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train_2800 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to borrow these books.
#Person1#: Just a second. I'll see if I can find them for you.
#Person2#: Thanks.
#Person1#: Here you are. You must return them within a month.
#Person2#: What happens if I'm not finished with them in a month?
#Person1#: You can come in and renew them unless someone else has reserved them.
#Person2#: OK. Thank you very much for your trouble.
#Person1#: No trouble at all. So long. | borrow books |
train_2801 | #Person1#: What a nice dress, Jean. You look marvelous!
#Person2#: You, too. Where did you get your new hat?
#Person1#: From the Crown's. Oh, what lovely earrings you have! Are they diamond?
#Person2#: Yes. It's a birthday present from my husband!
#Person1#: Well, you are lucky to have such a considerate husband. Mine hasn't brought me a single rose since we married.
#Person2#: He'll come out with surprises. Just wait and see. Look at that woman, with the white chiffon!
#Person1#: She's chic, isn't she?
#Person2#: Yes. I like the dress. It must be the latest fashion. Look, the hem has lowered, and the waist narrowed.
#Person1#: It makes me feel rather shabby. That woman has a good taste in dressing, I would say.
#Person2#: Yes. She dressed with an individual flair. I rather envy her.
#Person1#: Most women follow fashion like sheep. They don't know any better than imitate.
#Person2#: I quite agree with you. See the woman there? I dare say she hasn't got any eyes. How could she match the mauve gown with the green handbag? And all that jewelry!
#Person1#: The gown is quite expensive, believe me.
#Person2#: So what? It only makes her look cheap and vulgar.
#Person1#: You know those upstarts. They're all show-offs! I think I'd better have a diet ; otherwise I'd look like a ballon soon.
#Person2#: You're quite slim. In fact, if you were one of those starlets, the movie company would say you have a fabulous figure.
#Person1#: Thanks. I'm flattered.
#Person2#: Oh, my shoes pinch me. Let's find a seat and sit a while. | outfit |
train_2802 | #Person1#: Excuse me, sir. Can I help you?
#Person2#: I'd be glad to have your help. Could you make the air-conditioner cooler?
#Person1#: I'm sorry. We can not regulate the air-conditioner. As soon as the plane takes off we'll be able to get better ventilation, and the temperature here will drop. Let me get a wet towel for you at the moment.
#Person2#: Good idea.
#Person1#: Your wet towel, sir.
#Person2#: Thank you. Could I have something cold to drink?
#Person1#: Yes. We have mineral water, orange juice, coke, which do you prefer?
#Person2#: Orange juice, please.
#Person1#: Would you like some ice in your drink?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: How much would you like?
#Person2#: One or two cubes will be OK.
#Person1#: Here you are, sir.
#Person2#: I'm awfully sorry to have bothered you.
#Person1#: It's my pleasure.
#Person2#: Please accept this tip. | plane service |
train_2803 | #Person1#: Hi, buddy! How do you deal with your salary?
#Person2#: I usually put them into my bank account. I think that is a little secure, though the interest rate is low now.
#Person1#: Look! This stock is rising now. I am researching it, and planning to buy some shares.
#Person2#: Have you invested in the stock market before?
#Person1#: No. This is my first time to buy some. You can see that its historical price data is rising now.
#Person2#: But that is a little risky, you know.
#Person1#: Hey! Do you still remember our teacher of economics, Mr. Locker?
#Person2#: Of course! I remember he has a part-time job as a stock analyst.
#Person1#: I can ask for some advice from him. | financial management |
train_2804 | #Person1#: What are the best places to visit here please?
#Person2#: It depends If you are interested in the city. you might like to tour it by car I can be your guide, We'll leave the afternoon free. You can do some shopping in the mall if you like.
#Person1#: Great. What do you suggest we see?
#Person2#: I suggest we visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art first, Now let's go. look people are jogging along the river. Here we are.
#Person1#: The exhibits are really special. I enjoy the paintings very much.
#Person2#: So do I. This is Broadway. There are lots of theaters. This way leads to Times Square. | tour |
train_2805 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to see the manager. Here's my card.
#Person1#: Thank you, Mr. Wang. Do you have an appointment?
#Person2#: No, I'm afraid I don't. Is it possible for me to see him now?
#Person1#: I'm afraid Mr. Li is engaged at the moment. Would you mind waiting?
#Person2#: Well, how long will it be?
#Person1#: About half an hour.
#Person2#: That's too bad. I can't wait that long. I have another appointment at ten.
#Person1#: Can the Assistant Manager meet you instead?
#Person2#: No, I have discussed the details about sales of our new equipment with the manager on the telephone yesterday.
#Person1#: Do you want to make another appointment?
#Person2#: Yes, I suppose that's the best thing I can do for now. I'll be here on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Is that all right?
#Person1#: Yes, I'll make a note of that and ask Mr. Li to confirm. | appointment |
train_2806 | #Person1#: Excuse me, is there a swimming pool in your hotel?
#Person2#: Yes, the swimming pool is right behind the building. Walk out of the door and you will see it.
#Person1#: What's the fare?
#Person2#: $ 10 per hour.
#Person1#: Thank you. | social talk |
train_2807 | #Person1#: I'm going to the shops in a minute. What do we need?
#Person2#: We're okay for vegetables but we should stock up on meat. Can you go to the butcher's and get some veal and some beef?
#Person1#: No problem. We also need bread, so I'll go to the baker's. I'll get some vol au vents for Victor's birthday bash on Friday. We'll need balloons for that too.
#Person2#: Better visit the supermarket then. We'll need some other things for the party. Get some vanilla ice cream, some butter and some vinegar and twelve bottles of beer.
#Person1#: Okay. The library's beside the baker's. I'd better take back the videos we borrowed last week. They're overdue.
#Person2#: I'll see you later then.
#Person1#: Bye! I'll be back before seven. | shopping |
train_2808 | #Person1#: Joy Chain elementary school, please.
#Person2#: Will do.
#Person1#: How frustrating! The bus is still not coming.
#Person2#: Ma'am, take your kid to school?
#Person1#: Yes. I am in a hurry. Please take a shortcut.
#Person2#: No problem. Don't worry, the taxi is faster than the bus.
#Person1#: The traffic is terrible on Monday morning. It takes us almost 1 hour to get to school.
#Person2#: My son is the same. But he always makes an early start in the morning, and enjoys listening to the English programmer Let's talk in English on the way.
#Person1#: That's wonderful. He is killing two birds with one stone. Sir, please turn right at the next corner. And stop at the taxi stand.
#Person2#: OK!
#Person1#: What is the fare?
#Person2#: It's 14. 5 Yuan.
#Person1#: Keep the change!
#Person2#: Thanks, Ma'am. | take a taxi |
train_2809 | #Person1#: What do you do in summer?
#Person2#: I love going out into the countryside for walks or bike ride. I love being out in the fresh summer air. How about you?
#Person1#: I don't often go for walks, but I either play sports outside-you know, tennis or badminton-or just sit in the sunshine and read a good book.
#Person2#: What do you do in winter?
#Person1#: Well, I play sports indoors quite often. If I'm feeling lazy, I just watch a film at home. I prefer summer to winter.
#Person2#: I think most people do. I like wearing nice, colorful clothes in summer, you know, a nice dress or skirt. It's too cold for those kinds of clothes in winter.
#Person1#: Yes. I like wearing shorts in summer. My legs would freeze!
#Person2#: Do you think we'll have a nice summer this year?
#Person1#: Thanks to global warming, it could be hotter than ever! | summer and winter |
train_2810 | #Person1#: Please come in, Steven.
#Person2#: All right, Mr. Green.
#Person1#: Have a seat over there. How are things going out in the office?
#Person2#: Pretty well. Everyone is working hard.
#Person1#: But, our business has been going down sharply the couple of months and we have to reduce some staff.
#Person2#: You mean I'm among the people who have to go?
#Person1#: I'm afraid so.
#Person2#: Did I do something wrong?
#Person1#: You're the sales manager, but our sales didn't go up.
#Person2#: But you know I've been working very hard. And I have a family to support.
