my girlfriend.
#Person2#: No problem. Would you like some artificial carnations?
#Person1#: Oh, no. Carnations are not very elegant. Artificial flowers have no passion.
#Person2#: How much did you want to spend?
#Person1#: Money is no object.
#Person2#: Our most elegant flower is Golden Lily.
#Person1#: I will take ten.
#Person2#: Do you want to add some baby's breath for that? They are equally popular now.
#Person1#: Of course. Can I have it delivered to my girlfriend's house this afternoon?
#Person2#: Yes, but there is a five dollars delivery charge.
#Person1#: That's ok. Here is the address. | #Person2# helps #Person1# choose flowers for his girlfriend. #Person1# also wants to have the flowers delivered and pays for it. |
train_11453 | #Person1#: Which university did you graduate from?
#Person2#: I graduated from Peking University.
#Person1#: What was your major at university?
#Person2#: I studied economics, I am especially interested in the economic development of China.
#Person1#: What course did you like best?
#Person2#: I like Business Management, and i think it's very useful for the present work.
#Person1#: What do you think is the relationship between the subjects you've taken and the job you are seeking?
#Person2#: I've taken courses on office administration, reports and correspondence writing. I think all these are closely related to the job of assistant manager, because it requires the ability to perform general office work and to assist the manager in handling all paperwork. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s school, major, the favorite course and ideas of the relationship between subjects and jobs. |
train_11454 | #Person1#: Good morning, Sir. Where are you going?
#Person2#: I ' m going to England by flight BE987.
#Person1#: When is your flight?
#Person2#: 10:00 AM. When am I supposed to check in?
#Person1#: we are checking in. May I have your ticket and your health certificate and your luggage please.
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Are you keeping the small bag as carry-on luggage, sir?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: You must weigh that as well.
#Person2#: all right.
#Person1#: Your luggage is two pounds over. I ' m afraid They'll be in excess luggage charge, Sir.
#Person2#: How much must I pay?
#Person1#: It ' s ten yuan.
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: This is your luggage check Which You must show when you disembark at your destination and here is your boarding pass and your ticket.
#Person2#: Thanks.
#Person1#: Now, please wait until your flight is called. There's about twenty-five minutes to go.
#Person2#: I ' m a little nervous. I ' Ve never flown before.
#Person1#: There ' s nothing at all to worry about. Once you are in the air, it ' s just like sitting at your sitting room. It ' s going to be a very pleasant flight. | #Person1# helps #Person2# check in and gives him his luggage check. #Person2# pays for the excess luggage charge and is told by #Person1# to wait until the flight is called. |
train_11455 | #Person1#: I'm hungry.
#Person2#: So am I.
#Person1#: Where should we go eat today?
#Person2#: How about we go eat in the cafeteria?
#Person1#: I never bought food from the cafeteria.
#Person2#: You haven't? They have a lot of good stuff.
#Person1#: What do they have?
#Person2#: They sell everything.
#Person1#: Well, I want Chinese food.
#Person2#: I've gotten chow mein from there before.
#Person1#: I guess we can eat there then.
#Person2#: Trust me, the food isn't half bad. | Both #Person1# and #Person2# are hungry. #Person2# suggests cafeteria and explains why. #Person1# agrees. |
train_11456 | #Person1#: Are you free this weekend, Miss Rose?
#Person2#: Yes, I am. What's up?
#Person1#: Then would you please go to a dance party with me?
#Person2#: With pleasure. I suppose you dance often.
#Person1#: Oh, no. As a matter of fact, I haven't danced for a long time.
#Person2#: But I am told that you dance wonderfully well.
#Person1#: Thanks for flattering me. I think you dance a lot, right?
#Person2#: No. Just occasionally.
#Person1#: What's your favorite dance?
#Person2#: It's hard to say, but I do love the foxtrot and waltz.
#Person1#: How about rock'n'roll?
#Person2#: To tell you the truth, I don't like it. It's too noisy.
#Person1#: And the tango?
#Person2#: Oh, it's really beautiful, but I just can't do it well.
#Person1#: Don't be so modest. I'm sure you can do it very well. Then I'll meet you at six. Is that at all right?
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: Great! I'm your lucky fellow then. | #Person1# invites Miss Rose to the dance party. Miss Rose agrees. She tells #Person1# she loves foxtrot and waltz and doesn't like rock'n'roll because it's too noisy. |
train_11457 | #Person1#: Julia, look at me! I'm gaining weight. How could I lose weight? Do you have any good ideas?
#Person2#: Since summer is coming, I think swimming is a good way for you to do.
#Person1#: Are you sure?
#Person2#: Of course! Swimming can help you stay in shape by targeting all parts of your body.
#Person1#: Really? Does swimming have other advantages?
#Person2#: It could also help you increase vital capacity.
#Person1#: That's great. Okay, from now on I would swim three times a week. I hope I can get rid of the weight.
#Person2#: You will make it if you persist in it. | #Person1# wants to lose weight. Julia suggests swimming and tells #Person1# its advantages. #Person1# is convinced. |
train_11458 | #Person1#: Hello, sir, what can I do for you today?
#Person2#: Hello, I need a new suit. I have an important interview next week, so I really need to look sharp.
#Person1#: No problem! We have a broad selection of suits, all tailored made so that it will fit perfectly.
#Person2#: Great! I want a three piece suit, preferably made from Italian cashmere or wool.
#Person1#: Very well sir. Would you like to have some shirts made also?
#Person2#: Sure. I'll also take some silver cuff link and a pair of silk ties.
#Person1#: Very good. Now, if you will accompany me, we can take your measurements and choose the patterns for your suit and shirts. | #Person2# tells #Person1# he needs a suit and some shirts with designated texture for an important interview next week. |
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