#Person1#: I feel sorry, but that's the decision of the directorate. | lay someone off |
train_2811 | #Person1#: Sara, I've been looking forward to our yearly camp out for three weeks. [Me too] It's going to be a wonderful day for hiking tomorrow. The great outdoors. Camping under the stars. This is the life.
#Person2#: Yeah, but Paul, I'm a little bit worried about the weather though. The weatherman said it was going to rain later tonight.
#Person1#: Ah, nonsense. Nothing can spoil our adventure. Those weather reports are never right.
#Person2#: And it said there was a chance of high winds.
#Person1#: Ah. Don't worry.
#Person2#: [thunder] Paul. Paul. Did you remember to bring our raincoats just in case, like I told you? [light rain]
#Person1#: Uh ... no. I left them on the front porch. [heavy rain]
#Person2#: What are we going to do now?
#Person1#: We'll have to sleep in the car! Hurry get in! [door shut]
#Person2#: So, Paul, what are we going to do now?
#Person1#: How about playing a card game?
#Person2#: Uhh. I left them next to the picnic table. [Hmmm] Hey, you don't want me to go out in this rain and get them, do you?
#Person1#: No. That's okay. So what now?
#Person2#: Well, we could head down the mountain and stay at that hotel we passed on the way up, or go home.
#Person1#: Hmm, why don't we just make the best of it here and hope the weather clears.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. | raining |
train_2812 | #Person1#: It seems the restaurants here have little business these days.
#Person2#: That's true. But ours is a scenic resort. And this is not the busy season. When summer comes, you'll see armies of tourists waiting in line in order to get a seat. | restaurant business |
train_2813 | #Person1#: It's Saturday again. No alarm clock, no work. I love it.
#Person2#: How I want to have much free time as you do! So what do you usually do in your free time?
#Person1#: I'm spending much of my free time learning German. I also enjoy playing the piano now and then.
#Person2#: Do you play any sports?
#Person1#: Not much. But I go to the sports club and work out once a week.
#Person2#: Why not try skating? It's so exciting.
#Person1#: Yes, but too exciting. I once broke my leg while skating. I had to give it up.
#Person2#: What a pity! | free time |
train_2814 | #Person1#: Babar Jason?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Hello, I'm Doctor Johnson. What's the problem?
#Person2#: I keep getting these headaches lately. And my nose usually gets stuffed up.
#Person1#: Are you eating properly?
#Person2#: Sure, I don't eat fast food. I eat three square meals a day.
#Person1#: You might be coming down with the virus.
#Person2#: To tell you the truth, this has been going on for over a month. My school grades are suffering because my mind is always on my health.
#Person1#: Well, do you have pets?
#Person2#: My roommate has a cat.
#Person1#: Ah, it may be the cat.
#Person2#: Come to think of it. She did get the cat about a month ago.
#Person1#: All right, I'd like you to fill out this medical history form. I'm going to give you some tests. Have you ever had any?
#Person2#: At least not what I can remember.
#Person1#: We'll schedule you for the test right away. Then we'll be able to get to the bottom of this ting.
#Person2#: But if it turns out to be the cat, I'll have a hard time persuading my roommate to get rid of it. She is crazy about that eat.
#Person1#: Well, then you may have to get rid of both of them. | doctor interrogation |
train_2815 | #Person1#: Our guest today is Alas Baker who has a very unusual ability. Alas, thank you for coming into the studio. What kind of unusual ability are we talking about here?
#Person2#: Wow, it's quite easy to describe. Basically, when I read a word or even think of a particular word, such as Tuesday, I see a color connected with it. It's not that I imagine a color. I really see it loading in front of my eyes.
#Person1#: How interesting! Is it a sort of medical condition?
#Person2#: Yes. And just recently doctors have begun to understand it more. They call it synesthesia, which means that somewhere in my brain, there are links between sections that should really be separate. Other people have a form of this condition that affects emotions. So they see colors when they feel particular emotions. Apparently, it's generally passed on from parents to their children, which is the case with me.
#Person1#: Do you have any brothers or sisters with the same ability?
#Person2#: Yes, my brother is the same as me. If we start talking about it, people think we are completely mad. When we were younger, we used to have arguments about things like what color the word Tuesday is. It turns out that everyone with this condition sees different colors.
#Person1#: It sounds as though it could make life quite exhausting.
#Person2#: I suppose it does. But you see, if you've never known anything different, you don't think of it like that. It does make you aware of your moods. I know when I started to feel depressed, things begin to look grey.
#Person1#: Are there any other advantages do you find?
#Person2#: Well, it seems that quite a lot of artists and musicians have this condition. So I guess it can be beneficial if it's combined with some sort of gift or natural talent, which is not the case with me unfortunately. But I do find that it makes reading very interesting, because sometimes a sentence has a very nice range of colors. So you want to read it again just to experience that. Of course, this makes me quite a slow reader. | unusual ability |
train_2816 | #Person1#: Hello. This is Amy.
#Person2#: Hello, Amy. This is Tom.
#Person1#: Yes. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I want to go to New York by train today. Would you please look up a train time for me?
#Person1#: Certainly, Hold on, please. Um... there's one at eleven p. m. It's a little late. Why don't you go there by car?
#Person2#: My car is being repaired now. I have to go there by train.
#Person1#: Do you think you have enough time?
#Person2#: Yes. I'll try it. Thank you. Bye. | phone call |
train_2817 | #Person1#: I would like to purchase some meat.
#Person2#: What kind of meat would you like to get today?
#Person1#: First off, I'm going to need a pound of ground beef.
#Person2#: A pound of ground beef is $2. 48.
#Person1#: That's perfect.
#Person2#: What else will you be needing?
#Person1#: I'm also going to need three pounds of chicken breasts.
#Person2#: The chicken breasts cost $4. 05 per pound.
#Person1#: What's the total price for the chicken?
#Person2#: It's going to be $12. 15.
#Person1#: Okay, I think that will be all for me today. | shopping |
train_2818 | #Person1#: Why are you walking to and fro in the room?
#Person2#: I'm worrying about the children. After all this is the first time they have been out without us.
#Person1#: Don't worry. They are grown-ups.
#Person2#: I know. But I couldn't help. | worry |
train_2819 | #Person1#: I'm about to run out of business cards. I need some new ones.
#Person2#: We can print as many as you like. Just tell me how many.
#Person1#: Two thousand should get me through the year.
#Person2#: Here's a form to get you started.
#Person1#: My old card is perfect, so all I want you to do is copy it exactly.
#Person2#: I think you'll be very pleased with how well we duplicate your old card.
#Person1#: . . . Here you go
#Person2#: Thanks. Come back here next Wednesday to pick up your order, please.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, but can you give me a three-day turnaround?
#Person2#: If you don't mind paying a little extra, it's absolutely no problem. | print business cards |
train_2820 | #Person1#: May I drive the car this time, Bill?
#Person2#: OK, I know you're a good driver, but be careful.
#Person1#: Thank you Bill. Where exactly are we going now?
#Person2#: I am not sure. Maybe we're heading for a small town to have a stop there. What do you think about, Laura?
#Person1#: Shall we go down the valley to find a nice place for a camp? It will just take a short time to the valley.
#Person2#: Good idea, and we can also have a delicious meal and a bushwalk there.
#Person1#: Yes, I like bush walking and I am also very hungry now. So let's hurry. | daily talk |
train_2821 | #Person1#: Have a look at these brochures! Have you ever thought of visiting North Africa?
#Person2#: Well, I've traveled to Morocco on business twice and I'd really like to go there again on holiday.
#Person1#: Great. There is a flight on April twenty fifth and...
#Person2#: Flight? Forget it! My wife is afraid of flying.
#Person1#: Oh, in that case how about traveling by ship?
#Person2#: Sorry I get sea sick when I travel by ship.
#Person1#: Then North Africa is out of the question.
#Person2#: I guess so. What else can you suggest?
#Person1#: What about a coach tour around Europe? It includes different countries and it's quite cheap.
#Person2#: OK, that's probably the best idea. | tour plan |
train_2822 | #Person1#: I can't believe Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Who usually does the cooking in your family?
#Person2#: My mother and my 2 aunts don't let anyone else do anything except for the salad and the drinks. That includes all the sauces, desserts and place settings.
#Person1#: Wow, it sounds like they take Turkey day pretty seriously.
#Person2#: Listen, if Thanksgiving were an Olympic sport, they would be kicked out for winning too many gold medals. What about you?
#Person1#: Well, my parents and I do everything together. It's better than one person trying to do too much. | Thanksgiving cooking |
train_2823 | #Person1#: Sophie, did you see that quiz show last night, the one presented by Frank Jones?
#Person2#: No, was it any good?
#Person1#: It was great. Frank Jones always makes me laugh. I've been watching it for the past couple of weeks.
#Person2#: Do you think so? I don't understand why so many people think he's funny.
#Person1#: Well, you're the fifth or sixth person I've told to see it. Some of my friends thought it was going to be too serious, so they didn't bother watching it.
#Person2#: So are all the questions really easy and just about pop music or movie stars? I'm not interested in watching it if all the questions are like that.
#Person1#: Actually, they start off a bit easy, but they get harder and harder as the show goes on.
#Person2#: Usually I'm not bad at general knowledge questions, especially ones about history or literature.
#Person1#: Yeah, but I'm better at math and science. | quiz show |
train_2824 | #Person1#: Excuse me? I want to go to Broadway on Eighty-second Sreet. Can I take any bus that comes along?
#Person2#: You can take any bus except the No.9.
#Person1#: How often do the buses run?
#Person2#: They run about every 5 minutes.
#Person1#: Fine. How long does it take to get to Eighty-second Street?
#Person2#: About 15 minutes. It's not very far. Are you a stranger here?
#Person1#: Yes, I am.
#Person2#: How do you like New York?
#Person1#: I like it very much. The weather, the lifestyle, but the way people talk here is a little confusing to me. It's hard to understand.
#Person2#: You'll soon get accustomed to it. It's not that difficult. Well, here's the bus. Fortunately, it's not full.
#Person1#: Thanks for your help. You're really nice. | take a bus |
train_2825 | #Person1#: Are you OK?
#Person2#: I think so. I'm just a little frightened.
#Person1#: I should think so that looks like a pretty bad accident.
#Person2#: It was, my guess I'm lucky.
#Person1#: You bet you are. What happened?
#Person2#: Well, I was just driving around the corner back there. And I lost control of the car. I must have hit an ice patch.
#Person1#: I can't believe you survived.
#Person2#: What happened to the driver of the other car?
#Person1#: I'm not sure.
#Person2#: I saw him being carried away in an ambulance. He didn't look good.
#Person1#: I don't think he was as lucky as you were.
#Person2#: How horrible! I can't believe this is happening
#Person1#: Calm down. You're OK. We don't know about the other man, he might be just fine.
#Person2#: I should call my family.
#Person1#: Take it easy, don't try to do anything too fast, you're just going through a bad time. | car accident |
train_2826 | #Person1#: Good morning, Mrs. Smith.
#Person2#: Good morning. Can you help me please? I'm looking for some books for my mother as a gift.
#Person1#: Well, what kind of books does she like?
#Person2#: She's very font of detective stories.
#Person1#: I see, has she read any detective stories?
#Person2#: Oh, yes.
#Person1#: Do you know if she's read this one? It's a best seller of this year.
#Person2#: I'm not sure, but she probably won't remember if she has. She has a bad memory. | gift |
train_2827 | #Person1#: OK, just sign your name right here on this line and you will officially own your house.
#Person2#: Excellent. I can't believe I just bought a house. I've waited such a long time to own a house. When can I move in?
#Person1#: The previous owners need to clean the house this weekend. But you can move in on Monday morning. Do you have the keys?
#Person2#: No, I don't have the keys. Can I pick them up from your office tomorrow?
#Person1#: My office isn't open on Fridays, but I can bring them to you this weekend. Do you have all the copies of these important papers?
#Person2#: Yes, I have a question. Do you sell houses in Springfield too? My friend wants to sell his house and I'd love to recommend you. You were great to work with.
#Person1#: Yes, I do. Thanks for the recommendation. | house selling |
train_2828 | #Person1#: Whew thanks for stopping, sometimes it can be impossible to get a cab in the rain.
#Person2#: No worries. We're too.
#Person1#: I'm going to fifth avenue and east twenty second street, no rush at all though.
#Person2#: Oh that's good because it looks like we're not going to be able to move more than a few feet per minute.
#Person1#: Wow. That's what happens when it starts to rain during rush hour. I'm one of the lucky ones, usually I would have an appointment around this time, but today, I get to go home early.
#Person2#: That's great Madam, I'll try and get you home as early as possible. | social casual talk |
train_2829 | #Person1#: What do you think about this idea? Going for a picnic.
#Person2#: Well, I'm not sure, I think it's a bit boring. I think barbecue on the beach would be more fun.
#Person1#: Yes, I agree, but it's quite a lot of work. Someone has to stand here and cook all night. I think we should go to a restaurant instead.
#Person2#: That's true, but it's quite expensive to go to a restaurant.
#Person1#: Well, what about having a party at someone's house? We could order a pizza or just some hamburgers.
#Person2#: I suppose so, I think a fancy dress party is a good idea. We could have a competition and decide who is wearing the best clothes.
#Person1#: You are right. I think that's the best idea, too. | activities |
train_2830 | #Person1#: What did you buy at the market?
#Person2#: I bought some special local products.
#Person1#: You seem to have bought the whole market.
#Person2#: Yes. I really wanted to do so. I love those handicrafts, especially the papercuts.
#Person1#: Papercuts are all handmade. Let me see the papercuts you bought. Oh they're all animals.
#Person2#: Aren't animals. The main content of Chinese paper cuts.
#Person1#: Alright animals are the most common theme in paper cuts, but there are other themes.
#Person2#: I will buy some tomorrow.
#Person1#: Why do you want to buy so many?
#Person2#: Because I want to send them to my friends. | local products |
train_2831 | #Person1#: Shall we go to the cinema then?
#Person2#: I don't think there's much on this week. How about going bowling?
#Person1#: I've never really taken to it. And it's not so cheap, either.
#Person2#: OK, then how about getting the bus into town? Each of us doing whatever we want there, then meeting up again at the bus station.
#Person1#: That makes sense. Though I'll have to be back here by 10:00, because I'm going out on a field trip first thing in the morning.
#Person2#: So am I. But I'd rather stay 30 minutes longer than that. | spare time activities |
train_2832 | #Person1#: I'm happy to hear about your friend's wedding, sir. For your jacket, would you like a more traditional 3 button or a modern 2 button?
#Person2#: Let's go with the 2 button. I'm not as slim as I used to be, you know.
#Person1#: No problem, sir. And for your white shirt, would you like your shirt to show past your jacket sleeves, if so we'll have to adjust the sleeve length of the jacket by 1/2 of an inch.
#Person2#: Sure, let's do that. I think it makes me look more modern.
#Person1#: I completely agree and at least this will work for anniversary parties and business events as well. | custom-made suits |
train_2833 | #Person1#: May I help you, madam?
#Person2#: Yes. I ' m trying to find a pair of earrings to match my necklace. Can you recommend some to me?
#Person1#: Yes. Your gold necklace has a diamond pendant, and your eardrops should be
#Person2#: These look wonderful. Do these come with a guarantee of quality?
#Person1#: Of course. If there is anything wrong with them, you can come back and show me the guarantee of quality, and then you will surely get free service.
#Person2#: I ' ll take them. | choosing matching earrings |
train_2834 | #Person1#: I'm ready to place an order with you, but only one condition that the goods are confined to Australia. Can you do that?
#Person2#: Well, I haven't made such arrangements with the factory yet. So I'd like to make sure if it is acceptable to the factory before making a commitment to you.
#Person1#: All right, but I'm busy. How long will it be before you can finish the talk?
#Person2#: I won't be too long, I suppose. Just let me ring them, will you?
#Person1#: Go ahead.
#Person2#: Thank you. | ensuring the order |
train_2835 | #Person1#: Pasadena Traffic School. How can I help you?
#Person2#: I would like to sign up for some classes.
#Person1#: What classes did you want to sign up for?
#Person2#: I need to take a driver's course.
#Person1#: You'll have to make an appointment.
#Person2#: What do I need to make an appointment for?
#Person1#: You need an appointment so you can sign the papers.
#Person2#: All right, can I make an appointment right now?
#Person1#: When are you available?
#Person2#: Can I make it for tomorrow at 9
#Person1#: I can schedule you for that day and time.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot. I'll be there tomorrow. | appointment |
train_2836 | #Person1#: May I see your passport, please?
#Person2#: Certainly. Here it is.
#Person1#: You are here on business, I think?
#Person2#: That's right. A German company has invited me for business talks.
#Person1#: How long will you be staying?
#Person2#: Just two weeks.
#Person1#: How many pieces of baggage have you got?
#Person2#: Only one. In this case, I have a camera.
#Person1#: Do you intend to take it out on your departure?
#Person2#: Yes, I do.
#Person1#: According to the regulations, the camera you've brought along for personal use can be passed for the time being duty free, but you will have to take it out with you when you leave the country.
#Person2#: I will.
#Person1#: Well. Have a pleasant stay in Germany.
#Person2#: Thank you. | passing customs |
train_2837 | #Person1#: Hello. this is Susan.
#Person2#: Hello, I ' m Mark. I ' m just wondering if you are free this weekend
#Person1#: Yes, I think So.
#Person2#: Good. I was thinking that I ' d like to invite you to watch a movie. I can meet you at the cinema gate.
#Person1#: What ' s the time?
#Person2#: Six thirty, tonight.
#Person1#: Oh, I ' m sorry I can ' t because I have to do some housework. You can ask Jenny to go with you
#Person2#: All right. Maybe next time I can go with you. Bye!
#Person1#: Good bye! | movie invitation |
train_2838 | #Person1#: Wow, the ferris wheel over there is so big. I'd like to take a ride on it.
#Person2#: It is called Energy Collector.
#Person1#: Look at your right-hand. Is it the zone of the Lost Maya Kingdom?
#Person2#: Maybe. Oh. I see the Jungle Flying Train. I once rode it. It was very exciting.
#Person1#: I want to have a try later.
#Person2#: Me, too. Daniel, look at your left side. Can you see the Air Force Ants?
#Person1#: Wow, that's my favorite. It's like a superman shooting right up into the sky.
#Person2#: Good, you can make your dream come true here.
#Person1#: Of course. After this, I want to show you to the Haunted House.
#Person2#: So you can prove you are a man.
#Person1#: Bingo!
#Person2#: It's just you! | amusement park |
train_2839 | #Person1#: Do you know that scientists replicated a sheep into an identical clone.
#Person2#: I heard about that. It was successful.
#Person1#: It's a big jump in science. Maybe more like a leap.
#Person2#: I should say, it stunned me. I can't imagine what they will think of next. | clone |
train_2840 | #Person1#: Thank you very much for everything you have done for me during my stay in China.
#Person2#: And I must thank you again for your generous help.
#Person1#: The help is mutual. I must thank you to see me off. My wife and I will be looking forward to seeing you. You will come to see us, won't you?
#Person2#: I promise I will take the first chance to call on you. Please send your wife with my best regards. | farewell |
train_2841 | #Person1#: You ready?
#Person2#: Am I ready for what?
#Person1#: Are you ready to transfer to a new school tomorrow?
#Person2#: Oh. Yes, I'm ready to transfer.
#Person1#: You're not nervous, are you?
#Person2#: I'm very nervous.
#Person1#: Why are you nervous?
#Person2#: I'm not going to know anybody there.
#Person1#: That's not a problem.
#Person2#: That makes me nervous.
#Person1#: It's fun meeting new people.
#Person2#: I didn't think about it that way. | school transfer |
train_2842 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: I would like to find this book.
#Person1#: Is there a problem?
#Person2#: I don't think you guys have it.
#Person1#: You should look it up on our computer.
#Person2#: I did that.
#Person1#: What came up?
#Person2#: It should be on the shelf, but I didn't see it.
#Person1#: I can try to get the book from a different library.
#Person2#: I didn't know you could do that.
#Person1#: I will call you when I find it.
#Person2#: I appreciate your help. | borrowing a book |
train_2843 | #Person1#: Let's call it a day.
#Person2#: It's nice to go home earlier once in a while. But it's the evening rush.
#Person1#: It's hard to commute a long way.
#Person2#: Sure it is. I really hate to get caught in a traffic jam. | commuting |
train_2844 | #Person1#: It's so relaxing, taking a walk in the country. The air is so fresh and clean.
#Person2#: Would you like to live in the country? I'm not sure I'd like it.
#Person1#: I can see a lot of advantage and disadvantage. The problem is that, for me, each advantage has its own disadvantage.
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: Well, I hate the noise in the city, but I love being around lost of people. The problem is that you can't have lots of people and have peace and quiet. The tow just don't go together.
#Person2#: I see what you mean. I love being far away from a city, but I hate being so far away department stores and sports facilities.
#Person1#: People can't have it both ways. If you live in the country, it is often less convenient. If you live in a city, it is noisy, buy there's more to do.
#Person2#: I would love to be surrounded by hills and streams. They're so much better to look at than concrete, rows of parked cars and tall buildings.
#Person1#: I would love to hear the birds singing and feel the fresh breeze on my face. When the wind blows in the city, you get dust in your mouth and in your eyes.
#Person2#: The view from the hill is so beautiful and relaxing. There's so sign of pollution. The village looks so peaceful.
#Person1#: Just remember that in that village there's nothing to do. There's not even a pub or restaurant. There's just one small shop with a poor selection of goods.
#Person2#: You're right. I would have to travel to the city at least once a week to go shopping and see friends. I would hate living in the country! | country life |
train_2845 | #Person1#: Rose, the weekend is coming. Let's discuss what we will do.
#Person2#: What about going to the zoo on Saturday and to the park on Sunday?
#Person1#: Sounds good. But on Saturday there's a football final.
#Person2#: Then, what shall we do on Sunday.
#Person1#: Let me see. We can visit the country. We haven't done that for such a long time.
#Person2#: Good idea. I'll go shopping in one of the department stores nearby. We'll go to the zoo and the park another time. After all, we can put that off.
#Person1#: OK. | weekend plan |
train_2846 | #Person1#: Robin, what are you going to do tomorrow?
#Person2#: Bob and I plan to play hockey in the morning.
#Person1#: And later?
#Person2#: Well, in the afternoon, after a long nap, we'll go yachting with Nora.
#Person1#: It seems that you will have a nice day tomorrow.
#Person2#: How about you? What are you going to do tomorrow?
#Person1#: I have a lot of work in the office and a lot of chores in the house. How I envy you, Robin! | plan |
train_2847 | #Person1#: Professor, I will not be here for our next class meeting.
#Person2#: Is this absolutely necessary?
#Person1#: I tried to work something out, but I really do have to miss one class.
#Person2#: Will you be able to make up the work you missed?
#Person1#: I'm going to be doing a lot of extra reading.
#Person2#: Remember that I will only let you miss one class meeting per semester.
#Person1#: Yes, I remember.
#Person2#: Could you e-mail me this week as a reminder?
#Person1#: Sure, no problem.
#Person2#: Make good use of that day off ; you'll only have one this semester! | miss a class |
train_2848 | #Person1#: I am really impressed with your presentation skills.
#Person2#: Thank you. I have been working on it for several years.
#Person1#: Well, your time has been well spent!
#Person2#: It also helps that I have strong team members, such as yourself. You really know your stuff!
#Person1#: Thanks, but I have to admit I am really good at bluffing! | compliment |
train_2849 | #Person1#: What kinds of Tv programs do you enjoy watching?
#Person2#: I like current affairs programs and documentaries, especially wildlife ones. How about you?
#Person1#: I like those kinds of programs too. They're very informative. I think that many people underrate the education value of Tv.
#Person2#: I agree. People often criticize Tv for showing too much sex and violence.
#Person1#: Yeah. And that's so funny because most people prefer watching sex and violence to watching something more educational!
#Person2#: Right. You can't blame the tv stations for showing popular kinds of programs. They need to make money from advertisements shown during and between programs.
#Person1#: In my country, there's a time limit on the advertisements that can be shown. I think it's about six minutes per hour.
#Person2#: That's great idea. But don't the Tv station lose a lot of money because of that?
#Person1#: No. they don't. they simply charge higher prices at peak times. Is there no limit on the amount of advertisements that can be shown on Tv in your country?
#Person2#: Not as far as I know. We have so many advertisements. the interruptions are unbearable sometimes! That's one reason that many people prefer satellite or cable Tv, where you pay a fixed amount each month.
#Person1#: Some people have satellite and cable Tv in my country, but people don't seem to keen to pay for their Tv programs. Besides, the terrestrial channels offer a good range of programs.
#Person2#: Well, there's a wildlife documentary on Tv in a few minutes. Shall we? | TV programs |
train_2850 | #Person1#: Are you still at that work?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm still working there. But I really find my job boring. I'd like to change my job.
#Person1#: What sort of job do you have in mind?
#Person2#: I think I'm quite fit for a driver.
#Person1#: But it's very tired.
#Person2#: I don't care.
#Person1#: What's your parents'opinion?
#Person2#: I haven't told them. Maybe I'll make them know after the vacation. | job alternation |
train_2851 | #Person1#: Have you heard about Anlesen David?
#Person2#: No, have they have another fight?
#Person1#: No, they got engaged.
#Person2#: You must be joking. Those two.
#Person1#: Well, my dear. I didn't believe either. But got it straight form the horse's mouth. Davi called me this morning.
#Person2#: So when did this happen?
#Person1#: Last weekend, while they were on the Sik trip.
#Person2#: Well, I believe it now, and when are they are getting marry?
#Person1#: Next june.
#Person2#: I can hardly believe it. | unexpected news |
train_2852 | #Person1#: How did you get around over there? Did you rent cars?
#Person2#: No, that would be too expensive. We used the train system. We bought a special pass called a Enrail pass. It lets people use the train wherever they want, as often as they want.
#Person1#: I've heard about Enrail passes. So those Europeans really depend on trains a lot.
#Person2#: Yes, they do. I wish we Americans had a better train system.
#Person1#: I know. Our train system is lousy. And besides, Americans love their cars too much.
#Person2#: I agree. And probably the automobile companies are too powerful. They never allowed the government to develop trains.
#Person1#: It's too bad for the environment. So much pollution from cars.
#Person2#: Americans love cars for different reasons, I think. One reason is that we are very individualistic. And cars are a very individual way of getting around. Americans like the freedom of driving around by themselves. They don't want to ride in a train or bus with a group of people.
#Person1#: Yes, I agree. I think it is a cultural characteristic. It would be very hard to get us Americans to change this. But you know what? Probably, in the future, Americans will have to change.
#Person2#: Why do you say ' have to '?
#Person1#: Because the earth's environment can't tolerate cars forever. I think cars are already causing global warming. When the problem gets more serious, world governments will have to start limiting car use.
#Person2#: Maybe you're right. They will have to develop alternative transportation. But it will be hard in America. Too many people are used to cars. Even in our movies cars are very important.
#Person1#: Wow! I didn't notice the time. It's almost noon. I have to get home.
#Person2#: Do you want me to give you a ride?
#Person1#: No, no problem. I have my car in the parking ramp around the corner.
#Person2#: Alright. Well, I'll stay here and have another coffee. Nice running into you.
#Person1#: See you around. | transportation |
train_2853 | #Person1#: Hi, Lilly, it's so nice to see you again.
#Person2#: Hum, me too. This winter holiday was especially long. What have you done?
#Person1#: Nothing special. I had a get-together with some schoolmates at the high school, visited the Internet and read a couple of books which I had been longing for. How about yours?
#Person2#: You know, I like traveling. I made good use of this long vacation and enjoyed myself. | winter holiday activity |
train_2854 | #Person1#: I am not sure what to do to get ready for my job interview.
#Person2#: Make sure that you understand the company. Do you understand what it is that they do?
#Person1#: No, I probably need to do some more research.
#Person2#: When you've finished your research it will help you figure out whether your company is rigid in philosophy or kind of more relaxed. Does that make sense?
#Person1#: I think that their attitude is rather casual.
#Person2#: So all of that information will help you to pick out what to wear. Do you have something to wear?
#Person1#: I have absolutely nothing so far.
#Person2#: You know I could go shopping with you sometime if you need it, but can we talk about other basics?
#Person1#: Yes, where should we go from here?
#Person2#: Focus on being relaxed and open, don't forget to smile and shake hands and be genuinely interested in what their company is about. I'm sure you'll do well. | interview suggestions |
train_2855 | #Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I need to make a deposit.
#Person1#: Are you depositing cash or a check?
#Person2#: I'm depositing a check.
#Person1#: Please sign the back of the check.
#Person2#: There you go.
#Person1#: Do you want cash back?
#Person2#: Yes, please.
#Person1#: How much cash would you like?
#Person2#: I want $ 150.
#Person1#: Here's your $ 150.
#Person2#: Thank you, and have a nice day. | deposit |
train_2856 | #Person1#: Hi, waiting for the bus? Where are you going?
#Person2#: China Hotel.
#Person1#: Why don't you take a taxi? It'll get you there much faster.
#Person2#: Well, I think I'll take the bus this time just for a change. | transportation means |
train_2857 | #Person1#: I wonder if we can change to Channel 5.
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: I want to know what's on that channel.
#Person2#: Oh, good.
#Person1#: There is a football match.
#Person2#: I prefer TV play to football.
#Person1#: OK. Could you turn it down?
#Person2#: What are you going to do?
#Person1#: I'm going to listen to the radio.
#Person2#: Maybe we can enjoy the TV play together. It's interesting. | TV channel |
train_2858 | #Person1#: Hello. Is Vanessa there?
#Person2#: Yes. This is Vanessa.
#Person1#: Hi, Vanessa. I'm Don. I'm calling from Seller's Market. Are you still interested in a position as a cashier?
#Person2#: Yes. Is the position available now?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. Please come to see me tomorrow afternoon at 2 00 for a job interview.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot.
#Person1#: You're welcome. I'll see you tomorrow at 2 00.
#Person2#: I'll see you then. Good bye. | job interview invitation |
train_2859 | #Person1#: Whoa! This is a massive flea market!
#Person2#: You're telling me! There are thousands of people here.
#Person1#: And hundreds of booths-all filled with different kinds of stuff.
#Person2#: This is almost like a Taiwanese night market! I can't believe it!
#Person1#: You can't buy much more, Wei! You already have enough to fill two boxes to send back to Taiwan.
#Person2#: Oh, yeah. OK. I'll just buy smallthings! | flea market |
train_2860 | #Person1#: Is this the right bus for San Francisco?
#Person2#: It sure is. Can I see your ticket? OK, fine.
#Person1#: When's the first stop?
#Person2#: About two hours out of Los Angeles. Give me the bags, I'll put'em on the bus. Here's your claim tag. Don't lose it. When you get off the bus, give it to me.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: Is it all right to smoke on the bus?
#Person1#: Sure, but only in the rear, and only cigarettes. And alcohol is not allowed.
#Person2#: I see. Thank you. | on the bus |
train_2861 | #Person1#: We look forward to your early reply and trust that through our mutual cooperation we shall be able to conclude this transaction with you in the near future.
#Person2#: Thank you for your consideration. We will inform you of our intention as soon as possible.
#Person1#: I hope you'll see that we are really doing our utmost. | business cooperation |
train_2862 | #Person1#: Pardon me. Does your hotel have a fitness facility?
#Person2#: Yes, sir. We try to anticipate all our guests'needs, including fitness.
#Person1#: Great! Where is it?
#Person2#: Sir, the gym is just below the lobby. You can take the elevator or the stairs.
#Person1#: Do I have to pay extra?
#Person2#: No, sir. It's gratis. Just take your room key so you can get in.
#Person1#: What are the gym hours?
#Person2#: You'll be happy to know that it's open 24/7.
#Person1#: Great! Is a trainer available?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, but no. We used to have a trainer, but then he had an unfortunate accident. | fitness facility |
train_2863 | #Person1#: Have you gone to school today?
#Person2#: I went to school today. Did you go to school?
#Person1#: I couldn't go to school today, I was sick.
#Person2#: That's horrible. I'd be happy to give you the assignments from English class.
#Person1#: Thank you very much, that's kind of you.
#Person2#: Don't mention it.
#Person1#: When you miss a day of school, I'll be happy to give you the English assignments.
#Person2#: That is greatly appreciated and I hope you feel well enough to go to school tomorrow. | class assignment |
train_2864 | #Person1#: Hello, I bought a China dress in your shop this morning.
#Person2#: Yes?
#Person1#: I bought one size up by mistake.
#Person2#: Oh, did you?
#Person1#: I wonder if you can change it to one size down.
#Person2#: Yes, of course. Will you come with receipt?
#Person1#: Then I'll come to your place later in the evening, and how late is your shop open?
#Person2#: Until 8 o'clock madam. We are looking forward to seeing you. | change clothes |
train_2865 | #Person1#: Congratulations. You certainly did quite well and I must say you deserve that grade.
#Person2#: Well, I really studied hard for that exam I've been preparing for it for more than a month. Now, I can relax for a while. | congratulations |
train_2866 | #Person1#: Is your mother feeling any better these days?
#Person2#: Much better. She should be back home in a few days.
#Person1#: That sounds like the operation was successful?
#Person2#: Yeah, and the doctors say she will recover soon.
#Person1#: That's wonderful. When will you be back on your job?
#Person2#: I think I need at least one more week to take care of her and do some cleaning.
#Person1#: Why don't you hire someone to do it? Then, you can come back to your job, and you need more free time to have a rest as well.
#Person2#: Yes, thank you. I really do need it. But I'm worried about my mother. She is 72 years old.
#Person1#: You are a kind and thoughtful person. Please take good care of her.
#Person2#: Thank you, Mary. How about my work?
#Person1#: Don't worry about it; all of us in our office can help you with it these days. I hope your mother to recover soon.
#Person2#: It's very kind of you. Thank you very much. | health care |
train_2867 | #Person1#: You look exhausted this morning, Steve.
#Person2#: I am pretty tired. I stayed up nearly all night getting ready for a midterm exam this morning.
#Person1#: Have you gotten the results of the test yet?
#Person2#: Yes, and unfortunately, my grade could have been much better. | rest and exam |
train_2868 | #Person1#: Hello, King here.
#Person2#: Hello. This is Mara White here.
#Person1#: Oh, hello, Mara.
#Person2#: I'm afraid I can't go to work today, Mr. King.
#Person1#: Oh, what's the problem?
#Person2#: I've got a terrible headache.
#Person1#: Yes, you sound ill on the phone.
#Person2#: Yes, I'm afraid I have to stay in bed today. Maybe I'll be able to work tomorrow.
#Person1#: That's all right, Mara. Have a good rest until you feel well enough to come back to work.
#Person2#: Thank you, Mr. King. Goodbye.
#Person1#: Goodbye, Mara. | demanding a leave |
train_2869 | #Person1#: Hi, Bill, you look happy.
#Person2#: Yes, I've just seen a very funny film on TV.
#Person1#: What was it about?
#Person2#: It was about a careless man who got into trouble wherever he went. He couldn't do anything right.
#Person1#: So you like it?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. It made me laugh a lot.
#Person1#: But I'd rather see something not only interesting but also instructive.
#Person2#: Oh, Jane, don't be so serious. People sometimes need relaxation.
#Person1#: That's true. But I just think that watching TV is not just for entertainment. | different opinion |
train_2870 | #Person1#: Why on earth are you so late? I've been waiting for more than half an hour!
#Person2#: Why? Because I was almost killed. Some awful driver hit the back wheel of my bicycle and sent me onto the pavement.
#Person1#: Oh, my God! Are you hurt?
#Person2#: No, fortunately I'm fine.
#Person1#: Thank goodness for that! | reason for tardiness |
train_2871 | #Person1#: Mary Lou Westin. It's been a hundred years! I haven't seen you since we were in high school.
#Person2#: Randy? Randy Betford? Oh, my goodness, you look exactly the same! Even your hair is the same... curls everywhere!
#Person1#: Well, you look... a lot different... But I mean that in a good way.
#Person2#: Well, I got tired of that blond hair, so I decided to become a redhead, and I've never looked back! I also lost a lot of weight, and I'm really trying hard to keep it off. I don't wanna look like I did in high school ever again!
#Person1#: So, do you live here? What do you do?
#Person2#: I'm a lawyer in Brookfield, the next town over. I just come out here on weekends to do my shopping. What about you?
#Person1#: I sell insurance, but I'm actually working in Springfield. We're looking to open a new office here in Ovington, so that's why I'm out here.
#Person2#: Do you like your job?
#Person1#: Well, I guess I make a nice living, but it's really boring work. I wish I could just change careers.
#Person2#: I agree. I actually have the opposite problem. I work for an environmental law firm, so the work is exciting, and I feel like I'm really making a difference. The only problem is that the pay is quite low, so I'm basically living hand to mouth every month.
#Person1#: That sounds like a fair trade, though. I'd switch places with you in a second. Say, would you like to have dinner with me tonight? I know a great seafood place.
#Person2#: That would be fantastic! | career |
train_2872 | #Person1#: Did you see my book? It's not on the shelf, nor on my desk.
#Person2#: Why don't you look under your chair? That's where I saw it a little while ago. Maybe it just fell when you went to the kitchen. | book places |
train_2873 | #Person1#: how can I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like to buy some perfurm for my girlfriend.
#Person1#: do you know what kind of scent she usually wears?
#Person2#: she usually doesn't wear anything but a few drops of Chanel No. 5. But I'd like to buy her a new Fragrance.
#Person1#: ok, here are some of our most popular perfumes.
#Person2#: which one would you recommend?
#Person1#: personally, I quite like the new perfume by Clinique. It's a subtle flowery scent. What do you think?
#Person2#: that smells great. I'll take one bottle, please.
#Person1#: would you like to buy any other cosmetics for your girlfriend? We have a full range of products from cosmetics to skin cleansers and moisturizers.
#Person2#: it's ok. She normally just wears a little foundation and some loose powder, and I wouldn't know what shade to buy.
#Person1#: how about some lipstick? Every woman needs a nice tube of red lipstick.
#Person2#: she doesn't usually wear lipstick. She thinks it makes her nose look too big.
#Person1#: how about some mascara? That will make her eyes look bigger.
#Person2#: no thank you. She has big enough eyes as it is.
#Person1#: I know what she would like---some whitening cream.
#Person2#: no thanks. Western women usually try to make their skin darker, no lighter.
#Person1#: will that be all then?
#Person2#: that will be all. You're been very helpful, thanks. | gift purchase |
train_2874 | #Person1#: I am so busy today.
#Person2#: Can I help you?
#Person1#: I'm not sure. Perhaps you could do the shopping.
#Person2#: I'll be glad to help.
#Person1#: Or maybe make the beds.
#Person2#: All you have to do is ask for help.
#Person1#: Thanks. That's terrific!
#Person2#: I'm ready and willing to help. | helps |
train_2875 | #Person1#: Hi Bob, how's business?
#Person2#: Just okay.
#Person1#: Okay, enough small talk. Let's get down to business.
#Person2#: Good idea.
#Person1#: Since we're good friends, you don't have to pay me.
#Person2#: No, I can't accept it. Business is business. | business |
train_2876 | #Person1#: Hello Mr.Johnson, you wanted to talk to me?
#Person2#: Uh, yeah, come on in! I'm glad you were able to make it in such a short time. I was worried I wouldn't get a chance to talk with you before the weekend.
#Person1#: Luckily, I checked my email and got your message before leaving campus for the evening. I thought it would be good to drop by and I'm surprised you're here at such a late hour.
#Person2#: Oh, I usually am on Fridays. I like to review the weekly writings. My students turn in before I leave for the seaside on weekends.
#Person1#: To be frank, I'm a little bit nervous.
#Person2#: Don't be nervous. Actually, it's very good news.
#Person1#: Oh, what is it?
#Person2#: I received a letter from the National Youth Fund. It says you have won a scholarship for your further studies. | good news |
train_2877 | #Person1#: Would you like to go to the zoo?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. I like to give all the animals names like birth, the giraffe. But I wish the animals didn't have to be in the zoo. I think it is good when zoos save animals and help make their populations grow.
#Person1#: Yeah, they can do some good things definitely. Uh, what is your favorite animal?
#Person2#: My favorite animal? Oh, let me think. I love rabbits, besides I'd pick the coolest animal the monkey.
#Person1#: The monkey?
#Person2#: Yeah.
#Person1#: There are a lot of monkeys in Japan. Have you ever seen a monkey in the wild?
#Person2#: No, but my brother is a wild monkey. | animals |
train_2878 | #Person1#: Excuse me, we're doing a survey on the free time habits of British people. Can I ask you a few questions?
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: Thanks. Right, first question. How often do you go to a bar or a pub?
#Person2#: Oh, not very often. I don't drink, but I sometimes go with friends.
#Person1#: Ok, do you do any sport?
#Person2#: Yes, I go swimming in the local swimming pool 3 times a week.
#Person1#: And how often do you go to the theater?
#Person2#: Hardly ever. About once a year, perhaps? I go to the cinema quite a lot, but not the theater.
#Person1#: Ok, and do you ever do any gardening?
#Person2#: No, I haven't got a garden. I live in a flat.
#Person1#: What about holidays?
#Person2#: I normally have 2 holidays a year, one in summer and one around Christmas. I seldom stay at home. Sometimes I visit my aunt, usually I go somewhere in Asia, like Thailand, India.
#Person1#: Ok, that's all, thanks a lot. | leisure activities |
train_2879 | #Person1#: Thank goodness, it wasn't as hard as I thought.
#Person2#: Well, it was completely within my expectation.
#Person1#: But don't you think the answers weren't clear for the last few multiple choice questions? I just guessed.
#Person2#: I totally agree. The teacher set a few obstacles for us on purpose. Otherwise, everyone would get full marks.
#Person1#: The other tough part was the writing, though what we were required to do was just write a very short and simple essay. I was confused a lot by the use of Chinese words and sentence structures.
#Person2#: Um, I had the same problem, we should read more, and then imitate the writing.
#Person1#: Good idea. I believe we will make better progress by practicing more in this way. | exam |
train_2880 | #Person1#: Hi, my name is Tom.
#Person2#: Tom, the new sales representative? Nice to meet you! I'm Melinda.
#Person1#: Nice to meet you too.Melinda.
#Person2#: Now let me show you around. This is our reception area, and our conference room is right over there. Over here is the sales department.
#Person1#: Really? This is a nice office, but it's quite small.
#Person2#: Yeah... You can make photocopies and send faxes over there.
#Person1#: It looks like you guys work hard.
#Person2#: I tell you what just between you and me, we just mess things up so that it looks like we work hard.Just kidding. Oh, your cubicle is over the. And this way. Those are all private offices the managers offices.
#Person1#: Hmm... Tell me more details about our jobs.
#Person2#: Sure thing. | show around office |
train_2881 | #Person1#: I have a reservation. My name is John Sandals.
#Person2#: May I see your ID, please, Mr. Sandals?
#Person1#: Certainly. Here it is.
#Person2#: Thank you. Do you have a credit card, Mr. Sandals?
#Person1#: Yes, I do. Do you accept American Express?
#Person2#: Sorry, sir, just VISA or MasterCard.
#Person1#: Okay. Here's my VISA card.
#Person2#: Okay. You're in room 507. It's a single queen-size bed, spacious, and nonsmoking. Is that suitable?
#Person1#: Yes, it sounds like everything I expected.
#Person2#: Here's your key, sir. If you need anything, just dial 0 on your room phone. | check in |
train_2882 | #Person1#: I want to open a saving account, sir. What ' s the proper procedure?
#Person2#: First, you fill out the application form and then we'll issue you a passbook.
#Person1#: Is there any minimum for the first deposit?
#Person2#: No, Even a dollar is all right. Here ' s your passbook, sir ; just sign your name on it.
#Person1#: What is the annual interest rate?
#Person2#: It varies from time to time.At present it is 6%.
#Person1#: By the way, can I open a checking account too?
#Person2#: By all means. But you have to deposit enough money before you can write out your checks. | open an account |
train_2883 | #Person1#: Hello, Mr. Hammer. Jack Ross here. I'm calling to confirm our appointment on Monday at ten o'clock in your office.
#Person2#: Yes. Everything's all set.
#Person1#: I'd like to bring Mr. Huang and Ms. Sun with me.
#Person2#: We're supposed to be meeting alone.
#Person1#: I know, but I think they may add something valuable to the discussion.
#Person2#: Fine. But no one else, OK?
#Person1#: Yes, Mr. Hammer. | an appointment |
train_2884 | #Person1#: They got a divorce at last.
#Person2#: It's inevitable. Their love was built on the sand, and this is why their marriage has landed on the rocks.
#Person1#: You said it. Love builds on the sand will soon be on the rocks.
#Person2#: That give us a good lesson. | a good lesson |
train_2885 | #Person1#: OK. Come back into the classroom, class.
#Person2#: Does the class start again, Mam?
#Person1#: Yes, but to the heath, this break has long enough.
#Person2#: Oh, breaktime flies.
#Person1#: Come on, baby. It ' s time now.
#Person2#: Mam, another minute, could I?
#Person1#: Hurry up, little boy. | a long break |
train_2886 | #Person1#: Earning extra income on the Internet is easier than you might think. After I started selling traditional craft items on the Internet last year, I have really been able to make bank doing something I love.
#Person2#: Is that right? I hear all these horror stories of internet business crashing because there is not enough of a customer base yet. How can you be sure your idea will cash in?
#Person1#: To run a successful internet business, it requires a little research and relatively small investment. You've got to have a good idea of some kind of product that is in demand or would be popular.
#Person2#: That's marketing research. . . But what about getting started once you have an idea?
#Person1#: After you have your great idea, then you can set up shop by registering a domain name, creating a website, an email address, and a hosting service. If you want to go all out on your website, you can put together shopping cart technology, but that can be pricey to start out with.
#Person2#: Sounds like a lot of work!
#Person1#: Anything worth doing takes work. Money doesn't grow on trees. . . Most of us have to work for it. | successful internet business |
train_2887 | #Person1#: I feel like I'm craving a salad.
#Person2#: What kind do you want?
#Person1#: I have no idea.
#Person2#: Caesar salads are good.
#Person1#: I like those too.
#Person2#: What kind do you plan on making?
#Person1#: I'd really like a salad with chicken.
#Person2#: Chicken salads are really good.
#Person1#: I always make my salads with shredded cheese, croutons, and almonds.
#Person2#: That sounds like a great salad.
#Person1#: Why don't you put it in your salad?
#Person2#: That sounds like a plan to me. | make a salad |
train_2888 | #Person1#: Do you have any other questions?
#Person2#: Yes, may I ask something about the salary and benefits in your company?
#Person1#: According to our regulations, you will be on probation for the first three months.
#Person2#: What is the salary while on probation?
#Person1#: In this period, you can only get the basic salary, 2, 500 yuan per month.
#Person2#: That sounds fine.
#Person1#: The salary will be deposited into the bank on the 15th every month. Your salary will be raised every year in October, depending on your performance.
#Person2#: Are there paid holidays?
#Person1#: Yes, you may enjoy a seven-day holiday in the first year. After that, you can have two more days each year. | salary and benefits |
train_2889 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Can you tell me where the Wal-Mart supermarket is?
#Person2#: Turn right at the second crossing and then go straight for two blocks.
#Person1#: Is it far from here?
#Person2#: No, it's only ten-minute's walk.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot.
#Person2#: You're welcome. | Wal-Mart supermarket |
train_2890 | #Person1#: My wife is sick, so I have to cancel a reservation I made.
#Person2#: If you'll just give me your name, phone, and date of visit, I can cancel your reservation.
#Person1#: I'm Rudy Randolph at 818-555-1234, April ninth to the fifteenth.
#Person2#: Mr. Randolph. Okay, one second, sir, and there you go. Your reservation is now cancelled.
#Person1#: I wish everything in life was so simple. Thank you.
#Person2#: Not a problem, sir. Please remember us in the future. | cancel a reservation |
train_2891 | #Person1#: So it looks like we start selling in the U. S. next year.
#Person2#: Did Mr. Lin put you in charge of marketing?
#Person1#: He's still not sure whether he wants to put me in charge, or whether he wants to hire an American. But even if he hires an American, I'll probably be transferred to our American office.
#Person2#: Where will it be?
#Person1#: We aren't sure yet. Maybe L. A. I think L. A. would be the best idea.
#Person2#: Is it because of trade negotiations that we can start selling in the U. S. ?
#Person1#: Yes, the recent agreements between the two governments have changed everything. Now we have the right to sell in America at a much lower tariff. It's going to be good. We can compete more directly with them.
#Person2#: Great.
#Person1#: Our computers have a high level of quality now. We can demonstrate it. And our prices will be good. So I think it will really be worthwhile.
#Person2#: You seem excited about it.
#Person1#: Well, you know I studied marketing in America. So maybe the thought of going back there to promote our brand is kind of exciting to me. I'd love to be part of the team.
#Person2#: Do you honestly think we can compete though? All the computer giants are there.
#Person1#: Yes, I do. I think we can compete. I think we can make a name for ourselves. It will be hard at first. But if we develop a good advertising campaign, I think we can break into the market.
#Person2#: The company will have to choose a good advertising firm. And then there's the problem of quality. How do we convince American buyers that our quality is good?
#Person1#: It takes some time. Because even if the quality is high, people won't accept a high tech product unless they recognize the name. Name recognition is crucial.
#Person2#: Well, I hope it all works out, John. I think if you're part of the team, things will go well. But you know we'd all miss you here. So I won't say I'm happy to think that you're leaving.
#Person1#: That's very nice of you to say. But if we set up an office there in the States, maybe you could try to become part of it.
#Person2#: Me? No way. I'm dedicated to the company, but I'm not going to leave Taiwan. I'm happy here. | business competition |
train_2892 | #Person1#: The show will be starting in a few minutes. We'd better go in and find our seats.
#Person2#: Number 7 and 9 of the Row 11 in the stalls, aren't they?
#Person1#: That's right. This entrance is for even numbers. That entrance over there is for odd numbers. Let's go over there.
#Person2#: What a nice theatre! I guess it can seat hundreds of people.
#Person1#: Maybe you are right.
#Person2#: Look. It's begin.
#Person1#: Well, how did you like the show?
#Person2#: It's so interesting, I like it very much. | an interesting show |
train_2893 | #Person1#: Jim is a genius. He gets along well with everybody and he can always get the work done.
#Person2#: A boss likes him a lot. He says Jim is a good team player.
#Person1#: Everybody would like to have Jim on their team. Because he is funny and helpful and he can contribute a lot to the team he belongs to.
#Person2#: Maybe we all should learn something from him.
#Person1#: Right. | good team player |
train_2894 | #Person1#: Have any plans for the weekend, Tom?
#Person2#: Yes. I am going for a hike around the Qinghai Lake.
#Person1#: Oh, do you go hiking often?
#Person2#: I go as much as I can. I love hiking, because you can really get in touch with nature.
#Person1#: It would be nice to get out of the city. Do you want some company?
#Person2#: Sure. But it will be a long hike 30 miles in three days. Have you been hiking before?
#Person1#: Yeah, I go a lot too. I saw a bear and a lion on my last hike.
#Person2#: Wow. You must have been pretty far away from the city.
#Person1#: Yeah, my friend and I hiked in a very wild part of the national forest.
#Person2#: Well, bring him along to. We will have a great time this weekend.
#Person1#: Thanks. I will ask him. | go hiking |
train_2895 | #Person1#: Have you ever been to Britain?
#Person2#: Oh yes, I'Ve been to Britain many times. I go there on business.
#Person1#: Really? How often do you go there?
#Person2#: Usually, I go to London twice a year but sometimes I go three or four times a year.
#Person1#: Do you always go on business or do you sometimes go for a holiday?
#Person2#: I'm afraid I never go for a holiday. It's always business. | buisness trips |
train_2896 | #Person1#: What's your favourite steps?
#Person2#: It's hard to say. But I do love waltz very much.
#Person1#: How about rumba?
#Person2#: To tell the truth, I don't like it.
#Person1#: Really? You must like tango, right?
#Person2#: Oh, it's really beautiful, but I just can't dance it well.
#Person1#: Don't be so modest. I'm sure you can dance it very well. Let's dance it now.
#Person2#: OK. I'll have a try.
#Person1#: Oh, you dance it so well.
#Person2#: Thank you for your compliment.
#Person1#: I think I'm your lucky fellow. | dance the tango |
train_2897 | #Person1#: I see by your resume that you have just graduated from college. I assume you haven't had any working experience. Is that right?
#Person2#: That's right. I've only had some part-time jobs working in department stores.
#Person1#: Well, experience is not important in this job. We are looking for a man we can train to be a teller. By the way, do you like to work with figures?
#Person2#: Yes, I liked math in school.
#Person1#: We are more interested in finding someone who is alert and quick at figures. Do you like meeting the public?
#Person2#: Yes, I enjoy working with people.
#Person1#: We have very pleasant working conditions and I think we have a fine staff to work with. You would be assigned an experienced employee to help you. He would be responsible for training you. Have you studied English conversation?
#Person2#: Yes, I had an American tutor for two years. I had two lessons under her every week. Would I be using English every day is this job?
#Person1#: Yes, many of our customers are Americans, so you would be speaking English with most of them. Do you know anything about various kinds of savings and checking accounts?
#Person2#: No, I'm afraid I don't. I'd be glad to learn.
#Person1#: That's good answer. I appreciate your being frank. | job interview |
train_2898 | #Person1#: Tom, we are in the restaurant now!
#Person2#: May I take your order?
#Person1#: I'd like to see the menu, please.
#Person2#: OK, here you are.
#Person1#: Thanks. I am starving. Tom, what are you getting?
#Person2#: I have no idea. First time here.
#Person1#: Let me see. . . What's this, shrimp rolls?
#Person2#: Oh, it's rice rolls with fried shrimp inside.
#Person1#: Twenty five yuan is a little expensive.
#Person2#: There are twenty rolls in a bowl. You can get another bowl for free if there aren't enough rolls.
#Person1#: Sounds nice. We will take this, two bowls of shrimp rolls.
#Person2#: OK, shrimp rolls. Do you want anything else?
#Person1#: We will have this one first and order something else later.
#Person2#: OK, wait a moment please. | shrimp rolls |
train_2899 | #Person1#: Wow! What a beautiful scenic spot. It's so open. And just breathe that fresh air, you can almost taste its freshness.
#Person2#: You can have a bird view of Chilin City from the top of the mountain.
#Person1#: Wonderful! I'll often come here for mountain climbing.
#Person2#: You should. Many Guiliners, especially the old and the young, will climb mountains here in the coming.
#Person1#: No wonder people say, Even the immortals would rather be Guiliners.
#Person2#: . . . Quick! Pass me your binoculars. Look at that bird. . . I've never seen one of those before. It's indigenous to Guiling, and an endangered species too. This is lucky.
#Person1#: I didn't know you liked bird watching.
#Person2#: I don't really. I just like wildlife, and you don't get to see too much of it in the city. This place is full of it. | mountain climbing |
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